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Alvah "Glenn" Griffin, 84, of New Franklin (Manchester), passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Summa Barberton Hospital after a long illness. Glenn was born May 8, 1929 in Oka, West Virginia (Calhoun County). As a young man, he worked in the family's sawmill business with his dad and brother, Ralph. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the United Fellowship Club, member of Teamsters Local #92 and retired from The Spindler Co. in North Canton, Ohio. Growing up in Calhoun County, one of dad's best memories was going to school in a one room schoolhouse. His teacher Paul "Pete" Bush, who used to room and board with the Griffin's family in Oka, years later, ended up marrying Glenn's oldest sister, Verda. Pete was always considered a member of the family and dad had such great memories of him. Dad also told many stories of growing up with the Jarvis and Cottrell families in Oka, he said "those were the best of times". Dad loved taking his trips back "home" to West Virginia to visit with family & friends. Family and friends were important to dad, along with working in the garden and camping, he enjoyed Bluegrass Music, NASCAR, Cleveland Browns/Ind-ians, WVU football and basketball, Ohio State football/bas-ketball and the University of Akron's soccer team.
Preceded in death by his parents, Reese B. & Alice (Lloyd) Griffin; mother and father-in-law, Walter and Ludie Sexton; sister, Verda (Pete) Bush; brother, Cecil "Ralph" Griffin; and brother-in-law, Gary Sexton. Surviving is his loving wife of almost 63 years, Joanne (Sexton), whom he married December 23, 1950 in Indiana. Glenn is also survived by daughters, Susan (Bill) Sands of Manchester, and Cindi (Troy) Rankin of Orange Park, Florida; and adopted son, Rodger Lee Griffin of Manchester. Dad always considered Bill and Troy his own sons, never referring to them as sons-in-law, but as his own sons. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Billy Sands, Brianna, Thomas and Reese Rankin, who loved and adored him dearly. He also leaves behind two sisters and one brother; aunt, Halcie Dawson; and numerous nieces. nephews, cousins and many friends. His sweet little pug, Roxie; and his cat, Miss Puss (Pudge).
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to New Franklin EMS/Fire, Summa Barberton Hospital Staff, Summit Pulmonology, Dr, Louis Tan MD, Dr. Kian Bhe MD and the NEOCS Group.
Cremation has taken place. Friends may call FRIDAY, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry (Rt. 93, Canal Fulton), with a Memorial Service immediately following with Tim Stevenhagen officiating.
Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356 www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com
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Joanne griffin
June 18, 2023
Just to wish you a happy Father´s Day. This Father´s Day we can add a great granddaughter Adelyn Rankin ( also known as Sweet Pea).you would also be proud of grandchildren. Brianna, reese and Thomas Rankin. Billy Sands is doing really good. Rodger is working in construction delivery of construction materials. There are so many things and people that you would know. I miss you, and know that you´re not hurting anymore makes it easier. Love you and have for 73 years.
Susan Sands
May 7, 2018
Dad, thinking of you much more than usual lately. Miss you more than words can say!!
Love you so much dad!!
Susan
Susan Sands
November 23, 2017
Dad, wishing you happy thanksgiving in heaven. Missing you more than words can say. If never does get easier. Love and miss you so much!!
Susan Sands
September 19, 2017
Dad, Missing you! This is your favorite time of the year. Love you always!!Susan
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Susan Sands
August 6, 2017
Dad, can't believe today makes 4 years that you have been gone. It has been a long and hard 4 years. As I always say you have the best seat in the house. Just keep protecting us all. So many amazing opportunities for Billy and he won't let you down!! He is making us all extremely proud. On another note the garden isn't doing that great this year. Hopefully soon. It will be better. Love you so much and I always have you in my heart!! Miss you more than anything! It has been a tough day. The pain never leaves you just learn to live with it. Love you so much and missing you!!
Susan
Susan Sands
July 28, 2017
Dad,
Thinking of you and missing You! So many changes fast approaching and I know that you are looking down and smiling and beaming with pride!!
Love you so much!
