My dad would have been 76 today!
My mom and dad's senior portraits.
My dad's mom, Granny Ella, my mom and dad, me and my 3 siblings, my children, and my oldest sister's 4 children went to the same school. Go Bulldogs!
My granddaddy was a barber for many years and this photo is of my dad shaving granddaddy with a straight razor! Uncle Flavel is there for moral support. :)
My dad when he was between 1 and 2 years old and his older sister, Aunt Zula Mae, with granddaddy and grandma.
My dad drove a semi for a living with a company out of Muscle Shoals, AL., Chem Haulers Trucking Company. He loved his job but hated being away from his family for extended periods of time. He saw all 48 contingent states before he was killed in his truck on February 19, 1970. I had just previously turned 9 years old.
My dad was well loved by many friends. I think I get my personality from him because I make friends easily. The number of flowers at his graveside spoke of the number of friends that he had made through his life. My grandmother made 2 quilts from the ribbons that adorned the flowers and she gave those to me and my older sister. This is my quilt, which I treasure!
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Congratulations Lori!
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Sorry about the loss of your Dad at such an early age... those pictures are precious. Love the ribbon quilt.... what a treasured memento!
ReplyDeleteWhat great photos Thearica
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ReplyDeleteYour daddy reminds me of mine....such a good man! Love that quilt; it's a real treasure. blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteLove stories like this. That ribbon quilt is beautiful. What a treasure. I am ready for the snow to go now though and spring to come on. I need some sunshine and warmer weather. Makes the days go by better.
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ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful family photos....The lost of family is always so sad....That was such a beautiful thing for her to make the ribbons into quilts....What a treasure.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your family photos. What a very precious ribbon quilt. Congrats to Lori.
ReplyDeleteThe ribbon quilt is so touching. It puts into perspective how many flowers there were present. What a beloved man your dear father was. Thanks for sharing something so intimate.
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