The Tipton County Museum honored its January 2025 Veteran of the Month, Robert Earl Beckett Jr., on Tuesday night. Beckett was born on Feb. 5, 1944, in Memphis, where he spent his formative years in South Memphis. As a student at South Side High School, Beckett was a standout leader and athlete, serving as captain of the football team in 1962. In recognition of his … [Read more...] about Meet Robert Earl Beckett Jr., the January 2025 Veteran of the Month
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Vietnam veteran Rudolph Boykin Jr. honored as June 2017 Veteran of the Month
World War II veteran Rudolph Boykin Sr., was honored as the Veteran of the Month in March, and now his namesake, Rudolph Boykin Jr., has been selected as the June 2017 Veteran of the Month. He was nominated by family friend and fellow veteran John McBride. Boykin Jr. was the first son and third born of 14 children to Boykin, Sr. and his wife, Annie Sue Flowers on June 6, 1948 … [Read more...] about Vietnam veteran Rudolph Boykin Jr. honored as June 2017 Veteran of the Month
Victor Johnson celebrated at June 2016 Veteran of the Month
Covington native Victor Johnson was recently honored as the June Veteran of the Month by the Tipton County Veterans Council at a ceremony held at the Tipton County Museum, Veteran Memorial and Nature Center in Covington. Nominated by City of Covington District 1 Alderwoman Minnie Bommer who told those gathered for the recognition ceremony that Victor grew up here and he makes … [Read more...] about Victor Johnson celebrated at June 2016 Veteran of the Month
