39 years, 11months & 6 days

Jack Harper · Post by **Jack Harper** » 30 Jul 2015 4:59 am

on august 1st, my wife, miss Martha Lu and myself would have been married 40 years. I had been dragging my feet on posting this, but, due to the request of several forum members, I have decided to add the loss at this time in memoriam. I lost her in the late evening hours of july 6th. life just played out, the show was over and the curtain closed on what had been a good run at the box office. there had been a few bumps in the road along the way, but, she'd take the wheel and straighten the curves and the ride would get smoother.
as for me, i'll just keep on keeping on and looking back on a lifetime of memories and see ya'll down the road....
country jack....

Jerry Van Hoose · Post by **Jerry Van Hoose** » 30 Jul 2015 5:27 am

Jack, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your wife, Miss Martha Lu. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 30 Jul 2015 6:28 am

My condolences to you, Jack.

C. E. Jackson · Post by **C. E. Jackson** » 30 Jul 2015 6:35 am

Jack, sorry about your loss of Miss Martha Lu.

C. E.

Lem Smith · Post by **Lem Smith** » 30 Jul 2015 7:11 am

Jack, condolences on the passing of your wife. Prayers for you and the family's strength in dealing with the loss.

bob drawbaugh · Post by **bob drawbaugh** » 30 Jul 2015 2:58 pm

Jack I'm so sorry for your loss. 39 year was a long time, but not near long enough. God bless.

Billy Henderson · Post by **Billy Henderson** » 30 Jul 2015 3:28 pm

Jack I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, may she rest in peace.

Jimmie Misenheimer · Post by **Jimmie Misenheimer** » 30 Jul 2015 3:33 pm

I too am sorry for your loss Jack. I've traveled this road myself, and I know what it feels like... Jimmie

Tony Tipton · Post by **Tony Tipton** » 30 Jul 2015 4:11 pm

Well said , Jack. Condolences

Dan Rollans · Post by **Dan Rollans** » 30 Jul 2015 5:40 pm

Hey ole buddy, I sure hate to hear about the loss of your sweet bride. I always enjoyed the times we all had together in the world famous "Back of the Bus Band". I can only image the void you must feel. I hope our paths will cross again soon. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Dan Rollans @ Steelers Choice

Andy Jones · Post by **Andy Jones** » 31 Jul 2015 1:14 pm

Jack,I'm so sorry to hear about your wife.Although I never got to meet her,I'm sure she was a wonderful person.Most women whose husbands are involved with music have to endure lots of things that cause friction at times.

I'll be praying for you Jack and I hope to see you soon.

Take care,Andy

Chris Boyd · Post by **Chris Boyd** » 31 Jul 2015 1:28 pm

My deepest sympathies to you Jack...

billy tam · Post by **billy tam** » 31 Jul 2015 2:05 pm

Jack, My deepest condolences for your loss. A wonderful wife and life partner is a thing to be treasured.
Billy

Jack Harper · Post by **Jack Harper** » 1 Aug 2015 7:38 am

thanks guy's....
when suggested for me to go ahead and do this, i was told that it would be a part of a healing process that i need to endeavor. at least it would let me know that i'm not alone. that those that knew us need to know and that those that didn't would care to know. i understand that meaning now. and it is a tremendous help.
thanks again....what a fraternity this is....
country jack....

danny!, "back of the bus", now those were the day's....

pdl20 · Post by **pdl20** » 1 Aug 2015 9:01 am

Jack, So Sorry for your loss, I lost my first wife after only 5 yrs being married, I can only imagine after many years. My she Rest in Gods loving Arms till you meet again my friend. God Bless You and help you thru this time of sorrow.. Rudy and Shelby

Fred Martin · Post by **Fred Martin** » 1 Aug 2015 9:31 am

Very sorry for your loss of your partner !

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 1 Aug 2015 7:36 pm

Jack, I am so sorry to hear about your precious Martha Lu. I am praying for you and your family, in hopes that you will find comfort from those who have also lost a spouse, and from others in our Forum Family who just want you to know we care.
God bless you...

Charlie Moore · Post by **Charlie Moore** » 3 Aug 2015 4:11 am

Country Jack I'm so sad for you and your friends(which are many)for the passing of Miss Martha Lu,but you just keeping singing them old country songs down here In Winnsboro and keep smiling my friend....Charlie

Jack Harper · Post by **Jack Harper** » 3 Aug 2015 4:34 am

thanks again to everyone of you guys and girls.
and Charlie, thank you and i'll just take you up on that....

country jack....

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 3 Aug 2015 12:39 pm

My condolences to your family Jack didnt even see this as i've been on road last few days just now reading the forum to catch up..

Arvis Moore · Post by **Arvis Moore** » 3 Aug 2015 1:49 pm

Jack, I'm sorry for your loss.

Dennis Manuel · Post by **Dennis Manuel** » 3 Aug 2015 2:20 pm

Sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. Our thoughts, prayers and well wishes are with you and your family.

Micky Byrne · Post by **Micky Byrne** » 13 Aug 2015 5:28 am

Sorry to hear the very sad news....May she rest in peace.

Micky "scars" Byrne U.K.

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 14 Aug 2015 1:37 pm

jack,
so sorry to hear of your loss.
please accept our condolences & prayers for all the family & friends.
bruce & lynn

Jack Harper · Post by **Jack Harper** » 17 Aug 2015 2:44 pm

you guy's are so kind. this has been a very comforting site of friendship. until living thru this, i never had a clue what it meant to have friends from so far away.
martha lu had an understanding of the forum and especially the gone home section. she would always ask what's new on the forum and for aan update on this section, as from time to time we would find acquaintances from the past and the present. she loved the stories that the older professionals would share on the other sections. you guy's are great!

thanks

country jack....