Lyndon Douglas "Pete" Lee
1948 - 2016
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Mike White posted a condolence
Monday, June 20, 2016
Pete had a way of always making me feel welcome in his home. He'd offer food, or a beer, or a cigarette and we would just sit and talk about anything. Sometimes, I would go over to Eric's house and I'd be talking to Pete for 30 min. before Eric knew I was there. He taught me the value of just listening to someone and giving the best advice you can. It meant so much to me and I'll never forget it or him. I'll seeya Pete and thanks for everything.
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Nikki Lee posted a condolence
Thursday, June 16, 2016
As I sit here contemplating what to say about Pete, I'm at a loss for words. There are so many things I want to say and things I could say, but the memories are flooding back so quick its hard to keep the thoughts together. I am so honored that he welcomed me into the family with open arms. Right after I had Mackenzie, he came out and picked me up to take Mackenzie to her first check up because I wasn't supposed to be driving. So he went from Buford to Winder to Gwinnett and back just to make sure the baby and I were safely delivered to the doctor and back. It was so sweet!! And then he willingly kept my Mackenzie when she had an issue with her hip and he refused to let anyone else care for his granddaughter! It made going back to work so much easier for me knowing that her Pop was caring for her. After Emma was born, he would pick Mackenzie up from pre-k and he always took her to Brusters next door for ice cream....she still remembers that every time we pass Brusters. Pop (sorry, that's just what I called him) was such a gentle soul and always so giving. As many have also commented, Donna and Pete always opened their home to anyone and everyone with open, loving arms. Pop would keep all the grandbabies and still have all his hair by the time we picked them up after work....that's HUGE! LOL! And of course you can't forget his ribs and BBQ...we always wanted to know the secret, but everyone is right, he wouldn't give it up. Ha, ha!
He always did have a big smile on his face and he would say, Girl.....I'd say Minnie Pearl....and he'd say naked squirrel. I have no idea what that was from, but for some reason, it always made me laugh. And yes, "The Lyndon" was always a debilitating move. It was almost unfair as it was his secret weapon. LOL!
During his long battle, he fought so hard and so valiantly to stay with us as long as he could. He gave us so much more in this life than we ever gave him and I am forever grateful for the things he did for Eric and I and for all the things I'm sure I have no idea he was behind...because that's who Pop was....he didn't need the accolades or the praise...he was just a sweet, kind hearted man. One of the last times I saw him, I kissed his cheek and told him to stay handsome....and he said stay beautiful.... He never lost his wit. I love him and will miss him dearly. Until we meet again Pop, Stay Handsome! I love you!
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Lyndon Douglas "Pete" Lee.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Garden Accent Stone - 'Wherever a beautiful soul...' was purchased for the family of Lyndon Douglas "Pete" Lee.
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natalie tarpein posted a condolence
Thursday, June 16, 2016
I will always remember Uncle Pete for his smile and how he loved to watch his garden and critters in the yard. He was a beautiful person and soul. We will see him again in heaven one day. Love you Pete! Love- Natalie and the Tarpeins'
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The Miranda Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
The Miranda Family purchased the Divine Peace Bouquet for the family of Lyndon Douglas "Pete" Lee.
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Keith and Lynn Lee posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Keith and Lynn Lee purchased the Violets And Butterflies for the family of Lyndon Douglas "Pete" Lee.
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Angie McCurry posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
When Uncle Pete and I worked together my Senior year in high school, we would eat lunch together and one day he was graving a pineapple and mayo sandwich. As I sat there watching him eat and thinking WOW, he enjoyed every bite. Sardines was also one of his other acquired taste for lunch. He could draw so good and had the nicest handwriting of any man and some women, including myself I'd ever seen.
I hope he knows what an impact he had on my life and how much he will be deeply missed. LOVE YOU UNCLE PETE!!!
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Darlene, Melissa and family. posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Darlene, Melissa and family. purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Lyndon Douglas "Pete" Lee.