Susan
susan Sands
March 22, 2017
Dad, another sleepless night missing you. So much going on and I know you are so proud of Billy and all his accomplishments!!! I wish you were here but like I have always said you already know what is happening and smiling down from heaven!!! Miss you so much - love you more than anything!!
Susan
susan Sands
January 1, 2017
JANUARY 1, 2017
DAD,
Today begins another year without you. Just still doesn't seem real that you are gone. I sit and look at pictures and remember all of the wonderful times!! I couldn't have asked for a better dad!! So many changes will be coming in the new year. I so wish you could be here but at the same time it would be so selfish of me because I would not want you to be in pain. I know you continue to watch over us and protect us. You will see all of the great things that will be happening this year - you will have the best seat in the house!! It just still isn't the same without you. Even with all the time that has passed it still doesn't get any easier. It never will. We will all continue to remember all of the good times and know you would be so proud of everything that is going on now and everything that is to come. Love you always and I miss you more than anything!!! Susan
susan Sands
December 25, 2016
Merry Christmas Dad in Heaven!! Still so hard to imagine your not here with us. I think of you often and wish so badly you were with us. Happy belated Anniversary - it would have been your 66th. So many wonderful and happy memories. I just wish you were still here. Love you so much and miss you more than anything.
Susan
susan sands
November 24, 2016
Dad, Happy Thanksgiving in heaven! Miss you so much and wish you were here to spend the day with us. You always loved the "sweets" and especially the bread on holidays. You would always ask if I was making pumpkin pie. Thinking of you! Love you always!!!!Susan
susan Sands
October 4, 2016
Dad - missing you. I miss you more than words can say. Love you always!
Susan
susan sands
August 6, 2016
Dad, where do I begin? I can't believe 3 years have passed since you left us. I miss you everyday but today it is so hard. I still have that emptiness in my heart and today is filled with heartache. I promised I wouldn't cry and be sad as you wouldn't want that but I still find myself sobbing and missing you so much. It never gets easier! I am truly thankful for all of the wonderful memories I have and will forever be grateful of those. I will cherish them forever. I know you are looking down and smiling at all of the good things happening and I wish you were here to share in the excitement but I know in my heart you are always here beside us all! I (we) miss you more than anything! It makes me smile when people always say how much they miss you and how kind of a man you are. They miss seeing you as much as we do. I love you and miss you more than anything!!!
Love you always and forever!!!
Susan
joanne Griffin
August 6, 2016
It's been 3 long years since you went to join other family members that you loved. Its quiet here without you and I miss you. The only thing that brings me peace is that you are not hurting anymore. remember I love you because (our song) and I do love you Joanne
joanne griffin
June 19, 2016
Happy Fathers Day, no child could ever ask for a better, husband, father or grandfather than you. You are missed by all and when I walk around our "small" garden I remember how much you loved to relax by planting and watching plants grow, by sitting in your lawn chair relaxing after cleaning out all the unwanted weeds, with your little pug by your side. Love you always, Joanne
susan sands
June 19, 2016
HAPPY FATHERS DAY DAD!!! I LOVE YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH!! I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO HAVE YOU BACK!!! WE ALL MISS YOU!!! MISSING YOU ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY!!! YOU WERE THR BEST DAD EVER!!!
LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!
