On April 7th, Uncle Charles was working in his yard when he passed out and fell. He is my Dad’s, sisters husband. Thus began a long stay in the hospital. When one thing was taken care of another went wrong, then finally he got an infection. This hospital had only seen it once before. He could not beat the infection, and he lost his battle on May 28th.
We have such sweet memories of his family. For awhile they lived right beside us in a trailer, while Uncle Charles was overseas. Oh the fun and fusses we had, but mostly fun times!!! We rode the bus together, rode ponies together, had tea parties together, shared piano recitals together and graduated kindergarten together. It was a sad day when they had to move!
Uncle Charles would come home now and again and that was a sweet occasion for all of us! He would spend lots of time with the kids. Leading us around on the pony, spitting watermelon seeds with us and bearding us!!!!
What a special man and Dad he was to so many of us!
They moved to Missippi years ago and have been their ever since. They would come in the summer and stay a week or so. One time Shannon brought his motorcycle, we go off for a ride…he hit some sand…..it threw him off of his bike, he had a concussion and spent the night in the hospital. We were all scared, but what a memory that made! This year they had a camper on the back of the truck, the coolest thing ever!!! This same year we went back and stayed a week with them. Riding bicycle’s, playing, taking a tour of Columbus MS., oh what a great time! Daddy came and got us, but we really would have liked to stay their!
Years passed with a few visits here and there. They bought a house there. Uncle Charles just loved it. We surprised them one time with a visit. We were so excited to go and see them, Daddy just popped in on them…oh boy! Well, we did not know for sure if it was the right house. I go and knock on the door, Shannon opens the door, his mouth feel open and he could not talk. He closed the door and went back inside. He could not even tell his parents who was at the door! Priceless, just priceless!!! Finally, someone else came to the door and they nearly fell out too!!!
Lots of hugs and kisses and laughter! I remember their house being in like a field, no trees or anything, it looks like a different place now. He loved working out in the yard. Uncle Charles always had a flag and a pole!!! He would go out in his robe and raise it! He loved to tinker with trucks, loved country music and loved his family!!! He could laugh real loud and burp like loud thunder, lol!!! He was just the best. He believed in discipline, working hard and respect! He loved God and his country. He was always worried about this country!
He was a great Christian man and will forever be remembered for his love, kindness and concern for others!
What a beautiful place they have made out of their home. Very loving and hospitable folks!!!
Uncle Charles, we miss you so very much!