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Amber Adams posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
You were his best friend too Uncle Randell and are welcome in our lives forever!
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Amber Adams posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Oh John, those memories made me laugh so hard I cried!! And yes, he took his jerky recipe with him :-(
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Amber Adams posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
The "Lyndon" is in fact the ultimate wrestling move! And I sure wish he would have left his jerky recipe!
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Lisa Slusher posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
What a privilege and blessing to be Pete Lee's sister-in-law. I met Pete when I was 15 years old. At that age I had no idea the impact Pete would have on our lives! Jeff lived with Pete and Donna at that time so their house was our hang out while dating. Everyone loved to come to their house. The door was always open to guests and even though I'm sure Pete and Donna got sick of me being there all the time I never knew it! Pete was always so kind, patient, soft-spoken and fun. He never got mad or upset over anything. One Thanksgiving Donna had made two pies from scratch for the Lee's Thanksgiving celebration. Jeff and I were in the car waiting on Pete and Donna. Pete came out the door with Donna following him with one pie in each hand. No sooner had he stepped out the door that the unthinkable happened. He dropped not one pie but both of those pies on the driveway. They were ruined! The shock on both his and Donna's faces were priceless! But Pete didn't get mad or upset, he just stood there and shook his head and smiled. That was Pete! An example to me that life is too short to get mad and upset over things that really don't matter! I have such wonderful memories of family parties, Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations at their house, Pete sweating over the grill, his famous deer jerky that everybody fought over, the rook games we played even though Pete and Jeff cheated (Ha!Ha!), the "Lyndon", Pete loving our boys as if they were his own, and his smile. Every time you would go visit Pete, he would hug you goodbye and tell you he loved you. So today Pete as I hug you good bye, I say I love you, I thank my God upon every remembrance of you (Philippians 1:3) and until we meet again in heaven some sweet day I will treasure the memories of you in my heart and how very blessed I am by knowing you! ~ Lisa Slusher
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John Slusher posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
What an honor and a blessing it has been to have called Pete Lee my uncle. My time on this earth with him has imprinted only great memories in my mind. I will always remember that big smile and those open arms whenever you would show up at his house. I never once felt as if he did not want me there with him. I remember going over there to do yard work as kid and every time the brothers and I showed up, he would have food wrapped up in paper towels and it was always the best snacks or frozen food you loved as a kid. I dont know why but those paper towels made me laugh. haha I cant recall a time Uncle Pete got mad. My brother Jake and I waxed his truck for him on one occasion and we didnt know what we were doing. We used a whole can of wax and you could not even see the paint it was coated so thick.We didnt have the courage to go get him and he finally came outside wondering where we were at . Once he saw his truck he just shook his head and laughed. Another instance was at aqualand, which was where we had some awesome times. For some reason Pete let me and Jake use his best fishing poles. We were on top of the world. Unfortunately for Pete he trusted us for some odd reason. Well we ended seeing some big bass right where you head down the dock. So we put our poles out and we found two giant rocks (the more I think about it, the rocks seemed like giant chunks of clay) to put on top of the poles. So if a fish got on it wouldnt drag our poles in the water. Brilliant idea let me tell ya. The boat where Pete, Donna, and Dad were at was about 100 yards down the dock. So we decided to go see what they were doing. When we came back the poles had been pulled into the water but he didnt get mad. It was like deja vu, he just shook his head and laughed. He just had a calm spirit about him.We always had the best family parties at Uncle Pete's and Aunt Donna's. The ping pong battles and badminton games were unbelievable. Pete's hands were so big, I didn't think he even used a paddle or racket. It didn't take me long to figure out how he got the nickname sneaky Pete. Out of nowhere he would come up from behind you and stick his two fingers right behind your