Dad didn't make it

[Tuffus]

3 weeks ago I posted about my Dad going to the ER and amazingly pulled off a comeback. He went to rehab but was later helicoptered to St. Thomas in critical condition. Those old lungs were just worn out and he said no more. Never went on the vent, went out on his own terms. This Saturday he would have been 88. He was sleeping a lot on his last day, my sister turned on the Lady Vols basketball game because he loved the Vols in spite of his sleeping so much. He woke up and told her Channel 11, ESPN. He drifted in and out but saw the Vols come from behind for an overtime win, closed his eyes and died later that night. We thought it would be appropriate if he had gone with the final buzzer. The last thing he did was give the keys to his truck to his granddaughter. That gave him as much pleasure as it did her. RIP Dad, you were the best.

[Fourtyfive]

Sorry brother , my dad is going to turn 89 and my mom will be 82. I hope and pray you get through this just fine. Sometimes people say that their parents died early and they were soo sad , it's even tougher for the rest of us that have them around until we are 55 or older because we know them even better. God Bless .....

[bubbadavis]

Sorry to hear about your Dad. No matter the age, or the situation, its tough. Prayers for you and your family.

[dralarms]

Sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you. I've been there, Trust in God, He will see you through

[Joe357]

Sorry for your lost. I will say a prayer for you and your family.

God's blessing

Joe

[phiferran]

Praying for you and your family.


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[Chazmr]

Lost my dad in Feb of this year at the age of 80, so I feel your pain.  Prayers said for you and your family!

I suspect his granddaughter will treasure that truck.  What a neat story.  Thanks for sharing it with us.

[jacob]

Sorry for your loss, lost my dad to pancreatic cancer in 2011 two weeks before father's day. It is tough some days, but in time the pain will ease. Prayers for you and your family....

[btq96r]

I know it must feel hard for him to pass, but reading what you wrote, is about as peaceful and pleasant a way for it to happen as you can hope for so close to 88 years of age.  His handover of the truck keys to his granddaughter is one of the cooler things I've read in a while.

[MacGyver]

I'm so sorry to hear this.

[DixieDawg]

Sorry to hear about your loss I lost my dad back in August he was my hunting and fishing buddy most all my life and neither has been the same I'll be praying for you and your family it's a tough loss to face

[Mike.357]

I am sorry for your family's loss.

 

I lost both parents in 2014 within 6 weeks of one another.

 

Making it to 88 is a win in my book!   Go Dad!

 

( PS: thanks for posting and causing me to think of my Dad. Miss him everyday)

Edited April 2, 2015 by Mike.357

[Mike.357]

I am sorry for your family's loss.

 

I lost both parents in 2013 within 6 weeks of one another.

 

Making it to 88 is a win in my book!   Go Dad!

 

( PS: thanks for posting and causing me to think of my Dad. Miss him everyday)

Edited April 2, 2015 by Mike.357

[rugerla1]

Sorry to hear this, praying for you and your family

[zgunbear]

Sorry to hear it. I lost my dad march 12th. It is hard loosing him. I hope you and your family find peace

[hipower]

So very sorry to hear this my friend. But sounds like his passing was peaceful and that he was surrounded by the people he loved. He had made his peace with his coming end and accepted it with the most strength and dignity that any of us can hope for. 

 

I'm so glad that he knew you were there with him, I'm sure that was a great blessing to him.

 

I know this isn't easy, and the coming days will be difficult. Losing a parent is totally awful. The pain will lessen. But the memories will stay forever.

 

I know this. Although its' been 24 years since I lost my dad, I feel his passing again with every loss that we hear of here.

 

God Bless and Keep You and all your family.

[Dirtshooter]

Sorry to hear of your family's loss. Will be praying for ya'll. The story was very touching. I lost my father in 1972 and although it has been almost 43 years I still think of him quite a bit, maybe not everyday but very often. I was 19 when he passed away and I have wished several times to have 5 minutes to ask a question or 2 or get his advice. Time heals but you will always miss him.

[Mike.357]

double tap

[TrickyNicky]

Sorry for you're loss Tuffus. It does sound like he was surrounded by family and passed peacefully which is a small comfort, but a very real one. I'm glad he got to see one last win and share a moment with his granddaughter.

[Transplanted Hoosier]

Sorry for your loss. I know how you feel. I lost my dad last year and was very greatful that my brother & I was able to sit down with him for a weekend and watch some old John Wayne movies before he died. (He loved John Wayne.)

[Bad_Bowtie]

So sorry to hear of your loss, prayers lifted for your family.

[john455]

sorry to hear that brother, let me know if you need anything. I lost my Father when I was 16 and my Dad 3 years ago, I know the empty place it leaves. I'll keep you and yours in my prayers.

[Grand Torino]

Your day sounds like he a a wonderful and full life. I'll pray for you and the rest of the family to ease  the loss

[peejman]

Sorry for your loss.  He sounds like a great man. 

[gunwhatgun]

I am very sorry for your loss, but your father is now getting some much deserved and hard earned rest. Take peace that he is and a wonderful place.