Echols gives back

1 George Echols said that he’s having a record-breaking year and has harvested the biggest watermelons he’s ever grown.The melons have been anywhere from 40 pounds to 60 pounds.

2 George Echols’daughter Laura lives in Dallas and helps him sell melons on her way back home. He said she normally sells out before she gets home.

3 George Echols donates melons to the local nursing homes around Cass and Marion Counties. Echols is seen here with Linden Focused Care EDO Suzanne Phillips.

4 Echols delivers melons to Golden Villa.From left: Amy Duhon, Administrative Assistant, Echols, Lois Roberson, Front Receptionist, Denise Wall, Housekeeping Supervisor and Amanda Reaves, Social Services.

5 The main loaders of Echols’ watermelons are Cason and Stanton Tyson with help from Mason Whatley, not pictured.

6 Queen City students Riley and Maggie join in the watermelon family endeavor.