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Carol Perkins: A valuable legacy Previous Column: The new rug By Carol Perkins My father, Henry Sullivan, passed away in 1977 at the age of 62. I thought he was old, but I now realize how young he was. I've written about him before, but occasionally I'll think of something special and want to share, especially near Father's Day. A good friend told me about how she and her husband took their TV to my dad to have it repaired. He owned Sullivan's TV and Repair, which was the shop next to my mother's house. "I liked your dad," she said. "We'd talk and then he'd play the fiddle." My dad could do both very well. His musical talent, a gift from God inherited from both the Sullivan and Acree (my grandmother's) sides, blessed the entire family. My dad played string and horn instruments, favoring the saxophone and fiddle. These instruments are now in our son's possession. I was thinking about what a musical and artistic legacy he left behind. Of the three children, Tim was an outstanding musician. He and Daddy played together in a band. Henry and I can sing, but not Opry-worthy. He once sang "Blue Suede Shoes" in a talent contest, and I sang with a trio throughout high school. Of my dad's grandchildren, Carla has a beautiful voice, and Jon plays the guitar. Tim's children, Asher and Sarah, sing and play guitar; Marshall also sings and plays the guitar (Henry's son). Moving on to the great-grandchildren, Jon's son Luke is a fine guitarist and just graduated from SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design). He can draw anything. Eme is now studying fashion and sketching is part of that at Auburn. JC played in his high school band and now in college, and Sagan (Sarah), age three, has had a guitar in his hands since he could hold one and plays along with a video of "We Will Rock You." We can leave our children possessions they don't want or need, money they'll likely spend quickly, land they may hold on to for sentimental reasons, and a vital education. However, we can also leave them a far more valuable legacy, something beyond our control, yet worth more than any monetary inheritance. This is what my dad left his children. I can imagine a huge band one day, with Daddy in the lead. Share your thoughts with Carol at carolperkins06@gmail.com, or with CM readers using our Comment Form. This story was posted on 2025-06-13 10:30:36
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