He is very much missed and loved by his wife Nancy; he cherished and was very proud of his children Tammy (Charlie) and Tommy. His grandchildren Matt, Josh, Brianna, Austin, Brooke, and Ashton. His great-grandchildren Kendra, Landon, Stella, Ryleigh, Jaydon, and Ava. Siblings Jerry and Carolyn, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Kenny and Zella with whom he shared many great times. Many nieces and nephews.
He built a wonderful life for his family. He retired from Babcock & Wilcox as a master fitter and treasurer of his Union and then worked at AWP.
Its hard to imagine life without you.
We all love you.
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