ABBEVILLE – HEADLAND – NEWVILLE – HALEBURG – HENRY COUNTY: This past Sunday afternoon friends and family joined Henry County Probate Judge/Commission Chairman David Money for a retirement celebration.
The retirement celebration was held at Abbeville’s First Methodist Church.
Henry County District Court Judge Derek Peterson opened up the retirement celebration with some remarks, introduction of special speaker and prayer.
The special speaker, Houston County Probate Judge Patrick Davenport spoke of his working relationship with Probate Judge David Money. The two worked together over the years in the performance of their jobs as Probate Judge. As described by Judge Davenport, Judge Money, a man of integrity, worked hard to improve the services provided by the Probate Judge’s Office. Not just in recording of documents, sales of tags, boat tags and driver license, but in the difficult navigation of mental committments. Judge Davenport described Judge Money as one other Probate Judge’s listened to when he spoke and respected his opinion and thoughts.
Next was Chris Champion. Serving as Henry County Engineer and Chief Operations Officer, Chris Champion spoke that David Money was hard working. But more importantly as a man who cared for people. Champion spoke about Judge Money as one who would stop what he was doing and listen intently to what you had to say, especially if it was a personal problem. Champion said he learned a lot from working with Judge Money. Chris Champion also gave the tremendous mileage of roads re-syrfaced under the leadership of David Money.
Next was Sonny Brasfield, Executive Director, Association of County Commissioner’s for the State of Alabama. Brasfield described his first meeting with David Money when he became Chairman of the Henry County Commission. Brasfield, the top of the Montgomery system known for getting things done, said that David Money is one you stop and listen to. A man always willing to work together as a team. A man who influenced Brasfield’s life in very positive ways. A man who wanted to serve the citizens of Henry County and the State of Alabama and make a difference in people’s lives.
Judge/Chairman David Money served as President of the Alabama Association of County Commissioners during difficult times. And navigated the waters of unprecidented obstacles which faced everyone during the pandemic.
Sonny Brasfield thanked Judge/Chairman’s wife and family for loaning David Money to the people of Henry County. That it takes a lot of time and energy, a lot of family time, to serve in the roles of Probate Judge and Chairman of the County Commission.
Judge/Chairman Money introduced his wife and family. Judge Money’s wife baked deserts, cakes and pies for the County Commission Meetings. There was a number under a chair and a number was drawn and the deserts were given away at each commission meeting. People might not have stayed for the meeting, but they surely stayed for the chance of one of Mrs. Money’s fine deserts.
RICKEY’S REMARKS
In the news business there are issues that at times gets you crossed with officials. And over the years there were some issues. Not personal, but issues that rise.
David Money was always open to discussion. He was always honest and truthful. And dealt with the issues directly.
David Money moved Henry County forward. In rolling fleet of the Sheriff Department, working for better vehicles and equipment. David Money worked to improve the voting precints across Henry County, from portable buildings to places to better serve the voters.
David Money worked with the Herndon Family for the building downtown which now houses the Henry County Probate Office. One that is organized and stream lines the citizens access to the purchases of car tags, boat tags, business licenses and other business in the Probate Office.
As one who has been around Henry County since Sheriff Welcher served as Sheriff- forward, David Money has worked each and every day to improve Henry County and the service to the citizens and guests of Henry County.
Judge/Chairman … you can be proud of what you have accomplished for the people you have served. Well done though faithful servant!
