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Ellie Black, Sr.
August 10, 2012
Mr. Ellie Black, Sr., 85, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012, in Century.
Mr. Black was a native of Hog Wallow, AL, and a resident of Century since 1960. Mr. Black was a member of Boilermaker Local 119 of Mobile, a veteran of World War II and retired from Container Corp of America. He was a member of Flomaton branch of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ida Black of Century; three sons, Glynn J. (Donna) Black of Deatsville, AL; Ellie (Belinda) Black of Seminole, AL, and Donald Ray Black of Century; one daughter, Linda Black Davis of Bratt; one sister, Earnestine Bell of Cottage Hill; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 11 at the Petty Eastside Chapel with Mr. Richard Ash officiating.
Burial was at Community of Christ Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Shaun Black, Jamie Black, Hunter Davis, Tyler Davis, Russel Galbreth and Maurice Dixon.
Honorary pallbearers were Lloyd Barrow, Eddie Bondurant, Freddie McCall and Luke Whidbee.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes was in charge of all arrangements.
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I love you my dear daddy and miss you…you will always be a special part of my life…keep my momma close….love your babygirl…linda
My sweet daddy,
I am still here missing you and remembering the good old days….of love.. life…and
laughter….I still work all the time and family keeps growing. They seem to need me and love me as I always have loved you and my momma. I pray for you and momma everyday as I pray for all my family. In my heart I know you are o.k.—-but the human
side of me wishes I could hug you and hear another one of your corny jokes.(ha).
I love you my daddy. Take care of my momma and know that your baby girl loves
you forever—-Linda
My sweet daddy…missing you is an understatement…I think of you always…staying busy and trying to find my way…I just can’t find you!!!!!you are in my heart forever…keep taking care of my momma and know I am forever your baby girl,Linda
Happy birthday my dear sweet daddy! Oh how I love and miss you.Been another long year without you and momma. I’m still working as you always advised me to for as long as I can. I find peace here. Work makes since when nothing else seems to.The babies aren’t babies anymore. They grow and change. I love them all. You would have to.Shayla is 10 years old now. K.C. is having a baby that will have Ellie in the name also. You just live on and on, never to be forgotten. E.J. calls me every Thursday morning. If I am here at work and they hear my phone ring…they say there is your Thursday morning brother. I look forward to his call every week. I light another candle for you. Please hold my momma tight…never let go… I love you so much…your baby girl…Linda
My dear daddy,
There are still no words for me to describe how much I miss you. 9 long years today.
The pain does not get better…I know I am still blessed with my children and grand children and now great grand children.I still have E.J. and Donald…You left a legacy of love and goodness and we strive to keep it alive in all our lives. You and my momma were the most awesome example of what good parents and grandparents should be. Ya’ll are loved and missed by us all. In all my prayers everyday you and momma are on the top of my list. I pray for God’s loving mercy and strength through these trying times we are in. I just wish you were here and I miss talking to momma so much. Just hold her close and know that everyday I miss you more than yesterday.
Love you always…your baby girl Linda
My dear daddy,
Happy Birthday to you. I miss you so much. Lighting a candle for you and my momma.May God’s loving light shine on you both until you can truly be together again. This has been a very strange year—-lots of changes—some good and some painful but our family is still pulling together as a family should. The love and strength we were given from you and momma has brought us through.I pray everyday for us all. Without God’s loving mercy and strength we are nothing. Wish you were here to hold my hand and say it will be o.k. as you always did but in my heart I still have you with me and feel you everyday. I miss momma beyond measure—like when I am cooking wondering if I am doing it in a way that she would approve. Shayla is 9 years old. She still misses and sees you in different places. Ashley is going to have a baby this coming year which I pray will be a more blessed year—but through it all you and momma are the core of our family values. May you both continue to hold each other tight. Loving you so much,
Your baby girl, Linda
8 long years my daddy of missing you…..loving you and wishing you were here just one more minute. I still see you in my mind. I still feel your love…hear your voice. I miss you and my momma so much. I pray for you both everyday.. so does Shayla…Take care of my momma….hold each other close…I love you both forever and always…to the moon and back…your baby girl, Linda
Hey my daddy
Your little girl is still here missing you so much. Tomorrow is a traditional father’s day but my daddy you were and are the best forever. I miss you so much. I pray everyday that our God keeps you and my momma safe. This world is so full of changes…good and bad but I hang on to the good of what life was and is. Shayla is 8 years old now and she still remembers you. Your love was so good and pure. Daddy you were my hero… the one that loved me unconditionally. I knew I could count on you no matter what and I knew you would have went the world over to get to me if need be…who does that except a daddy like you.. the most unselfish man I ever knew. I will soon be getting my full social security and work all I choose to which will be like normal…cause you said work as long as you can and I will my daddy. All the kids are growing up. Sophie fixing to be a teenager…Mattox is so special and precious..so is Kamdyn and Ivy…You didn’t get to meet all but they know you…Please take care of my momma. She truly was the best and you were blessed to have her in your life. She loved you and all of us but I will forever be my daddy’s baby girl…..I love you….Linda
