Lost friend and Mentor my Papaw :(

[deadaim]

I was looking froward to chasing those whitetails on the last day of the season when I got the call early Sun morning. Papaw had a heart attack and passed away in his recliner. My parents divorced when I was really young and he raised me like a father. He taught me how to fish and hunt. He also taught me right from wrong and how to be a man. I strayed like a prodigal son and he took me right back and continued to teach me till the day he died. I helped the family make arrangements yesterday and as I was going thru all the photos I was amazed at all the wonderful hunting and fishing trips he enjoyed. He was 86 a member of the Air Corp ( Air Force ) during WW2 also a member of the 3C. After a smaller heart attack he kept himself going until the first of the year so he could celebrate his 67th wedding anniversary and have a photo with my grandmother. I ask that all would pray for my grandmother who blames herself that he had the heart attack because she moved him from the bed to his chair. I am glad he did not suffer long but I will miss my papaw. I feel like my rudder is gone but the boat is still floating.............

[bowhuntermoe]

I was looking froward to chasing those whitetails on the last day of the season when I got the call early Sun morning. Papaw had a heart attack and passed away in his recliner. My parents divorced when I was really young and he raised me like a father. He taught me how to fish and hunt. He also taught me right from wrong and how to be a man. I strayed like a prodigal son and he took me right back and continued to teach me till the day he died. I helped the family make arrangements yesterday and as I was going thru all the photos I was amazed at all the wonderful hunting and fishing trips he enjoyed. He was 86 a member of the Air Corp ( Air Force ) during WW2 also a member of the 3C. After a smaller heart attack he kept himself going until the first of the year so he could celebrate his 67th wedding anniversary and have a photo with my grandmother. I ask that all would pray for my grandmother who blames herself that he had the heart attack because she moved him from the bed to his chair. I am glad he did not suffer long but I will miss my papaw. I feel like my rudder is gone but the boat is still floating.............
My hart, and prayers go out for you and your family.:(

[mrdux]

I'm sorry for your loss. You will keep the memories like family heirlooms for the rest of your life. My grandparents are in my thoughts every day and they have been gone for several years.

[CUZZIN]

I'm sorry to hear that, you say he raised up and from what I have talked to you he has done a good job. Keep your head up.

[Hornblaster]

I know how that goes, lost my grandpa less than a year ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you man.

[th5isback5]

thoughts and prayers out to you and your family,

[AteUp]

Hang in their man. Been 25 years since my papaw died and I still miss him. The best times of my life were with mammaw and papaw.

[gobbl4me]

Prayers for you and your family. I thought i was gonna lose my wife last weekend to a heart attack.

mike

[wademup]

I am 46 and had dinner with my Grandad last night,I am a very bessed person,sorry about your loss,I miss the rest of my Grandparents all the time.

[quackrstackr]

My condolences, deadaim.

[lab]

Sorry to hear about you loss deadaim. I lost my grandmother last year. She, like your papaw, was a huge part of my life growing up. I think about her almost every day. Cherish the memories.

[WildmanWilson]

Very sorry for your loss. You are a lucky man to have had such a fine man in your life showing you the way. God bless you and your family.

[nwest]

very sorry for your loss Deadaim.

[12 pointer]

Prayers are said for you and all the family. I am quite sure he wanted in his recliner. Reassure her of that.

[Turkin8or]

My condolences. Grandfathers are truly a special part of our lives. My Grandfather was the one who first introduced me to hunting. When I was only about 6 or seven he handed me 12 gauge model 11(which coincidentally was the weight;) ) Remington and took me rabbit hunting.
Boy I wish I could take him with me today.....

[reivertom]

I've been there....I know what you're going though. He will be with you the rest of your life in your heart.

[kmtpr]

Sorry to hear about losing your papaw. :( Hope you make your grandma see it wasn't her moving him...was just his time. God bless.

[Snareman2]

I lost both mine, these last couple of years. Take comfort in remembering all the great times you guys had together and knowing what a long productive life he lived. I feel for you, live on and show your kids and grandkids the love that he showed you.

[Scott7m]

sorry to hear that!

[deadaim]

Thanks guys for all the condolences it means alot. I have been overwhelmed by all the food that neighbors and family have brought to my grandmas and the support. He was a special man. My Grandma never had to work a day in her life ( at a job) she never had a drivers license. Papaw worked two jobs as a mechanic most of his life and still found time for my brother and I. He left this world leaving my Grandmother needing nothing financially and that alone says alot about him. After the funeral is over I will post some photos of some of his fishing adventures. The catches are incredible including a 15 pound largemouth! The best part about family and friends coming in has been hearing the stories about him when he was young. We will get thru it and go on it will be hard but he prepared us for it.

[bbamc]

my prayes are with ya bud. I have heard ya tell stories about him alot. i know he will be missed.

p.s. it is 70 in colorado springs today.