collar bone and make you holler and put you on a knee with his giant "ET" fingers. haha I cant remember if it was Kyle or Eric who dubbed this move "THE LYNDON". He would also come up from behind you and grab right above your elbow and say "EXSQUEEZE ME" haha I always got a kick out of that. Uncle Pete was a master chef. At the family parties I always remember him on that back deck frying fish, grilling ribs, grilling burgers anything you wanted. He would be pouring sweat and still smiling,joking, and having a good time. I never once heard him complain he was always willing to do whatever it took to make anyone else happy. That was just how he was. His deer jerky was like venison gold. A while back I asked him what he used to season his meat with, how he cooked it, all that good stuff and he just looked at me and laughed. At that moment I knew I wasnt getting his recipe. haha Uncle Pete loved playing cards. He made "GET THE CARDS" his famous line. He was the worst poker player I ever knew and the worst dealer. haha That guy wouldnt fold even if he knew he was beat. He always made the game interesting and when you thought you had him figured out you didnt. I mean the game texas hold em' got changed to Texas Pete. Anytime he would drop money on the floor he would always say "dont worry about it the sweeper will get it"." haha Those were some of the best times of my life sitting at that table with him, my dad, my brothers, and Eric (and Donna if you could get her to play). His seat at that table can never be replaced. His spot in our family and his impact on all of us is everlasting. Uncle Pete you were an awesome man, a great friend, and even better Uncle. You better believe I will be bringing the cards when we meet again in heaven.
Love your nephew
John A. Slusher
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Love, Charles, Pauline and family posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Love, Charles, Pauline and family purchased the Emerald Garden Basket for the family of Lyndon Douglas "Pete" Lee.
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Diana Casto posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
I moved in to Ole Salem apartments in the early 1970's and lived upstairs and noticed my downstairs neighbor was always washing and waxing his Monte Carlo. I went fishing one day, came back with a lot of fish and my neighbor said "are you a fisherman?" and I said I like to fish, he said would you like my wife to cook them for you? I said "why not". How is she going to fix them? He said I have a Hibachi grill, we will grill them. That was my first meeting with Pete Lee. After that, he became my friend, my neighbor and brother-in-law. We fished, hunted, camped and went scooter pootin together. I was with him or he was with me all the time.When someone would compliment Pete, he would always say "What can I say?", when Eric was 4 or 5 years old, he walked in to our place in his suit and tie, Rhonda said "well what a little man" and Eric squared his shoulders just like his Dad and said "What I can Say", I will never forget that day.
Pete and I went hunting and he loved odd things, found a hornet's nest, cut it from the tree and put it in the back of my station wagon. It got hot inside the car, the hornets came out, Pete said,"OH, NO". This was his go to phrase every time something happened.
The last visit Diana and I had with Pete, we had a good time together. He had at one point he had to call Donna, and I asked why, he said he had to go to the bathroom. I said I will go with you, but he wanted Donna to take him. When Donna came in, Pete told her that he needed to go the bathroom and Randell would not take him, and I said
a**hole.
When we were leaving Pete could not stand on his own so I had said we would talk to him later. Diana, Donna and I were talking in the kitchen as we were leaving and Donna turned and yelled What are you doing? to Pete. He said I want to give Randell a hug goodbye. I hugged him and both with tears in our eyes, said our goodbyes, because we both knew it was our last one.
I will always remember my best friend through this life, and hope to walk the river again one day with him.
Randell Casto
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Jeff Slusher posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Sneaky Pete my HERO my BROTHER my COUNSELOR my BESTEST BUD!!Thank You for always being there for our Family !You brought us to Georgia and I cant wait to see where your taking us next,I know you better save me a seat Redneck!Until then I Love You#Bo
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Gloria Kolleda posted a condolence
Monday, June 13, 2016
O.k....I didn't ever hear the END of the story...that is even better...he just couldn't say no to his little girl and had to get rid of it... and keep that secret until it was uncovered!! it will always make me laugh! Love ya, Amber!
