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In 1979, Warren left the educational system and became engaged in the Insurance
Business. Nan remained with the school system for the city of Geneva teaching the sixth
and fourth grades. Warren and Nan both serve their church. Warren has been a Deacon
for many years. They are active in community affairs. Warren is a Rotarian and member
of the Quarterback Club. He is a former chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. He
operates an Independent insurance Agency in Geneva, Center Insurance.
Nan died January 6, 1996 in an automobile accident on I 10 at the Crestview exit.
Warren married Carolyn Moon, daughter of Alan and Thelma Davis of Columbus,
Georgia, on September 27, 1998. Carolyn has one son Marc Miller married to Dena.
They have a son, Trent. He is 3 years old.
Ricky was born on February 25, 1954. Being the baby child, received sibling
attention and there is 10 years between Warren and Ricly. He played and lettered in all
sports in high school but decided if he wanted to pursue a sport for a career, it would be
golf. Ricky received a golf scholarship for Enterprise Junior College and then Troy State
University where his team won the NC Devision II National Championship. Ricky was
named to the 1976 NCAA II All American Team and also voted MVP by his teammates.
After college, he qualified for the PGA Tour and has played professional golf ever since.
He married the former Karol McGowan in 1979. She is a Troy State Graduate
and now works with the Department of Human Resources. Ricky now owns Wiregrass
Farm Insurance, a crop insurance agency and also raises registered Charolais Cattle on the
family farm. Ricky and Karol have two children, Abbie Kathryn bom on June 25, 1982,
and, Lydia Anne born on November 3, 1985. Ricky and his family live on the family farm
in Geneva.