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Nelson R. Bickley Jr.
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Join MemoriesRenee Hill An ascot? Really?
Renee Hill Oh, Nelson!
My father got to West Virginia State College and had such a wonderful time partying and pledging Kappa that he was asked to leave. He enlisted in the army and was sent to the Philippines. When he returned to college he was serious about pursuing his studies and a young lady named Ancella.
Renee Hill Cill caught up in the story!
My father loved to entertain--my father smoked then--and guests danced the Madison in the livingroom.
Renee Hill Our two daughters will be fabulous people!!!
Nelson and family stationed in Germany. It was a wonderful time! Ja!
Renee Hill Crisp! Saving the U.S. from enemies, foreign and domestic.
When my father was in Korea he would send us tapes of him talking and telling stories of his time in Korea. One Christmas he sent a tape that included the song, "I'll Be Home for Christmas." I wept when I heard the song, especially moved by the last line, "if only in my dreams." But when I woke up the next morning, he was there! He made a surprise...
Renee Hill Wearing those keepsakes from Korea!
Nelson and family in Morgantown, WV. 1966-1971. Nelson teaches ROTC at West Virginia University and then enrolls and is awarded a Master's degree in Counseling.
Nelson, Ancella and Little Cill move to Cross Lanes outside of Charleston in 1972, and then in 1991 moved to Quarrier Street near the Capitol.
Kathleen Peoples Mr. Bickley, master of all he surveys at the ACBCT...the Annual Closed Bickley Croquet Tournament! Date and year not exact, but I enjoyed many years of the tournament, cheering, cooking and avoiding playing croquet! Always around Memorial Day,,,,
Kathleen Peoples Croquet Tournament dancing...learning new steps! I remember once when there was a Soul Train line, Mr. Bickley came down the center and did a somersault, barely making it, but stood triumphant, as Mrs. Bickley chided "Nelson!" Date approximate.
Renee Hill Those ACBCT days at Cross Lanes! (Annual Closed Bickley Croquet Tournament!)
Renee Hill Can any of these people really play tennis?? A photo of 1993 Tennis Camp, with Nelson, Pat Jacobs and Landon Brown.
Renee Hill Chillin' with Garrett
Nelson and Ancella move to The Villages, Party Central for Seniors.
Renee Hill Ancella and Judy Stitzell--a very dear friend from Morgantown.
Renee Hill Nelson with the Jamaican side of the family at his 80th birthday party.
Renee Hill General and Mrs. Greer, the best of friends!
Renee Hill You can never read too many books. Sometimes Nelson read more than one at a time! A true literary genius.
Renee Hill Nothing like hanging at one of the town squares in the Villages during Happy Hour!
Renee Hill Relaxing after a hard day on the golf course.
Renee Hill Ancella and Garrett--is this Happy Hour?
Renee Hill Akil and both sets of grandparents. Surrounded on both sides by love.
Renee Hill Nelson attending Akil's (grandson) college graduation. Proud grandfather looking dapper!
Renee Hill Hangin' with his honey.
Renee Hill Nelson and the Livers clan.
Renee Hill Nelson at the beach. Get wet? Put on swim trunks? Not happening.
Renee Hill Nelson loved his Lincoln, but sometimes he slummed with the Smart Car.
Renee Hill Nelson on a Segway??? Really???
Renee Hill Fourth profession: modeling! (First, Lt. Col. in the Army; Second, Director of Guidance and Counselling at WVSC; Third, Lawyer in Charleston, WV)
Renee Hill The Dapper Duo! Lawrence Parker and Nelson!
Renee Hill Nelson with Elaine, a dear Jamaican cousin. (Well, now a Canadian cousin!)
Renee Hill Billy Dee Williams, look out!
Renee Hill Nelson, his brother-in-law, Billy and Billy's son Willard
Renee Hill Meeting with the Gents in The Villages.
Renee Hill Mamie!! Where is Lawrence? A Gents meeting in The Villages--almost time to move to Richmond.
Nelson and Ancella move to Richmond, VA to hang with Renee and Duke.
Renee Hill Youngest grandson (Jaden)'s graduation from elementary school.
Renee Hill The "Dance Series!" Nelson "Bojangles" Bickley dancing with his favorite partner, Ancella!
Renee Hill Sometimes there was a secondary, stand-in partner...
Renee Hill Continuing the dance series. Fred Astaire had nothing on Nelson.
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Renee Hill Of course, where would Fred be without Ginger?
Renee Hill Wait for the dip!
Renee Hill Got those smooth moves!
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Renee Hill Kim and Lil! Sending love to you!
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Renee Hill Getting in exercise in the backyard. It's never too early to get ready for the Olympics!
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Renee Hill Happy Hour in the back yard.
Renee Hill Notice the backwards cap! Lunch with Ancella and dear friend, Judith Stitzell.
Renee Hill Thelma and Garrett. It's wonderful to have a dear friend who is a football star!! And...go Mountaineers!!!
Renee Hill Robin and Mary Ellen. Dear friends who are working hard to save the world. Thank you, activists from Charleston, WV!
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Renee Hill Robin and Ellen keeping up that Charleston connection!
Renee Hill Ancella receives a reward from Marshall University.
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Renee Hill Is it a "ponytail" if a man is sporting it?
Renee Hill Yes, this was an unfortunate hairdo.
Renee Hill Pose with Ancella and youngest grandson, Jaden. The one piece red costume even covers his face--he is endlessly creative!
Renee Hill Thinking deep thoughts. Apple pie or chocolate cake for dessert?
Renee Hill Nelson and his brother-in-law, Harold, placing flowers on family graves in Huntington, WV
Renee Hill Pat Jacobs! Former law partner and lifelong friend!
Renee Hill Breakfast at a deli. Cheap date.
Renee Hill Spending time with the love of his life.
Renee Hill Sightseeing around town.
Renee Hill With the family at the beach. Hanging out on the porch with family. Never touched the sand once!