My Daddy

On June 9th 1999 at 5:36 pm,
My Daddy, Roland (Budd) Fields Jr
left this world. I was by his side. He left on his own terms. That won't make me miss him any less, but it is comforting to know.
He is one of the very few people who could say that they actually attended their own wake. The doctors said he probably wouldn't live through Monday night. But knowing this he sat in his recliner at the hospital Monday night and greeted over 50+ friends, family, and loved ones, and with a smile on his face.
He suprised his doctor and especially himself on Tuesday morning when he awoke and saw all of us standing there.(even though the "Experts" told him and us he wouldn't make it through the night.) When the doctor came in the room, Daddy was sitting up and eating his breakfast.
He was married to the same woman for 56 happy years....my Mama, who he affectionatly called "Susie". They square danced 2 nights a week for almost 18 years. The song playing was one of his favorites..."Blue Eyes Cryin in the Rain".
Daddy was a very special man and was loved by all he touched. He once said that he was afraid no one would attend his funeral, but over 400 saw him off and I thank God for each and every one of them. My Daddy will be missed by me and a whole lot of others.
Daddy ..... when you get to that special fishin hole up yonder save me a spot and we'll catch a whole mess of big un's. Till then I'm gonna miss you everyday.

Roland (Budd) Fields Jr
Jan 7, 1920
June 9. 1999

God looked around His garden
And He found an empty place.

He then looked down upon this Earth
And found your tired face.

He put His arms around you
And lifted you to rest.

God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain.

He knew that you would never
Get well on Earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills are hard to climb.

So he closed your weary eyelids,
And whispered "Peace be thine".

It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone.

For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
Daddy, I didn't tell you enough on Earth that I loved you and now that you're gone I miss you more than I could have ever imagined.......

Daddy .... I Love You

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