~ Leroy~

           Sadness surrounds us as our loss settles in,
       memories made through the years with our neighbors and
      friends.No one knows what may happen,we are here day by day,
      we'll all be called on at some point, that's what the good 
      book does say.
   
             Leroy understood this and lived his life just that 
          way,his Lord, and his family came first everyday.
         a king man,a generous man, with compassion for all.
        quiet  and unassuming he stood very tall. 
         helping others seemed to help him so,
        doing the hard work that some might let go. 



       Farming was his business and each one could see, 
       the long hours put in and nothing comes free. 
       Sometimes a good crop and sometimes not so,
       but knowing what must be done he stayed on the go.  
       A good crop brought a smile, but hard times did too. 
       He understood life and lived it right through.


       Leroy's gone upward where a crop is always made,
       perhaps now he has time to rest in the shade.
       The hurting we feel can be eased with a peace of mind,
       this good man is being rewarded for being so kind.

         Can't you just see it, St Peter will say
         "come on in Leroy, you're a good who"s never been 
         rowdy" 
         Leroy will step up, and smile and say "howdy, Howdy"