In loving memory , Willis N Humphries, “Boogie” 04/08/1947 – 04/01/2013 Today marks one year since we said goodbye to my “Diddy”, a wonderful and dedicated “Soulmate” to Laura Mae Humphries. The best dad in the world to his 3 children (oldest daughter Brenda, preceded in death his only son Willie “Chilly Willie”, and his youngest daughter Laurie. A caring & loving grandfather “Pop”, brother, uncle and friend to many! “Boogie” loved his music, playing the drums, and spending time with family & friends. If the sun was shining, you’d find him on his front porch listening to his XM radio, rocking and tapping his feet to the beat. The little things he use to do and say will never be forgotten…things like….”Freddy (then give you the claw)”, “Let em eat”, “I’m only ½ human”, “I’m gonna chill in my crib”, “Ask Mommy” and who can forget if you had admit to him he was right, he’d say, “Again” with that awesome little smile. Summertime was his favorite, I can still picture him in the gazebo watching me and the boys swimming in the pool. I tried so hard to get him to get in the pool but he would never get in, he’d just walk over there and stick his hands in, then crinkle his nose at me…again with a smile. Oh the stories are many... The day diddy retired from Phillip Morris, I will never forget the three things he told me when I picked his spoiled butt up in a limo to carry him to his retirement party…(1) I will never wear steal toe boots again, (2) They can take this job and shove it, (3) Does this limo have a cold one on ice for when we leave the party. That was my dad…he loved cracking jokes and being silly; mostly because he loved seeing us smile! The last few weeks my dad was here, I remember every time I got up to use the bathroom, shower, step outside…he would grab me and say or write, “Are you coming back?” I replied, “Diddy, I can’t come back if I never leave, I’m not leaving you.” Again, he smiled. A year, my goodness! Some days it seems like yesterday but then there’s those days I turn around and want to tell him something, share with him something the boys did, or simply just need our “Diddy/Husband/Pop/Friend” to be there…those are the days we realize how many hours, days, months we have gone without seeing that sincere & expecting smile. I remember 365 days ago I crawled up in the bed with him, just like I did when I was a little girl…we talked, listen to music, prayed and held hands until the very end…and because Diddy had his family there with him this day, I know he went to heaven smiling! Until we meet again! We love and miss you so much! A lyric for you dad – thank you for standing by us! When the night has come And the land is dark And the moon is the only light we see No I wont be afraid Just as long as you stand by me…
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 20:11:38 +0000