Daddy,I love you so much. Glynn passed away on the 18th. My heart can not still absorb all of this, but I know that he was tired too. He has been sick a long time. I talked to him the day before he left this world. Donna took care of him and he was happy, just sick. Take care my daddy. Hold my momma close. I pray for strength. This is all too much. love you…..your baby girl——-there is still E.J. ,me and Donald
Daddy, my dear daddy how I miss you still.7 long, long years have passed and my heart is still broken. I miss and love you so much. Just hold my momma tight and know that I love you both so much——-your baby girl
Daddy, just wanted to remind you of how special and loved you are. I thought of you on your birthday—-on you and momma’s anniversary and all the days in between. Momma has been gone 3 years today. I know you are taking care of each other but it is still overwhelming to me to be without you both. Things have changed so much but the one thing that will never change is the love I hold in my heart for you and momma. Rest in peace and hold on to my momma. I love you my daddy—–your baby girl forever, Linda
My sweet daddy, just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you as I do everyday—missing you and wishing you would walk through that door. Take care of my momma and know that my love for you both grows stronger everyday. love, your baby girl
My sweet daddy, I’m sitting here thinking about you and momma missing you both so much. Please take care of my momma. I still see you dancing around through the house and singing. You had a beautiful voice. Wish you could sing me a song now. You are my hero——the greatest man I ever knew. Hold my momma close and know that I love you both. Your baby girl, Linda
My sweet daddy,
Today I light another candle for you. I wish the same wish and dream the same dream. I miss you so much. You tried to keep me safe and loved so unconditionally. I keep on and fill my life with my children and work. It’s just not enough.I see you and I feel you, but I can’t touch you. I feel like someone that has a wound that can not heal…….a broken heart that won’t mend. I keep trying to be better. I know I will never get over this. I love you so much. Hold my momma close. Sing and dance with her. I love you both, HAPPY BIRTHDAY my daddy
Love your baby girl, Linda .
My sweet daddy, never think a day goes by that you are not on my mind. I miss you more everyday. Today is momma’s birthday. I miss her sooo much. I know you are keeping her safe. So much has happened—so many changes. Shayla is 6 years old now. She still talks about you and loves you. All my babies are wonderful to me. Mattox is learning to walk with help. He is so smart. Mattox and baby Rose has your curly hair. I tell them it came from you. I miss you my daddy. Please hold my momma close. She was the most awesome woman I have ever known. God bless you both and your eternity together. Love, your baby girl
My sweet daddy,
Another day, another month, another year. Seems like a life time. I think back of all the good times, of all the love. It is still hard for me to believe that you and momma had to leave. I take you with me everyday! I see you just as clearly now as I ever did. There have been so many changes—-some good and some bad—but we all keep plugging along in our own way. Shayla starts school again tomorrow. All the children have grown up in all of our families—but always know that you are a part of their lives, just as momma is. I pray for you and momma always and I still know you are holding her close. I miss you so much my daddy. I pray for strength. I will keep plugging along in this life but nothing will ever be the same without you and momma—-but I will keep trying and I will always be your baby girl, Linda
My sweet daddy,
Tomorrow will be another father’s day without you. This has been a hard long journey and believe me I have tried to be strong. It just don’t work right. You my daddy gave me strength. A reason to believe. Never knew how my world would come crashing in on me when you had to go. I have a life with beautiful children, grandchildren, and great grand children. I have a busy work life also. But I still have a big empty hole that nothing can fill.You loved us all daddy. You never judged. You just believed and gave love and support that a father should to his children. You went more than the extra mile for us all in one way or another and you loved my momma with your whole being. I miss her so much also that it hurts to much to talk about. I know and trust that you are taking care of her. E.J. had to have surgery and will be in the hospital tomorrow for his birthday and father’s day. He is an awesome man also and he has a wife (Belinda) that has been there for him every step of the way. His children love him so much also. You taught us love daddy and momma and it just went on from there. I just feel lost today and I know I will tomorrow. I will keep hanging in here and with your strength I will make it. God is so good and I pray always for strength. I love you my daddy—keep holding my momma close. Love your baby girl, Linda
My daddy, today momma has been gone for one year. Seems like you both have been gone forever. Or at least I can’t see you , but I still feel you and in my mind I still hear you. You both were the most beautiful people I have ever known. Daddy I just miss you so much. Sing to my momma and hold her close. Love, your baby girl, Linda
Happy anniversary my sweet momma and daddy.Would have been 67 years today that you two chose to be together to love and cherish each other as you did. Hold each other tight and know that I love you both more than life itself. Forever and always, your baby girl, Linda
Happy Birthday once again my sweet daddy! As always I will light the candle for you and wish the same wish and pray the same prayer for you and my momma. I miss you so much. I still feel so empty inside. How will I ever feel complete again? There is just no way.Always know that I think of you everyday. I find myself so often when I talk to people saying my daddy said this or my daddy did that. I still feel you with me. Wish I could see you and momma. I still do in my mind. Your faces will never fade.I know I will feel this way forever. Empty and lost. The children do help fill my life but nothing or no one can ever take your place. Hold my momma close and keep her safe. Sad, I feel so sad. I love you more than I can ever say and forever I will be your baby girl—-Linda
