Saturday, May 12, 2012

In memory of Mr. Ray 'Dad' White...

I just wanted to pay a little tribute to Mr. Ray 'Dad' White (http://tomatogardeningwithdad.blogspot.com/). He passed away on Wednesday May 9th at 98 years old. He was a sweet man, who loved the Lord, his family, his friends and his blogging family. He also loved his garden, especially his tomatoes and roses.

I wouldn't have known about this blogging community if it wasn't for Mr. White. Around October of 2005, our local paper in Mobile, AL had a story on 'Dad, America's oldest blogger'. This was back when it was still AOL Journals. I started reading his journal and from his journal I found others. Then, they shut down AOL journals and the ones who still wanted to blog moved mostly to blogger. I didn't decide to give it a try until after it moved to blogger. So thank you Mr. White for introducing me to this blogger world and all the wonderful friends I have made here.
Rest in Peace 'Dad'
We'll miss you.

Sheila

6 comments:

  1. Very well stated. He was a special man.

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  2. What a nice tribute. Someone was commenting about him being their first commenter, never thought about him inspiring bloggers. I lurked, seldom commented but certainly respected Dad. It was a blog that drew you to read, whether youcommented or not.
    Good on you and I am glad he inspired you. It is a pleasure to read 'Southern comfort', I used to drink it, now I read it. LOL

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  3. I got carried away!
    HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO YOU!

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  4. Happy Mother's Day to you! So sorry to hear about Mr. White. Thank you all for the beautiful flowers. I would have called you, but I have been busy all day washing and cleaning out the vehicles and just got my bath and I'm off to bed pretty soon. I'm tired!!! Love you guys. Mom

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