Father in Law passed last Thursday....a deep loss for all of us here. He will be missed terribly.
Locust Fork
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My husband's father was what every decent man strives to be. He was amazing. He was a family man, involved with the church, a pillar of the community, hard working, intelligent beyond what anyone realized because he was also humble and kind.
When he was in high school he was offered scholarships to several colleges. He had agreed to go to Mississippi State when he was approached by Bear Bryant to play for Alabama...and had to turn it down because "he had already shook hands" on the other deal.
He was an engineer for Acipco, a cast iron pipe company, in Birmingham. He did a lot of his math using a slide rule, and could outpace most of the other engineers he worked with. They still have examples of his work hanging in the main office today.
He was the fire chief of our little fire department for 20 years. When he retired he opened a hardware store in Locust Fork. It was full of everything imaginable....every screw, nail, wire, switch, gadgets and gizmos. It wasn't a success and closed after 5 years because he kept giving credit to people that couldn't pay and spent most of his time going to people's homes and installing things and doing repairs (without pay.)
He was Paw Paw. Every grandchild has memories of being a shining star in his eyes. He made sure every time one was on the way the family bassinette was ready. It was built by his father and was what he used as an infant, so every grandchild was brought into the world with that same bassinette ready to be put to use.
Its just amazing to be witness to such an amazing person and benefit from being around him. My life is better because I am part of his family.
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So sorry for your loss, prayers.
What HPD said ,,,,, ^^^^^^^^
My heartfelt condolences.
Condolences, a loss for the family and the community.
I will say a Prayer and for healing and and comfort
My condolences and prayers for his entire family, LF. Sounds like he left behind the kind of legacy most of us could only try (in vain) to meet. He set the bar pretty high. I'm sorry for your loss.
RIP Paw Paw!
Condolences from Idaho.
Sounds like a respected Gentleman with a life well lived.
RIP Sir.
Mule
Very sorry for your tragic loss Kasey. Your description of him would make a great obituary! My prayers go out for you and your family.
Condolences
Sorry for your families loss, sounds like he was a great Man.
Sorry to hear that, he sounds like he was one on a million. You are fortunate to have known him. My condolences to you and your family.
Joe
I'm sorry for your loss Kasey and family. Prayer sent.
+10!!!
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So sorry. It's always hard to lose someone like that, someone who meant a lot to the whole community.
Sorry for your family's loss. It does sound like he created memories and a legacy his family, friends and everyone who knew him will remember for a lifetime.
You have my sympathy.
Your memories do him honor condolences and prayers
Condolences
Sorry for your families loss and condolences.
Sorry to hear the sad news.
Condolences to you and yours. Your testament to a life well lived and loved says it all.
Sorry for your loss....May God grant peace to his loved ones and friends during this difficult time...
Sorry to hear this, Kasey. Condolences.
Condolences to you and your family.
Sorry for your loss. Your wonderful description makes me want to be a better husband, father, friend…hoping one day someone speaks of me with similar admiration.