Daddy, my sweet daddy,
Do you even know how much I still miss you and my momma? Shayla just had her 5th birthday. Can you believe that? You were able to see and know her for her first year and she loves you still. She ask me the other day if you were coming to see her. I ask her why Shayla, Do you still feel your paw paw? She said yes, that you were in her heart. So I told her that you would live with her forever in her heart. I miss you so much…..and I miss momma beyond the beyond of life itself. It is so hard to go on. I love all my babies but the loss of you and then momma has been the greatest hurt I have ever known—-everyday of my life. Take care of each other and know that your baby girl loves you both more than life itself. There is no peace with this. There is just day by day! love you forever, Linda
Daddy, my dear daddy, how I miss you. 4 years today! Still seems like forever. I miss you so much and I miss my momma so much. Shayla starts Bratt school in the morning. You would be so involved in her life, because you loved her so much, as she loves you. She has never forgotten you.I’m still trying to figure all this out, but, I have not. I know I never will. My children need me so much and I know they are saddened because I can not get it together. I do not mean to. I do all I can for them. I just feel so empty no matter what there is to fill my life. I will keep praying for strength—-and keep taking care of my momma. I love you so much!!!!!!!!!!l
My sweet daddy, You have been so heavy on my mind lately—as always. Almost Father’s day. Can’t quite comprehend that because you were my daddy and are everyday of my life.I hope I thanked you enough and said I love you enough. I did not fully realize how much you taught me—how much I learned from you. Momma gave me strength, but, you taught me unconditional love. I learned to be a people person (in public) cause I still am a very private person, from you. People make me happy even when I am sad. I can make them happy even when I’m sad. I can joke and be crazy—but I know I’m only hiding the pain I feel inside. I will never let go of you and I pray always for strength, but I know I will never get over not seeing you and hearing you tell me that you love me “big to the sky”. Please take care of my momma. I miss her more than I can say. This is all so hard and I will forever love you both and I will always be your baby girl, Linda
Daddy, my sweet daddy, I love and miss you so much. So many changes–so many challenges. I look to the right and then to the left and I’m lost. Shayla graduated pre-k today. You would be so proud. She was barely walking when you had to leave us. She is so smart. KC is getting married today. I know she will be beautiful. I pray she will always be happy. Are you taking good care of my momma? You always did. I miss you both so much and it hurts so much not to have you here. Gotta go for now, but I carry you with me forever. Give my momma a kiss for me. Love your baby girl, Linda
My sweet daddy, I am fixing to go home for the evening but I just want you to never forget that I love you so much. I don’t know how anymore. I just keep going from day to day, but I miss you and momma so much. This is just not right. The babies are all good and they fill my life but my life beyond them is so empty. Daddy I love you. Take care of my momma—————-your baby girl, Linda
Daddy, my daddy, just checking in to say I LOVE YOU! Just leaving work and it’s like I really don’t want to go. Not much makes sense, but I’m O.K.—-just want you to be o.k. and please take care of my momma—Shayla tells me ya’ll are happy! I believe ya’ll are safe and not suffering—-but, I am not happy—I see you and I see momma, but I can’t touch you. Just wish I could feel a hug—one more time! Hold each other tight and know that I love you both more than ——-THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD!!!!!!! your baby girl, Linda
My sweet daddy, a tornado went through Century the other day. It tore up so much. So many homes——our friends everything. Where do they go? What do they do? Our family home is O.K. So many have lost everything. Many do not have insurance. No federal help yet. So sad! My heart breaks for all of them. People bring food and supplies for these people, but, where do they go with this—on the side of the road—Where? Wish I could go pick all of them up and bring them home with me, but my trailer would not fit them all. Are you o.k. daddy? Are you holding my momma safely? I miss you so much. Your baby girl, Linda
Daddy, my daddy—-I am missing you so much today. I miss momma so much now I can’t think straight. You became the most awesome figure in my life for so long and you still are but now with momma gone (to be with you again one day) it is so hard to make sense of anything, anymore. I keep praying for strength. I know the right answers, but the pain is so NOW and so real. Daddy, just keep seeing me through this and take care of my momma. I love you daddy! Don’t ever let go of me—your baby girl, Linda
Daddy, I hope beyond hope that you find peace knowing momma is resting beside you. I still find no peace, but I try. Shayla tells me you are o.k. and her maw maw is with you. She has a stuffed skunk that you had. She carries it with her. I have a new computer system in my store. I’m figuring it out just fine. There are no answers on this computer to tell me how to go on without you and now momma. I’m trying and praying. I love you daddy. Take care of my momma. Your baby girl, Linda
Daddy, I feel so lost—where do I go—what do I do. I loveyou and momma—your baby girl, Linda
