Today we lost Josh's grandfather, fondly known in the family as Daddy Carl. He had been in bad health for the last 6 months and went to be with the Lord this afternoon. Daddy Carl was very well known for his singing voice. He and Josh's grandmother (Mama Gloria) first met in chorus at Lipscomb University and soon became college sweethearts. Mama Gloria was the first Homecoming Queen at Lipscomb, and Daddy Carl always told people he found "the best one there". The two of them were asked many, many times to sing in weddings together when they were newlyweds.
Daddy Carl seemed to always have a smile on his face. The best head massage I ever received was from him. Even to the end he shared his faith. He was talking with one of the nurses Tuesday evening about Jesus Christ, trying to convince her to become a Christian. Daddy Carl was very involved in Josh's life growing up. He was more mobile than Josh's other grandparents and always attended all the events he could of his grandchildren. Josh said he could always count on him to be at football games, baseball games, and wrestling matches and to support him in anyway. Daddy Carl loved his family deeply, and we all loved him too. Please pray for us as we travel to the funeral this weekend and for our family during this time.
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What a blessing to know he's in Heaven with the Lord and that someday you all will be together again. The pictures you have with James and Josh's grandfather will be treasures!! I'm so sorry for your loss - we'll be praying for your family!
I'm so sorry for you loss. Daddy Carl sounds like an amazing man. I will pray for your family, especially his wife, during this difficuld time.
It is so sad to lose a grandparent. We're praying for the whole family.
what a wonderful man! i know it is so sad to lose life, but i am so happy josh had such a man to look up to and love!
So sorry to hear about your loss. We're pray'n for your family! Have a safe trip.
What a wonderful man! I'm sure this won't be easy for you guys, but for Daddy Carl, it's definitely better than ever! Be safe and know that you and the rest of your family are being lifted up.
Definitely praying for you guys...so sorry to hear that. Daddy Carl sounds like an amazing man!
Our sympathy is with you guys. May you also return home safely.
The day my grandfather died was one of the saddest ones of my life. I am so soory for your loss and so thankful Josh had such a wonderful man as a grandfather. We will relly miss you Sunday!
What a sweet sweet story of Daddy Carl. I love the part about Mama being the first Lipscomb Homecoming queen. No wonder James is so gorgeous. The good gene pool generational! Very sweet story. (would like to see a pic. of the two of them when they were college kids!)
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