November 9

The world lost one of its best people today. Papaw G was one in a million. He was sweet, humble, hard-working, devoted to his family, ornery, and very loved. Clay loved and respected him above just about anyone else on earth. He always made me feel like I was one of his grandkids. He's now in Heaven probably trying to find something to fix, playing harmonica for Jesus, and harassing Mamaw again.

 Handsome Navy man

 Susie and Pat would tell you that he was the best Daddy in the world.

 He loved to fish and loved the lake.

 

 Never without his harmonica.

  

He had a silly side.

 When Clay and I bought our first house in 2003, he helped do alot of the work to get it move-in ready. He was 78 years old climbing ladders, etc. 

 

 

 Wrangling Julia at Bob and Jessica's wedding in 2006.

 

 Meeting Kat for the first time.

 

 He and Mamaw G used to come play with Julia and Kat at least once a week.

Meeting Elliott in 2009

 

 In 2010 at the lake with the great grandkids. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 In 2011 with Abbie and Lucy.

 The kids enjoyed helping Papaw with his garden.

  He enjoyed playing harmonica at the Fiddler's contest (and winning).

 

 Helping Elliott see what is in his Easter basket (really, it was so Papaw could sneak some candy).

 

 

 

  

 

 Last October, Clay got to spend an entire day with Papaw on the Honor Flight to thank him for his service during World War 2. I know this day meant alot to Clay and is something he will never forget.

 After he moved to Georgia in April 2018, we paid him a visit and got to see all of the Georgia cousins and second cousins.

Papaw was the biggest little man you ever met! He will be greatly missed!