SUSAN, BILL AND BILLY
joaanne griffin
May 8, 2016
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, wish I could fix your favorite dinner like you always wanted for your birthday. I think summer is finally getting here, small garden this year, no Roxie to march through the plants, wonder what she was always sniffing for?Rodger got the mower apart and blades sharpened , put back together and its mowing good. Miss you, love always Joanne
susan sands
May 8, 2016
Dad,
Happy Birthday in Heaven!! Even tho I miss you more than words can say I know you are in a better place and with loved ones. It still doesn't seem real that your gone. Almost 3 years have gone by and I still expect to see you in your recliner or rocking chair on the porch. I am lost. The pain of losing you has been more than I can bare. I know you are celebrating in heaven with all of our loved ones and it is a special day! I smile as I remember all of the good times and I am truly thankful for all of the wonderful memories. No one can ever take them away. I just wishI (we) had one more day. I wished for more but would take 1 more day. It is almost time for the garden and I know how much you enjoyed that. I am truly lost with my pup by my side but I know she is right at your side where she belongs. The pain never goes away and some days are harder than other. I am so thankful for all the days we had and wouldn't change a thing like we always spoke about. I love you more than anything and miss you more than words can say. I look at Billy and I know you would be so proud of him for the man he has become and what else is in store for him and his future. So many little things remind me of you - sometimes with a smile and other times with tears. I know you wouldn't want us to cry and be sad but it is so hard not too. I think about all of your birthday celebrations and all of the memories. Thank you for everything you did for me as a father to make me the person I am today. I (we) will find a way to get through today even as hard as it is. Enjoy celebrating in heaven!!! Love and miss you so much!! Your memory is not forgetton.
Miss you every day!!! Love always!
Susan
susan sands
April 3, 2016
Dad - thinking about you and missing you and thinking about all of the wonderful memories I (we) have. Thinking about my girl and missing her also. I know it was a happy day when you both were reunited. Love you always and more than anything!!!
Susan
susan sands
March 27, 2016
Dad - Happy Easter in Heaven!! I have comfort and peace knowing you have been reunited with your parents, siblings and grandma and granddaddy and all of the other relatives and friends that we have lost. Also reunited with "your girls" in heaven. I miss you more than anything and as always you are missed so much! Your spot is always open at the table as it still doesn't seem real that you are gone. You are missed so much! Not a day goes by that I don't think of you!! Your memory will always be alive and we continue to share all of our wonderful memories and stories! Wishing you were still here with us - I would give anything to have you bad. We were always at peace and we wouldn't change anything just like we always talked about. We will continue to share your funny stories which will always be in my heart!! Love you and miss you more than anything! I know you are looking down and smiling! Love you always!!!
Susan
susan sands
February 27, 2016
Dad - missing you but as I have said before it is nothing new. I miss you everyday and you are always on my mind. Love you always!!!
Susan
susan sands
February 9, 2016
Dad, thinking of you and really missing you. Please help us get through the days ahead of us as it is not going to be easy. It is weighing so heavy on my heart and mind. Things are changing so much. Love you always and miss you more than anything!
Susan
susan sands
December 31, 2015
Dad,
Well a new year is approaching 2016 which means another year without you! Still doesn't seem real that your gone. It doesn't get any easier over time. So much going on - keep looking down on us and smiling! You are really missed! I remember all of our talks and like we both said we wouldn't change a thing and we both knew each of us loved one another more than anything! I just keep thinking of all those talks and laughs and it keeps me going and brings a smile to my face and warms my heart! Love you and miss you more than anything! Happy New Year in heaven!!
Love you always!
Susan
susan sands
December 25, 2015
Dad,
Merry Christmas in Heaven!!! Miss you so much!! It has been so warm here you would be loving the weather!! Your always on my mind and in my heart!! Love you always!!
Susan
susan sands
December 23, 2015
Dad, well today you and mom would have been married for 65 years!! Happy Anniversary in Heaven! I remember what a GREAT time we had at your 50th Anniversary party at Anthe's and what a great time you and mom had and you were both surprised! You both didn't even notice the sign wishing you Happy 50th Anniversary! Miss you so much and it gets even harder with every holiday that comes up. Your spot is always missed!! We continue to cherish your memory with lots of love and laughter!! That is what you would have wanted!! Some days are hard to put a smile on - wishing you were here!! Love and miss you more than anything! I know your looking down and very happy and proud of how everything is working out. Just wish you were here to share in the joy!! I remember all of our talks and wouldn't change anything!! Always love you!! Miss you so much!!
Susan
susan sands
November 26, 2015
Dad, Happy Thanksgiving in heaven! Thought of you and how you always enjoyed dinner and the day. You were missed but your memory is always alive with us. Thinking of you and miss you!
Love you always!
