Preparing for the Southern Showdown car and truck show to benefit the family of the late Haleyville City Schools administrator John McCullar, from left, Haleyville Board of Education member Donna Jones; John's children, Will McCullar and Maegan McCullar; John's wife Dr. Jenny McCullar; HCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop and Trey Fox, organizer of the car and truck show.
HALEYVILLE - The parking lots at Haleyville City Schools will be filled with all types of classic and show vehicles Saturday, August 22, during an event to pay tribute to the late Haleyville Center of Technology Director and Haleyville High School Assistant Principal John McCullar, whose death has left behind a legacy of service both in ministry and education.
The Southern Showdown car and truck show will be from 12-5 p.m., with the main show vehicles being displayed at the elementary school parking lot off 20th Street.
Those wishing to display their classic or show vehicles can come that day to the registration area, which will be located at the high school entrance on 20th Street, and pay $25 per vehicle. Admission to the show will be $10. Registration will be held the day of show.
All VIP vehicles will be $50 per vehicle and will be showcased at the middle school parking lots. Those with VIP vehicles are being encouraged to send a Facebook message to event organizer Trey Fox, since only 50 VIP spots will be available.
The event will also feature food and clothing vendors, as well as auto detailers, Fox said.
Fox is organizing the festival to help the McCullar family, as he remembers the love and support John once showed his family during their time facing sickness.
Fox had known the McCullar family through church, but it was John’s special time in prayer with the family during the sickness of Fox’s grandfather, David Fox, that made a lasting impression, he said.
Fox, who graduated from Tharptown School, recalled growing up and going to Blue Springs Free Will Baptist Church, Phil Campbell, where John was the preacher.
Trey recalled that John would pray with Trey’s grandfather who was struggling with cancer, Trey said.
“John always had a smile on his face every time you would see him,” Trey said. “He was always willing to talk to you, ask you how you were doing and try to help you look at the bright side of things.”
Trey’s grandfather lost his battle with cancer on March 18. McCullar lost his life to cancer in June, Trey knew it was time to give back to the family of someone who had meant so much to him and his family.
“It means a lot to know there are other people thinking about you and your family, knowing you are not alone in a situation, that other people are there trying to help you out however they can,” Trey said.
Trey organized a successful vehicle show in Russellville that featured over 200 trucks, raising $10,000 to help his grandmother with expenses after his grandfather passed away
After John passed away, Trey wanted to use that same concept to give back to help the McCullar family with medical expenses they faced after John’s death.
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