The Catfishing World Suffered a Huge Loss and a Fine Man

[Ole Muddy]

Sorry to hear about your dad Matt (Big River), Prayers sent from my family to yours he will sure be missed around the tournments. I know he really enjoyed fishing and the tournments because he always had a big smile on his face

[fish]

Matt, we are so sorry to learn of your enormous loss. You and your family are in our prayers my friend.

[Catpaw]

Matt my heart goes out to you in prayer at the loss of your dad.

[stephens]

you and your family is in our prayers.

[Ulikedew]

Sorry to hear about your loss.Bless your whole family

[777]

Matt, sorry to here about the loss of your dad. You and all family members will be in our thoughts and prayers.

[dafin]

sorry to hear of your dads passing . thoughts and prayers from my family to yours

[Catter]

Sorry for your loss Matt, you and your family are in our prayers.


Joe

[catfishbills]

Matt, my deepest sympathy for your family's loss. His "smile" and "personality" will be missed!

[Angelkitty]

Matt, You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.

[85Dave]

From the Commercial Appeal:

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John Glenn Bingham
JOHN GLENN BINGHAM, 72, of Germantown, TN passed away December 6, 2007 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby Wells Bingham and John Amma Bingham, and his brother, Gerald Bingham. John Glenn was born in Shaw, MS and graduated from Memphis State University. After a career as a distribution warehouse manager, John returned to Memphis to own and operate Bartlett Tire Service. He was active in civic and business organizations. A most loving husband, father, and grandfather, John Glenn is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Barbara Bikas Bingham of Memphis, his two children, Leslie Escareno and her husband, Narciso Escareno of Brownsville, TX, and Matthew Wells Bingham and his wife, Michelle Slater Bingham, and Michelle’s daughter, Amy, of Memphis. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Alexandra Paige Hedfelt and John Layton Escareno, and his sister-in-law, Joan Hazard Bingham. John Glenn was a remarkable and courageous man. His kindness and sense of humor touched so many people who had the good fortune of knowing him. John Glenn received his private pilot’s license and enjoyed traveling with Barbara and friends. In recent years, John Glenn developed a love for cat fishing, and spent many wonderful weekends fishing in local tournaments with his son, Matt. Barbara and the family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Lee Schwartzberg and Marlene Gwatney of the West Clinic, and to all the very caring and professional nursing staff at the Myelosuppression Unit at Baptist Memorial Hospital. The family will be receiving visitors at Memorial Park from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, December 8. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. at Memorial Park. Entombment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Myelosuppression Unit c/o Baptist Memorial Hospital Foundation at 227-7141 or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at www.leukemia-lymphoma.org - in the name of John Glenn Bingham. Memorial Park Funeral Home 901-767-8930 www.memorialparkonline.com

Published in The Commercial Appeal on 12/7/2007.

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Matt,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to your Dad. He was a great man. My prayers are with you and your family.
Dave

[NANNER]

Prayers from Missouri in that you may find comfort in the face of a such a tremendous loss. Godspeed.

[JimmyJonny]

I'm so sory to hear about your loss. Our prayers from South Carolina are sent.

-Jim-

[Big Sam]

Sorry for your loss Matt, prayers from Arkansas for the family.

[Coyote1]

My wife; Raven and I will light a candle and say a Prayer for YOU and Your Family.
My the Joy of Your Memories be Greater Than the Sorrow In Your Heart.
Sincerely,
Coyote1 and Raven
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[radish]

Sorry for your loss Matt. you will be in my prayers John

[Whistler]

Matt,

Sorry for your loss my friend. Sad news indeed. Your family will be in my family's thoughts and prayers.

[Mickey]

Matt sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Prayers sent from So. Illinois.

[fishnfwl]

Matt, sorry to here about the loss of your dad. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers, stay strong.

[bwhupp]

Prayers sent from Illinois.

[dust777man]

Sorry about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

[slimcat]

Matt, I am really sorry to hear the loss of your dad. You and your family are in my prayers. I could really tell that your dad loved to fish and you two were a great team.

[catfishscotty]

sorry about ur dad sounds like u 2 where really close. ur family will be in our prayers

[shadguts]

Sorry Matt, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[TNVOLCAT]

Matt, sorry to hear of your Dads passing. I'll say a prayer for you and your family. God Bless.

[catfeveriowa]

Sorry to hear about your dad Matt, may God be with you and your family.

[BIGCAT GarryEads]

Matt, Sorry to hear of your loss:sad2:

BIG CAT GarryEads

[Pennsylvaniacatchaser]

Matt - Sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I lost my father about a year ago so I know how it feels! Take care brother!

[shania]

Sorry to here about the sad news about your Dad - you & your family are in my prayers.
:sad_2a:

[CatMaster of the Mis]

I'm sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers

[alands94]

Truly sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers sent from Illinois.

[canepole]

Matt I never had the honor to meet your father, But I know he was a good man, Our prayer's go out to you and your family.

[curdog]

Sorry to hear about your Dad.

[PHLIPS4BIGKATS]

Matt I am very sorry to here of your great loss. I will say a prayer for you and your family.

[yadkinrivercats]

sorry for your loss your in our prayers

[PhillyCatcatcher4]

Sorry about your loss brother. Prayers are sent from Philly & family.

[Katfishing Cajun]

Sorry for your loss you and your family are in our prayers

[bigriver]

Thank you all very much. Your thoughts and prayers have helped my family through a difficult time.

Over the last five or six years my dad and I became the very best of friends. Fishing made that possible. Friday night, our pastor made the observation that fishing builds friendships that few other activities can equal. I had never really thought of it, but he was right. While I feel especially close to my dad, I realize that I also have met people and made friends on this board that will undoubtedly last through my lifetime too. I’ll be forever grateful that we were able to bond through fishing together.

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[jdoyle]

Matt,

I am very sorry to hear about your loss!! My prayers are with you and your family.

[ShilohRed]

Matt Sorry for your loss. Its hard to take the loss of a father, And a fishing buddy and Best Friend.
Pete

[dinger66]

sorry to hear about your dad matt ,i lost mine almost two years ago it never gets easy it just gets more bearable . he will always be with you everytime you go fishing and feel the tug on the line he will be there.prayers from my whole family

[jamesfish]

MATT .SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS MINE PASSED THIS JULY MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. FROM SOUTHERN IND.

[thomas feldon]

Matt , I am sorry for your loss. My prayer's will be with you.

[DH84]

never easy losing someone.. prayers your way bud