Friday, December 11, 2020
TO THE FAMILY:
It is with a heavy heart that I extend my sincere condolences to the family of Emmanuel "Manny" Caulk.
I remember all so well when first meeting Man and how at such a very young age, he showed the true characteristics of a 'gentleman'. He would hold the door for me when I entered or exited a house, put out my chairs for me to sit and would greet me by taking my hand and always kissing the back side of it. He was amazed at how his Mom and I had the same name (Julia Ann).
I remember having him one day and introducing him to my sister and when he kissed the back of her hand and said ' please to meet you' she was shocked. Simply amazing!
Man was one of the most polite, mild mannered, easy going people I've ever known. I knew he would grow up to be someone in a leadership role as he was fascinated by the conversations and works of his uncles, the late Wendell Howell and the late Ernest Howell.
Books were one of his favorite things and he enjoyed engaging in verbal challenges to strengthen his knowledge. The look on his Mother's face when watching him go head-to-head with his uncles was priceless - she found so much joy in watching him in his debates.
Many times, I would recall Man, his Mom (Julia Ann), uncles Ernest and Wendell (and sometimes his uncle DaWud and cousin Owen) so heavily engaged in conversations of topics I thought was far too advanced for his age - but he hung right with them.
It was always an honor having him address me as 'Aunt Jubee' and I was ever so proud of his accomplishments.
I pray that his family will someday find solace in the many wonderful memories he created while here on earth and the many lives he touched along his educational and employment journey.
May God fill you with peace that surpasses all understanding, and strengthen and comfort each of you during your time of bereavement.
Rest well, Man. You did a marvelous and commendable job while here on earth.
Love, Aunt Jubee.
Julia (Jubee) Burruss