[Quickdraw Limpsalot]

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss, Deadaim. I grew up about 200 yards from my Mamaw and Papaw, so they raised me and my two brothers just as much as my parents did. They're still both with me and I pray that they will be for a long time to come. I can't even imagine how I'm going to handle it once they're gone. I don't want to imagine it.

You and your Grandma will be in my prayers. Hang in there and try to think of all the great things he'll live on through in you.

[JDMiller]

My condolences to you and your family. Ya'll will be in our prayers .

[bobtownhunter]

Thoughts and prayers out to you.

[lady estrus]

I was looking froward to chasing those whitetails on the last day of the season when I got the call early Sun morning. Papaw had a heart attack and passed away in his recliner. My parents divorced when I was really young and he raised me like a father. He taught me how to fish and hunt. He also taught me right from wrong and how to be a man. I strayed like a prodigal son and he took me right back and continued to teach me till the day he died. I helped the family make arrangements yesterday and as I was going thru all the photos I was amazed at all the wonderful hunting and fishing trips he enjoyed. He was 86 a member of the Air Corp ( Air Force ) during WW2 also a member of the 3C. After a smaller heart attack he kept himself going until the first of the year so he could celebrate his 67th wedding anniversary and have a photo with my grandmother. I ask that all would pray for my grandmother who blames herself that he had the heart attack because she moved him from the bed to his chair. I am glad he did not suffer long but I will miss my papaw. I feel like my rudder is gone but the boat is still floating.............

So sorry for your loss..You and your family will be in our prays.

[bowhunter08]

Sorry to hear of you and our familys lost. Prayers are sent.

[Feedman]

Sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather.

[Strutter]

Prayers for you and your family are sent.

[buckfever]

May God bless your Pawpaw and his family. :(

[barney]

God bless your family!

[Cornpile]

Sorry for your loss,he sounds like a great man to have known.May God bless you and your family.

[philipfleek]

Sorry for your loss. I will send some up for you and your family! Stay strong and take care of MA!!

[deadaim]

Thanks again for the condolences It was a fitting funeral and the stories were amazing of some of the things he did. One that really stands out to me was two guys about my same age came to the funeral. I was talking to them and they were two neighbors kids. My grandfather touched there life in a profound way also. They both said he taught them how to work hard and fish.....they also mentioned how he would correct them when they slacked :) And how he would take them for rides with there dad in his converted Cadillac Hearst that he made into a camper....Ill miss him but there are still some good stories for sure. Ill post up some pics of his fishing adventures and that Cadillac if anyone is interested........

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w150/deadaim1967/flag.jpg

[12 pointer]

Ill post up some pics of his fishing adventures and that Cadillac if anyone is interested........

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w150/deadaim1967/flag.jpg

I am interested!!!

[philipfleek]

I'd like to see them....

[2 Poppa]

Your Grandfather sounds like he was one heck of a man!
Love to see more pictures ...

[deadaim]

I remember riding and camping in the ghostbuster Cadillac when I was a kid. He made this camper as he was a mechanic by trade but also a great carpenter. When he was building this contraption he hurt his hand bad on the grinder. Being a tough guy he never seeked medical attention. It hurt him till the day he died he wore a glove on it in the last days as it hurt him alot. I thought about how he worked double shifts all those years with a hurt hand and bad foot.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w150/deadaim1967/IMAGE22.jpg
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[deadaim]

He loved to fish Canada in the summer and Florida in the winter...........

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[turk2di]

Saddened to read of the loss of your grandfather. Great pics. Prayers go out to you, your Grandma & all the family.

[deadaim]

He shared lots of story's with us. When the dymencia set in he would condense them smaller and smaller until he only remembered one story of how he met ma maw in a little church on fall lick rd in Corbin. He wanted to court her but he thought she was to young. He asked her brother how old she and found out there was only 6 months difference in there ages so he went after her....67 years later the last thing he wanted to do was get that anniversary pic took he died a couple of weeks later his last words before he went to bed that night was to tell her he loved her.

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[deadaim]

To cheer things up abit here is the largest Bass he ever caught it was a tad under 15 pounds the taxidermist died of a heart attack and he lost his fish. He did manage to mount 15 others over 8 pounds!!!

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w150/deadaim1967/IMAGE235.jpg

[duckslayer870]

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your Kin. I lost my Papaw a while back ago. No matter how hard he worked or how much he hurt, he always found time for me. I just wish we could go fishing one more time.

[2 Poppa]

Thanks, for sharing your thoughts and pictures of your Grandfather.

It gave me reason to pause and question and wonder what sort of legacy I'm leaving my children and grandchildren with. The reflections of your past caused me to look in the mirror and strive to be a better influence on my loved ones ...

All of the pictures were great!
I especially enjoyed the one where he was holding the large bass behind the camper, that had the red and white bike on it. I remember riding a bike similar to that one, except mine was green and white.

Thanks again for sharing!