The Harvest

Sewn in the earth by skillful hands

Brought fourth by sun and storm

Destined for a harvest day

Fulfilled when ripe grain forms

Golden wheat in sheaves prepared

For winter that will reign

The story of the life of man

Told by the golden grain

Made from the earth by loving hands

Through heat and rain prepared

To face the joys and storms of life

And treasured moments shared

When at last the harvest comes

As the fields receive the dew

A life well lived leaves legacy

The Master plan in view

Sherrie Bradley Neal July 13, 2005

Gramps age 88 passed away Saturday November 6, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday November 10 at the St. A Church. Burial will be in the St. A cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm Tuesday at the MV funeral home.

He was born August 17, 1922, at the farm, the son of FG & MAB. On February 2, 1952 he married Granny. She survivies. Also surviving are his eight children, 21 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three sisters.

Gramps was a member of and was very active in the St. A catholic Church and the St. A Knights of Columbus. He also volunteered at the St. A school and served on the following county boards: R-1 school, Coop, Soil & Water and Farm Bureau. He was a 4-H member and leader.

Serving as pallbearers will be MC, JB, SM, AM, JM, TM, TM, and NJ, his grandsons.

Memorials may be made to St. A School or Knights of Columbus #2009.

My sister CJ and I were the readers at the funeral mass. Although it was extremely difficult to remain composed I was honored to be asked to read, as I was very close to Gramps and have a lifetime of memories growing up living and being so close to my Gramps.

His family, only missing one daughter, on our wedding day.
I love you Gramps and will miss you dearly.