In Loving Memory

One of the very first times I talked to KG, I remember him talking to me about his grandfathers. It made a huge impression on me... just the way he talked about them... the admiration and love.

And then I met his grandfathers. And I understood.

PawPaw made me feel like I had always been a Spencer, and belonged in his family. He was always loving and always happy and always excited to see you.

My life is better because I knew him.

Ralph Emerson Spencer

1925-2012

"And he bowed his head to Jesus.

And he stood for Uncle Sam.

And he only loved one woman.

He was always proud of what he had.

He said his greatest contribution

Is the ones you leave behind.

Raised on the ways and gentle kindness,

Of a small town Southern man."

with Kyler at Christmas 2011

with Kate at Christmas 2011

at Round Top... he always made us all have dessert!

at Round Top with his bride

I don't know where this pic is from, but I love it.