Boy what a loss our family has experienced. How sadden I've been, thinking of Uncle Gabby, since hearing of his death. Seems so unfair in some ways. Yet such a blessing in other ways. He was so young to be taken from us. But when God wants us home, we go. His passing in his sleep means no long term suffering. I will continue to pray for all of us that have been touched by the heart of Gabby. I'm sure the fun stories will come out soon. I've a few of my own. I just don't feel like telling them yet. He loved us all so much. And we love him.
Donna

Dad

Arlene, and my entire family, you are all in my heart and in my prayers. I was so very fortunate to be able to see my Dad again to be able to hug him and say Hi Dad how are you. For soooo many years I just wanted to see Gabby to tell him I loved him no matter what. And by george knowing how much I look like my Dad was amazing. I need to thank all of my family for getting us off our rear ends and getting together in one spot. I thank you!!!!! You not only gave me a family but you gave me my Dad. I will always treasure 4th of July and Bay Ar in my heart forever. My time with my Dad was short but very precious. Love you Dad

Gabby

By now most of you know the sad news that Uncle Gabby passed away last night. I wish to convey my sincere condolences to Aunt Arlene during this very difficult time, you’re a special person and I’m so sorry for your loss. Aunt Aud and Aunt Shirley, you are so precious to us all and my heart goes out to both of you as well.

Uncle Gabby blessed this family so much by helping to bring his children and grandchildren into this world—you are all, without question, some of the most beautiful, sweet, funny, brilliant, wonderful people I have ever known. Sincere sympathy, love, prayers and a heartfelt hug to each of you.

Thanks for the music Uncle G--we’ll miss you…

As I understand it, funeral arrangements are as follows:

Wake: Sunday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cooper Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, TX www.coopersorrells.com (903) 583-5555.

Funeral: Monday at the Dallas Military Cemetery in Dallas, TX http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/dallasftworth.asp

Love,
Jodi

Howdy folks,I havent been around for awhile so I thought I would bring ya'll up to date.Well,a couple of months back I went to work as usual,but didnt feel too well so I came home and Arlene took me to the VA hospital here in town.Well we went thru some tests and xrays and they found Colon cancer.Then I went in for surgery and it was a pretty good success in that they removed app 90% of it.Well today I went in again and they implanted a "port" in my shoulder and starting tomorrow,I will receive a chemo session every other week for 12 weeks.As I progress along I'll try to keep ya'll up to date as to how it goes.Enough of that.I hope ya'll had a great Christmas and everyone got the toys they wanted.Looks like aint Aud did.Congrats Sis on becoming a Gr.Granny.Congrats to you to Cathy.........Gonna go lay down awhile,not feeling too frisky right now.:)

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Hey Orrin -it's FRIDAY!!!