I'm alright, nobody worry 'bout me

After a great visit with family this past weekend dad had a turn for the worse on Sunday and by Monday morning we moved him to the Hospice house in Huntersville. At 9:51 on Tuesday morning he passed away. We can't say enough about how great Hospice has been through this experience in their care for him and support of us.

As sad as this is, it brings us enormous comfort to know that Dad is not suffering or in anymore pain.

There will be a memorial service on Wednesday October 27th at 12 pm/Noon at the Central Church of God (5301 Sardis Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270)

The funeral director has the following website published with additional information and tributes to Dad (CLICK HERE).

Dad loved to laugh and watch movies so for those of you that know my brother and me, our passion for humor and quoting movies came honestly. Dad loved Chevy Chase and was often like having our own Clark Griswold. So in that spirit, here's to you dad.

"O God, ease our suffering in this, our moment of great despair. Yea, admit this kind and decent man into thy arms of thine heavenly area, up there. And Moab, he lay us upon the band of the Canaanites, and yea, though the Hindus speak of karma, I implore you: give him a break."

Love and laughter for everything you did for all of us, Jack III

The Journey

When Dad came out of surgery from his biopsy back in late May, his surgeon let us know that the average life expectancy for someone with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer was about 6 months. After a rough week and long Friday evening, Hospice let us know that he has probably 2 to 3 weeks left with us.

My grandmother, aunt, and sister will be arriving today for long weekend visit, and while he is very sedated and weak, I know that he will be so happy to be surrounded by so much love and support.

We are meeting with Hospice today to understand what we can expect as we enter the last part of this journey with him. Keep him in your thought and prayers.

Jack III