Category Archives: Friends

I have lots of friends. Here’s a few thoughts about some of them

Kenneth Lawrence Smith

Posted on July 7, 2017 by jkd

I don’t remember the first time I meet Kenny.  It must have been on a Sunday or a youth meeting at our church in 1973 or so.  He was funny, tirelessly upbeat about everything in life and had so many … Continue reading →

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Jackson and Barbara Boyett

Posted on December 5, 2011 by jkd

Shock. Disbelief.  It can’t be.  Kenny Smith called me Wednesday morning, early, and asked if I had heard on the news that Ernest Boyett and his wife had been killed in an auto accident in southwest Austin the night before. … Continue reading →

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Lyn’s 50th Birthday. Yahoo!!

Posted on May 10, 2009 by jkd

So, one of the nicest people ever, in the whole wide world, just turned 50. I’ve known her for probably 20 or more of those years. She has been on staff at Hope Chapel, helping keep the place running, helping … Continue reading →

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‘Bubba’ Pannell

Posted on January 5, 2009 by jkd

A good friend passed away this week. W. B. “Bubba” Pannell completed his coursework here on earth and graduated from this life to be with Christ on Dec. 31st, 2008 at the age of 87. Bubba’s wife, Annette, preceded him … Continue reading →

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