Ray & Ric, I was sorry to read of the loss of your dad. I only met him once or twice and was very impressed with his sense of humor and love for the outdoors. Since you both love to hunt and fish, I hope you will understand the following. When it is time to go, could there be a better place than with your dog, God and in the great outdoors?	Rip Monroe
Dearest Friends: Both Sunny and I have lost our Father’s, and truly understand the depth of your sorrow. Please accept our heart felt condolences and our prayers for all of your family. Our community has lost a fine and good man, and we are all diminished by his absence. Do not forget to give Baby a big hug for us, as that puppy will surely feel a large emptiness of the heart. Most Sincerely, R. J. & Sunny Wright (RTinMan@aol.com)	R.J. & Sunny Wright	Texarkana, AR
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I will be thinking of everyone. You know what I think of Buddy and the family. John McCuller	John & Jeanene McCuller
Dear Ric, I am sorry to to read of your father's passing. We cannot make tomorrow's services. Although i met your dad only once, both he and your mom seem to be so nice, so real and amiable. There's nothing in these words to ease the pain and burden upon you and your family now. This seems such an impersonal way of expressing condolences. Yet, this is 2005 and everything changes and everything remains the same. The longer we live, the more people we bury. I like the photo of your dad and his dog. What an unconditional friend is a dog.	Howard, Ann, and Whitney Coley	Texarkana, AR
Very sorry to know Mr. Abernathy has left us. I never got to spend much time with him, but the time I did was well respected. We seemed to share three great loves,, duck hunting, our dogs and our old trusty hunting trucks. I live in Fulton and had the great pleasure of meeting Mr. Abernathy a few years ago through mutual friends. He never failed to wave each time our paths crossed and we were each in our old hunting trucks. I will miss that big wave and friendly smile very much. My prayers and thoughts to you and your family.	Jay Hackett	Fulton, AR
Buddy will be God's new top duck hunting guide. He gave us some wonderful memories during our stay in Arkansas. He was a great husband, father, outdoors men and friend. May God Bless him and may he rest in peace. Our prayers are with you Pat, Ray, Ric, Donna, Todd, Phil, Ric jr, and family. With love,	Lynn, Lisa and Mike Tompkins	Camas, WA
our sincere sympathy to pat and family , we are remembering buddy , a good friend , and good times.	Tillman Johnson	Texarkana, AR
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Randy McKinnon & Family	Randy McKinnon	Hope, AR
Buddy always had a twinkle in his eye! I know everyone will miss him dearly. My deepest sympathies. Sandy Buchanan	Sandy Buchanan	Texarkana, AR
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our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.	Jan & Barry Redman	New Boston, TX
In 1958 just after High School I started to work at Logan Electric. Mr Logan just hired me because he had lots of work at the time, but let me go after about three weeks. I came in one day with Carl Johnson about noon and Mr. Logan told me he was going to	Lloyd Sutton	Fouke, AR
The world was a better place because of Buddy. He gave back more than he took from this earth. Buddy was a family man, a friend, and wonderful businessman. We will miss you.	Nathan and Johnnie Siebel	Texarkana, AR
Dear Pat and family, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We should all be so lucky to leave this world doing something we love with our favorite four-legged friend at our side. Hope these thoughts and our love will give you comfort during this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Robin and Jim Morse	Robin Morse
So sorry to here of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.	Ann Carter-Woisard	Texarkana, AR
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.	Larry Hartline
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.	Paul Jones
	Sherry Wilson City of Texarkana, Arkansas	Texarkana, AR
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.	John & Lisa Stroud	Texarkana, TX
He was a great and loving Father-In-Law to our daughter Donna.	Tommy and Ann Adams	Texarkana, TX
buddy is remembered fondly by the hunting Cox family---Johnny, Bryan, William Bryan and Zac Cox. May God's love and peace be known by the remaining members of the family.	John Cox	Hope, AR
I didn't know Buddy as well as Cary did, but I do know he touched a lot of people. I'm sorry for your loss. Please know I am thinking about you and your family. Sincerely, Lois	Lois Patterson	Texarkana, TX
Buddy is fondly remembered by the hunting Cox family. May God's love and peace be known in a very real way to the remaining family members during your loss. Johnny Cox Bryan Cox William Bryan Cox Zac Cox	John Cox	Hope, AR
	Stephen T. Anold	Texarkana, TX
Dear Pat, I wanted you to know that I tried to attend the funeral just now, but they were having to turn people away because there was no more room. Howard and Mom had called and said that it was extremely full but they would save me a seat. I still attempted to go because I thought I could just park across the street but such was not the case. I know that Dr. Wren will have so many wonderful comments about Buddy. My heart is with you, Ray, Ric, and all the family at this time.	Christy	Texarkana, TX
