RIP Grandpa

I dedicate this blog post to Francis Ernest Butterbean Michaels III—better known to many as Grandpa.

Born February 20, 1889. Son of Francis Michaels Jr. and Betty Butters, brother of Brooke, Husband to Alice, Bailey, Carmine, Gertrude, Hailey and Johanna, Father of at least 18 children, 34 grandchildren, 138 great grandchildren, friend and storyteller to all else who meet him.

He probably loved his family until his final moments when he and 7 toddlers died tragically in a beer fire.

We are here today to remember the life and legacy he leaves on the earth.  It was a long and simple life: never complex and always with good, honest intentions.

RIP Grandpa