Thank you so much for contributing to the 'Pat Loves Bobbie' thread.
Yesterday, Bobbie printed this thread and took it to Pat. It brought him laughter, a sense of being and above all, we were all there with him. Bobbie said, 'It was perfect!' She, thanks you, from the bottom of her heart. Thank you, Steve & Barb, for giving us Letterville.
At 5am this morning, Pat's spirit rose into the heavens.
The Moose Lodge, will host a memorial in Pat's honor, on February 6th, at 2pm. Currently, I do not have the address.
Pat's desire was to be cremated. When plans are secured, his remains will be placed at a family plot in McCalla, Alabama.
Bobbie, is doing as well as can be expected. Coping.
Here is information to contact Bobbie King:
124 NW 50th Ct. Pompano Beach, FL 33064
954-725-6151
With this news, my heart is heavy, though my thoughts are filled with the countless joyful memories, Pat and I share. What a paradox. I know, Pat would rather I laugh, than cry. He, is with his creator. Peace be with him...
Bobbie, my heart goes out to you. I'll be in contact and am only a phone call away, if you should need anything.
Cher.
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Cheryl Lucas a/k/a "Shag" on mIRC Vital Signs & Graphics, Etc. Cape Coral, Florida 239-574-4713 VSignsNgraphics@aol.com Posts: 987 | From: Cape Coral, FL USA | Registered: Aug 2000
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That's absolutely terrible news, I did'nt even know him and it shocked me. God Bless him, he sure seemed like a nice guy. what a loss. Thoughts are with him and Bobbie today.
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I never had the honor to Meet Pat but my deepest and sincerest condolences go out to Bobby and all the close friends of Pat. May God Bless you all and Pat be in all our Prayers.
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You will be missed Pat but I'm sure that you are already with the rest of the Letterheads that we have lost too soon. The rainbows and sunsets will be brighter now with you up there.
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Pat had 3 loves in his life. His God. His sweetheart Bobbie and Letterheads. He was a teacher, willing to share with all. I'm looking over past photos and most have some new Letterhead with Pat, learning to letter. This one really hurts.
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Pat's meet in Alabama was the first one I went to. He bet I wouldn't show because it was right after 9/11 and I was stressin'.
He took the time to do whatever was asked and answered questions without hesitation. He drew my name in the first panel swap and made his trademark mirrored lettering that looked like a tiki to me.
I'm bummed that I didn't get to the other post in time to let him know I appreciated him for being such a great guy!
God speed Duckie!
-------------------- Amy Brown Life Skills 101 Private Address Posts: 3502 | From: Lake Helen, FL, USA | Registered: Feb 2001
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I was just printing him one of my posters to send him, I am so saddened. Rest in peace bro, you will be greatly missed by many!
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One of the saddest days in Letterville history. Pat will be missed. A true gentle man with a sincere heart of gold, who was an inspiration to all that had the fortune of meeting him.
I was on my way to the board when another head called & told me the news.
He was definitely 1 of a kind. His enthusiasm, way of looking at life and of course his sense of humor. First memory that came to mind after hearing the news was his giving directions to the hotel to the heads that got to his meet the night before.... go to where the school used to be, before it burnt down 10 years ago & turn left. That was after he told us "you can't get there from here".
Think I need to be alone the rest of the day.
-------------------- Chris Welker Wildfire Signs Indiana, Pa Posts: 4254 | From: Indiana, PA | Registered: Mar 2001
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It seems so surreal when we were just talking about him. It didn't hit me how serious he was until I heard Pat went into hospice. Condolences to Bobbi from our family.
-------------------- Wright Signs Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 2785 | From: Wyandotte, MI USA | Registered: Jan 1999
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That is awful news. I knew Pat had problems with liver damage from hepatitis, but I'm shocked to hear he has passed away. I'll miss him.
I first met Pat King in Belvidere in '97. He was working on Elaine Wallis's American House wall; having driven up to Illinois in that old station wagon he had painted with purple One-shot. The jokes and funny stories never stopped pouring out of him, he had the whole crew in stitches. Later he said that coming to Belvidere and being involved with Letterheads had changed his life. I know he had a part in changing all of ours.
It's real hard to think of him not with us any longer. My condolences to Bobbi.
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Cam Bortz Finest Kind Signs Pondside Iron works 256 S. Broad St. Pawcatuck, Ct. 06379 "Award winning Signs since 1988" Posts: 3051 | From: Pawcatuck,Connecticut USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Geeze. This has really saddened me. I just got on here. Its really hard to believe. God bless his heart and we sure will miss him.
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Add another soul to the Letterhead Hall of Fame. Sorry to hear this. He will live on through the many lives he touched and through his wit and wisdom here on the BB, and of course, his signs. My deepest sympathies. Love....Jill
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It's really sad to hear about Pat...All I can do is echo the condolences and wish Bobby the strength to carry on. I hope she will join the BB here and post once in a while...it might help her to remain in contact with Pat's other "Family".
