Courts Lottie and Ruth playing in 1974. That might be the Mac Davis show in the background. I’ve always thought that Ruth and I took after the Jettons and were a lot alike, while Lottie and Courts took after the Lewis’s and shared more similarities. Lottie and Ruth both had dark brown eyes, but Courts’ and mine changed …Read More
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Son of a Preacher Man- INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION A few weeks ago, I received a message from Rod Jetton (a young man I have always admired) that made a simple statement, followed by one of the most daunting challenges I have ever had in my life. He said, “I am writing a book about dad and mom. I’m giving their life …Read More
View Post Bill Jetton, Daniel Hale, Judy Jetton, Millersville Baptist Churh, Rod Jetton, Son of a Preacher ManSon of a Preacher Man- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & FORWARD
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Even though this is just a story about the first years of my life, and I am only writing it for you, my children, I do want to take a moment to acknowledge and thank a few people. First, my parents. Everything that is positive in the following pages, and in my life as …Read More
View Post Bill Jetton, Bob Ingold, DeSoto Missouri, Judy Jetton, Lee Kanakis, Lottie James, Mary Gans, Paul Fitzwater, Paula Bogart, Rod Jetton, Son of a Preacher ManCHAPTER 4 JUDY JETTON
As I’m writing this, I am wondering how best to describe my mom. Dad was always in charge, but Mom was always there. Mom did everything with us kids. I don’t know how we didn’t drive her crazy. I knew just how to push her to her limits and Lottie always pushed hard to get …Read More
View Post Bill Jetton, Courts Jetton, Judy Jetton, Lottie James, Rod Jetton, Ruth Ann Taylor, Son of a Preacher ManChapter 3- Bill Jetton
The greatest man I know is my dad. In all my years, I have never even heard him say a cuss word. What you see in public is exactly what you see in private. He is driven, organized, tough and demanding. When he was younger he had a terrible temper. Most think he is not …Read More
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