We are so sad for the loss of your dear husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
When we were younger, that is children and we used to visit Grandpa and Grandma Bates, I remember spending one week there during the summer and Uncle George had fire works for us. He was always fun to be around.
I am so sorry to hear of the death of my uncle. I will always remember the great times visiting when I was younger. I certainly appreciate the personal phone call from Aunt Emma. And I was so glad I was able to visit one last time in the summer of 2001. The remembrance of times past was enjoyable.