Thanks again Cheryl for keeping us informed.
-------------------- Jeff Ogden 8727 NE 68 Terr. Gainesville FL, 32609 Posts: 2138 | From: 8827 NE 68 Terr Gainesville Fl 32609 | Registered: Aug 2002
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Sorry to hear the news. Another legend gone. Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with those who loved him.
-grampa dan
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I'm so sorry Bobbie. Let us know of any public services planned...would like to attend.
-------------------- John Byrd Ball Ground, Georgia 770-735-6874 http://johnbyrddesign.com so happy I gotta sit on both my hands to keep from wavin' at everybody! Posts: 741 | From: Ball Ground, Georgia, USA | Registered: May 1999
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Ok...Lemme see if I can stop crying... I will miss him SO much. I was hoping to see him at least one last time here in this life. Well, I guess there is one more reason to long for home... And HE'S not suffering anymore. I will be praying for Bobbie. And if there's anything I can do beyond that I'd like to know. I agree that there will be a definite hole in our community that only he filled...
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I am a relative newcomer to Letterville so I didn't get to meet Pat in person. Although I do know from reading his posts that he will be missed tremendously by all who visit here.
May God Bless and comfort all who knew and loved this great man!
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Bobbi, and fellow 'heads,our deepest condolences on your loss.
Letterville's flag is at half mast...
Actually the flag is the infamous 'dayglo' paint spattered coveralls.....
A moment of silence is observed......
ps Steve and Barb, how's about a new page 'Heads Wall of Fame'. Pictures of past 'heads', imposed on a large brick wall with a partially completed mural???
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Oh my gawd this hurts inside and out to hear this news, and my heart aches for Bobbie. Death is "natural" but it doesn't mean it is any easier to DEAL with.
I feel like I've lost a relative. I'm so sorry to hear this, for Bobbie, but I am so glad for her that she had the time she did with him. Their's was such a romantic novel but real life love.
I can imagine Pat having access now to colors we can't even imagine exist! Paint the skies Pat, paint the skies.
My sincere condolences Bobbie~ Stef
-------------------- The Moon aka: Stefenie Harris Moonlight Designs Pollock Pines, CA learnin' somethin' new every day! stefenie@comcast.net Posts: 550 | From: Pollock Pines, CA, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Don Hulsey's internet is down, and he would like to extend his sympathy. We just got off the phone, and if anyone is in touch with Bobbie, please let her know that Don wants to talk to her, but the number he has isn't getting through. On Don's behalf -- thanks in advance.
-------------------- Bill Diaz Diaz Sign Art Pontiac IL www.diazsignart.com Posts: 2107 | From: Pontiac, IL | Registered: Dec 2001
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Judy called me while I was on the road traveling to a job about 20 miles from here . . . sort'a out in the country away from people outside . . .
Plenty of time for reflection . . .while riding and working.
Could'nt help but think how I had just talked to him on the phone not 2 weeks ago and thought he sounded incredibley weak in body, but incredibley strong in mind.
He gave God the glory in all things and for the special favor of, discovering after they moved to Pompano that, the Liver Center was very close to their home.
He spoke of faith.
And when he talked about the things he wanted to do in the future his voice strengthened.
Sometimes it's hard not to ask the Lord why.
If Pat were to answer that he'd say, "Because God can see other things, and has other plans . . . .hope this helps."
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"Look like a girl, act like a lady, think like a man, work like a dog" Posts: 5758 | From: "Sweet Home" Alabama | Registered: Mar 2003
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I was fortunate enough to meet Pat and Bobbie at the Duck Soup meet back in September of 2001.
I left there feeling like a part of a family, one that I could never imagine would be so large. Everyone here and all my other brothers and sister of the brush that couldnt be there are a part of this family I speak of.
Some people will never realize how much of a loss this great family has suffered. Those of us that had the chance to meet Pat and even had a chance to learn something from him even if it was possibly only to enjoy his wonderful personality or to learn how to handle a brush that he always made look like a magic wand. Will really miss such a great man. I can only think that Pat is up there somewhere looking down upon all the wonderful people that have touched his life in one way or another and somehow he will be up there teaching us in his own subliminal ways.
I know tonight I will be taking out a paint brush and painting something with it as a way to show thanks to Pat for giving me a chance to paint something that I might have been too shy to try had I not attended Duck Soup.
Pat your definitely one of my letterhead heroes and you will surely be missed by all of your peers.
-------------------- Harris Kohen K-Man Pinstriping and Graphix Trenton, NJ "Showing the world that even I can strategically place the pigment where its got to go." Posts: 1739 | From: Trenton, NJ, USA | Registered: Jun 2001
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