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
My heart and love is with your family Jack. Thank you for the blog and sharing your experience with everyone. It has helped me smile and cry while going through my own experience with my father. I can see where you get your awesome smile and glow, your dad all the way!
ReplyDeleteTruly sorry to hear that Jack. This is one of those low points that we all have to endure from time to time, unfortunately. When you get the chance, go for a good long ride.
ReplyDeleteJack sorry for your loss your Dad was very kind to me many years back hang in there and do things that make you happy because that is truly what your father would have wanted. My thoughts are with you and your family. Great Picture by the way.
ReplyDeleteTruly sorry to read this. Big love to you and the rest of the family.
ReplyDeleteEveryone at school has been so supportive... it seems that your friends are at your back, too. I can not emphasis just how grateful I am that Mimi and I had the opportunity to be with Jack and all of you this past weekend. It may be a bit hypocritical for this Doubter to feel this, but I know he is in a better place...and karma be damned. Love, Aunt Nancy
ReplyDeleteJack, As you well know. My prayers, good thoughts, and love go out to you and the family. This path is not an easy one, but you have been doing a great job of keeping your focus. Know that the boys will always have your back and we treasure your dad as we treasure the wonderful guy he gave us. A quote from some old minister I know, "It is love that sustains us. It is humor that rescues us. It is passion that drives us. And it is our truth that comforts us." Our Truth- Better places for the best of people, like your dad.- Rev. Dr. C
ReplyDeletei'm sorry jack. that's the thing i hate most about getting older. scares the crap outta me. i'm thinking about you. suzym
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