My Grandfather Haywood Blair was born on September 16, 1929. Today I honor him as part of my family version of Black History Month. My grandfather had 18 grandkids including me and when you have that many it’s easy to make varying impressions on different ones. To me he was a quiet, loving and gentle soul. One of my fondest memories revolves around playing poker with him, my Grandma Rebecca, my Aunt Willa and their friends. My grandpa was always the only man in the group but he held is own lol. He always took time to teach me different things about the game and when he saw me losing he’d give me a few bucks to stay and play.
Haywood was the kind of grandfather you’d hope for. He sat in back but you could alway steal moments with him that were yours and yours only. From sitting outside of the yard and watching kids play soccer or basketball to him telling me about his days playing Army football I will always cherish my moments with him. My Grandpa was a strong man who made family decisions that I don’t think many men would be brave or loving enough to make and I will forever be grateful for that lasting piece of him.
My Grandfaher died in 2012 but thankfully his footprint and memory lives on in the lives of the many family members he left behind. I just pray that he’s saving me a seat at the poker table in heaven ❤️
Haywood was the kind of grandfather you’d hope for. He sat in back but you could alway steal moments with him that were yours and yours only. From sitting outside of the yard and watching kids play soccer or basketball to him telling me about his days playing Army football I will always cherish my moments with him. My Grandpa was a strong man who made family decisions that I don’t think many men would be brave or loving enough to make and I will forever be grateful for that lasting piece of him.
My Grandfaher died in 2012 but thankfully his footprint and memory lives on in the lives of the many family members he left behind. I just pray that he’s saving me a seat at the poker table in heaven ❤️
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