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Amber Adams posted a condolence
Monday, June 13, 2016
Lol, actually what had happened was I just could never find the bathing suit. Me and mom blamed my friend Kristi, and I even went to her house and destroyed her room looking for it! Fast forward to when I was 17 and we were moving. When we went to move the washer and dryer, lol and behold, my bathing suit was sitting on the floor! When we confronted dad he said, "Well, I didn't lie! I told you I didn't throw it away!"
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Gloria Kolleda posted a condolence
Monday, June 13, 2016
I have many memories of time with Pete and Donna. I always admired both of them because they were always so hospitable and welcoming when they had you in their home. On every occasion, they made us feel so comfortable and have hosted many, many family gatherings. As a young adult, the three of us rode together to and from Atlanta for our jobs. Pete always looked so handsome in his uniform; he was a model American soldier in his appearance and manner. Somehow he withstood those rides with us two sisters and our sometimes heated discussions:) When out of uniform, he reminded me of "Crocodile Dundee" with his longish hair, nice smile, and his calm and kind manner. There is one funny memory of Pete that made me laugh so hard when I heard it and it always makes me chuckle when I think of it. Amber was about 14 or 15 and Donna said she bought a really skimpy bikini. She was (and still is) beautiful and had an incredible figure. As the sweet, loving, lenient father Pete was, I think he did not have the heart to tell her she couldn't wear it, so instead, Donna said he simply threw it away at the bottom of the trash and I still don't know if Amber even knows what happened to it!
Pete, we all think so highly of you and know you have a special place in heaven and will see you there someday. We miss you and the wonderful person you exemplified to everyone.
Love,
Glo
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, June 13, 2016
Country Basket Blooms was purchased for the family of Lyndon Douglas "Pete" Lee.
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Rhonda Gillespie posted a condolence
Monday, June 13, 2016
Pete Lee - the greatest man I have ever known. In 1970 you came into our lives - little Angie and me. There was no way for me to know then how special you were but your patience and kindness towards others is a testament to the life Jesus Christ wants all of us to live. In 46 years I never heard you say an unkind word about anyone and you were always there to lend a hand or a shoulder to anyone in need. This family will never replace you. You were our rock.
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Rhonda and family posted a condolence
Monday, June 13, 2016
Rhonda and family purchased the Lily and Rose Tribute Spray for the family of Lyndon Douglas "Pete" Lee.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, June 13, 2016
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Lyndon Douglas "Pete" Lee.
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Charles Slusher posted a condolence
Sunday, June 12, 2016
I was burning some brush for Donna by the lake a few years ago and there was a hollowed out tree beside the brush pile that caught on fire! I ran up to the house to get him by the time we got back there were flames shooting out of the top of it!! I was freaking out!! Pete was calm about it though just like with everything else. We wound up cutting the tree down I think he was kind of glad it happened that way to open up his view of the lake a little more.
Some of the best times I've had in the last couple of years were at poker night with him and the family. With everything else going on in our lives we'd make it a point to get together and have a lot of laughs. Going to miss my uncle dearly.
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Amber Adams posted a condolence
Sunday, June 12, 2016
I love you Bruce! That story really helps tell the kindness that dad possessed. He truly was the sweetest man!
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bruce Kolleda posted a condolence
Sunday, June 12, 2016
I had the pleasure of calling Pete my brother in law for over 40 years. I will miss him greatly. He had a big influence on my life There were a couple of things I wanted to share with Pete before he passed, but I could not hold it together to get the words out, as I sat by his bed the last few weeks. Anyway, I wanted to share those things here in his memory,
First, is a story related to my Dad that took place in 1994. Ironically, my dad had terminal lung cancer and was visiting me from Ohio. He knew it would probably be the last time we would see each other. One of the things he wanted to do was to go fishing for one last time. I called Pete and asked him if the three of us could go out on his boat on lake Lanier and spend the day fishing. Naturally, Pete said he would love to do this, so the arrangements were made. At the last minute I had an "emergency" come up at work and was not able to go. Rather than cancel the day, Pete knew what this meant to my Dad, so he took my dad out for the day on his own, without me. He hardly knew my dad, but that was the kind of man Pete was. He had too big a heart to cancel the trip. It was hard for my dad, Pete told me he had to help him get from the boat to the car, but Pete was there to do it. I'm sure at the time, I thanked Pete for that day, but I never did express to him what it meant to me all these years later.To me, that story sums up what a kind and gentle man Pete was.
