Dad

By Monday the 15th of February, the seas had laid down on the Northeast Providence Channel and it was time to head to Royal Island. Before we entered the bank, Lisa went below to check weather and grib files on the SSB. She came up shortly afterward to inform me that Dad had passed away. He went to meet our Lord on the previous day, Valentines Day Sunday the 14th. He had finished teaching Sunday School class, and was attending the church service when God called him home. He was surrounded by many who loved him, doing what he loved the most. As we have said many times over the last month, we miss him terribly, but are so grateful that he did not suffer.

We were able to alter course to a marina in Spanish Wells. From there we took a water taxi, then a land taxi (same driver) to the airport on the north end of Eleuthera. My sisters and Richard were already in Florida when we got there. Larry got there a day or 2 later.

The funeral was set for Saturday, so our whole group spent the remainder of the week preparing for that. So many people stepped up in a big way to help our family, and we are very grateful. The service was incredible, and was a testament to the positive impact Dad had on the lives of so many people.


The best mom and dad in the world.


Mom and Carol styling, as Dad looks on.


Dad on our previous boat on Lake Texoma.


Dad's family.


My beautiful bride before the service.

Dad, thanks for being such a great father, family man, godly man and role model. We love you and miss you.