It has been a very long week. We went to Maryville for Papaw's funeral. The services were really a celebration of his life. He was blessed with a great mind and great health, and everyone that knew him loved him. Two doves were released in honor of him and my grandmother. My grandparents were married in a double wedding (with my papaw's brother and his wife) at the Tennessee Theatre in downtown Knoxville in 1936. They won a contest, and it was a huge event for the city. No one had ever been married in the theatre. They received gifts from many local retailers (ie. furniture, major appliances, and carpet), as well as a honey moon. The crowd was lined for miles with people trying to witness the wedding. It is a very special part of our family history, and it looks like we are going to have another double wedding! My sister and Howard are engaged! Also, my Uncle Bud and Barbara are engaged. They are planning to get married in a double wedding this summer at my grandparents house on the lake. My grandparents would have been thrilled! We can't think of a better way to honor them. I have included a picture of the Tennessee Theatre.
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