Dear Old Dad

JAMES WILLIAM POWELL

THAT SILVER HAIRED
DADDY OF MINE

Written by Jimmy Long and Gene Autry 1931

In a vine-covered shack in the mountains
Bravely fighting the battle of Time
There's a dear one who's weathered life's sorrow
It's that silver haired Daddy of mine

If I could recall all the heartaches
Dear old Daddy, I've caused you to bear
If I could erase those lines from your face
And bring back the gold to your hair

If God would but grant me the power
Just to turn back the pages of Time
I'd give all I own if I could but atone
To that silver haired Daddy of mine.

I know it's too late, dear old Daddy
To repay for the heartaches and care
But dear Mother is waiting in Heaven
Just to comfort and solace you there

If I could recall all the heartaches
Dear old Daddy, I've caused you to bear
If I could erase those lines from your face
And bring back the gold to your hair

If God would but grant me the power
Just to turn back the pages of Time
I'd give all I own if I could but atone
To that silver haired Daddy of mine

We love You Dad!

James William Powell
Midland, Texas 1969

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"A COWBOYS LAST REQUEST"
By Terry Ike Clanton

Let me tell you folks
Who have gathered here today
That I'm a proud and thankful cowboy
Who has just passed away

I know it's hard
But, please don't cry
Fer I'm now ridin' Gods trails
High up in the sky

The hoss I'm ridin' now
Don't spook, buck or kick
Fer God stables perfect horses
And now I have my pick

Lord, please forgive me of all my sins
Fer I haven't been perfect
But I know that he who believes in You
Forever wins!

I have lived a good life
A cowboys dream come true
Thank You Lord,
Fer I'm now ready to ride into eternity
Me, my horse, and You.

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James William Powell last ride came September 10, 1970 in Midland, Texas. Funeral services were held in the Thomas Funeral Home Chapel in Midland Texas. Interment follow in the Fairview Cemetery with full Military graveside rites. Dad was only 55 years old.

1970

Sherry Sullivan, Jim Powell, Betty King

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