My sweet daddy, it is with heavy heart that I write to you today. They will be laying momma beside you today. She was tired too and had to leave us. I truly had the best of the best in parents and you both still live inside of me. I know I have to go on cause my children need me, but life has never been the same without you and now momma has truly cut life’s cord to us. I know she did not want to leave us, but she was in pain. I know she does not have to hurt anymore, but selfishly I still want her here. I will try to be strong. I don’t know if I can. I will try. Take care of my momma and may you both rest in peace! Help me daddy. I will keep praying for strength. Can’t write more right now, but I had a bouquet of flowers made for you and a sweet poem you had wrote to momma. It will be in her arms. Please oh please take care of each other——-your baby girl, Linda
Hey daddy, it’s me again. I love you! It has been so crazy around here lately. People running around buying powerball lottery tickets. It is up to about 800 million dollars.Everyone thinks they are a winner. What do they really win. People are never happy or content anymore. No amount of money can do that. Seems there’s never enough to please anyone. I help my family as much as I can, just like you always did. But, if I had 800 million powerball dollars, I would not hesitate one minute to give it all away to have you here—-just one more minute, that’s all–just one more minute. I miss you so much. There are no $$$ signs to replace all the things you taught me—-to replace the loving values you instilled in me and showed in every aspect of your life. I love and miss you so much., I keep praying daddy, and believing. My life is so full, but this emptiness inside of me just will not go away. Rest well my sweet daddy——your baby girl, Linda
Daddy, my sweet daddy, another year is beginning—so much going on. I miss you so much. I feel you more today. I suppose because you added so much to my life forever and I wish you were here to share everything with all of us. I try to make right choices and decisions, but it just don’t seem so important anymore. Don’t get me wrong I still love all my family and pray for our well being, but I just miss you. I truly do. God bless and keep you safe always my daddy. Happy New Year!
Love, your baby girl, Linda
I forgot to tell you earlier that Robin came by to see me this morning on her way home from work. I was just fixing to write to you. She said to tell you happy birthday. She is engaged to Ben. He seems like a really good guy. I think you would have liked him. I think he is the kind of person that would appreciate your sense of humour. He would have to cause Robin is just like you too. She says she will bring me to visit the place they put you again when I want to go, but, I feel you here with me. One day I will go again—just not today! Again, I say I love you—your baby girl, Linda
HAPPY BIRTHDAY my daddy, Once again I light the candle for you! Seems like only yesterday you were teaching me to ride a bike. It was blue. You would hold the bike and me up and run along beside me until you finally could let go and I took off on my own. Wish you would have never let go. You remember the time we were in the car and I was driving(which everyone thinks I can’t do properly), 4 deer ran out in front of us. We didn’t hit them, but you said you wanted to drive and I said no because you were tired. I told you to buckle up, kick back and take a nap. You said “NO way, I need a running chance” It was so funny. I know you would not have left me then or later when you had to leave us all! I know you were tired. You still guide my life and are with me all the time. Momma always said, ” Linda, you are just like your daddy.” I think at times that might have been sarcastically(Ha). Now I take it as the greatest compliment ever. I miss you so much and love you more each day. You are my hero–the greatest man I’ve ever known. Rest in peace my daddy, but never leave me———-your baby girl forever, Linda
My sweet daddy,
Miranda had her baby on Dec. 2 at 5:50 in the morning. a beautiful baby boy. I was there as I have been with all the births of my children and their children. They add so much to my life. You and momma were always their for the births of my children. I still remember with Becky I was in Louisiana, but when I called to tell ya’ll, you called your work and told them you were on your way to me—and before I knew it you were there. You were always there. That’s why it is still so lonely without you………NO I will never get use to this! I will never stop missing you. I still pray for you as I do all my family. Take care my daddy and know I still try to be strong for you—I miss you so much———-your baby girl, Linda
Daddy; I love you so much. My birthday was last Monday and momma’s is today. I know my daddy that I am blessed to be here. I am so blessed for all my family. I am so blessed that you are my daddy. You are and were the most awesome man in my life. I try to be there for all those that need me just like you did. I miss you daddy. I light my candle for you and I light mommas candle too And my wish is always the same—-just one more time—-just one more minute. Always your baby girl–Linda
Daddy my daddy,
I miss you so much. Shayla was 4 years old yesterday. She still talks about you. You would love her so much. She is so so smart. We took her to the fair for the first time on Sunday. She loved it. She is still little and could not ride alot. She liked all the fast ones she could ride. I remember when we used to go you would ride all the rides I wanted to ride with me and when I wanted to ride again–you would. I can not do all that now. You would have enjoyed those rides with Shayla. Everywhere I go and everything I do brings back memories of you. Momma is adjusting to her new surroundings at the care center. She is just tired too. I bring Shayla to eat with her in the evenings when I can. She enjoys that. I love you so much daddy. I try to be strong daddy. I feel like I am in most things, but when it comes to you ……….Love your baby girl
I went yesterday to Ellie Sophia’s homecoming game to watch her cheer. She does a great job. They had a lead out first and she pushed little Mattox out with her in his wheel chair as her escort. She was proud and he looked so sweet and handsome with his long pretty curls. That was a very touching moment. You would love him so much, as I do. I miss you so much. It is Sunday and I’m going to go home and cook today and bring some food to momma. She don’t eat much anymore. Wish you were here—-Love you, your baby girl forever!
