Uncle Zozzie and Kathryn’s (the author’s) young son. . .now 31 years old! Uncle Zozzie, my great uncle, was the longest surviving WWI vet in Russellville, Kentucky. Born as Raleigh Thacker, he inured to the boyhood nickname “Zozzie” that stuck stubborn as morning glory roots in summer. Clippings from the News Democrat & Leader detail [...]
