Lost my dad last week...

Jody Treadway

Jody Treadway

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I have never been one to post up personal info much, but it seems that many of you here are friends either on trail, in business or across the net to me.

Last Wednesday evening, my dad was pulling a log with his tractor to the spot where we split firewood. The locust log was a bit too large to pull and when it anchored itself into the ground, he didn't release the clutch soon enough and the tractor rolled backwards onto him and crushed him. He had been used to a worn out Ford 8N that would have stalled under such a load, but his new to him Massey 135 had the torque to keep chugging and rolled itself straight backwards onto him.

It happened about 8 pm or so, but he was not found until one of his friends came looking for him after lunch Thursday. His friend then called me with the news.

It was very hard to see Dad dead, lifeless and in such a state. He had been so depressed and full of hurt since my Mom's death 2 years ago. We would see him just stare into space most of the time without her.

My family is rejoicing in their Heavenly reunion. They will never be apart again. I'll get him back when God calls me home.

I am so thankful for having such a PERFECT example of a Godly, Christian, loving and devoted father. He never missed a little league game, school play, piano lesson or anything any of his kids or wife was participating in. He made us his priority in life. Never complained about work, life or anything. He just simply put himself last, after everyone else was taken care of. That is a man, simply put.

I pray that each of you know your Father- both Heavenly and of this world. Tell him you love him and admire him. For Christmas last year, I signed his card and told him how much I admire, love and respect him. I now am so thankful I did.

Lift up the Treadway family in your prayers this week. We're gonna bury an old fashioned country by from Flag Pond, Tennessee in a poplar casket wearing his favorite flannel shirt and blue jeans. Just as he be will be remembered by all.

Thanks so much.
 
Jody, that's tough brother. Both Leslie and I have lost our dads too, but not from an accident. You didn't see it coming, and I am sure it's as great a shock as you will ever experience. I am very deeply sorry for your loss. I am sure you are a better man for having been his son.
God Bless
 
jody, im very sorry for your loss. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
 
yager said:
Sorry for your loss. I few tears rolled down my face as I read this... Hopefully you were able to spend Fathers day with him.
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I spent about 2 hours sitting in the driveway with him. Tossing rocks, throwing twigs at each other. Great memory I'll always cherish. Talking about Nascar and Atlanta Braves. He always said "Walks and errors kill ya" speaking about baseball. I think he wanted to be Bobby Cox's (Braves manager) mentor.

I seems when a man loses his dad, it's gut check time. You are now your own man. He certainly prepared me for it.
 
Wow. That's a terrible loss, friend. You seem to have the right attitude about it, though. He's back with the love of his life, and he finally gets his reward for being a good Christian his whole life. And it sounds like he went doing something he loved, too. Celebrate his memory, and try to fill his shoes. I know I'll be doing well if I can grow to be half the man my dad is. I love my family, but reading things like this help me to appreciate them even more.

I'm sorry to you, and I will be praying for you. And thank you for helping keep our lives in perspective. You're not, by chance, related to the Treadways in W-S, are you?
 
Catfish said it right. Reading things like this help me appreciate my family even more.
I am sorry for the loss of your father. I feel compelled to give my dad a call right now.
Hang in there.
 
i'm pretty sure he's pretty proud of you bud!

we'll see you this afternoon
 
It's been a year since I lost Mom and Dad.

Times like this is the hardest to go through. And nothing anybody can say can ease your pain through this. But keep in mind your mom and dad are in a better place now and that they are back together.

You will one day rejoin them and you will have more time with them there than you had here on earth.
 
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. All I can say is its great to hear he led a Godly life and he is in a better place now. Hang in there and you will be with them both one day.
 
Jody, I got your message and I'm truly sorry for your loss. You're right though and it is nice to have that reunion that I'm sure both of them have been looking forward to. I haven't lost a parent yet but I do think about how I will manage that when the time comes. Let me know if you need anything or there's anything I can do to help.
 
Good post! It's tough to lose your Dad. Mine's been gone 3 years and I still find times I want to call him to ask him a question, he seemed to have all the answers. Your family will be in my family's prayers.
 
Sounds like your Dad was a Great Man and will surely be missed. Cherish the memories and time you spent together.
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
 
Jody, I'm so sorry to hear it. I will be praying for you and your family. I lost my Grandfather the same way about two years ago, he was pulling logs with a tractor. If you need anything just give me a hollar.
 
Jody sorry to hear about your dad , if you need anything let me know, Your in my prayers.
 
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