Susan
susan sands
November 23, 2015
Dad as Thanksgiving gets closer I think of how much you enjoyed the day with family and all of the good food and your favorite desserts. Just not the same without you. Even though your not here you are always with us. Love you more than anything and miss you which is nothing new. Thinking of you!!
Love you always!!!
Susan
susan sands
November 1, 2015
Dad,
Thinking of you and missing you!!! Love you always!!
Susan
susan sands
September 28, 2015
Dad, 24 years ago today you walked me down the isle to get married. You looked so handsome in your tux. I am so thankful I have the wonderful memories I do along with the many pictures I do. Your memory will always be alive like I always said as long as my heart beats you will be with me. Missing you so much but that is nothing new. I think of you all of the time. I wish you were still here but that is so selfish of me as I know you were sick and in pain. Now I know you are not in pain anymore and you are in heaven with all of our loved ones looking down on us - keeping us safe!! Still seeing those signs!!! Love and miss you more than anything!!!
Susan
susan sands
September 22, 2015
Dad - missing you so much!!! Love you more than anything!!!
Susan
susan sands
September 1, 2015
Dad - thinking of you and I know how much you would have laughed and laughed at the story tonight!! Wishing you were here - I miss you more than anything!!! I would give anything to have you back!!! Love you always!!!!
Susan
susan sands
August 9, 2015
Dad,
can't sleep and thinking of you. I miss you so much. It is just so hard. Your missed so much. Things just aren't the same - it is so different since you have been gone. Love and miss you more than anything! !
Susan
August 7, 2015
Its been a long 2 years without you, miss you every day. Remembering some of you sayings, when I fix dinner and its something that you liked. Every cup of black coffee that goes cold, which you loved. Working in our little patch of garden watching the tomatoes grow and ripen. Weeds are growing faster than vegetable plants and the yard is turning brown, we need rain. Rodger has been doing good mowing and the other day Susan came out and rode the tractor and did the mowing in the back. She got stuck a time or two but got out safely, I can hear you laughing at that. Miss you more than you ever know, Joanne
susan sands
August 5, 2015
Dad - you have been gone now 2 years. I still expect you to be in your recliner, on the porch or sitting in your favorite spot under the tree. Still doesn't seem real that you are gone. You are missed by so many people!! We always love to sit around and tell your stories or jokes. We will always keep your memory alive. You would be so proud of how things are going and how great Billy is doing in school. Soon to graduate - where is the time going. Your pup misses you and curls up with me in thr chair the way she used to with you. All of us are lost without you. You will always live on in our hearts and stories. The memories no one can take away. I will try to get through today and my heart is heavy (like always) but will try to do things you enjoyed. You will never be forgotten and I love you and miss you so very much!!!
Susan
susan sands
July 20, 2015
Dad - thinking of you but that is nothing new. Love and miss you more than anything in this world!! The garden is growing good. I know how much you enjoyed working in the garden. Still see your favorite shade tree and Billy would always run you down a glass of cold water while you took a break from working in the garden. So many wonderful memories - I am so thankful I have them. Love you and miss you so much!!
Susan
susan sands
June 29, 2015
Dad - I knew you would have gotten the biggest kick out of my battery story but I got it just like you always said!!! You would have laughed about the deal just like when you went with me when I bought my first car. It was a constant up and down!!Would love to show it to you but I know you have already seen it and you would love it!! Missing you so much!! Love you always!
Susan
susan sands
June 21, 2015
Dad - Happy Father's Day to the best dad ever!!! I miss you so much but I have the most wonderful memories of you. As I said before as long as my heart beats you will always be with me. It still doesn't seem real that you are gone. I still look for you in your favorite chair or sitting in your rocking chair on the porch. You would be so happy with the garden - you always enjoyed that. I will give your pup an extra treat today from you and we will go on our usual walk. Thank you for all you taught me and made me who I am today. I love you so much and miss you!!! That will never change!
Love you always!!
Susan
susan sands
June 1, 2015
Dad-love you so much and missing you!!!!