My dear daddy, just wanted to let you know that Ashley and Chris little girl was born 2 weeks ago yesterday—-a beautiful little girl. She looks so perfect and her momma and daddy love her so much. I was there for the birth, Miranda took me there. Shayla and I spent the night with her last Saturday night. I held her all night. I drove to Monroeville and back all by myself with Shayla.:) I miss you so much. Today is 9/11—the day that changed America in so many heartbreaking ways. August 9th three years ago changed my life forever. You could not stay here any longer but I still feel you with me. Don’t get me wrong daddy I am so blessed with all my children, momma and all the ones that add good to my life, but sadly, its just not the same—–no one can make up for you not being here! Rest my daddy—just know that I know you are still with me!!!! love your baby girl
Daddy, just wanted to let you know that on the 9th I did go to where they put you—thought I could find some sort of peace with all this. I never will. Robin took me over there. She let me sit and cry and cry and cry.I got some rocks they had on top of you. I brought them home with me. I put them on my night stand with your pictures. As a little girl—8 years old I remember you coming home night after night closing yourself up in the bathroom and I would stand by the door but I would hear you cry and cry for your daddy who was who was suffering and soon passed away. You were a strong man but you shed many tears through life cause you had such a tender heart. I’m sure I caused some of those tears and I’m so sorry. I try to be a strong woman but I know I will never stop crying for you or missing you–I will just keep praying for strength. Momma is o.k. but she is tired too! Wish I could turn back the hands of time. Wish I could make it all better–wish you were here!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you daddy—-always your baby girl, Linda
Daddy my dear daddy, I love so much. Just wanted to let you know Ashley had her little Rosalie Nicole August 27 @1:07pm—She weighed 7lbs. 1oz. and was 19 inches long. Just a perfect little girl with blond hair. I was there along with Chris and his mom for the birth. It was a very touching moment as Ashley truly is my baby girl and I so remember the times you and momma were there for the birth of my girls—I have been there for the birth of all my four grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren with another on the way in December—a boy! Rose is your great grandchild. You would love her so much too. I miss you daddy! I miss you so much!!!!!! Your baby girl, Linda
My daddy,
Here I sit again after 3 of the longest years of my life.I have been trying to be strong enough to go to where they have you. I just don’t know yet if I can. My stomach hurt yesterday so much just trying to get it together to go there. Wish you would be there waiting on me. I would bring you home and never let you go. I know you didn’t want to go. The memories are so special—-I find myself thinking of more and more things about all of us in the past—-wish the future could be as wonderful! But, how can it without you? I pray for you always daddy as I do for all my family! We are still family. We always will be. You guide my life—you make me better. I love you always——your baby girl, Linda
It’s me again! Daddy, I love you! We went to Ashley’s baby shower yesterday at Lake Stone. It was wonderful. I went and got momma and brought her there for a couple of hours. She had a good time. Little Rose will be your great grand daughter. She has two loving parents. She will be just fine. I will be just fine too, daddy. I just don’t know when—-was a good thought anyway! Sounds like a joke to me! I miss you so much—-stay close to me. Forever I need you! Your baby girl–Linda
Hey my sweet daddy, they say change is good. I’m trying to make changes so I can do more and be more for my own self—but I have so much of you in me and its always about others not self right, daddy? Shayla will soon be 4—shes a smart little cookie, Ivy will be 2 saturday—she is precious to me! Ashleys baby shower will be this Sunday for her baby girl, Rose. . Wish you could be here in body, but I know you are with me. Love you, your baby girl
My dear daddy—I am so sad today. I really pray for strength. My supervisor is leaving the company. You left me, but I know it was not by choice and he has to move on but my heart is broken all over again but he is a good man and he pushed me to be a better, stronger person and I will be. I love you daddy—just stay with me!!!!!!!
Daddy, my dear daddy, we had to put momma in the Century care center. I know she is just tired and she is not strong anymore. I wish I could take care of her all the time, but I still have to work a while longer. I wish I could have taken care of you too, but I couldn’t leave you alone when I had to work. I’m so sorry for so many things, but I am going to see about her just like I did you. I miss you daddy. You always made it better. EJ has to have surgery Monday, but he says he will be better. I pray for us all daddy! Stay with me—I still need your strength! Love you forever—your baby girl
So many changes—so much happening but I just want to let you know you are still my hero (my best friend). I miss you so much. I don’t even know which way to turn some days. I’m sure you felt like that many days. Everyday I think of you and feel your love as I know you always loved me and all your family. You have 2 great great grandbaby girls now and a boy on the way.Beckys little boy is a special child and you would love him so much. He’s got curly hair just like you and the most wonderful smile ever. He probably would laugh at all your corny jokes! Wish you could tell me one now! I love you my daddy and always know you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday—your baby girl, Linda
Daddy, you have been on my mind so much lately. You are always on my mind and forever in my heart. I miss cooking for you on the weekends, so all my grown up children think they are being neglected if I don’t cook for them…..I miss you and I love you so much.
