WATCH: NFL lineman gets emotional from Father's Day gift

He might just take Uncle Roy for a spin today. Oh, Uncle Roy went to Heaven just over a year ago, but his spirit remains, right there inside the old 1985 Ford F-150 pickup truck.With the wind on his face and gospel music in his soul, Bradley Bozeman might just honor his uncle while crying a little bit more.It was a special Father's Day for the Carolina Panthers NFL player. It was Bradley’s first Father’s Day, as his 5-month-old son Brody lights up his world. And on Friday, two days before Father's Day, as Bradley and his son and his wife, Nikki, celebrated their wonderful life, they took Uncle Roy for a spin.Roy Lipham was a marvelous man who lived in Newell, Alabama. A small parcel of land near the Georgia border, Roy loved his life and his Lord. Roy was married to his wife, Ann, for 51 years. He loved making windmills and crosses and stone churches. As he grew, Bradley Bozeman loved spending time with Uncle Roy, his smooth voice comforting Bradley. Roy’s peanut brittle and pound cakes were the best ever, and Roy’s old F-150 pickup was Bradley Bozeman’s happy place, its rust giving it character as Bradley bounced in the front seat on hot summer days. It was a few mornings ago when the handyman walked down the Bozeman’s long driveway outside Charlotte, North Carolina. Bradley was relaxing after his voluntary workouts, and mini-camp with the Carolina Panthers – the grind of fall camp will begin soon. Nikki summoned Bradley to the driveway. It was about to be the best Father's Day ever.He was stunned, he was speechless, he was bewildered. “Happy Father’s Day,” said Nikki as the man dropped the truck keys in Bradley’s palm.Nikki had known for years that Bradley loved that Ford F-150. When family members called and offered the truck to Nikki, she kept the news a secret.The wind was warm as it drifted through the truck. Bradley turned on the radio as he took the truck for a drive around the neighborhood, a gospel music station somehow finding its way to the radio. Bradley's heart jumped as he heard the gospel music.He thought of his 5-month-old son and his 92-year-old uncle, who died on June 7, 2022. The 300-pound NFL offensive lineman wept while driving. Bozeman has just signed a lucrative contract extension, but money's never been his thing. Bradley is a country boy who loves his family and loves his hometown of Roanoke, Alabama. He also loves his Ford F-150 pickup truck, rust and all."My Uncle Roy was one of the most amazing men that God put on Earth," Bradley said. "To be able to roll the window down and ride in his truck was truly something special. When the radio clicked on, and gospel music was playing, I knew he was saying, ‘I’m right here.'"Bozeman might just take Uncle Roy for a spin today. While Roy is in Heaven, his spirit fills the truck, and that makes Bradley feel blessed. It was a Father's Day full of gratitude and memories for Bradley Bozeman. While his family celebrated a special day, the family knows the old 1985 Ford F-150 will always be waiting right outside.

He might just take Uncle Roy for a spin today. Oh, Uncle Roy went to Heaven just over a year ago, but his spirit remains, right there inside the old 1985 Ford F-150 pickup truck.

With the wind on his face and gospel music in his soul, Bradley Bozeman might just honor his uncle while crying a little bit more.

It was a special Father's Day for the Carolina Panthers NFL player. It was Bradley’s first Father’s Day, as his 5-month-old son Brody lights up his world.

And on Friday, two days before Father's Day, as Bradley and his son and his wife, Nikki, celebrated their wonderful life, they took Uncle Roy for a spin.

Roy Lipham was a marvelous man who lived in Newell, Alabama. A small parcel of land near the Georgia border, Roy loved his life and his Lord. Roy was married to his wife, Ann, for 51 years. He loved making windmills and crosses and stone churches.

Nikki Bozeman

As he grew, Bradley Bozeman loved spending time with Uncle Roy, his smooth voice comforting Bradley. Roy’s peanut brittle and pound cakes were the best ever, and Roy’s old F-150 pickup was Bradley Bozeman’s happy place, its rust giving it character as Bradley bounced in the front seat on hot summer days.

It was a few mornings ago when the handyman walked down the Bozeman’s long driveway outside Charlotte, North Carolina. Bradley was relaxing after his voluntary workouts, and mini-camp with the Carolina Panthers – the grind of fall camp will begin soon. Nikki summoned Bradley to the driveway. It was about to be the best Father's Day ever.

Nikki Bozeman

He was stunned, he was speechless, he was bewildered.

“Happy Father’s Day,” said Nikki as the man dropped the truck keys in Bradley’s palm.

Nikki had known for years that Bradley loved that Ford F-150. When family members called and offered the truck to Nikki, she kept the news a secret.

The wind was warm as it drifted through the truck. Bradley turned on the radio as he took the truck for a drive around the neighborhood, a gospel music station somehow finding its way to the radio. Bradley's heart jumped as he heard the gospel music.

He thought of his 5-month-old son and his 92-year-old uncle, who died on June 7, 2022. The 300-pound NFL offensive lineman wept while driving.

Nikki Bozeman

Bozeman has just signed a lucrative contract extension, but money's never been his thing. Bradley is a country boy who loves his family and loves his hometown of Roanoke, Alabama. He also loves his Ford F-150 pickup truck, rust and all.

"My Uncle Roy was one of the most amazing men that God put on Earth," Bradley said. "To be able to roll the window down and ride in his truck was truly something special. When the radio clicked on, and gospel music was playing, I knew he was saying, ‘I’m right here.'"

Nikki Bozeman

Bozeman might just take Uncle Roy for a spin today. While Roy is in Heaven, his spirit fills the truck, and that makes Bradley feel blessed.

It was a Father's Day full of gratitude and memories for Bradley Bozeman. While his family celebrated a special day, the family knows the old 1985 Ford F-150 will always be waiting right outside.