Susa
joanne griffin
May 8, 2015
Happy Birthday, didn't forget. You always wanted corn cakes and soup beans for your birthday dinner. Weather here is finally warming up and time to plant garden. Just the one by the house this year. The one by the shed was a buffet for the whistle pigs and the deer. So just a few tomato and pepper plants. Susan is going to try watermelon again this year. The end of the semester at Akron U. for Billy and Brianna, I know they will be glad to get it over. So proud of them for doing so well at college. Love you always
susan sands
May 8, 2015
Dad - happy birthday!!!!! Love you and miss you so much!
Susan
susan sands
May 8, 2015
Dad - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY!!!! I wish you were here more than anything!!! Watching old movies tonight and being able to see you and hear your voice I have probably cried a million tears. I just miss you so much!!! We will go to your favorite restaurant and get your favorite dinner and celebrate your life!!!! Love you more than anything and I (we) miss you more than words can say!!!! I will always love you!!!
Susan
susan sands
May 3, 2015
Dad - thought of one of your funny little rhymes when we were out tonight. It just came right to me and when Bill heard it we both laughed!! I so miss those funny little things!!! You and mom were the first ones we wanted to tell the good news to about Billy - I know you can see everything and you are so proud of the man he has become and how great his life is going. He had a great role model!!! I can just see you smiling and beaming with pride!!! It still doesn't seem real your not here. You are missed so much!!! As we both said we have no regrets and wouldn't change a thing!! I can lay my head down knowing I was always there for you! Love and miss you more than words can say!!
LOVE you always!!
Susan
susan sands
April 13, 2015
Dad -missing you so very much!!!! Love you more than anything!!
Susan
susan sands
March 22, 2015
Dad - what a win tonight for WVU - I can just see you smiling after their win!!! Miss being able to talk about the game with you among many other things. I always know that you arw with me!!! Love and miss you more than words can say!!!♡♡♡♡♡♡
March 16, 2015
Dad - love you always!!
Susan
susan sands
March 16, 2015
Dad - missing you like crazy!! It is never going to get easier. I sit and look at pictures and it still doesn't seem real that you aren't here. You
would be loving the warm weather especially knowing that spring is on
the way and it is almost time for the
garden. I know you would be so
proud of Billy and all of his
accomplishments and all of the
great and amazing opportunities
headed his way. I know you can see
all of this and know you are smiling
down on us and protecting your
family. You were the most amazing
father, husband, grandpa, friend and
human being around. Everyone
always says you have the kind
loving heart that your dad - grandpa
had and you were just like him. We
watch your favorite shows but it isnt
the same not being able to see you
and discuss what happened. We
found another show you would love
- we can just see you watching it
and can imagine how much you
would love it and can picture you
enjoying it!!! Love you and miss you
more than words can say!! You
already knew that!! I remember one of our many talks and we
discussed how if something
happened to either one of us we
both knew we were always there for each other, we loved each other and
we wouldn't have changed anything! We had no regrets!! Just wish you were still here - I would give anything to make that possible!! You knew that!!! Love you always!! Susan
joanne griffin
March 1, 2015
you always remember this day and wanted you to know I remembered it too. Siting in your recliner watching the birds on the feeders, red birds, blue jays, and your favorite one you always laughed at the red headed woodpecker, plus a lot of others. Spring isn't to far away, LOL (a new snowfall) seed books are coming in the mail. Am going to look, but think I will stick to growing the big red tomatoes. Love you always, joanne
February 22, 2015
The weather here in OHIO is so very cold. Tons of snow all around bad roads, schools closed. The race is about to start. Today is the last year Jeff Gordon is retiring. Missing you.
susan sands
February 1, 2015
Dad - here it is Superbowl Sunday and I know how much you loved to watch football , but I know you have the best seat in the house!!! I miss you more than anything but always know your memory is alive and you are loved and missed by so many people! Love and miss you so much!!
Susan
Susan Sands
January 22, 2015
Dad - love you so much and miss you more than you could imagine.
Susan
susan sands
December 26, 2014
Dad - Merry Christmas and we love you very much and miss you so much!! Been a busy week with Christmas and all and you and mom would have celebrated your 64th Anniversary. Not a days goes by that we don't think about you or remember you in a story with a smile and a warm heart. I would give anything to have you back here - Love you so much and miss you!!