Daddy my sweet daddy, time just seems to be flying by. When I was a little girl I just wished time away. Now I wished I could have slowed it down because then I would still have you here but I still feel you in my life—-time will never change that!
My life is so full and yet so empty—I miss you and love you—-your baby girl
My sweet daddy, I miss you sooo much. So much has happened and is happening. I work hard and stay busy but you are always on my mind. Today is your birthday and I will light a candle for you and make a wish—-but all my wishes are the same. I see you in my mind and feel you in my heart. You gave so much and asked for so little. No greater man could I have had as my daddy. Thank you for all you did and all you were. Happy birthday my daddy! I love you——your baby girl
Daddy, I remember when you didn’t want to eat, when your heart was hurting and not because of physical pain—-I’m so sorry—-but that’s how I feel—-this hole in my stomach no food could fill and this hole in my heart no doctor could fix—-I pray for strength cause it hurts so bad— I love you daddy———–baby girl
My dear precious daddy I miss you so much. So much has happened. So many changes. You have been gone for 2 years. Seems like forever.I think of you so often everyday and pray you are safely resting. I have you singing for my ring tone on my phone so I hear you everytime it rings. I love you daddy. I try to be strong and my life is full but your memory will never fade. They say time helps. There will never be enough time to ease the pain of losing you! Take care my daddy and know that your baby girl loves you always and forever—-Linda
I love you my sweet daddy! I miss you! I’m going with Becky today to be with her and little Maddox. Hopefully they will find out and figure out a way to help him. My Becky has been a good Mom and she takes care of her children. I know its hard on her with all the special attention Maddox needs. I do pray for God’s will to be done—no matter what. Wish you could tell me a corny joke—to make it all better. Wish you could give me a hug!! Then I know it would be better. I love you my daddy—(big to the sky) forever and always—your baby girl
My sweet daddy–I miss you. It saddens me to say that aunt Ernestine is now gone also. The ending ( or beginning ) of another chapter in this book of life. I pray for strength everyday. I know I am blessed in so many ways in this life, but nothing seems right without you. You gave so much and expected so little. I am a better person because I had you in my life. You will forever be in my heart my daddy———–your baby girl
I love you daddy—you missed the ICE cold weather we had this year.This whole area was solid white ice. I drove to work in it. That was scary. I would walk a million miles in it to get to you if only I could get to you, and I wouldn’t be scared. I miss you daddy———-Your baby girl
HAPPY BIRTHDAY my daddy! Wish I could hug you. Wish you could hug me back. Wish you could tell me some crazy joke. I miss you soooo much. Just know that my day will be filled with thoughts of you as every other day is…..I light the candle for you daddy—I know the flame will never go out. Wish I could get it together. Just know that I love you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY my daddy from your baby girl
Hey my daddy. I was with Becky at the hospital Friday night as she gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. You would be so proud. With your help we walked Ashley down the isle to be married Saturday. She was beautiful. I love you my daddy.
hey pawpaw i think about you all the time and i miss you very much words couldnt ever explain how much i wanna go back in time like when u came and got me every afternoon off the bus i love you much i will be with you again one day and ill never your side. You taught me all i need to know in life how to drive and most imortantly how to love. i wish i could just tell you one more time that i love you. i love you pawpaw forever and always rip
I love you daddy and I miss you so much! Marvin passed away Sat. morning. He will be missed. I miss him now——but I miss you beyond anything. I’m trying to figure it all out. I know the right answers, but it doesn’t even matter, because you still are not here. Can’t make it right my daddy—-I love you—your baby girl
Hey my daddy—Just wanted to say I love you—thought I’d be able to go visit where you are—I could not—I know in my heart you are not there—you are right here with me. One day I may try to go there—just not yet. You know I love you!!!
Shayla is sooo smart. You would have such a good time with her. Ivy is so cute. You would love her too. Shayla is mad. She was the only baby. She just don’t understand–shes still just a baby—it will be o.k. as long as there’s love—right, daddy? I pray for us all. Love you!
Ill never forget E van Ro van Van tan Hickle john black! I love you and miss you always my pawpaw!
My dear daddy, I promise I have been trying to get through this past year and it just dont seem to work just right. I work, see about momma take care of my children whether they need me or not. I cant really seem to focus on any of it. I know , that I am a better person for all the time I had you in my life. It just was not long enough. I will keep trying. I will keep believing. I will keep praying for strength—but forever I will keep missing you. I will never let go of you—Idont have to—you are still a very big part of my life. They say time makes it easier. I dont know who they are—but they lied! I know it will never be easier not having you here—1 year tommorrow my daddy—-I love you—-more than the whole wide world. I’ll never forget!
