Never had a Reason to Blog

I could have lived the rest of my life and never blogged. I don't do Facebook, I read far more emails than I send, and I never thought I had anything important to say on a blog website...until, my father passed away on Valentine's Day, 2010. I realized after his funeral that there were so many good things to remember about him that short of writing a book, a blog was perhaps the best way to record the memories of my Dad.

Or, I should say our Dad and grandfather and great-grandfather, and uncle, and brother, and pastor, and friend, and husband because we all have fond memories to share, including my Mom. This site can only truly recount the life and legacy of Tyre Denney if all those who knew him share their stories and recollections of him with all of us. Please comment as much as you like to these postings or email your stories to denneyjt@gmail.com and I will post them for you.

So, for this posting, what is my fondest memory of my Dad? I'm not ready to recall my fondest memory. The few minutes my family shared with him a few days before he died were very special and I will remember those precious minutes for the rest of my life. But, that is not my fondest memory. My memories of Tyre Denney are of a gentle giant of a man, not the frail person my father turned into during the last few weeks of his life. For most of my life, my Dad was over six feet tall and very near 250 lbs. A giant in stature with a booming voice, an infectious laugh, and not a mean bone in his body. As many recounted at his funeral, Tyre Denney had a smile that could light up any room he entered.

He left an impression on everyone he met and most of the time, it was a memorable impression. His obituary listed some of the many accomplishments and contributions Tyre Denney made during his 50+ years as a pastor and minister to thousands of lost souls. My father seldom spoke of his accomplishments as a man of God. Although he was giant in stature, he was humble in heart and he only wanted to be remembered as a servant of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. This site is dedicated to the memory of a gentle giant; a servant of God who is well worth being remembered, my Dad.