Vols Lose A Faithful Fan

[VolNC2316]

On Dec. 12th, 2015 my dad passed away at the age of 80 after a second heart attack in 4 months. My dad LOVED the Volunteers. He is the person who introduced me to Tennessee football. We used to listen to John Ward and Bill Anderson together. We would watch the games with the sound muted when they would come on TV so we could listen to the Voice of the Vols. We would watch The Bill Battle and Johnny Majors Show together when I was living at home. He is the guy that took me to my first Tennessee football game after getting tickets from Col. Tom Elam as many fans here in Union City did. He was looking forward to the Vols getting back on top. He enjoyed this season. I'm sad he is gone. I'm sad he won't get to watch his Vols play in the bowl game in January. I'm so happy he introduced me to the Vols. I've been a fan since 1966. Love ya Pops and GO VOLS !!!

 

[45orange]

Sorry for your loss. Great that you have the memories

 

[JC61]

condolences...he'll be watching with many other VFLs in those big bleachers in the sky.

 

[OldandStillaVol]

I am sorry for your loss. Hang in there.

 

[VFL-82-JP]

What a gift he gave you guys, assuredly one of many. Our prayers are with you and your family.

 

[dduncan4163]

Truly sorry for your loss.

 

[DeepSpringsVol]

Im sorry to hear about it brother. We support you. Glad you could share the Vol rollercoaster together. Someone to enjoy talking about the good times and vent about the bad. Its awesome to see the generation of Vols for Life keep the families torch burning. But again my condolences.

 

[VOLS4LIFE2015]

I am sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

 

[malinoisvol]

My condolences, OP. You and your family are in our prayers.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

Sorry for your loss man. Cherish the memories.

 

[BornAVol1963]

Sorry for your loss! But what a great legacy, he left his love of the Vols to you!! Awesome memories!

 

[Hacksaw]

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a great guy. He will have the ultimate luxury box seats for all future games.

 

[volspeach]

Of a true VFL.. We are very sorry about your dad, VolNC2316. Please know you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers..

I lost my mom Christmas of 86 so I know how sad your heart is.. Major hugs, my friend..

Mr. and Mrs. Peach..

 

[Shakinthefat]

Wow....you just described me and my dad too. He is 79 yrs old, took me to my 1st game in 1963. Season ticket holder for 32 yrs. He is a vol to the core. He was so proud to see a grandson run thru the T as a football staff member for 3 years.
I can't wait to watch the outback bowl game with him this year....I'm going to stop and smell the roses with my VFL dad.
Sorry for your loss.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Someday you will join him in Big Orange Heaven! Take your time on the journey though!

 

[JacketVol]

He and my dad along with several others will be watching the big orange. Sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories.

 

[photovol]

God Bless and sorry for your loss, embrace those cherished memories forever!
Go Vols

 

[mercuryvol]

It sounds as though God richly blessed you and your family with a great man. Hold those memories close to your heart. God be with you and your family at this tough time.

 

[MT LeConte]

Condolences to you and your family. Sounds like he helped you build a lifetime of memories.

 

[BrentwoodVFL]

God bless you. Sounds like your father was a great family man.

 

[GBO97]

He got to end on a 5 game winning streak. RIP, thoughts and prayers.

 

[joevol33]

So sorry to hear that, especially this close to Christmas. We're praying for you and your family.

 

[Dickel#12Vol]

My condolences....

 

[Fijivol72]

Keep those memories close and always cherish those times. Fiji

 

[o3marine52]

My heart aches for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.