Its me again. Your second great great grandchild was born August 1st. Her name is Ivyonna Nicole. She is beautiful. Shayla still calls for you and carries pictures of you around. I really miss you daddy—forever and always
Daddy, Just wanted you to know that I’m still missing you terribly. I try to be better each day—but it just dont get better. Miranda is going to have another baby, as well as Becky. Ashley’s getting married. You were suppose to walk her down that isle. Now,you just have to give me strength to do this—but I know you will be with me. Rest peacefully my Daddy and know forever your baby girl loves you!!
Hey my daddy……Its me again just thinking of you, missing you. E.J. is having a tough time right now. He is a fighter though, and I just know he will make it. He’s made of strong stuff from you and momma. I try to be strong for momma. She misses you, too. So many changes. Still trying to figure out a way to get you back………..but, until I do just know you are very much an everyday part of my life. I hold you close in my heart. Love you forever, Linda
People around me everyday are losing family members. Its so sad. Then I think of you, which I do so often everyday. Nothing is the same. Won’t ever be. I know I was blessed to have had you in my life. I treasure every memory. You played a large part in helping me be who I am today. I thank you. I love you my daddy.
Just want you to know my daddy as a new year comes in my thoughts are with you. In my heart you live. The person you were,the things you taught us, the lessons we learned in life because of you, the love you displayed to us all everyday of our lives, I carry with me daily. I will always try to make you proud. I love you and I miss you soooo much! Your baby girl, Linda
The Definition of Marriage
On Christmas Eve in 1949, a young couple who had only been dating about a month got married. Her beautiful face had him at hello and she (like anyone else who had ever met him or would later in life) could not resist the enchantment of his charismatic, life loving personality or that sly, wild boy grin.
Neither cared what tomorrow would bring as long as they faced it together. 10 months after they married, their first son was born. Over the next 6 years, they had 2 more boys and a sweet baby girl.
As with all marriages as they progress, there were good times and great times, bad times and really bad times. Even in the worst times, they kept on.
As the years went by, their love for one another continued to grow. He would write her poems on anniversaries, sing her love songs he wrote, and do the two step shuffle in the kitchen while she cooked. They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach and if you’ve had her cooking you’d know why he always stayed head over heals in love with her.
The kids grew up and moved out, but the house was never empty. The children who grew up and the grandchildren, great grandchildren and even one great great granddaughter that were to come were always visiting. The couple made each and every visitor, family, friend, and even strangers, feel like they were home.
The years passed but the love never changed. The only thing that could ever tear these two apart was the ultimate finality of life that we all must face, and even then, the love could be seen. The doctors called and said to come right away but didn’t think she would make it in time. Kissing him and holding his hand, she told him she loved him and it was ok to go. Despite what the doctors had educatedly guessed, he waited for the woman he loved to speak those words to him before taking his final breath.
Ellie and Ida Black took each other to have and to hold on Dec 24, 1949 and from that day forward, for better or worse, richer and poorer, good times and bad, in sickness and in health until death parted them on August 9th of this year.
Today is the anniversary of a couple who is the epitome of what marriage is supposed to be. They said “I do” and they did.
Happy Birthday my daddy,
I try to think of wrong–all I see is right. I try to think of bad–all I see is good. I try to see weakness and only feel your strength. I try to find ways not to miss you sooo much. There are none. My heart aches for you every day. You were the finest man I have ever known. Not being able to see you and talk to you everyday is truly the greatest hurt I have ever known. You brought so much joy and laughter to us all. I find myself laughing at times thinking of silly things you did or said. You were–You are–You always will be a special part of my life. I love you.
Well PawPaw three months just passed,but it seems so much longer to me. I miss you PawPaw and I wish I knew what to believe after death because I surely think sometimes you are watching over certain people at certain times and I’ll always keep in my heart the one thing you always told me,is that you only have one mama,just like my mama only had one daddy,and the pain I see her go through for you even though were still out here and desperately need her it still don’t take away her pain,and you were the only thing I knew for a daddy,and you done those years for me well…I thank you and I love you my PawPaw and I especially thank you for my mama,your daughter Linda Gail Black……..I couldn’t do this without the one mama that God chose me to give her to….. Why did he pick me for her she is so much better than to have had to be my mama,but it’s never to late I can still make her proud one day and then I’ll know that would make you proud also……R.I.P my pawpaw,love your sweetheart “MICHELLE”
Daddy, I still miss you so much. I think of you often everyday. Sundays are especially hard—still feels like I should be cooking for you. Nothing seems the same. I can’t seem to get it together. I just pray for strength. Shayla is walking now, and she still calls for paw paw. I love you daddy!
To the family of Mr. Ellie Black, Sr, sadden to hear about your loss, didn’t know Mr. Black but knew one of his son’s, Ellie Black, Jr. & I met back in the OIL PATCH DAYS of drilling up Jay, Florida.
May he RIP, He did a FINE job on rasing his FINE family.
