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Still

Walking

the Walk

Joe Bill & Ginger Brown

A Tribute from Their Children

From Joey: be mothers how to have a baby and
give it life when alternatives appear
He was born in 1939, the year to be easier, and her own children
Germany “blitzkrieged” into Poland, how to be generous in doing the
and she the next. Their lifetimes right thing. They have built together
have seen the greatest change the a family of great strength—one that
world has ever known. Joe Bill has withstood many of the storms
Brown and Virginia Louise Landers of life that could weaken and break
grew up on a ranch and a farm those who haven’t had the blessing
respectively, each learning early of watching Joe Bill and Ginger’s
how to live simply but fully. Joe Bill strength and faithfulness. Because
found his love and reason to live in of them, I have learned: You don’t
“Ginger” when he ran up and down have to be loud to be heard. You
the aisle on the Canyon-to-Lubbock don’t have to be flashy to be seen.
train as a West Texas State College Sometimes the most powerful, life-
cheerleader one football weekend in changing force is simply the result
1959. He was smitten immediately of a lifetime of righteousness.
and for good reason. Ginger was a
college freshman who possessed the
appearance of a New York model. From Lana:
She was smitten—a day later when We grew up in a household of
his forward invitation to come home laughter, love, hard work, and God! From Ryan:
to the ranch and meet the folks Our parents established a faith base
couldn’t be resisted. that continues with me to this day. When I was born in 1964, my parents
were already dealing with a 2-year-
Their life together has made an A strong work ethic was instilled old (Joey) and 10-month-old (Lana).
indelible mark on the world. They in me and my two brothers at I was not a "planned pregnancy."
have served each other, their family, a young age that has expanded When I would bring that subject
their church, and countless numbers throughout the years. We all are up over the years, my mom would
of their fellow humans as their way blessed/successful in our craft/jobs. always say, "You were our surprise,"
of worshipping their Creator. Joe Bill The infinite prayers, support, and but she always assured me that I
has always led by simply being. He unconditional love that has been was wanted. Thanks, Mom! I can't
doesn’t preach much. He just acts. given to me is above and beyond. imagine the workload on my mom
He walks in faith, answers the call in those early years, although, I must
when asked, and serves. Ginger has I have been blessed with a unique say, we were pretty awesome kids.
always ministered by caring. She and strong foundation that I will
has taught young mothers how to forever be thankful for. Back in the 70s, we had a designated
endure when it gets tough, soon-to- weeknight set aside for a family

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