Dad had a very dry sense of humor. At the church talent show, he would dress up as a revivalist preacher and perform “It’s in the Book”. It told a story of Little Bo-Peep. Anyone who attended a fundamentalist Baptist or Pentecostal church would recognize the style of preaching. The sheep would be found wagging their tails behind them. Pray tell, where else would they wag them?
Another memory of Dad also involved the church. One time, Dad invited the church members to join us for a picnic at our place on the James River. He even ordered a portable potty for those who need one. Some kids who delivered the toilet painted a lady on the inside door. The pinup photo was of a leggy blonde in a bathing suit. Dad went and bought white spray to cover up the artwork
Mom always had a big smile on her face when we picked up the three grandkids in Grand Isle, La. Every house and building is lifted at least 8-15ft in the air! One granddaughter, Tara Dawn, was the Tarpon Rodeo Queen. Once, an alligator chased Stephanie home from school on her bicycle. When Mom and I would pull up in the driveway to pick up the three kids, they would be anxiously sitting on top of their suitcases. They were waiting for a great summer vacation with family in Springfield. Mom always saved her biggest smile when entertaining the grandkids.
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