I love you Papa, Deb im so sorry for your loss. i am praying for you and your family. i will always remember the great nights hanging out with everyone and eating great food and your special chocolate cake i love so much and great friends and music, oh those were the days.
thank you for feeding us... after our house was burnt by an arsonist, the only thing that brought us back to the neighborhood was hush puppies and pulled pork sandwhiches thank you for feeding us thank you for being positive and supporting muscians thank you for helping my friend
Papa was a dear friend and mentor to many people who live in or passed through Eugene, not just musicians. He helped many people find their own path and let them know that the life they wanted to lead was worth the effort. There was only one rule that papa fallowed, “Keep it real”. Over the years it took on many different edited forms such as “Keeping the Dream Alive” but the message was the same. As long as you where genuine you where alright with Papa. And, for many of us that was a big step toward being alright with the world.
Many of us who knew Papa can gladly and boldly say he was one of the people who made the world better place.
Papa’s wife Deb and his long time partner in crime Bone will be keeping the restaurant open. So please continue going back to Eugene to help “keep the dream alive”.
It was ten years ago that I met Papa, while my brother played for the "Soul Kitchen"...It's amazing to look back now and realize how many of us got a little kick in the ass from this beautiful man...you're missed already Ted. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and crew...shine on
While I was in the Hospital I learned our new friend Papa Soul had passed...He took us in like a long lost friend and encouraged us to play with all our heart...our hearts are heavy. Seretta, Peggy and I are so very sorry for your loss and the loss to this community. He was a great soul...
Damn!,such an inspirational brother with a beautiful Family and a heart full of kindness and success. His presence will be missed but his spirit lives on. Amen.
My Little Brother was and still is the best, His heart and soul is just as God made him to be, always willing to help someone if only just to listen to them. I will miss you Ted Hug and Kiss Mom for me and I will see you soon with all my love your Big Sitster Anita
I was so moved to see the outpouring from the community....flowers, cards, candles, and of course all the kind words. Glad to have had the opportunity to have met such a wonderful man. Thanks for everything...RIP Papa.
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