RJ Reynolds High School Class of '63

Charles G. Averette

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William Raymond Barlow

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Carolyn Margaret Davis (Bennett)

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Carolyn Bennett was a beautiful person, extremely funny and amazingly creative. We knew each other as children, growing up on Rosewood Avenue in Ardmore. She always had the best birthday and Halloween parties. Carolyn went to Moore Elementary School then to Reynolds where she was our Black and Gold Beauty Queen. She attended Meredith College where she majored in math and was the first person I ever knew who studied computer operations. She loved to knit and could create fabulous ski sweaters. After graduation she went on to work as a travel agent in Winston-Salem and in New York City, which she fiercely loved. She organized a trek of our Meredith buddies to New York in the early 70's and that same group has gathered annually for over 30 years after that. She was totally devoted to her husband Jim Davis, an attorney who had served in Viet Nam. Jim died of cancer only a few years after they were married. Carolyn tragically died of cancer soon after Jim did, in the early 80's. For those who knew Carolyn, many would say that she was a rare individual in many ways. She had a striking sense of humor and was a devoted friend. Carolyn's family were very active at Home Moravian Church and she is buried in God's Acre.

Ellen Kirby - April 21st, 2010

Carolyn Bennett Davis was a beautiful girl, extremely funny and amazingly creative. We knew each other as children, growing up on Rosewood Avenue in Ardmore. She always had the best birthday and Halloween parties. Carolyn went to Moore Elementary School then to Reynolds where she was our Black and Gold Beauty Queen. She attended Meredith College where she majored in math and was the first person I ever knew who studied computer operations. At Meredith she was honored as the Maid of Honor for our May Court. She loved to knit and could create fabulous ski sweaters. After graduation she went on to work as a travel agent in Winston-Salem and in New York City, which she fiercely loved. She organized a trek of our Meredith buddies to New York in the early 70's and that same group has gathered annually for over 30 years after that. She was totally devoted to her husband Jim Davis, an attorney who had served in Viet Nam. Jim died of cancer only a few years after they were married. Carolyn tragically died of cancer soon after Jim did, in the early 80's. For those who knew Carolyn, many would say that she was a rare individual in many ways. She had a striking sense of humor and was a devoted friend. Carolyn's family were very active at Home Moravian Church and she is buried in God's Acre.

Rudolph Osteen Bennett

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Janie Louise Boughman

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Ralph Mitchell Boyles

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Sharon Lou Cobb

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Nell B. Cranor

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Conrad Frank Disher Jr.

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Wendell E. Eysenbach

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EYSENBACH Wendell E. Eysenbach, lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, at his residence. He had been in failing health for several years. Wendell was born in New Jersey but moved to Winston-Salem as an infant with his family when his father was transferred with Western Electric. He graduated from the Winston-Salem public schools and later returned to the school system to teach social studies. He was a graduate of Duke University and remained a lifelong fan of Duke sports, especially basketball. He also earned a Master of Arts from UNC-Greensboro. He served as president of the local American Federation of Teachers. He spent several years working with the Forsyth County Democratic Party. He was a longtime precinct chair as well as a candidate for the N.C. House of Representatives. He was always an active member and supporter of his community. Wendell was born June 4, 1945, the son of the late Wendell H. Eysenbach and Dorothy B. Eysenbach. He is survived by his sister, Joan Cooper; his three nieces, Elisabeth Cooper, Sarah Mauldin and Sharon Cooper; and many devoted friends. A memorial service for him will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the chapel of Ardmore United Methodist Church. The memorial service will be immediately followed by a catered sandwich supper and time of remembering and fellowship at the home of his cousin, Elin Eysenbach, 1929 Gaston St. All are encouraged to join us for that occasion of food and fellowship. Wendell' s family and friends look forward to visiting together with each of you at that time. Anyone who wishes may honor him by a gift to Forsyth Humane Society, 61 Miller St., Winston-Salem, NC 27104.

Ann Brownlee Hobgood - April 14th, 2010

Note: I wrote this first paragraph for a Wiley reunion in 2007 which occurred just after Wendell's death.

WENDELL ELLIOT EYSENBACH

1945-2007

Wendell’s recent death was a shock to us all. I had not kept up with him over the years but I know some of you had stayed in touch. In the last couple of months, I had called him concerning the reunion, and we had several long, chatty talks. He remembered EVERYTHING, and I assumed I would have many opportunities to hear his stories again. He was going to create a Carter-class trivia quiz for those of us who can remember next to nothing! He was so funny, a good friend to everyone, and such an integral part of our class. His absence leaves a great gap in our reunion.

The following is his obituary from the Winston-Salem Journal:

Wendell E. Eysenbach, lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, died at his residence on Saturday, September 22, 2007. He had been in failing health for several years. Wendell was born in New Jersey, but moved to Winston-Salem as an infant with his family when his father was transferred with Western Electric. He graduated from the Winston-Salem public schools and later returned to the school system to teach social studies. He was a graduate of Duke University and remained a life long fan of Duke sports, especially basketball. He also earned a Master’s of Arts from UNC-Greensboro. He served as the President of the local American Federation of Teachers. He spent several years working with the Forsyth County Democratic Party. He was a longtime precinct chair as well as a candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives. He was always an active member and supporter of his community.

Wendell was born June 4, 1945, the son of the late Wendell H. Eysenbach and Dorothy B. Eysenbach. He is survived by his sister, Joan Cooper; his three nieces, Elisabeth Cooper, Sarah Mauldin, Sharon Cooper, and many devoted friends. There will be a memorial service for him at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 30, at the chapel of Ardmore United Methodist Church. Any one who wishes may honor him by a gift to the Forsyth Humane Society, 61 Miller Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27104.