[Re-posted from 2016-01-10]
Well, we all know that I’ve never had my own “real” father figure…but there are quite a few male figures that have made an influence in my life (be it good or bad). The following list has no order to it…the names appear as I recall them. Also, I list these gentlemen by the name I knew them. So, here goes…
- Jimmy Roberts
 - Bill Maxwell
 - William Liedhegner, Sr.
 - Jon Yarbrough
 - Pat Noe
 - Andrew Noe, Sr.
 - Joe Turner
 - Vaden Kinslow
 - Don Wood
 - Joe Noe
 - Charles Fowler
 - Ray Beaman
 - Bill Liedhegner, Jr.
 - Joe Turner
 
And then you have those “friends/acquaintances”…who have left such an impact on your life that you’re not sure what you call it. Even a person who leads a s0-called “bad life” can still leave you with a “good influence”. And maybe…it works the other way, too. This list consists of the “friends/acquaintances” who are, have been, or were a major influence in my life (be it good or bad). Again, there is no order to this list and they are listed by the name that I knew them. Please don’t feel offended if you’re not listed…it doesn’t mean you didn’t have a place in my life…it’s just these particular people stuck out for some reason.
- Chuck Ransom
 - Teddy Roberts
 - Chris Furlough
 - Vance Watson
 - Mark Moore
 - Jerry Fontaine
 - Kevin Baker
 - Jimmy Oxley
 - Kerry Sisco
 - Johnny King
 - Mark Chesebro
 - Andy Fowler
 - Geno Daley
 - Ronnie Amans
 - Mickey Amberg
 - Bob Fly
 
If it was safe (Internet speak) to share the individual stories about these fellas…I would love to…but…I guess this is where this post ends.