2025.08.25 THROW BACK THURSDAY - LRCHS NEW SCIENCE BUILDING
THROW BACK THURSDAY - LRCHS NEW SCIENCE BUILDING
PLUS CLASS NEWS
A New Era for Science Education
Little Rock Central High School just opened the doors to its brand-new science building—an over $60 million investment by LRSD
into the future of learning. With multiple state-of-the-art classrooms and a full lecture hall, this facility is designed to inspire the
next generation of scientists, innovators, and leaders. Proud to celebrate this milestone with students, educators, and community leaders.
Learn more about our Education Initiatives at www.littlerock.gov
1956 CLASS NEWS
Odus John "OJ" Fuller March 20, 1938 – August 22, 2025
Odus John Fuller, known to all as OJ, passed peacefully on August 21, 2025, at the age of 87. OJ was born on March 20, 1938, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
He graduated from Central High School in 1956 and went on to attend Little Rock Junior College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration. During his college years, he worked at Crank Drug Store in Little Rock, beginning as a clerk and eventually rising to store manager. He
proudly served six years in the Arkansas National Guard, achieving the rank of Airman 1st Class. On December 27, 1962, OJ married the love of his life,
Barbara, beginning a marriage that would span 62 years. Together they built a life marked by hard work, deep faith, and shared adventure. In 1973, they
purchased a 30-acre farm in Batesville, Arkansas, where they remodeled an old farmhouse and later built their own home—designed by OJ himself on a
simple legal pad. They later moved into town, where OJ opened a custom picture framing shop, before eventually settling in Hot Springs Village in 1999.
OJ and Barbara first attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and later became founding members of All Saints Anglican Church. Their faith community
was their extended family. OJ served faithfully as senior warden and could always be found lending a hand with whatever needed to be done around the
church. One of his greatest joys was having Father Rick renew his and Barbara’s vows on their 50th wedding anniversary. OJ will be remembered for his
quiet strength, huge smile and warm hugs, steadfast devotion to his family, his church, and his community, and for his willingness to serve wherever he was
needed. All Saints Church will not be the same without him, and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara J. Fuller, and three
nephews: Michael (Shirley) Ulmer, Greg (Janet) Fuller, Chris (Cherie) Fuller. In lieu of flowers, OJ requested that memorial contributions be made to All
Saints Anglican Church.
Jerry Oates has a new email address: oatesjl@yahoo.com
Joe and Ginnie Crow are in MA another month while they wait for Arkansas to cool down. Entertaining Joe is not an easy job as Ginnie can tell
you, but one of them just came up with a great idea. Joe has enrolled in a course, "Demystifing AI", which covers 3 days at the Middlebury Alumni
College in Middlebury, VT. When he leaves there next Sunday, he will drive over to Burlington and spend the night with Ragon Willmuth and Mary.
We'll expect a full report when you get back to Little Rock, Joe, and maybe some instruction.
Prayers for Bucky Polk Thomas while her son, Polk, undergoes very serious surgery on his vocal cords.
Bob Russell at the Razorback Touchdown Club this week. His daughter, Ginger, and Houston Nutt, former Coach of the Razorbacks in picture.
Bob and his family attend EVERY RAZORBACK GAME and I do mean EVERY GAME!!!!
1955 CLASS NEWS
Nedra Dodds had a birthday yesterday!!!! She was in town recently and looks wonderful! She is having some health issues right now, but
they sure don't seem to be showing up on her. I bet she sure would love to have some cards from her childhood friends. Here's her new address (she moved
out of Memphis about a year ago to an Over 55 Community).
Nedra Marsh
Silver Creek Senior Living
6630 Crumpler Boulevard, #228
Olive Branch, MS 38654
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OK, one more time for you "numbers" people . . . you know who you are!!!
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I recently ordered online from Bed, Bath and Beyond a bedspread for my grandson to help decorate his college apartment. Well, you can guess what
happened. Immediately I began receiving email after email after email from Bed Bath & Beyond. I am not making this one up. This may be the highlight
for their Labor Day Sale! Just in case anyone is interested I now assume this is the "beyond" in Bed, Bath &!!!!!!!
HAVE A HAPPY LABOR DAY . . . don't really labor, just take it easy!!!!
ML