Big brother you would have turned 50 today. We got together to acknowledge your milestone birthday. There are so many things I would love to tell you about, to show you! The world has changed do much since you left us. I know you are in heaven and you don’t have wordly cares. I miss you though. You should be here. Love always, Mary Ann.

I miss you so very much. Words cannot express my feelings that i have. I loved you the day you arrived. I loved you very much more the day you were taken. Knowing you are with the Lord means so much. <3

Today you would be 48! Oh how i wish we had you here with us. We were supposed to grow old together. I know your celebration in heaven with momma, Larry, mamaw, Grandma, Grandpa, Amanda and Uncle Tommy will be wonderful. I love you. I miss you. I celebrate you❤️

Another year gone without you here doesn't seem fair, but I know you are in a far more beautiful place and I know reuniting with your Momma makes it so much more so. I could tell you how much we miss you, but you already know that don't you??? I couldn't let this day pass and not tell you I love you cousin rest easy until we meet again ❤️

I wonder who you would be today, what you would look like with your raven hair turning gray.
Love you big brother. I will see you again one day.

This year hit me harder than others and I’m not sure why. I lost my brother Bobby 20 years ago in a car accident. I’m thinking about what he would look like with gray in his hair, how much his nieces and nephews would have loved him, what kind of shenanigans he would be up to. I had a blessing in my big brother Bobby. Sadly I didn’t realize it when I had him here on Earth. He was three years older than me. He taught me to ride a bike and drive a car. We fought a lot but we also always had each others backs. He was such a proud daddy. He loved both his boys so much. He gave me the incredible honor of being his oldest son’s Godmother. I was so very proud. My brother was so funny and he had a heart of gold. He loved having a little brother, both his momma’s, his stepdad Larry, his sister Debi, his sisters Donna, Tracey, Sonya, Amanda and Sarah, his stepbrother Adam, country music, beer, The Dallas Cowboys, sports, Derby, the Kentucky State Fair and his family. He worked really hard. At ten years old he would be out hustling shoveling snow, raking leaves or mowing lawns for money. He was so generous with the money he would earn. He would always do something nice for us kids. He was a good friend. I think ultimately that’s how you go on living after such a traumatic loss. That’s how you know a person mattered. The measure of a man is in how many people love and miss him. There are so many people who have fond memories of him. He had the best laugh in the whole world. I can still hear it. Today I’m celebrating his life and being grateful for him and the time I had him. He left behind two boys and a beautiful grandson. I know he lives on in a better place and for that I’m grateful. He didn’t always have it easy here on Earth. ❤️
I bet everyone has one funny Bobby Ranney story he was so much FUN! when I think of him I think of laughter.

My son you would have been 46yrs.today, and you've been gone 19yrs.
I miss you more today than yesterday and less than tomorrow. I know your happy where you are . But I sure wish you were still here. But I know in the promise that the Lord Jesus made that I will see you again in heaven. So until that day ,rest in peace my handsome baby boy... loving you forever and a day.

I can't even be sad today. I "got to" have a big brother who honored me. I was blessed with a big brother who made me laugh and who protected me, who taught me to ride a bike and drive a car. I always saw you. I saw you be neglected and abused, and yet I saw you laugh and be kind and always so helpful. You worked hard. You weren't perfect, and I'm not either. But in the grandest scheme of things you left a huge legacy. You have two beautiful grown sons. They are so phenomenal. You have a grandson. You still exist. Time didn't stop when you moved onto your heavenly home. I won't be sad today because I still have a big brother. And I am reliving so many funny things today! Everytime I think of you I smile. Because you overcame so much, and because you knew how to love. Big brother there isn't a doubt in my mind you are in heaven! I will see you again someday. All my love, Mary Ann.

Bobby today marks one of the saddest days of my life. !8yrs. ago you were taken from us to go home to Heaven and be with Jesus. I know he needed your kind,loving and funny soul to help brighten his days. But when he took you back home , he left a big hole in my heart , that can never be filled until I see you again. Love you forever and a day.... <3

Bobby your baby is having a birthday tomorrow. He is such a smart, kind, handsome and remarkable young man. Dylan raised him as his own, he and Amy have given him a great life with the support he needs. Im sad to say i dont see him anymore but from pictures he seems so happy. I just needed to talk with you tonight Bobby I miss you. Not a day goes by that I dont think of you.  Your boys are doing well.

Bobby was a light for many people that saw the little boy inside. So wanting to trust, so afraid to trust. Happy Birthday to someone who had a very pretty soul. Not enough time here. Hope to see you again one day and maybe you can show me the ropes. Love you

We had our ups and downs cousin, but the truth is we always had a blast! I think about you often and not a birthday passes that I don't remember you I love and miss you keep shining your light down on us and give memawl a hug for me
HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Today would have been your 44thbirthday. I will miss you forever. All my love. You biggest pain in the ass little sister. You were the best big brother I could have had.

Today would have been your 41st birthday. I will miss you forever. All my love. You biggest pain in the ass little sister. You were the best big brother I could have had.

17 years ago today we laid you to rest in the cold ground. I remember it like it was yesterday. It was Brandys 16th birthday. I just remember profound sadness to the point I wasnt sure I could survive it. On the drive home we received a sign you were ok. i will always be grateful for that. i know i will see you again. until then. all my love.

Very nice way to keep his memory alive. I like this very much.

My darling Son,today you would have been 42-the day you were born you were so small-5lbs.15ozs. 17ins long.so much dark hair.you grew into a good looking man with a caring and loving heart ,you were taking away too soon.But knowing you are in Heaven and I will see you again some day.Miss you Mom

happy heavenly birthday cousin!! you're always in my thoughts and forever in my memories!! love, sheila =)

Happy Birthday to my big brother. Gone but never forgoten.

It will be 15 years that you have been gone in just a few hours. Im so very grateful that i know you are in heaven. I would not have made it through if i wasnt sure you were ok. I still wish you could be here. I kept my promise as long as possible. I have so many emotions andnowhere to go with them. I love and miss my big brother so very much. Love is eternal. We can never forget you.

Today would have been my big brother's 41st birthday. I will not put on rose colored glasses today. We fought brutally most of the time. We did not always see eye to eye. But I loved him. I miss him. And I am so grateful that toward the end of his life we reconnected. I wonder would he have gray hair? Would he still like the Dallas Cowboys? Gosh I sure miss him. Until we meet again

To the sweetest little boy who stole my heart. Mom loves you and misses you. You are forever in my heart.