My papa was the most important man in my life. Growing up he always was there for me, no matter if I needed anything or wanted anything papa always got it for me, I was his princess that could never do any wrong. Everyone knows that he loved me more then he loved his harley. I was the first grandchild and I held a special spot in his heart. I'll miss packing a lunch and going for bike rides and end up wherever we ended up at. Growing up every year for my birthday he would take me out to birthday breakfast, it was a super special tradition that we did. When I was little we were doing yard work and papa's rake broke so we had to go to tractor supply to get another rake, while we were there we couldn't find any rakes at all, but I did find a bunny that I really wanted and papa couldnt say no so we ended up going him with a bunny and everything we needed for a bunny, maybe I should if named our bunny rake 😂😂. We had such a special bond and I'm so grateful for that and 20 years of memories that I have with my papa that I can hold onto and cherish for the rest of my life. Once I had my daughter it was no longer about me it was about thomlyn. He was so happy when he found out i was pregnant he said it's another baby, during my pregnancy he would check up on me on his breaks at work to see how I was feeling. He was so ecstatic that he finally had a baby named after him. when my daughter was born he left early for work to come and see me at the hospital but before hand he had to make a stop at the harley shop to bring the newest member of the family her first harley shirt and to hold her. I'm blessed that he was such a huge part in my life I dont think I'd be who I am today with out him. I'd always make sure to go visit him multiple times a week, I always made sure he had what he wanted and needed. The last month of his life I would leave him candy bars on his table, he really enjoyed that. The fact I got to see him a day before he passed to give him his Christmas present really meant alot to me, the smile on his face was absolutely priceless. He may not be here anymore but I'm going to do everything in my power to keep his name and his memory alive. He will never walk me down the isle physically on my wedding day but hes still going to walk me down regardless. I hope I'm making him proud because I wouldn't be the person I am today without him. His last Thanksgiving was filled with life and love and of course the food 😂. Life will never be the same with out my papa. I will see you on the other side papa 🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡Love, alex aka angleface