Susan
susan sands
December 20, 2014
Dad - thinking of you like I always do. You loved this time of year always sneaking fresh baked cookies and treats. You are missed so much, but you are never forgotten. There are all these things that remind me of you. I am so thankful to have such wonderful memories of you - which I will always hold close to my heart. Miss you everyday. Love you always!!!!
Susan
susan sands
December 10, 2014
Dad - missing you!! It is not the same here without you. This time of the year is so hard. We would be figuring out what gift you would be getting for mom about now. I think of you always and always remember the good times. Love you and miss you very much!
Susan
Susan Sands
November 29, 2014
Dad - missing you and I love you very much
Love always,
Susan
susan sands
November 11, 2014
Dad - Happy Veterans Day today. I love that picture of you in your uniform.
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Love you so much and miss you more than anything.
Susan
Susan Sands
October 28, 2014
Dad - I miss and think about you everyday!! Everyone says it will get easier as time goes on and the pain is still there but it gets easier but It doesn't. It is going on almost 15 months since you have been gone. I still look for you in your favorite chair. Just isn't the same. I love you very much and miss you more than anything in this world! Love you always!!
Susan
Susan Sands
October 11, 2014
Dad - miss you so much!! I know that you loved this time of year. It is so beautiful out with the changing of the leaves. The snow will be coming soon and you didn't care much for that!! I think of you everyday and it doesn't get any easier. Love you so much!!
Susan
susan sands
September 29, 2014
Dad - missing you so much! today 9/28/14 Bill & I celebrated our 23rd wedding anniversary (not nearly as long as you and mom - yet) Looking back over the pictures brings smiles and tears. I know your looking down and smiling!! Love you more than ever and always!!
Susan
susan sands
September 19, 2014
Dad - missing you so much - I would give anything to have you back!! Love you so much!!
Susan
September 14, 2014
candle burns for you daily
Susan Sands
September 8, 2014
Dad - Watched the Browns play the Steelers yesterday and thought of how much you enjoyed football and the Browns. They didn't do too well and you know that I love the Steelers and I would have given you a hard time about the Browns loosing. You loved this time of year and enjoyed your time watched college football too. Thinking of you and missing you!! I think of you everyday. Love you so much and miss you more than anything!
Susan
susan sands
August 21, 2014
Dad - I think about you all the time and miss you so much. As Billy starts back to school I know you are looking down and so proud of him and what he has become and what he will be. You set such a great example for me and it was passed down to Billy. He missed you so much and we find comfort in looking at your pictures and telling stories about you and laughing at all the good times. Love you so much and miss you!!!
Susan Sands
August 6, 2014
Dad ~ Today it has been 1 year since you have been gone. I miss you so much!! It still doesn't seem real that you aren't here. So many memories and good times. Sometimes there is a smile when I think of all of the memories and sometimes there is tears only because you aren't here with us. You are missed by so many people. I just wish we had one more day. I will never forget our last day with you. I still remember that day holding your hand. One day I will see you again. Love you so much!!!
Susan
susan sands
August 3, 2014
Dad - miss you and love you so much!!!
Love always,
Susan
susan sands
July 26, 2014
Dad - missing you so much!! Wish you were here. I will always love you!!
susan Sands
July 6, 2014
Dad - not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I have so many wonderful memories of you and that I will never forget. Love you and miss you so much!!!
Susan
susan sands
July 1, 2014
Dad - so many things have changed almost a year ago today. Would be the last time we would have our conversations and I would hear I love you. I will never forget our last "talk" but I wish for many more. Love you so much and miss you!!!
Susan
susan sands
June 26, 2014
Dad - thinking of you today as always. You would love the weather today as it is perfect out. You would be sitting on the porch in your favorite chair or working a little in the garden. Love you so much!!!
Susan
Susan Sands
June 22, 2014
Dad - thinking about you today. Walked in the yard with your gal Roxie and looked at the garden and your favorite spot under the tree. Miss you so much!! Love you!
