Tribute to Big Daddy....one of the many memorable voices....and laughs that sat behind the mike

Over the years there have been many different personalities that have either worked behind the mike or were guests of those who worked behind the mike. I heard a little bit of everything during my tenure, but few impressed me as much as the one called "Big Daddy". True to his name...Big Daddy had presence..but along with that presence was an intellect that shone so brightly that if you had the pleasure of listening to his wisdom...you knew, right away, that he had something special that he was always willing to share with anyone who would listen. Dr. C. Keith Melvin had a show on Sunday afternoons, Community Health, that focused on health in a very unique way.  A major part of that uniqueness was the method that he used to get the message of addressing our health issues. Big Daddy brought an element to the show that captured the essence of what radio was meant to be...and that is to be both entertaining and informative.  Listeners would call in with questions for Dr. Melvin and he would enlighten the caller in a most professional way and Big Daddy would "make it plain" for the layman to identify with.
Big Daddy went from labor to rest in the mid 2000's...but ironically, just days before going home to glory, he co-hosted with Dr. C. Keith Melvin. His last day on the air was captured and my morning partner, Fredd E. Redd, used his skill as a production genius to put together a Tribute to Big Daddy.
Those of us who remember Big Daddy will always remember that laugh that made us laugh..
He is definitely missed.....but not forgotten!!!