The world lost a great man yesterday
He was warm, generous, genuine, and admirable
He had an open heart that radiated warmth to anyone near
He lived through the dust bowl, war, loss and disease, and yet
He always found the beauty and good in his life
He was a man of deep faith and few words
He wore a button down shirt and slacks every day, except when he gardened, upon which he wore jeans
He worked well into his eighties and was forever a student of new things
He and his dog Lady were hospice workers, who brought joy and compassion to those who needed it most
He ate out every meal, frequenting the same places who eventually named sandwiches after him, and
He always cut the crusts off ours
He was an artist
He was the officiant of my wedding
He was the best person I’ve ever known
He was James Benjamin Wright, my grandfather
And he will be greatly missed
1 comment:
Oh Christie girl, I'm so sorry :( What a beautiful tribute to your grandfather. It sounds as though he had an amazing life. The world will not be the same without him, although I'm sure he's touched many hearts who will carry his love and spirit forward. Love you.
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