Susan
susan sands
June 15, 2014
Dad - HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!! I so badly wish you were here. Just not the same without you. I know you are in a better place and are not in pain and suffering anymore. Knowing that - it provides me comfort, but I still miss you like crazy. Love you Always!!
Susan
Susan Sands
June 3, 2014
Dad - you would be loving this weather. I can still see you sitting on the porch in your rocking chair enjoying the fresh air. Miss you and love you so much!!
susan sands
May 29, 2014
Dad - love you and miss you so much!! Bill is going to start getting the garden ready to plant. I remember last year as we got the garden ready and you were the first to get the first tomatoes out of the garden. So many great memories!! Love and miss you so much!!
susan sands
May 24, 2014
Dad - Missing you so much! Today was one of those days that the sobbing didn't seem to end. Even thinking of all of the wonderful and happy memories still made it a rough and hard night. I am sure there will be many more of these nights out there. Love and miss you so much!!!
Susan
susan sands
May 8, 2014
Dad, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Hard to believe you are not here with us to celebrate your birthday. Even though you are no here with us you are always in our hearts!! I remember your birthday last year and what a great time you had. Still doesn't seem real that you are not here. We will do the things you loved to do to honor your birthday but it won't be the same. We love you so much and miss you so much. It brings a smile to our faces when we talk about you and tell your funny stories! Love you so much!!
Susan, Bill and Billy
susan sands
May 2, 2014
Dad - listening to music and thinking of you! Love and miss you very much!!!!
Susan
susan sands
April 27, 2014
Dad - missing you so much!!! It is just not the same here without you. I feel like part of me died when you passed. I will always love you!!
Susan
Susan Sands
April 13, 2014
Dad, you would have loved the weather outside today - it was sunny and so warm. I could just picture you sitting on the porch in your rocking chair and your little Pug right by your side. Still does not seem real that you are gone. Miss you so much and love you always and more than anything!
Susan
susan sands
March 25, 2014
Dad - missing you so much!! It is just so hard!!! Remembering the good times and your laughter but it is still so hard. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you!! Miss you so much!
Love you so much!!
Susan
susan sands
March 16, 2014
Dad, missing your laughter and your smile. So many good times still yet to come but I know you will see them all - as you have the best seat in the house! Billy and I sat yesterday and talked and laughed at your funny stories - you always told the best stories! The seed catalogs are coming in now and mom and I are getting an idea of what to plant in the garden. It won't be the same without you, but it will bring us peace and a smile at the same time. You always loved your garden. Missing and loving you very much!!
Love always!!
Susan
susan sands
February 20, 2014
Dad - sitting here thinking about you. I can't sleep so I am looking at pictures and remembering everything you said and wishing you were still here. Just doesn't seem the same - it is so hard! Love you and miss you so much!!!
Love always!
Susan
Susan Sands
February 11, 2014
Dad - you know what I am gonna say - thinking about you and missing you!!Love you very much!!!
Susan
Susan Sands
February 1, 2014
Dad, miss you so much! I know you would be so looking forward to Super Bowl Sunday as you loved to watch football. I am picking up on the little signs I get from you - please keep watching over your loved ones and I miss you and love you so much!!
susan sands
January 26, 2014
Dad - thinking of you today and laughing at your funny stories! Would give anything to hear them again! Miss you and love you very much!!
Susan
susan sands
January 22, 2014
Dad, missing you more than ever. You would always know the right thing to say or would give the best advice.
Love you so much!!
Susan
January 15, 2014
Dad, love and miss you so much!! Shared many of your funny stories last night and thought about all of the good memories.
Love you so much and miss you!
Susan
susan sands
January 8, 2014
Dad, boy I know you would NOT be liking this cold right now. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you!!! Found some pics of you the other day on the computer I had never seen before. Such good times! Love you and miss you so much!!
susan sands
January 4, 2014
Dad,
Missing you so much today! The Buckeyes lost in the playoffs, but it was a good game. Would give anything to hug you one more time and talk with you! Love you so much and miss you!
