Appalachias Sign Man

Appalachias Sign Man: The True Story of Harrison Mayes
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Video from The Appalachian Storyteller
Story written by The Appalachian Storyteller

Video snippet of Harrison Mayes Concrete Cross collection filmed at Museum of Appalachia, Norris Tennessee
For more information on Harrison Mayes, visit The Museum of Appalachia

Note: This Video Represents History. The video has been uploaded for educational purposes and commentary and critique on the topic.

[TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[jamesdeen]

You load 16 tons and what do you get, another day older and deeper in debt. For me this story has come full circle. In my youth as a contractor for Fleetwood Homes in the 80s and 90s I traveled all over TN, KY, SC, NC VA, AL and Georgia and would see these signs where ever I went. I often wondered what organization was putting these signs all over the place, now I know. One man whom God saved his life and from the tules of a pit. Harrison Mayes. Thank you Mr . Mayes for reminding us all to stay on the straight and narrow. You were right JD, I think this is my favorite too. 💯👍🏻👍🏻

[christolbert]

Getting crushed by a coal car as a teen and living to be about 88, now, that's God's work 🙏

[trooper]

I knew Harrison really well. He was a good man. I’ve even been in his house when he was alive. It was in the shape of a cross.

[annanorth]

I come from a long line of believers. My Appalachian ancestors arrived in 1735 from Prussia and were dedicated Lutherans. My immediate family are proud Baptists. If you haven't been to a tent revival, you are missing out. I love the simple faith of these hard working mountain folks. They love Jesus and aren't ashamed of it. Another great story. Thank you!

[nonnieprice]

What a wonderful testimony.
Everyone needs a purpose, being a Witness for christ has no age requirement, you only have to know Christ as savior and be committed to HIS ministry. He's not interested in our qualifications but in our availability. He's no respecter of person, so that means all of us can be a witness.
Thanks for sharing this precious story, we his believers are precious in his sight.

[vickielancaster]

Through stories of him, he is still preaching.

[debralee]

His dad literally had to dig out of debt. "16 Tons" keeps circling my brain. So sad how he was forced to stop school and work those dangerous mines. Such a terrifying accident and an amazing recovery and testimony.

[Stephanie-ktvh]

May we all get the same burden he had, taking the Gospel to the highways and hedges.
What a blessing!! Thank you soo much my friend for sharing this. Its touched MY heart! Be blessed in JESUS name

[jayever]

We pass a barn going to church every Sunday that has Get Right with God on it ✝️

[catherine]

Without God we’re nothing. What a wonderful video! You truly have one of the best channels on YouTube. ❤

[jamesholbrook]

Dad and I just listened to your video. Since Mom died last November he has been heartbroken. He even went against his own beliefs and asked God for an obvious sign that Mom was in heaven. It was at night and just like that, his light went out in his living room, but stayed on in the bathroom. The light stayed off for a minute or so and as he was getting his walker to check the breaker box, the light flipped right back on.
I didn’t witness it, but my Dad has never lied to me, even with the hard questions I asked.
Momma and Dad had been married 57 years, but sweet on each other since they were 12 and 13.
Dad remembers seeing those signs pop up everywhere. He just sat here and praised God for sending him this message.
God love you JD. Although he reads his Bible all day and prays incessantly, that’s the first time I have seen him praise God since Mom passed.
Thank you so much my friend.

[carsonb]

I knew him personally I’m 74 now he helped my father build houses my father helped him put up his signs he scared me witnessing to me personally I’m saved in 1961 !

[WillowsGarden]

What an incredible inspiration, we definitely need more people spreading the word of God. I truly believe that’s what is wrong with this world today. Thanks JD and have a blessed weekend!

[robertduncan]

GOD is great and always doing Miracles praise God

[ehrenbowling]

Thank you from a Malungeon man farming it up over in PaLa-U, Thailand…eases the aches for the Bluegrass.

[debbiefrye]

Wow that's one great Story. Thank you for all you do. I could listen to these stories all day long.

[claudiasteinwald]

He ask how he could sever, and God gave him a black pig and a bucket of white paint, a box of empty bottles, and he spread God's love around the world. Then God's guiding hand gave you this story, and the two of you are still sending out The Lord's message. Thank you for accepting His call. God bless.❤

[Bellaneverknows]

What an inspirational story. Loved it. ❤

[bigiron]

Good morning J.D. from Northern Illinois
This story hits home as I'm related to the Mayes and my cousins still live in Kentucky and still spreading the word of God. Y'all stay safe out there and may the great Creator continue to bless you 🙏