gene

Gene, you were a hard worker, you gave it your all

Loved us with everything, answered the call

Been by my side since the day I was born

A steady strong hand in the middle of a storm

You were always right there when we needed a guide

Or to give us a lecture you just couldn't hide

Me and brother Telly got the most of them, true

But we knew every word was just love coming through

I miss you like crazy, I still can't believe

That God called you home and you had to leave

I always thought you would live forever, it's true

Till you fell through that tin roof, out of the blue

When the doctor said you were gone, my heart hit the floor

Knowing I wouldn't hear your voice anymore

But I’ll carry your memory, we’ll never be apart

I love you, Dad, you're right here in my heart

Tina and Heather, and Telly and me

With Troy and with Stacie, a strong family tree

Chasity, David, and Shawn know your grace

And you spoiled little Laci, put a smile on her face

There's Remington, Evie, and Emma to greet

Three great-grandbabies you didn't get to meet

But if you were here, they'd be spoiled rotten too

'Cause that's just the kind-hearted grandpa in you

I miss you like crazy, I still can't believe

That God called you home and you had to leave

I always thought you would live forever, it's true

Till you fell through that tin roof, out of the blue

When the doctor said you were gone, my heart hit the floor

Knowing I wouldn't hear your voice anymore

But I’ll carry your memory, we’ll never be apart

I love you, Dad, you're right here in my heart

Now Peggy and Elmer Jr. have welcomed you home

With Christine and John, you're no longer alone

Your brother, Charmaine, and Shirley are there

With Mimi and Mr. Trigg in the heavenly air

Dennis Ponder and Jackie Stringfellow too

I know they're all up there rejoicing with you

But I miss you like crazy, I still can't believe

That God called you home and you had to leave

I always thought you would live forever, it's true

Till you fell through that tin roof, out of the blue

When the doctor said you were gone, my heart hit the floor

Knowing I wouldn't hear your voice anymore

But I’ll carry your memory, we’ll never be apart

I love you, Dad, you're right here in my heart

Yeah, you'll always be right here in my heart

I love you, Dad

Always right here in my heart