Love you always!
Susan
susan sands
December 27, 2013
Dad, 20 years ago today 12-27-93 Billy was born. I remember that day as if it was yesterday. I was nervous but as I looked over at you sitting in the chair beside my bed you said you weren't nervous but you were twiddling your thumbs - something you did always when you were nervous. I will never forget your smile when he was born when I came back into my room. You are such a wonderful grandpa (to Billy you were always called Dad and sometimes Papoo) and he will never forget all of the special times you two shared and all of the wonderful memories. You two shared a special bond that will never be forgotten. I know you are looking down for Heaven and you are in a wonderful place but we still all miss you more than you could ever imagine. I hold our special talks close to my heart and will never forget them. Love you so much!!!
Susan
susan sands
December 25, 2013
Dad ~ Merry Christmas in heaven!!!! Love you so much!! Missing you so much!!
Love you always!!
Susan
Unknown
December 25, 2013
Your Body is Ash. Your Soul Remains. Missing your being today. Loving you always. <3
susan sands
December 23, 2013
Dad, Happy 63rd Wedding Anniversary today - 12/23/13. Christmas is getting closer and I know it is going to be so hard without you. Still remembering all of the good memories!!! Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Missing you so much!!
Love you!!
Susan
Susan Sands
December 17, 2013
Dad,
It still doesn't seem real that you are gone. We still look for you as you would be sitting in your favorite chair or your "spot" at the kitchen table. Thanksgiving was so hard with out you as you loved pumpkin pie and pecan pie so much!!! Not to mention all of the cookies too. Even though you weren't supposed to have we would still "sneak" you a few. So many things remind me of you - all of which are great memories. I know you are with your favorite brother & sister & your mom and dad in heaven as well as all of the other family and friends that have passed and I know you are having a great time with them! I wish it just didn't have to be this hard tho. Love you and miss you will all of my heart!!!
Susan
Susan Sands
November 11, 2013
Dad - HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY!!!! So proud of you & your service!!
Someone recently told me that the "first everything" since you have been gone will be really hard. It is so hard - harder than I would ever imagine. I miss you so much! This is your favorite time of the year - with all of the leaves changing and the beautiful colors in the trees. We would be planning a trip "home" to see the beautiful colors of the trees. We will be making the trip "home" soon. It will be so hard making my first trip without you not being my "co-pilot" and us laughing and telling stories. It won't be the same without you.
You are so missed! Billy is doing great in school and I know you would be so proud of him! Bill and Billy both miss you so much!! I will always keep my promise to you and as you know things are ok - good days and bad, but we stick together and will get thru is all together.
Love and miss you so much!!
Love you always!
Susan
Susan Sands
September 11, 2013
Dad - I miss you so much!!!! I would give anything for one more of our "talks", another hug, one of your famous one liners or to hear your voice one more time! More than anything to hear - "hey ya girl - I love you" I love and miss you so very much!!
Susan
susan sands
August 23, 2013
Dad, some days are easier than others. I would give anything to have one more hug, conversation, I love you or "hey ya girl" when I come in the back door. I remember our last conversation - word for word. Miss you like crazy! Love you so much!
Susan
The Garner's
August 15, 2013
Our condolences on your loss. Thinking of you!
susan sands
August 13, 2013
Dad - it warms my heart that you are loved so much by so many!! Thinking of you - and I miss you! Love you!!!
Susan
rodger lee griffin
August 11, 2013
I miss you Dad, I WILL TAKE CARE OF MOM. Keep the yard mowed, help her, and make sure she eats. I love you and Mom SO MUCH, thank you
Angela Watkins (Alexander)
August 9, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Glenn will be missed dearly.
Carole & Bill Wilson
August 9, 2013
Susan, Bill and Billy,
I am so sorry for your loss but he is no longer suffering.
You and your entire family are in our prayers.
Mindi Stewart
August 9, 2013
JoAnne, I'm so sorry for your loss of Glenn. Cyndi and Susan, my heart hurts for you as well. Please know you all are in my prayers.
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