Bob Poncik
On behalf of my father, Lloyd Barrow & his family, I want to give my sympathy to Mr. Ellie Black’s family. My father, Lloyd and Mr. Black were life long friends & best buddies. Mr. Black was always able to bring a smile to my Daddy’s face and even a laugh, because my father was the serious one & Mr; Black was the one that had a great sense of humor. Mr. Black was always willing to lend me a helping hand in his welding shop & even helped me find a job or two when I was coming up as a young man. We will all miss him very much, especially my father, Lloyd. They spent a lot of good times together and shared many funny stories together. So many people cared about him and he was a stand up man that provided well for his family. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Ronnie Barrow & family (Lloyd & Deanie Barrow)
Linda, thinking of you and all your loved ones, in the loss of you Dad. He has always been a good man and a man that loved the Lord. I pray your days will be filled of the good things he brought to this world and the people’s lives he touched with goodness…may God bless you with His peace and grace.
Betty Porz & The Davis Family
Ellie was a cousin to my father William Matthew Faircloth. I did not know him but it sounds like he was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss.
Linda, I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. I will never forget him riding up to the store on his bicycle….he always had a smile on his face…always had a joke to tell…and always singing a song. He was a very speical person. I know you loved him very much!!….just always remember he loved you just as much…you were indeed his little girl!!! Please tell your mom and the rest of the family how sorry I am to hear this…Take Care!!
Ellie was cousin to my father and unfortunately I did not know him but it sounds like he was a very kind and loving man. I’m sorry that I did not get to meet him. My heart and sympathies go out to all of his loved ones. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Brenda Faircloth Waltch
My pawpaw where do i begin, u taught me everything that i know today. i miss u so much and u will forever be in my heart u always made me smile even on my worst days that u seen me i love u so much
love always miranda
My pawpaw, Ellie Black, Sr.. Not only was he my grandfather, he was really like a father to me. He taught me how to respect, how to be strong, many, many important values, and most importantly how to love wholeheartedly and unconditionally. Pawpaw was never too busy to spend time with his family. He loved to play outside with all of his grandchildren and enjoyed every moment of time with family or friends. He was also the true definition of what a friend should be, and those who knew him, would definitely agree. He was there if anyone needed him at any time. Pawpaw had an overwhelming sense of humor and would and could make anyone laugh. I remember when we would go somewhere, no matter who was around, pawpaw could make a stranger laugh with his jokes and charisma. I named my daughter after pawpaw because that is how special he is to me. Pawpaw was one of a kind and I am so thankful and happy to have been a part of his life. Some were fortunate enough to have met Ellie Black, Sr, but I was fortunate enough to have been one of his grandchildren. I have so many great memories that I can cherish always. I love you so much my pawpaw and you will forever be with me in my heart and spirit.
Uncle Ellie I will have to say I was glad when I got the news you had left us…ONLY BECAUSE you NO longer had or have to suffer NO MORE…You will be missed and loved every day for the Rest of Our lives…E.J..that duck call was the BEST EVER….He was a kind and loving man…He loved his Family heart n soul….Linda was his baby girl always was and always will be…I feel bad I could not be there living so far away. But Uncle Ellie you can finally rest in peace and be with your Mom and Dad until your wife and the rest of us join you. Love to the Family and know my heart goes out to each of you for your loss. I truly know how you all feel…
I’ll make sure no one ever forgets the Love Bug Itch or how to call a duck. Miss you always.
Your Robin Bird
My deepest sympathy goes out to each of you, he was a very loving uncle that will be missed dearly.
My dad gave me many things during my life. He gave me his name, the knowledge that if you wanted something you had to work for it because nothing is free, a road map and model of how to be a good caring father, how to do guy things, what forgiveness is, not to hold grudges because life is to short for that, the responsibilities that comes with being a friend, what true lasting love to your spouse is, how to make a duck call from a coke can top, where the hitchhiker on a quarter resided, how to sing (even if I can’t do it very well), to be a good person, the sacrifices that come with being a provider, and many other important things. I miss you dad. Rest well.
Linda, so sorry for your lost. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. I wish I knew about it, so I could have been there for you at the service. Tell all the family how sorry I’m.
Linda I know you will miss him so bad. Yes he was a very good man. He always had a smile for you when you saw him. He used to ask me about Preston’s dad, when he was able to be out. Mr. Bryan had Parkinson disease to and Mr. Black would always ask me how he was doing. Please let Donald, Glynn , and Ellie know how much I know they will miss him also.
My dad was a loving husband, father and paw paw. He was a hardworking man, full of love, goodness and never too busy to lend a helping hand. He was the most unselfish person I have ever known. He always said the greatest thing was love. He lived by that and instilled that in us all. I love him and I will miss him everyday. He was not only my father, he was my friend. Forever and always I will be his baby girl. Linda
My dad was a hard working man, a loving husband, father to his children, and the greatest paw paw to all of our children. He was a giving and caring man. He always said the greatest thing was love. He lived by this and preached this to us all. He was the most unselfish person I have ever known. He was not just my daddy, he was my friend. I miss him so much. No matter how old I may be, I wll forever be, my daddy’s baby girl. Linda Black Davis