James Thomas Tharp Sr.

Grandpa,

I remember asking you shortly before you passed away if you would teach me the incredible beadwork that I have always admired and loved. Unfortunately, you were not able to do so, and I only wish that I had asked you sooner. For the past 3 weeks, I have been torn between wanting to abandon the hope of ever learning, or finding a way to teach myself. Last night, I found myself at my desk, which was scattered with beads and materials. I cannot explain to you the feeling...

Dear Papa Jim,

I love and miss you so very much. One day we will be together again and we will be able to make up all the precious time that we were not able to have here. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Love you Papa.

Love,
Lacy

Hi Honey,

I am trying to be brave but it so hard. I miss seeing you especailly across from me every night. I miss your wheelchair, your buggies, your hospital bed, the whir of your oxygen tank, getting your pills, etc. Jimmy and I are putting up a good front but we cry a lot and miss you terribly. We know you are happy and are out of pain but we are still in pain. We talk a lot about good memories but it is hard knowing we aren't going to see you for awhile. We talk to you...

Dear Papa Jim,

Although we did not have much time together, I am very grateful for the time we did have. You were a awesome man and a awesome grandpa. I love and miss you.
Love, C.J.

Dear Dad,
I love you so very much as was so proud to be your daughter. I have so many good memories and they will always stay close in my heart as you always will. I miss you so very much already but am at peace because I know that you are finally at peace and no longer suffering. I love you dad!

My Dearest Jim,

You were my husband, my lover, my best friend and my BUD. I thank God we had almost 51 years together. We had a journey together of good times and bad and did have many joyful things happen to us. We were a pair and stood together through thick and thin. I feel like I have been cut in half as a big part of me is gone. I hated watching you suffering and in pain but know you are having a ball walking and running around with the angels and all of our families who...

Dear Dad,

I loved you very much. Thank you for all you did for me over the years. I am so glad I was able to help you and care for you when it was you who needed me. You will be missed but will stay in my heart.

Jimmy

to my farther n law who made me feel like his own son will sorely be miss.the humor i remember when i married his baby girl told me not to run because he had the gun by the door. he was my best man then and now.The last words i had with him a tear came to his eye and said your like a son to me and in return one came to mine and said i feal the same we hug and cried because he knew his day were numbered . So here to you dad i will miss you very much love ya Joe

Dad,
How can I express how lost I am without you. Not only were you my father, but you were one of my best friends. How does a girl who has become a women say goodbye to her father? I would have given anything to keep you with us. ANYTHING> I am so angry that you are gone. Not angry that you left us, just angry on the way that you left us. a Piece of me will always be missing, because your love was always a part of me that made me whole. I will think of you and miss you...