"I will always remember Papaw as a very special person, a kindhearted, caring, and generous man, and a sweet and funny guy. He was a man of few words, and he was very wise and an excellent judge of character.

He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. I have so many happy memories with him, and I will cherish them forever."

"I'll always cherish my last moments with you in your final days. I'm truly lucky to be your granddaughter and to have had such an amazing man in my life. You'll forever be my role model. I love you and miss you."

"I will always be your Eli. Words cannot be found to explain how I feel. Just know that we will take what you have taught us, and continue it on through family and the generations. Rest knowing that we will take care of Mom. I love you. GoBANGO Daddy."