GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – A familiar face at Gainesville Health and Fitness is turning 100 years old. Billie Bob Sykes has been a member at the gym since 2000 and began working as an ambassador in 2016.
She is best known for handing out candy by the door when members are leaving and giving them a friendly goodbye.
Friends and family lined up on Friday to celebrate Billie Bob at the GHF Main Center. UF mascot Alberta and Florida Gators Dazzlers also made her an honorary Rowdy Reptile.
Billie Bob says the key to a long, happy life is loving your family.
She will be featured as this month’s TV20 Hometown Hero, airing Monday morning.
Watch our previous Hometown Hero segments and nominate someone in your community
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