Papa's Birthday

My Papa, Clayton Jay Vincent, birthday is today,August 11th. He would have turned 89 today. My wife Jeanne wrote this poem for him and recited it at his funeral. He was the greatest man I ever knew! He worked hard, he did what he said he was going to do, he wasn't afraid to say he knew Jesus, he talked to everybody rich or poor, he loved his family and his family loved him. Happy Birthday my friend and I look forward to the day I see you again.

Clayton Vincent was his name
The cattle business was his game
His cows and calves and bulls
He knew them all by name

Clayton Vincent was his name
A great cow man he became
He traded, shipped, and weighed
Always praying for some rain

Clayton Vincent was his name
Dolores Conley was his dame
Their love so strong and true
It could not be explained

Clayton Vincent was his name
His family he acclaimed
Special attention he always paid
Fond memories will remain

Clayton Vincent was his name
Much admiration he obtained
A great man he proved to be
For great things he did aim

Clayton Vincent was his name
Great character he attained
A handshake meant a deal
For his word he had fame

Clayton Vincent was his name
A sports fan he remained
Though his teams had ups and downs
Cheers and support he did maintain

Clayton Vincent was his name
Many loved ones he can claim
Those whose lives he touched
Will never be the same

Clayton Vincent was his name
To the Lord he gladly came
He now rests high above
The heavens do proclaim

Clayton Vincent was his name