Essie Nettles, the widow of former state representative Clem Nettles, talks to MDWFP executive director Lynn Posey Friday morning. (Hunter Cloud | The Daily Leader)

Mississippi State Parks Director Andre Hollis speaks to members of the Pike County Sheriff's Office Friday morning at Percy Quin State Park. (Hunter Cloud | The Daily Leader)

A pair of ladies make their way through a line of snacks as they join the celebrations at Percy Quin State Park Friday morning. (Hunter Cloud | The Daily Leader)

Josh Hinton, park manager of Percy Quin, speaks with MDWFP marketing guru Jennifer Shows. (Hunter Cloud | The Daily Leader)

Brian Ferguson, Parks Chief of Staff for Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, speaks to a crowd Friday morning at Percy Quin State Park. (Hunter Cloud | The Daily Leader)

MDWFP Executive Director Lynn Posey. (Hunter Cloud | The Daily Leader)

Tony Nettles, son of Clem Nettles, speaks about his dad's legacy at the re-opening of Percy Quin State Park. (Hunter Cloud | The Daily Leader)