Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Arrangements for dad

The arrangements for my dad are as follows: visitation will be Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at First Baptist Williams (Jacksonville, AL); the funeral is Friday at 11 a.m. at FBC Williams. For you mapquesters, FBC Williams is located at 5579 Nesbit Lake Road, Jacksonville, AL 36265.

Thank you all so much for your prayers and thoughts. Dad was 72, three weeks from his 73rd birthday. Angie and I were blessed to spend this past weekend with him and mom, so God is so awesome for allowing us that chance to see him one last time. Dad was a fine Christian, so we have NO DOUBT that he is with Jesus now. If I was a betting man, I would say he and my uncle Happy are investigating a fishing hole or two up there. I know he was so happy to see Happy again. Mom is doing OK right now; she is having to keep her chin up during all the commotion. She broke down some last night, but she was just singing a hymn a few minutes ago. She is a fine Christian as well. Dad had been complaining of dizziness over the weekend and so when Angie and I left, my sister took him and mom to the doctor. The doc checked him out thoroughly and sent him home. They'd arranged heart exams, etc. The next morning he was feeling worse, so they called the ambulance to come and get him and he had a heart attack about two miles into the trip to the hospital. The paramedics tried to revive him for an hour and a half, before he finally died. I have two older sisters, two nieces and a nephew, so please continue praying for strength. We love you guys.
Erik

5 comments:

Maddie said...

Your dad sounds like a wonderful man...I can't wait to meet him in heaven one day! We love you guys and are praying for you. If you need ANYTHING, we are just a phone call away.

Anonymous said...

We love you man. We are praying for you and your family. I don't know if I've ever met a man quite like your dad. God is enjoying his company.

Adam

Brad and Shana said...

Erik,

We are praying for your family!

So thankful that there is also hope in the grief of his homegoing and that you will certainly see him again one day!

Cyndi Lou said...

Erik,

We are praying for your family and we are praying for strength! But, we are also praising the Lord that your father was a strong Christian man. That peace will be such a comfort to you in the days ahead. He sounds like he was a wonderful man! We love you and are here for you whatever you need!

Love,

Cyndi

Anonymous said...

just wanted to let you know we are praying for you...look forward to seeing you in a few weeks...love you, bro.

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