Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man
Welcome to Monday’s Music Moves Me on Sundays! Let me start by saying thanks to each of you for the warm wishes on our 45th wedding anniversary as well for the birthday wishes sent to my sister last week. This week’s theme is dad for a Father’s Day Tribute.
My daddy didn’t have much of a father figure in his life. His mother raised him and four siblings pretty much on her own. Daddy was born in 1938. He got as far as the 6th grade in school. Living in rural West Virginia down a holler as the old timers would say, kids had to walk a long way to get to school. I imagine education wasn’t top priority to those poor folks in those days. What Daddy lacked in book knowledge, he made up in spades with common sense. Mom helped him with his reading after they got married (1960). The only job I remember Daddy having was working in the coal mines which left him disabled with Black Lung in the mid 70s. When I was a kid, he loved going hunting. I remember he’d bring home squirrels and I helped him to skin them a few times. After I married, Daddy’s mining disability suit settled. My folks built their dream home on the land they bought from my great-grandparents years prior in southwestern Virginia. It was in those years that followed that I recall him taking up deer hunting. In my parents’ home there’s a big ole buck’s head mounted above the fireplace that Daddy so proudly put on display. He tried his best to get me to eat Bambi but I didn’t want to have anything to do with it. lol The thing that warms my heart the most about my daddy is his walk with God. He loved the Lord and shared with others God’s word. For a man with little education, he could recite scripture like no other. He did more than just share one on one, he was called to preach. Daddy was an old time preacher man. He spoke the words placed on his heart by the Almighty. I can’t think of any better way to pay tribute to my daddy than to share the Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton duet, “Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man”.
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Have a boogietastic week, dear friends, and before I forget Marie wanted to tell y’all “Hello!” She’s still not feeling quite herself, so please say a prayer for her. Happy Father’s Day to all the special Dads!
16 Comments
Rose Alexis
Well now I’m singing Loretta Lynn. I think it says, “in a cabin, on a hill in Butcher Hollow” but I always thought it was Butcher Holler. 🙂 That’s a nice tribute to your father. 🙂 Wishing you a wonderful day.
Cathy Kennedy
You’re correct, Loretta does sing “Butcher Holler”. Incidentlly, your Gravatar link does not link to your profile. If you have a blog, then you may want to fix this for others to easily connect with you. Thanks for visiting, Rose!
D-FensDogG
CAThy ~
An excellent and warm tribute to your Dad, full of heart and rich memories!
What a tough life so many have lived, but what great character that can often come from it.
Bless & Be Blessed, my Friend!!
~ Stephen
Debbie D.
Perfect song choice to honour your father, Cathy! 🙂 Your sketch conveys a feeling of serenity.
songbird1329
Nice tribute
DrillerAA
What a simply awesome tribute to your father. I learned that we have something in common. My maternal grandfather was a coal miner in Oklahoma a generation before your father and like your dad, he had black lung disease. I probably grew up on preaching very similar to father’s messages, simple, straight to the point, and focused on the gift of eternal life that can only come from one source…Jesus Christ. Have a blessed week.
csuhpat1
What a beautiful tribute to your dad and a great photo of you and him. Very nice. Great music. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
messymimi's meanderings
The last photo of your father says so much. I’m sure he taught many people about the love of Jesus.
I wish your husband a blessed and beautiful Happy Father’s Day.
The Brian's Home Gang
Such a wonderful and heartfelt tribute to your Papa. Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful Dads everywhere!
Birgit Bedesky
Such a sweet and heartfelt tribute to your dad. It’s very much from the heart and I love your art piece. I could see you and your dad sitting there. Thanks for sharing
Eugi
Beautiful tribute to your father, Cathy! 💗
angelswhisper2011
Love this tribute to your father, CK💗We love the pictures, and especially the one of you with him. Wonderful memories of a good Soul💗Your painting is very beautiful too. Double Pawkisses for a Happy Week ahead🐾😽💞
Healing Pawkisses for Mary are on the way🐾😽💞
John Holton
Beautiful story about your father, and I love the Porter-and-Dolly duet.
Sandee
You’re beautiful and your father most handsome. Love the video.
Love your artwork. Most beautiful. You’re so talented.
Have a fabulous day and week, Cathy. Love and hugs. ♥
15andmeowing
Beautiful tribute to your dad. I love the picture of you and him. XO
Alana Mautone
Thank you for sharing those sweet memories. It was a hard life for your Dad but he made himself into a good family man despite the obstacles in his life. And, the Bible has been a great resource and inspiration for many self educated people over the years. Enjoyed the song, too. I love Dolly Parton both as a singer and as a great woman. Alana ramblinwitham