To the Abernathy Family: Sorry about your loss. God bless all of you.	Steve Columbus	Texarkana, TX
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Buddy was such a fine man and will be truly missed.	Mary Nell Clingan
I so enjoyed meeting Buddy recently. I was looking forward to getting to know him better. I know how much he will be missed by his family and friends! You all have been such a blessing to our family.	Mary Clingan Gross
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.	Liz and Rusty Suggett
I only met Buddy once (at Donna's B-Day party at Nelly's) and we briefly discussed our dogs and their epilepsy. When I read that he had passed with Buddy by his side, I couldn't stop the tears. His service was very touching, the flower arrangements were all beautiful (especially the cross and the one with the fish) and I think Dr. Wren did a wonderful job.	David M. Adams	Texarkana, AR
My sympathy is with you all in this time of such great loss. Penny Wiltshire	Penny Wiltshire	Texarkana, TX
What a great picture of Buddy. Love and Prayers to all of you in your loss. FaEllen Yates	FaEllen Yates	Texarkana, TX
Ric and Donna, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Tim and Katharine Hooper	Tim and Katharine Hooper	Tyler, TX
I did not know Buddy but I have heard many good things about him. My sympathies go out to you and your family. I also duck hunt with my special 4 legged friend and I know he treasured those moments.	Bob Letterman	Texarkana, TX
Pat, Much love to you and all your family Patti & Mike McConnell	Patti Mc/connell	Ft. Worth, TX
When Dad (Whit) called me and told me Buddy had passed away while hunting with Baby at his side, I was so very sad. But, I know if Buddy were here he would say, "life was great"! I'm so thankful that I knew Buddy...he had such beautiful sparkling eyes and a smile that seemed to never leave his face....a gentle kind and caring man. From the time I was a child until I moved away both Buddy and you were a part of my life. For that I will always be thankful. Hanging out at the Abernathy's was so much fun. Fishing duck and quail hunting running the boats up and down Little River....who could ask for anything more? I'm so glad I had the opportunity to visit with Buddy and your family last spring and thrilled that Dad and Buddy had a few months to share old time together before he died. Time can always put distance between old friends but memories never fade. You have a lot of wonderful memories to hold close to your heart and a lot to be thankful for...so regardless of the good or the bad times facing you now due to your loss...just know Buddy will always be watching over you and your family forever more.	Zita Holman Cleland	Point Roberts, WA
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I MISS YOU PA PAW... I MISS YOU SAYING 'ITS WHIPPING TIME EVERY TUESDAY WHEN YOU COME HOME..NATHY IS GOING TO TAKE ME TO DANCING ... HOPE SHE PUTS HER GLASSES ON...LRIC IS GOING TO DIXIE DINER FOR SUPPER.. VWEGETALBLES. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU CARLIE	CARLIE ELAINE ABERNATHY	Texarkana
Buddy and my greatest accomplishments were scholastically at UA Engine School, before we went to work that is. We shared an apt with Bo our last year, I think. Many years later the three of us and our lovely brides traveled together at Lake Ozarks, MO, Niagara Falls and Pat, Buddy, Sue and I at Yellowstone in the winter, snowmobiling. My bride, Alice, and I visited at their home some years later after Sue died. We planned to get together this spring in St. Louis. I have loved Pat and Buddy all these years and have been proud of him, his company accomplishments with his sons and their families. Jim Bowen	Jim Bowen	Kirkwood, MO
Dear Abernathy’s.....Losing Buddy has changed all of our lives, naturally we think not for the better!!!! And it never will be, but some of the oldest memories I have of Buddy, is double dating when Jack and I first started dating... Everybody had to put up a quarter for gas, girls too. And we went on state line to Dude Smith’s and got gas!!! We then proceeded to go where the fun was, if it was free!!! Those men never had money and there were always six and sometimes eight people in the car.. Buddy thought up the most fun things to do, he always was an excellent driver, and I will never forget the blue Dodge...I think one of the reasons I fell in love with Jack was the great times we had with Buddy,, love Carol Trig	Carol Trig
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There You Are

When the wind decides to fade, and the world has rendered still,
Once darkness vales the earth, and the stars will not appear…
There you are!

When there are no more words to say, and not enough time to give,
Once all the songs have been sung, and there’s no more life to live…
There you are!

When al the flowers have gone, and the light has left the day.
Once the world has gone to sleep, and the ducks have flown away…
There you are!

When the morning doth arise, and it’s time to breathe again.
It’s like I almost feel you, through the presence in the wind…
There you are!

I may not see you, but I know that you’re not far.
And I know that you can feel me too, deep within your heart.
All throughout the sky, some where in the stars.
Like a silent angel watching, where I am..
There you are!


Written by Aaron Wells
On this 5th day of January 2005
In loving memory of 
Papa Abernathy