Leonard Hyre 1922 - 2008

This past Tuesday, my (Jeff) mom's father passed away in Clarksburg, WV. People always try to say nice things about someone after they have died... but Papaw really was one of the kindest, gentlest men I have ever known. He loved all his children and grandchildren (of which there were many!) and we always enjoyed going to visit and play with him.

He had slowed down considerably over the last few years, but he never stopped being kind, and was always unassuming, and hated being a burden to anyone.

His last few days were peaceful as he was in and out of conciousness... and one of the last things he did was hold my aunt's hand and sing "Jesus Loves Me"... he had to ask her to help him with the words :-)

We know you are with Jesus now Papaw... but we will still miss you!