Our beloved retired pastor passed away this morning, his soul leaving his broken and tired body for his much-deserved live everlasting with his wife (who passed away in March) … and leaving behind some very sad people who loved him dearly and wish him Godspeed toward His eternal sunshine.

Pastor Jim – you welcomed us with open arms, you shared your precious soul with us, you prayed with us and you wept with us.  You were a counselor, a man very near-and-dear to our hearts and you were the epitome of living a faith-filled life to those who knew you.  You befriended not just my husband, children, and mother-in-law…but myself as well.  For that, we will always be thankful – and grateful that we were allowed to be a part of your life for such a short time.

Is hard, so very hard, for those of us who loved having you in our lives to find it in ourselves to be joyful about your departure.  We will rejoice in your life, but miss you in ours.

Go in peace, Jim, you have served the Lord.