E. A. Junell to reach 100 years

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  • E. A. Junell is turning 100 years old Monday, Nov. 16, and a celebration parade will be held 1 p.m. that day at Wesley House. Courtesy/Judy Gillis
    E. A. Junell is turning 100 years old Monday, Nov. 16, and a celebration parade will be held 1 p.m. that day at Wesley House. Courtesy/Judy Gillis
  • E. A. Junell served in the Army during World War II and spent time time in Burma, China and Tasmania. Courtesy/Judy Gillis
    E. A. Junell served in the Army during World War II and spent time time in Burma, China and Tasmania. Courtesy/Judy Gillis
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Celebration parade set Nov. 16 at Wesley House

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On Nov. 16, 2020, E. A. Junell Jr. turns 100.

What does 100 years look like? Well, for E. A., it started in Cumby, Texas where he was born to Mattie McQueen and Elmer Junell. E.A. had one brother, Billie and one sister, Donnie.

Quite the athlete, E. A. won the state championship at Cumby High School in the 100-yard dash. E. A. graduated from there in 1939, and from there he went to business school.

In 1943, E. A. married the love of his life, Donnie Plunkett and enlisted in the Army. From Cumby, Texas, E. A. moved to Greely, Colo. for army school at the Air Force Academy. Forever a patriot, E. A. served his country in World War II and spent time in Burma, China and Tasmania throughout his service.

Following his time in the service, E. A. learned the banking business at banking school in Greely, Colorado and thus began his fulfilling career in banking. During his career, E.A. worked at Citizen’s National Bank in Greenville, Texas and Sulphur Springs State Bank (now Alliance Bank) in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

Always one to stay busy, E. A. enjoyed ranching and always maintained a fruitful garden at his house with wife Donnie. He is also a member of the First Baptist Church in Cumby and has been since 1943.

When asked how he managed to live to such a great age, E. A. simply replies that the secret to a long life is eating little green onions every day!

A drive-thru parade will be held 1-2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 at Wesley House to celebrate E. A. turning 100.