Deaf Community

Jewell Todd was born in 1939. As a baby he became very sick and lost his hearing. He has four sisters and five brothers. His sister passed away from rheumatoid arthritis. His father worked in construction. His parents know a little sign language. At age 6 he went away to school. He did not understand sign. After he graduated he worked at Cupples Rubber. He married his first wife in January of 1985. They divorced and he remarried to his current wife. He has three kids. His daughter is 41 years old. Jewell's current wife Earline was married two times before. Her first husband drank a lot. Her second husband smoked a lot. Jewell was an AA patient. He has not drunk in 20 years! He also has a dog named Fallstaff. His favorite hobby is flirting with girls.

I really enjoy signing with Jewell. Most of the signs