I remember all the great vacations our family had together. My dad has always been such a intelligent man, I wish I was more like him. I always looked up to him, even though Iv'e made silly mistakes in my life, he was always there to lift me up and lend me a helping hand. If it wasn't for him, I'd most likely be dead right now. I owe him everything I'll ever have. He is a good man, who worked hard, everyday and supported his family well. We never went without. O how is loved my mama. I remember the times when I still lived at home, and they both would get all dressed up together to go out, to the boat or to dinner and a movie. They are a great couple. I always said, I hope I find a good man, like my daddy, to spend my life with. Daddy, you are missed, every second, of EVERYDAY.....GOD TOOK YOU TOO SOON, I THINK. HOWEVER, THINGS HAPPEN FOR A REASON. I KNOW HES LOOKING DOWN ON US AND WATCHING OVER US . . ALWAYS AND FOREVER.

LOVE, JENNIFER

I could talk to Big D about anything we were so close,the day that he was taken from us he was putting the garden in he loved keeping busy. We ate lunch on the back yard Dad Malicoat came home from the hospital was there for 8 days. We got Dad setteled in his room and Big D was finishing the planting.  I went out to check on him and  bring him water.  He said he had two more plants to get in the ground and then he would be in to fix supper, you see Big D did all cooking and shopping it was something he loved to do, I turned around to go back in the house and the little girl across the street (Kaylee) yelled he is down I ran to him and started CPR Carolyn from across street helped me but I knew he went home to God and to be with his Mom,Dad, and Brother I dont understand why but I know there is reasons for everything.  My life with out him is going to be difficult but one day at a time. Just like last night Sunday May 29th went in turned on tv and racing was being dvr and i could not get it to cancel he had pre dvr it so i left it so he could watch it. We4 did everything together we loved being with each other even after 17 years + together when he came home from work or I did he still took my breath away. I use to say to him all the time u are my knight and I Love u more then u will ever know.  And he say not possible I Love u more.  We loved to just be with each other walking,watching tv, sitting in the same room. It is funny how u think they ur love ones will be here with u forever.  I knew that was not true from lossing Denny his brother, My Mom Patricia, his Mom and Dad Maurine,and Hollis the last five years but I never thought it would be Big D. I pray every night that he is happy and safe.  I thank  God for the years we had together but they are never enough. My best and dearest friend Vivian (Dee) lost her sister this week . It has been a long and hard month so glad May is almost over. About Big D he loved to cook,shop, for food,traveling, and spending time with his family. He also liked playing poker yard work friends and taking me to the drivein on the weekends and just being with me. I will miss him forever and I dont think I will ever get over this. enough for now love Crystal his wife.