Per his wish for “one last ride in my truck,” we used the truck to transport him (in his casket) from the church to the cemetery.

Stan Daughenbaugh from Daughenbaugh Funeral Home (part of Walker Mortuary) drove the truck, and Aaron from Walker Mortuary walked with me behind the truck. (I was a little concerned that the casket would roll out of the truck since there was an incline to travel, and the casket was longer than the bed of the truck thereby requiring the tailgate to be left open. Fortunately, there were no issues; it all went smoothly.)

Prior to departing from the church, Pastor Scott informed the attendees why we were doing this. If he hadn’t, I’m sure the appearance of the truck and the sound of the loud exhaust would have been a little shocking to them…