Farewell...

Sunday, the world lost a great man. My Grandfather, Rufus Harris, Sr. passed away after an extended illness. Although I didn't see him that often, the impact that he had on my life has been tremendous. A country boy to the core, my grandfather was a hard worker and had a very tenacious mindset about life. Over the years he had suffered many illnesses that most would have found debilitating, but through it all, he continued to persevere.

As a child, I remember visiting my grandparents and always picking up nuggets of knowledge that have guided me through life. From stories about our family, to learning about farming and cattle, I learned many valuable tools and life lessons from my grandfather. It's interesting how things that I had tucked away in the recesses of my mind, bubble up periodically. I will always cherish the memories that I have of him and am so very thankful that he was my grandfather.

Rufus Harris, Sr., Thank you for just being you & you will always live forever in my heart.


April 11, 1927 - October 28, 2012