Cooper Ray Walker celebrated his first birthday Oct. 7, 2008. He is the son of Perry and Summer Walker of Gadsden, Ala.

Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Rhonda Benedict of Gadsen, Ala. and Steve Dickerson of Laurel and the late Stephanie Dickerson.

Paternal grandparents are Beverly Alford, Joyce and Gerald Walker all of Gadsden, Ala.

Great-grandparents are Kenny and Carolyn Bustin of Laurel and the late Ronnie Keen, Mary and Charles Dickerson of Laurel.

Great-great-grandmothers are Violet Shows and Pauline Campbell.