A Dash of Brilliance

One man’s portrait of love for his community.

Jeff, Henry County was your canvas, and with each brushstroke, you covered us in your warm spirit, your giving heart, and brilliant shades of your love.

You brought us connection and inspiration. You were our teacher. A professor of both Art and of Living.

You often quoted from the poem “The Dash,” gently reminding us of the importance of the Dash representing the time between the day we’re born and the day we die. You chose to spend that time “between” welcoming and encouraging folks of all ages and all walks of life. Giving your time and talent to our charities. Building the art community. Supporting our businesses. Making each of us feel like the most important person in the room. You saw beauty in everything and loved fiercely. The void your loss leaves in our community reinforces that you got it right. You lived in love.

It has been the greatest honor and the grandest adventure having you as our friend.

Thank you, Jeff, for sharing your Dash with us.

All our love, Your Community (Henry County)