Luerd Sidney Guin was the second of seven children. His mother contracted measles while pregnant and, unfortunately, he was born hearing impaired and this also resulted in his being "mute."
He attended Alabama School for the Deaf in Talladega, Alabama, where he learned sign language. All of his family joined in the "learning process" so they could talk with their hands, too. His brother, Lester—four years his senior—was the one who protected Luerd from "the bullies" of childhood playmates.
His family moved to Mississippi when Luerd was quite young. There he worked for a garment manufacturing firm for 30 years before retiring in 1965. It was his job to "receipt" orders for the sewing room—a very responsible duty that required keen concentration and exact bookkeeping.
When asked about his personal story, Luerd would say, "Whatever your disability is, I am sorry! Accept and make the best of whatever life offers!"
The fact that he did just that was demonstrated when strangers approached him. He would point to his ears and lips, shaking his head negatively. But to those who tried to talk to him with their hands, Luerd was most communicative! What he said was charming, intelligent and witty...he was no dummy! He had a keen memory and good knowledge of family history which he enjoyed sharing. Other hobbies included reading, gardening and watching wrestling on television.
Luerd became a Christian at the early age of 20. He was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and he read the Bible through several times. A lifelong bachelor, Luerd lived most of his life on the Guin homeplace with his sister, Leva Mae, and his mother, Mary Frances (Ashcraft) Guin.
—Adapted from an Ashcraft Family Newsletter
He attended Alabama School for the Deaf in Talladega, Alabama, where he learned sign language. All of his family joined in the "learning process" so they could talk with their hands, too. His brother, Lester—four years his senior—was the one who protected Luerd from "the bullies" of childhood playmates.
His family moved to Mississippi when Luerd was quite young. There he worked for a garment manufacturing firm for 30 years before retiring in 1965. It was his job to "receipt" orders for the sewing room—a very responsible duty that required keen concentration and exact bookkeeping.
When asked about his personal story, Luerd would say, "Whatever your disability is, I am sorry! Accept and make the best of whatever life offers!"
The fact that he did just that was demonstrated when strangers approached him. He would point to his ears and lips, shaking his head negatively. But to those who tried to talk to him with their hands, Luerd was most communicative! What he said was charming, intelligent and witty...he was no dummy! He had a keen memory and good knowledge of family history which he enjoyed sharing. Other hobbies included reading, gardening and watching wrestling on television.
Luerd became a Christian at the early age of 20. He was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and he read the Bible through several times. A lifelong bachelor, Luerd lived most of his life on the Guin homeplace with his sister, Leva Mae, and his mother, Mary Frances (Ashcraft) Guin.
—Adapted from an Ashcraft Family Newsletter
Luerd Sidney Guin was the second of seven children. His mother contracted measles while pregnant and, unfortunately, he was born hearing impaired and this also resulted in his being "mute."
He attended Alabama School for the Deaf in Talladega, Alabama, where he learned sign language. All of his family joined in the "learning process" so they could talk with their hands, too. His brother, Lester—four years his senior—was the one who protected Luerd from "the bullies" of childhood playmates.
His family moved to Mississippi when Luerd was quite young. There he worked for a garment manufacturing firm for 30 years before retiring in 1965. It was his job to "receipt" orders for the sewing room—a very responsible duty that required keen concentration and exact bookkeeping.
When asked about his personal story, Luerd would say, "Whatever your disability is, I am sorry! Accept and make the best of whatever life offers!"
The fact that he did just that was demonstrated when strangers approached him. He would point to his ears and lips, shaking his head negatively. But to those who tried to talk to him with their hands, Luerd was most communicative! What he said was charming, intelligent and witty...he was no dummy! He had a keen memory and good knowledge of family history which he enjoyed sharing. Other hobbies included reading, gardening and watching wrestling on television.
Luerd became a Christian at the early age of 20. He was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and he read the Bible through several times. A lifelong bachelor, Luerd lived most of his life on the Guin homeplace with his sister, Leva Mae, and his mother, Mary Frances (Ashcraft) Guin.
—Adapted from an Ashcraft Family Newsletter
He attended Alabama School for the Deaf in Talladega, Alabama, where he learned sign language. All of his family joined in the "learning process" so they could talk with their hands, too. His brother, Lester—four years his senior—was the one who protected Luerd from "the bullies" of childhood playmates.
His family moved to Mississippi when Luerd was quite young. There he worked for a garment manufacturing firm for 30 years before retiring in 1965. It was his job to "receipt" orders for the sewing room—a very responsible duty that required keen concentration and exact bookkeeping.
When asked about his personal story, Luerd would say, "Whatever your disability is, I am sorry! Accept and make the best of whatever life offers!"
The fact that he did just that was demonstrated when strangers approached him. He would point to his ears and lips, shaking his head negatively. But to those who tried to talk to him with their hands, Luerd was most communicative! What he said was charming, intelligent and witty...he was no dummy! He had a keen memory and good knowledge of family history which he enjoyed sharing. Other hobbies included reading, gardening and watching wrestling on television.
Luerd became a Christian at the early age of 20. He was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and he read the Bible through several times. A lifelong bachelor, Luerd lived most of his life on the Guin homeplace with his sister, Leva Mae, and his mother, Mary Frances (Ashcraft) Guin.
—Adapted from an Ashcraft Family Newsletter
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