Today we celebrated a man's life. He'd lived 92 full years. Many wonderful years but some very difficult years as well. And yet he lived life joyously and fully. There was always a smile and a kind word for those who knew him.
He cared about his fellow man. He spent countless hours visiting with men and women who probably never had many people truly listen to them. Through their poor upbringing or poor choices found themselves behind bars, unable to live life as they liked. He shared how they could find freedom even behind bars. He didn't force his views, he just shared his understanding of who Jesus Christ, the liberator is and how they could be liberated from their sins by accepting Him into their hearts.
He was a man who committed his life to a woman which lasted 66 years until she died. He was the father of 5 children who watched as he honored and cherished this woman for all those years. He was a man who loved and modeled to his children how they should live their lives. He was a man who cherished his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He relished the times when the whole family gathered.
He experienced good times, full of prosperity. He spent years knowing what it was like to appreciate what he had for just that day. He witnessed the inhumanity of men against other men during World War II. And yet through all of these situations, his faith in God remained true and pure.
He shared his multi-faceted skills both at home, at work, and within the church family. He served generously and happily wherever needed. No job was too menial.
He was a gentle man who loved God and now he is in His presence. He will be missed by those of us who had the privilege of knowing him.We are all the richer for having known him.
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