He wrote scores of gospel songs, and he was often known to burst out into song right in the middle of preaching a sermon. This is his guitar, which he long ago was said to have played along with his wife Lloys, an erstwhile accordianist. On the wall you can see his collie singing partner, Flicka, and one of his pencilled compositions.

A concert grand piano graced the living room. This piano was often surrounded by daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and family friends of all sizes and shapes.

Lloys Rice produced an exquisite needlework pattern for the cover of the piano bench.

Faith Lamb, a granddaughter, was just one of those who found herself entranced by what she considers the finest piano in history.