Condolence From: Bobby and Amy Miller
Condolence: Our deepest condolences go out to the whole Davis family. It has been an honor to know Art and hear some of the great stories he shared with us. Our family is praying for the Davis family.
Wednesday August 15, 2018
Condolence From: Matthew Farrey
Condolence: Lots of love to Deb, Brian, Allie and Maddie during this difficult time. I remember some interesting conversations with Art, particularly out at the old house in Grafton many years ago. He was an interesting man who had a long and wonderful life.
Thursday August 09, 2018
Condolence From: Dobie Pasco
Condolence: Art was both a wonderful man and an excellent poet. I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone. RIP, Art. God Bless you and your beloved wife. Your fellow poet, Dobie Pasco
Monday August 06, 2018
Condolence From: Lucy Allen
Condolence: My deepest sympathy for your loss. I will miss his phone calls. He was my neighbor for many years at Promenade West. But he is now with Marge. He longed for that day. And I am happy for him. God bless you all.
Monday August 06, 2018
Condolence From: Lynn A. Harrell
Condolence: Saddened to read of Art's passing in the local paper today. Even the sincerest words of condolence seem inadequate to convey the depth of loss his family and friends are feeling. I had the privilege of working with him on his second book, "A Promise Kept," so I find solace in knowing that he's reunited with his beloved Marge for eternity.
Rather than praise the man for his multiple talents, good character, humor and wisdom (although all true), I offer these words from the ending poem in his first book, "Once Upon a Rhyme."
Excerpt from: "The Last Trip North"
"The arch through which all pass
to never more return.
Time now to sing a final hymn,
to then wax taciturn.
Or-- perhaps brief eulogy,
if so prone, alas what's done is done,
the race full run;
the shroud at last full sewn.
So a final time we send our love.
But, as spirits now,
we guide and guard you
from above.
-- Art D.
Sunday August 05, 2018
Condolence From: Jeanne Spica
Condolence: I am so sorry for your loss. Art was a special person. I first met Art at Port Charlotte United Methodist Church at GriefShare where I was a small group facilitator. He was a gifted poet. I have both of his books. On many a special occasion at church he would have a special poem he had written. He will be greatly missed.
Jeanne Spica
Sunday August 05, 2018
Condolence From: Mary Grace Patterson
Condolence: Art was a former member of the Peace river Writers of Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, Fl. He was respected and well liked by his peers. Art had a special way of conveying, humor, whit and knowledge to others in an intellectual way that we all enjoyed. Our writers group really missed him when he moved north. I bought two of the books he had written and enjoyed them immensely. I wrote to him numerous times at his new residence. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. I know he is at peace now with his dearly departed wife who he missed so much.
We are sending our heart felt condolences and prayers to all of you. May God keep your entire family in his tender care.
Blessings, Mary Grace Patterson & family
Remember, when some one you love becomes a memory,
the memory becomes a special treasure.
Friday August 03, 2018
