LUBBOCK, Texas ( KCBD /Gray News) - A Texas man is proving it’s never too late to learn to read, and he hopes his story will be inspiring to others.

Servennia Wyatt, 66, has been working on his reading and writing skills since joining Literacy Lubbock in February. He says his progress has been life-changing.

“I learn how to read about four or five books and finish it,” Wyatt said. “Makes me feel good.”

He meets twice a week with volunteer tutor Beth Gilliams at the Mahon Library. What started as lessons quickly grew into a friendship, Wyatt says.

“I think she’s a good teacher, but I didn’t think she’ll be a teacher and a good friend at the same time,” Wyatt said.

Gilliams says she’s seen Wyatt grow with every lesson.

“We’re starting from the very beginning, and he’s done really wel

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