Bob Smith Memorial Auto show names 2007 winners
Bob Smith Memorial Auto Show announced the winners of this past Saturday's event.

Folks enjoyed checking out the cool rides at the 25th Bob Smith Memorial Auto Show. (SA photo by Evan Carden)

Jimmy Neese, of Saraland, won Best of Show Prewar for a 1920 Dodge.

Neese was also presented with a special award recognizing him for attending all 25 years of the annual car show.

Billie Jo McCall, of Robertsdale, won Best of Show Postwar for a 1955 T-Bird.

Buck Willis, of Chunchula, won the Chairman's Choice award for a 1971 Ford Mustang. The winner was chosen by Kim Jackson of Jackson.

Joe Short, of Demopolis, won the Kid's Choice award for a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado. The winner was chosen by Elizabeth Jackson of Jackson.

George Woodyard, of Leroy, won the Police Chief's Choice award for a 1972 Volkswagen.

Jerry Murphy, of Mobile, won the Fire Chief's Choice award for a 1956 Chevrolet.

Stephen Hartlein, of Colara, Miss., won the Mayor's Choice award for a 1934 Chevrolet.

Tim Stevens, of Mobile, won the Bob Smith Memorial Award for a 1931 Ford. The winner was chosen by Sara Smith of Jackson.

Henry Morris, of Mobile, won the Best Paint award for a 1940 Dodge Business Coup. The winner was chosen by Bobby and Tommy Smith.

Joe and Helen Arnold, of Montgomery, won Longest Distance Driven for a 1964 Chevrolet Corvair.

The Corvette Club, of Mobile, won the Club Participation award for the club with the most entries.

First Place winners

Joe Suddarth, of Mobile, for a 1934 Chevrolet;

Dannie Eaves, of Demopolis, for a 1956 Ford;

Marilyn and Joe Eraites, of Mobile for a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette

Jimmy Ellis, of Saraland, for a 2001 Chevrolet;

Harold Crabtree, of Saraland, for a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette;

Kedric Busby, of Leroy, for a 1957 Chevrolet;

Buddy Jones, of Mobile, for a 1970 Oldsmobile;

Jerry Murphy, of Mobile, for a 1956 Chevrolet;

John Austin, of Chickasaw, for a 1969 Ford;

Branson Linder, of Jackson, for a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette;

Conrad Williams, of Mobile, for a 2003 Chevrolet;

David and Margaret Hinson, of Mobile, for a 1955 Chevrolet;

David Castle, of Mobile, for a 1955 Chevrolet;

Henry Morris, of Mobile, for a 1940 Dodge;

Joe Hendrix, of Theodore, for a 1966 Ford;

Stephen Hartley, of Colara, Miss., for a 1934 Chevrolet;

Don Mitchell, of Satsuma, for a 1970 Dodge;

Phillip Sanchez, of Monroeville, for a 1966 Chevrolet;

Les Walker, of Mobile, for a 1957 Chevrolet;

Johnny Beech, of Theodore, for a 1934 Ford;

Tommy Dees, of Linden, for a 1957 Chevrolet;

Ric Camp, of Mobile, for a 1969 Chevrolet;

Scott Gayle, of Mobile, for a 1967 Chevrolet;

Pek Alocer, of Chunchula, for a 1965 Pontiac GTO;

Nathan and Bobbie Pope, of Saraland, for a 1999 Chevrolet;

Wayne Hannah, of Northport, for a 1972 Plymouth;

Rich Etheredge, of Jackson, for a 1979 Jeep;

Sanford and Peggy Floch, of Saraland, for a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette;

William and Brenda Drinkard, of Chunchula, for a 2002 Chevrolet;

Joe Short, of Demopolis, for a 1996 Chevrolet;

Bob Bunch, of Mobile, for a 1957 Chevrolet;

Kent Gatlin, of McComb, Miss., for a 1967 Chevrolet;

Murray Marks, of Mobile, for a 1968 Chevrolet;

Sam Stevens, of Jackson, for a 1965 Chevrolet.

