My Daddy, My Hero: A Heartwarming Tribute to Fatherhood

Post published:June 21, 2026
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My Hero

My Daddy, My Hero

Big bucks, deep deer trails, squirrels cutting hickory nuts,

Cane cutter rabbits, cold November mornings

Deer stands, and my daddy,

Thank you, God!

Broad river, wooden boat, 5-horse motor,

bank hooks, trotlines, and fish baskets

Big carps, big catfish, and my daddy

Thank you, God

Oak trees, Hickory trees, poplar trees

Chainsaw, axe, log splitter, old pickup truck

A warm house and my daddy,

Thank you, God,

A Farmall, B Allis Chalmers, Cornfield,

Tomater rows, pea patch, and butter beans

A cold drink of water, Suppertime, and my daddy

Thank you, God

Five sisters, four brothers, momma’s smile

Laughter, tears, riding sweet gum saplings

Hickory switches when needed, lotsa love always

And my daddy, My precious Daddy,

Thank you, God!

Thank you, God; for my daddy, my hero, he taught me how to be a Man!

Douglas Huff

From Down Where the Pavement Ends

www.pavementendsministry.com

email-douglas@pavementendsministry.com

““Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.””

Ephesians 6:2-3 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/eph.6.2-3.NKJV

Tags: big bucks, Broad River, catfish, cold November mornings, fishing, formal tractor, old pickup trucks, suppertime

Pavement Ends Ministry

After years of serving in a pastoral role in several churches, I retired from leading a church full time, but wanted to stay active in preaching the Gospel. I started writing brief, parable-like devotions that were shared through a radio ministry. At the end of the radio spot, I always invite people to come and see me “down where the pavement ends.” (Which comes from the fact that I literally live at the end of a paved road!)