Dad celebrates his 100th Birthday

 Sunday, October 18

On Tuesday, October 20 Dad celebrated his 100th Birthday.

We had his birthday celebration on the Sunday prior to his birthday so that more friends and family could celebrate this milestone with him.

Clara has thoroughly enjoyed planning this celebration, with the assistance of Catherine Gupton, my first cousin.  It's been difficult finding decorations that are appropriate for a hundred year old.  She did manage to find a few, but mostly made it up on the go.

Dad is in remarkable physical and mental condition.  He walks with a walker and gets around well. His memory is excellent, although he tends to tell the same stories about the past.

Dad at 100 years old playing corn hole with his Granddaughter, Olivia

We had his birthday party at Rock Creek Baptist Church Sunday afternoon.  Clara had planned and prepared what she calls "an old fashioned cake and ice cream" party.

Over 100 friends and family dropped by to participate in the celebration.

And Dad enjoyed every minute.

One piece of ancestrial information that we realized as we talked this weekend is that Evan Inscoe (Slade's son and our Grandson) is the only male blood relative that will carry the Inscoe name forward from Dad's father, William D. Inscoe and his eight children.

Saturday, Dad's Grandson Christopher and his wife Tara and Great Granddaughter Olivia spent the day with Dad.  Anthony and Christopher are my sister's sons.  Willettie passed away in 2004.

Great Grandpa and Olivia Gagnon

Clara had ordered two large cakes at Sams for the birthday party.  They weren't ready Saturday night when we went to pick them up, so Clara donned a hairnet and went back into the bakery to help the staff get them ready.


Family

John MarshallWortham - Nephew (Son of Lorene Inscoe Wortham and Charlie)

Bob and Rose Marshall  - Nephew (Son of Idalene Inscoe Marshall and Robert)

Joyce and Sandra (Fisher) Nieces on mothers side of the family (Daughters of Lena Wester Fisher and Ossie)

Martha Wester Derbyshire Niece (Daughter of Kate Inscoe Wester and Ned)

Phyllis Manon Niece (Daughter of Douglas Inscoe and Ida) and Pruitt

Sarah Strickland, Niece (Daughter of Douglas Inscoe and Ida) and Rudy

Lynda Tyson Niece (Daughter of Tom Inscoe and Wyvette) and Robert

Stanley Inscoe - Nephew by adoption (Son of Douglas and Ida Inscoe) and Mary Edna

Tommy Wester - Nephew (son of Katie Inscoe Wester and Ned) and Betty Lynn and Tyler

Violet Pierce Landreth (cousin) and Bob

Catherine Wester Gupton  - Niece (Daughter of Katie Inscoe Wester) and daughter Robin

Anthony Gagnon - Grandson (Son of Willettie Inscoe Gagnon)

David Slade Inscoe - Grandson (Son of Willard David Inscoe)
Candace Inscoe (Granddaughter in law )
Anna Inscoe - Great Granddughter
Evan Inscoe - Great Grandson

Friends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others

Clara, Jean and Ada

Four Generations

Mom and Son cut the birthday cake

Slade and Candace took care of serving the ice cream and cake

Slade and his Grandpa share a humerous moment

Anna was the photographer.  She made sure nearly everyone was photographed with Dad

Madelyn and Jean Speights, our neighbors in Beaufort

Dad's buddy, Leroy is always there to help Dad get to church and meetings and anywhere else he wants to go.

Barbara fills in when Anthony isn't available.  He loves her like family and she is an important part of his life.

Barbara's daughter (Bonnie and Randy) and family have adopted Dad as their Grandpa.  He truly loves each of them.

Pastor of Rock Creek Baptist Church, Blake Dempsey and his daughter, Anna Carson (4 years old) who also shares Dad's birth date, October 20.

P. C. Williams, a fellow church member made this replica of the type of school bus that Dad drove when he was 15 years old.  Dad was overwhelmed by his generosity.