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2005 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
WELDON CLARKSON “SPARKY” JOHNSON, Class of 1966 (2005)
Johnson was a talented athlete playing football, basketball and baseball. He was named All-Conference in basketball and baseball his junior and senior years; and All-Conference in football his senior year. Upon graduation, he attended The University of North Carolina at Wilmington where he played basketball and baseball. He served two years in the military, followed by two years with the Cleveland Indians minor league baseball team. Mr. Johnson has coached little league and served as an umpire. He is retired from the Asheboro Fire Department.
GEORGE WILLIAM “BILL” JOYNER, JR., Class of 1962 (2005)
Bill Joyner embodied the Blue Comet spirit and helped the Comets win the 1961 3-A State Championship in basketball. In 1962 he was the captain of the basketball team and again led the team to the championship. That same year he was named Most Valuable Player of the East/West All Star game. Mr. Joyner also played on the AHS Golf Team, winning the 3-A State Championship in 1961. After graduation, he attended Wake Forest University where he was a three-year letterman (1964-66) in basketball and played in three ACC Basketball tournaments. In 1969 Mr. Joyner went to work for Wake Forest University, where he remained until 1999. He retired as the Senior Vice President of University Development.
THOMAS “TOMMY” LEWIS, CLASS OF 1964 (2005)
Lewis is synonymous with tennis. As a young athlete in the early sixties, Lewis was the number one seed his sophomore, junior and senior years at Asheboro High School. He was a semi-finalist his junior year and finalist his senior year in the WNCHSAA Championship. Upon graduation, Mr. Lewis attended Pfeiffer University where he continued to excel in tennis, winning the NAIA District 26 Doubles Championship in 1966. Mr. Lewis has earned numerous tennis titles during his 45 years playing the sport. However, one of his greatest accomplishments has been coaching tennis at Asheboro High School. Mr. Lewis was selected as the Men’s Tri-County Coach of the Year in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. In 2001 he received the A.J. “Tony” Simeon Courage Award by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.
JOHN FREDERICK PHILLIPS, CLASS OF 1973 (2005)
Phillips contributed significantly to the establishment of the track and cross-country teams at AHS. As a sophomore in 1971, AHS did not have a suitable track for competitions. In 1972, Phillips spoke to the Asheboro City Board of Education as they considered constructing an all-weather track. The track was approved and remains in use today. Also, in 1972 the WCNHSAA added a cross-country program for interested schools. AHS Athletic Director Bill Adkins told Phillips if he could recruit at least ten team members, AHS would provide uniforms and a coach. Phillips was undefeated in track his junior and senior years, and undefeated in all eight regular season cross-country meets. He was voted “Most Valuable Player” his senior year in track and cross-country. Following high school he attended NC State University where he continued to run track and cross-country. In 1977 he served on the Asheboro Parks and Recreation Committee that organized the first Fall Festival 10K Road Race.
CHARLES T. “CHARLIE” ROBBINS, CLASS OF 1941 (2005)
Robbins is known in Asheboro as “Mr. Baseball.” While at AHS he played baseball and football. Robbins is most well known for his association with the American Legion Baseball, where he coached his team to the state championship in 1966. He has subsequently been inducted into the National American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame. After graduating from AHS, Robbins attended Elon College where he had a notable athletic career. Mr. Robbins is a lifelong Asheboro resident, an avid Blue Comet supporter, and was a long time color analyst for WKXR Radio during baseball season. He served on the Asheboro City Council and is past-president of the Golden K Kiwanis Club. (See 2013Obit below)

LACY TORY WEST, JR., CLASS OF 1959 (2005)
West was an avid ball player throughout his life and excelled in basketball and baseball. He lettered in both sports and led the way to conference championships in both. He pitched several no-hitters in baseball and averaged more than 20 points a game in basketball. He was named All-Tournament in basketball, and received the Junior Sportsman of the Year award. West went on to attend East Carolina University where he continued to play baseball and basketball. In 1961 and 1963 he helped lead the Pirates to win the NAIA championship. After college, West played on the Cincinnati Reds farm team and transferred to the San Diego Padres in 1965. West was inducted as a charter member of the ECU Hall of Fame in 1974. Professionally, he was a teacher and coached for several years and then entered the insurance business. West passed away in 1999 at the age of 58, leaving a wife, three children, and six grandchildren.

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CHARLIE ROBBINS, JR. ASHEBORO Charles (Charlie) Thomas Robbins, Jr., age 89, of Asheboro died Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Carillon Assisted Living Of Asheboro surrounded by family and supported by the Carillon staff. Mr. Robbins was born October 27, 1923 the son of Charles Thomas Robbins and Florence Mae Jones Robbins. Mr. Robbins was a native of Asheboro and graduate of Asheboro High School. He attended Elon College before being drafted into the US Air Force, serving in WWII. He was a member of West Bend United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School for more than 35 years. Charlie, better known as "Mr. Baseball", retired from Acme-McCrary Hosiery after 46 years of service and spent 13 years playing on the renowned McCrary Eagles baseball team. He was also a distinguished baseball player for Asheboro High School, Elon College and the local American Legion teams as well as WWII Air Force teams, playing with and against many baseball greats. Post WWII, he signed with the St. Louis Cardinals baseball organization, but soon returned to his beloved North Carolina to play and coach baseball locally. Never retiring from baseball, Charles is still the athletic officer for the American Legion Post 45 and has been a radio commentator for the American Legion games. He was inducted into the North Carolina's American League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981 and the Asheboro High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. Mr. Robbins served on Asheboro City Council for 6 years, has been on the city's redevelopment commission for 20 years and on the Caspian Homes Board for many years. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife: Edna Rumbaugh Robbins, siblings: Frances Hinshaw, Virginia Culler, Robert Robbins, Dempsey Robbins and Elizabeth Robbins. He is survived by his children: Charles "C. Thomas" Robbins, III and wife, Shirley of Cartersville, GA, Jan Robbins Cox and husband, Donald of Lynnfield, MA, Dale Robbins and wife, Tracie of Dacula, GA; 6 grandchildren: Kelley Duncan, Kristi Robbins, Kent Robbins, Bret Robbins, Chloe Robbins and Jeffrey Cox; 5 step grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He is also survived by many dear and supportive friends, particularly Ron Bennett, David Camp and Ronnie Pugh, and their families. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 22, 2013 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC and at other times at the family home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM at West Bend United Methodist Church, 1080 Albemarle Road, Asheboro with Rev. Drew McIntyre officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard. Memorials made to Meals on Wheels, Randolph County Senior Adults Association, 133 West Wainman Ave., Asheboro, NC 27203 or Randolph Arts Guild, 123 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, NC 27203 or West Bend United Methodist Church, 1080 Albemarle Road, Asheboro, NC 27203. Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro is assisting the Robbins family. Please share your remembrance and condolences with the family at: www.pughfuneralhome.com.