Labor Day Gathering in honor of Great Grandaddy

All of the Butler/Melton/Dodson clan gathered at Moon Lake this Labor Day to celebrate Great Grandaddy's birthday. This has been a yearly tradition that we cousins come near and far to gather, play, eat/drink, sun, ski and visit.

Moon Lake fun!! Anne Craig and cousin Kathryn Butler enjoying some goldfish on the lake.


Sadly, Great Grandaddy wasn't able to make his final birthday gathering. He was not well during this time at all. This year was his 97th birthday celebration. He would have been 97 October 15 and he died 9 days shy of his special day. He took great pride in being around all of his children, grandchildren and great grands! I personally have never known a kinder soul in all of my life. He was always willing to lend a hand and had the most laid back disposition. I really don't think I have ever heard him say one bad thing about any human being. He was a wonderful Southern Gentleman and he will be surely missed. We are greatful for the 97 years he blessed this world with. He left it a better place that is for sure and we are honored to call him Grandaddy. This is a precious picture of some of the great grands at the graveside services in Jonestown.