Second Place winners

Roger Massey, of Tuscaloosa, for a 1966 Ford;

Clarence Turner, of Saraland, for a 1993 Chevrolet;

Glen Webb, of Mobile, for a 1961 Chevrolet;

Roy and Lisa Harrison, of Saraland, for a 2001 Chevrolet;

Tim Pugh, of Thomasville, for a 1966 Ford;

Gail McCain, of Citronelle, for a 1959 Chevrolet;

Alton Alford, of Citronelle, for a 1966 Chevrolet;

Steve Gayle, of Mobile, for a 1967 Chevrolet;

Margie Landrun, of Satsuma, for a 1957 Chevrolet;

George Woodyard, of Leroy, for a 1972 Volkswagen;

Scott Cheatham, of Tuscaloosa, for a 1956 Chevrolet;

Brandon Dunnigan, of Jackson, for a 1995 Chevrolet;

Buck Willis, of Chunchula, for a 1971 Ford Mustang;

David Castle, of Saraland, for a 1961 Chevrolet;

Raymond Revette, of Waynesboro, Miss., for a 1970 Chevrolet;

Kenneth Kelley, of Saraland, for a 2000 Chevrolet;

Tina Stephens, of Thomasville, for a 1931 Ford;

Wayne Mosley, of Millry, for a 2003 Ford;

Ralph Dean, of Jackson, for a 1967 Dodge;

Coy and Jeanette Turner, of Mobile, for a 1964 Ford;

Charles and Pat Berry, of Saraland, for a 1948 Chevrolet;

David Huff, of Eight Mile, for a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette;

Johnny Boggs, of Chickasaw, for a 1955 Chevrolet;

Jack Parso, of Northport, for a 1952 GMC;

William Shaw, of Mobile, for a 2003 Chevrolet;

Walt Morelan, of Mobile, for a 1972 Volkswagen;

Ronnie Goldman, of Stonewall, Miss., for a 1955 Chevrolet;

Robert Adams, of Stonewall, Miss., for a 1997 Chevrolet;

Kent Gatlin, of McComb, Miss., for a 1971 Chevrolet;

Loren Parker, of Mobile, for a 1955 Chevrolet;

Joey Boggs, of Chickasaw, for a 1965 Chappkelle;

Karen and John Lightsy, of Enterprise, Miss., for a 1955 Chevrolet;

Roy Morton, of Foley, for a 1990 Ford.

Third Place winners

Charles Meinhardt, of Citronelle, for a 1967 Chevrolet;

Stephen Ross, of McIntosh, for a 1967 Oldsmobile;

John Inabinett, of Grand Bay, for a 1936 Plymouth;

Dennis Byrd, of Pascagoula, Miss., for a 1961 Plymouth;

Chris Pate, of Grand Bay, for a 1957 Chevrolet;

Annette Rye, of Foley, for a 1956 Chevrolet;

Brenda and Charlie Morgan, of Quitman, Miss., for a 2002 Chevrolet;

Joe and Helen Arnold, of Montgomery, for a 1964 Chevrolet;

John Dixon, of Millry, for a 1967 Chevrolet;

David Gallant, of Chatom, for a 1966 Ford;

Billie Joe McGill, of Robertsdale, for a 1955 Ford;

Jimmy Neese, of Saraland, for a 1920 Dodge;

Bryan Busby, of St. Stephens, for a 1979 Ford;

Charles Warner, of Mobile, for a 1972 Chevrolet;

Curtis Rye, of Foley, for a 1967 Chevrolet;

Marvin Sullivan, of Mobile, for a 1968 Ford;

Bill Adames, of Wilmer, for a 1948 Chevrolet;

James Billington, of Creola, for a 1968 AMC;

Claude McKinnley, of Camden, for a 1931 Ford;

Jared Hudson, of Grove Hill, for a 1998 Nissan;

Ray Jimerson, of Gilbertown, for a 1967 Chevrolet;

Jack Callaway, of Theodore, for a 1956 Ford;

Clem Blankinship, of Citronelle, for a 1930 Ford;

Rod Cantey, of Citronelle, for a 1969 Chevrolet;

Mark James, of Frisco City, for a 1997 Chevrolet;

Steve and Cathy Vickers, of Theodore, for a 1969 Chevrolet;

Kim Jackson, of Jackson, for a 1994 Jeep;

Calob Daniels, of Citronelle, for a 1970 Ford;

Timothy Coaker, of Semmes, for a 1971 Chevrolet;

Lance Ashcraft, of Jackson, for a bicycle;

Joe Touchtone, of Mobile, for a 1956 Chevrolet;

Rodney and Karen Nichols, of McIntosh, for a 1998 Chevrolet;

Bruce and Betty Turner of Mobile, for a 1937 Dodge;

John Ardis, of Saraland, for a 1963 Chevrolet;

Ernest Sikes, of Saraland, for a 1956 Chevrolet;

Bob Smith Family, of Jackson, for a 1954 Chevrolet.

Judges

Serving as judges for the auto show were Joe Touchtone, Johnny Boggs, Ralph Dean, Rich Etheridge, Marvin Sullivan, Ronnie Goldman, Devon Jones, David Hixon, Ernest Sykes and David Castle.

"The Bob Smith Family would like to sincerely thank all those who participated in this year's 25th Bob Smith Memorial Auto Show," said Chairman Kenny Smith. "We would also like to recognize all the participants throughout the years who have helped make this event a success."

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