Pete also had a very calm demeanor and manner. In those 40 plus years that we knew each other, I watched how he treated his wife and kids/grandchildren and tried to model my behavior after him in my relationships. He was always so calm and composed no matter what the circumstances were. Even in his last days, with all the pain he was in, he was calm and gracious when we visited. I greatly admired these qualities he consistently exhibited.
Pete - you will be missed greatly. You had a big impact on me. Someday, I'll see you again brother.
Love,
Bruce
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Amber Adams posted a condolence
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Thank you for your kind words of my dad! It means so much to know that he touched someone's life and that his legacy lives on. Thank you for taking the time to comment!
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Chris Bolton posted a condolence
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Pete, your kind soul will be so missed. Your warm smile. Your gentle way. Your loving touch - so many Mondays in the infusion center were brightened because you were there. Remember? Joe and I met you and Donna on Day One of my chemotherapy October 2014. Every Monday I looked for you and Donna and remember feeling so disappointed those days you were not there. Thank goodness my Kindle died on me that first day, because Donna, you heard me and Joe trying to figure out what happened when you leaned across the bookshelves and told us how to kick-start it again. Had it not been for that one random instance, we might not have met and I might not have come to love you both so much. Actually, it wasn't random at all. I don't believe in coincidences. It was a God-wink. He was making sure our paths crossed so that I might be blessed by our friendship. As horrible as this evilness called cancer is, I thank God continuously for the goodness it has brought me. And knowing you, Pete, and Donna, is at the top of that list.
I love you both,
Chris and Joe
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mary bennett posted a condolence
Sunday, June 12, 2016
I remember when we were in high school at Central Gwinnett, everyone loved him and he took me everywhere never acting embarrassed to have his little sister with him! He was always such a sweet person, I don't remember ever seeing him angry about anything. I am thankful he is no longer suffering. Love you and your sweet family Pete. Rest in peace. Mary Lee Bennett
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Sunday, June 12, 2016
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Amber Adams posted a condolence
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Thank you for sharing. My dad was such a quiet man we heard very few stories about his younger years. It's nice to read comments from his old classmates.
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Jennifer Richter posted a condolence
Sunday, June 12, 2016
I am so sorry Amber. I remember you would mention how much your dad meant to you at baseball. You could see the love on your face when you would mention him. A special bond you had with your dad. He will always be with you even if not physically. Praying for you Amber and your family!
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Mary Ann (Seagraves) Simonton posted a condolence
Sunday, June 12, 2016
"Pee Wee", as everyone at Central Gwinnett High School called him, was the most humble and sweetest guy I ever knew... He was always so kind to everyone and was loved by everyone he knew... I feel very fortunate to have known him.... He always had a smile on his face and he was a true gentleman... Sending my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you, Donna, and to all the family.... May he rest in peace free of the pain and suffering.....
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Amber Adams posted a condolence
Sunday, June 12, 2016
I LOVE my Daddy!! We were kindred spirits. My dad lived a quiet life. He was a gentle man and a gentleman. My dad taught me the value of silence. Most of our time together was spent in a quietness most people are not comfortable with. He taught me the importance of looking someone in the eye and knowing what they were feeling. From as far back as I can remember my favorite chair was my daddy's lap. Growing up, we would sit together, he would peel his oranges and share them with me, or he would lay in the floor, and if I agreed to scratch his back, he would let me play with his hair like he was a doll. My dad was my buddy. He taught me how to shine his army shoes and iron his uniforms and we would do those things together every week. If I was sick and had to stay home from school, sometimes I would get to go to work with him and can remember how proud I've always been to hear others call him "Sgt. Lee".
