I want to thank everyone who came to my father’s funeral. He was a proud, hardworking man who managed to survive through the struggles of the Chesapeake Bay. His struggle to find a spouse was high after the ratio of men and women was outnumbered by males. He had managed to marry my mother, Lucy, who died three years ago, after various attempts with other women. After years of hunger, he was able to open up a platation made up of tobacco. I watched as he moved through life, now it’s my turn to take after his footsteps. I will always remember you pops <3. May you grow as much tobacco as you want in heaven. Hope you say hi to mom for me, I know both of you are watching me from above. 🕊













