Good-bye Uncle Richard. I did not know you as well as my Mama but it's still saddens my heart that you have gone to be with the Lord. I attended your Memorial service today and it was evident that you had a great impact on the assistant pastor at your church. He spoke of all the things that I did know about you. Your love of growing things and not letting anyone leave your home empty-handed were just a couple. Your son is almost a spittin' image of you and I am glad that we have connected and have a chance to bring our families closer. God gave you the gift of gardening so I am pretty positive you are up in heaven tending to one of God's gardens.