Merle Kilgore, left, is shown with Tillman
Franks and the guitarpicking legend, Jerry Kennedy.
Book Publisher Robert Gentry, right, is shown
speaking to the group. From left to right are Patricia Martinez, the
editor; Will Adams and Carrie Adams, who were in charge of graphics and
composition; and Tillman Franks.
In addition to the unveiling of his new book,
Tillman also celebrated his 80th birthday. Here Tillman admires as the
cake is rolled out on stage.
It's now Sheriff Tillman Franks, as Lt. William
Douglas of the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Department presents an award on
behalf of Sheriff Steve Prator.
Master of Ceremonies, State Rep. Taylor
Towsend, left, introduced some of Tillman's special friends during the
program. They were, left to right, Linda Houston, David Houston's widow;
Bob Sullivan, former KWKH engineer; Disc Jockey Jay Thompson; Radio Owner
LeRoy Elmore; and Felton Pruett, member of the Louisiana Hayride staff
band.