As an adult my dad became that same role model for my children. He was their caregiver and they were the apple of his eye. My dad taught me the value and the role a grandparent should play in a child's life. There was never a time when he would not drop everything he was doing to pick his grandbabies up for any reason. And though he may not have attended many social events,he spent everyday with my kids until they were 4 and 7, and up to his death, every weekend was spent at gran and pop's. Dad spent time playing with them in the yard, mowing the grass with one of them in his lap, babysitting them while we worked, letting them spend the night as much as they wanted, letting them snuggle in his lap like he did me when I was a little girl. He loved them and they loved him and I am so grateful they had the opportunity to know him, and to spend enough time with him that they will forever remember him. He not only made a difference in their lives, he made an impression on their individual spirits that they will carry with them forever.
My dad was most comfortable in the background, serving coffee, playing cards, helping mom with whatever adventure she had going on, or watching the grandkids. In 36 years, I've never once heard my dad complain, raise his voice, or shed a tear. Not once...ever. My dad was happiest when everyone around him was happy and laughing. My dad had a perfect soul. He was meek, he was slow to anger and slow to speak, he was humble, he was poor in spirit, he was a peacemaker, and like my mom has always said, until you've touched the hand of Jesus you will never meet another man as sweet as my daddy.
Amber
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Amber Adams posted a condolence
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Dear Pop,
I can remember years ago when I would wake up in the morning with the fan next to your bed blowing in my face. I would always come watch tv with you in your sunroom while you were folding clothes.. All those fun times when you would make the tortilla bread that me, Brodie, Sam, and Ivan loved so much. Or the tree that fell down in the back yard in the woods that I would climb on every day while you would just stand out there and watch me. I remember always walking off the school bus while you were standing outside under the tree every single day waiting for me to walk off the bus and climb on the tree. You always loved watching tv, and our favorite movie was " The Lord of the Rings". But one thing no one could do was make my pop mad. No matter what you did, his heart is too big for that. You are the man who raised me. Only God knows what I would be without you . Maybe you can ask Him for me. I have a picture of you and me on the desk next to my bed that I will cherish forever. When I came to see you it took everything in me not to cry because I love you too much.. Not a day goes by where I don"t look around the house and remember the incredible time with the best pop that any kid on the Earth could ever ask for.. But no matter how many words I write on the paper, nothing can show the love that I truly have for you. I love you pop.
Love your gandson,
Gabriel
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Amber Adams posted a condolence
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Dear Pop
You know some of my best memories are with you. I remember when you made those really good banana sandwiches for me. And when you took me to the store to get me toys or to get me food. You're so nice to me. I remember when you took up for me when bubba would push me down in the water. I've never heard you cuss which is good because I hate when people cuss. I remember when me and you would play hangman while gran was cooking us dinner, and you would lose just for me (yeah, I noticed that!). One of the best moments of my life was just with you. When I caught my first fish and you taught me how to hold it. You have given me the best life I could have asked for and I wish I could have done the same. Sometimes I cry in my room because I feel that it's my fault. I'm sorry for letting it happen.
Love your favorite grand child,
Ashlee
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Donna Lee posted a condolence
Sunday, June 12, 2016
You are in a new home - one that you deserve! My whole life has been with you, and living it without you is going to take a long time. You were the most special person I ever met. Your gentle, meek, humble nature was attractive to everyone. You loved me more than anyone else has, and forgave me over and over for my shortcomings. I will be so lonely, heartbroken, and desolate without you. You said you would meet me at the Table, but until then, you will remain in my heart and soul forever. I love you so much and will be so lonely without you. I will keep my ring on until we meet again. Your loving wife, Donna.
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