Lost my long time fishing partner

At 12:00 noon Thur. my wife and I were getting ready to pull out for Crappie Camp, when I got the call that my brother passed away. He'd been fighting lung cancer for a year and a half. He was my long time fishing partner and friend and brother. I'm going to miss him very much. He loved fishing more than anyone and we had lots of good times on the water. I'm sure there are several members who have seen him with me on the south Ark. waters especially Cane Creek and Connerly bayou. He caught his biggest crappie on 12/3/2008 on Cane Creek and I caught my biggest crappie the next day in the same spot. We took them to the taxidermist together the next day. I will always remember those times when I look at my mount. They both weighed 3lb 5oz. I'm glad everyone had a good time at crappie camp and wish I could have made it, but maybe next time. Everyone enjoy your time fishing with your loved ones because you never no how long it will last. I will post some pics of my brother,Rufus Lawson, if I can remember how.

Sorry for your loss Jerry, God Bless...

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You are in our thoughts and prayers Jerry. I have seen the two of you on the water whooping up on the Crappie many times. I have a brother that I am very close to and I can only imagine how it would be to loose him. You were sorely missed at Crappie camp....in fact I was talking to Meatgetter Fri nite and asked him if he had seen you....that's when he told me about your brother. Our prayers are with you Jerry and we hope to see you down the trail again real soon.

I can see from the pictures how much you enjoyed each other and how much your brother loved crappie fishing. My condolencs to you and your family.

Sorry for your loss.

I know it is always hard to lose a loved one. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Sorry for your loss prayers to your family in this time of need!!!!

Sure hate to hear that. Prayers for you and your family.

Sorry for your loss.

Sorry for your loss Jerry.

Sorry for your loss, prayers sent.

I find myself with a tear running down my cheek when fishing certain spots on Grenada Lake, my father-in-law (RIP) taught me alot about the lake and we fished together all the time. Even quit fishing for several years after he passed, this was a mistake because even tho the memories are sometimes painful they are way more precious. Go fishing in yalls favorite spots and you will feel a closeness to him and a comfort as well.

May God bless your family during this time of loss.

Sorry for your loss. Hold the memories close.

So sorry for your loss. You were missed at crappie camp. I am sure we will meet soon.

sorry for your loss, hope to see back on the water soon!!!!!

Sorry about your loss. Keep the Lord and your brother in your heart and he will always be with you.

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Sorry for your loss Jerry.

Sorry for the loss our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family

Sorry for your loss.

I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

So sorry Jerry. I was looking forward to seeing you and missed you. I didn't know the reason until I read this thread this morning. Thanks for letting us know. I hope to see you at the next one.
I pray that God will send you the peace that came through Jesus!!
DP

Sorry for your loss, and prayers for you and your family.

Sorry for your loss, Jerry. I had seen your brother with you at Cane Creek before.
Our prayers are sent.

"Mike"

Sorry for your loss sir, prayers are with you and your family, Carl

So Sorry for your loss!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

Sorry for the lost. Prayers sent to you and your famliy.

I am sorry for your loss Jerry, I saw you and your brother that day on Cane Creek ya'll caught them hogs.You and your family will be in our prayers.

Sorry for your loss.

So sorry to hear of your loss, Jerry. You and your family will be in our prayers. You were missed at crappie camp by a lot of folks. I was personally looking forward to meeting you and visiting with you. I look forward to seeing you at the next camp. God bless.

Sorry to hear of your loss Jerry.prayers for you and family.

Sorry for your loss Jerry.

I'd like to thank all of you for your kind words, they really mean a lot to me. Crappie.com folks are very caring people. I'll be back on the water in day or two and my brother will be with me in spirit. Thanks again... Jerry

Sorry for your loss. I have two brothers and can only imagine the loss.

Sorry to hear Jerry. Prayers for your family.

Sorry for your loss Jerry

Jerry, I understand more than most, I lost a uncle last spring to cancer, he was more like a brother to me, we spent many good hours in the woods and waters..from shooting Mallards to catching flathead catfish. He was my hero, a great guy, and a day never passes that I don't think of something we did. Alot of folks don't realize that every fisherman don't click, it takes a certain something, I don't know what..but without it,,its just fishing. May He rest in peace..

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Originally Posted by xring

Jerry, I understand more than most, I lost a uncle last spring to cancer, he was more like a brother to me, we spent many good hours in the woods and waters..from shooting Mallards to catching flathead catfish. He was my hero, a great guy, and a day never passes that I don't think of something we did. Alot of folks don't realize that every fisherman don't click, it takes a certain something, I don't know what..but without it,,its just fishing. May He rest in peace..

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Your right xring it was special when we went fishing. He hasn't been able to fish with me since sometime in the fall and I always felt a little guilty going without him. Toward the last I would tell him I was going and he would say he wished he was able, but always tell me to go and catch some for him. He'll still be with me in spirit, especially in some of the places we fished together.

mr jerry im so sorry for your loss! you have my deepest sympathy. you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!

mr. jerry so sorry for your loss. I lost my fishing partner exactly one year ago april 2nd . He and i had been fishing together for about 18 years and i sure miss him alot , i will never forget all that he taught me about fishing and life . Fortunately i still have a brother who i am close to that fishes with me alot and my son who is now 18 and we have a blast with one another . I look forward to making many memories with them but i will never forget my old partner who stuck me by so many years. You are in my prayers !

Sorry and prayers sent. He will be with you always in spirit, thats the way I felt after hitting the lake after losing my dad. His memories will come back to you first time you go fishing.