In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

Goodbye, Dad.

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    Phone rang this morning at 8:12, with a call I've been expecting. I couldn't hear the details, but knew I'd have to tell Mom and get back to the hospital.

    He was still warm when I went to to say goodbye one last time. Eyes closed, mouth open, crooked. A color in his skin I'd not seen before.

    He was incredibly tough and stubborn.

    Until a week ago, after he fell in the kitchen, and broke his body and spirit.

    We didn't agree on much, but that didn't seem to bother him much, me, only a little.

    He told me I was a good son a few days ago, after I saw him give up. I'm not so sure about that, but I did try.

    He gave everything he had to his family, and just couldn't suffer any longer.

    He got me through some tough times. Expected me to be more than I thought I could be.

    Goodbye, Dad. We love you and will miss you.
     
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    RIP
     
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    So sorry for your loss Easy Livin' 3000 . BTDT a few times, and it's not ever easy.
     
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    Sorry for your loss
     
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    Sorry for your loss. Hope he is resting peacefully now.

    damm , you just brought tears to my eyes.

    Stay strong and cherish the good times you had together.
     
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    Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Think back to the good times that you did have.
     
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    That is a tough one. As others have said, been there and done that. Sometimes it seems so insulting that some of us exit life in very unkind manner of ways. If I had control of it, it would be in my own bed during sleep.
    I feel and share your pain. Your words show that you are in control. I pray that continues for you and those around you (Mom), remain strong and be a pillar of support. We all get a turn at this.
     
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    So sorry for your loss, may he R.I.P.
     
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    Sorry for the loss RIP
     
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    Sounds like you had some closure before he passed and that's good.

    Sorry for the loss.
     
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    sorry for your loss.R.I.P
     
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    You'll have some conversations in you head with him for awhile. They never really leave us, they live on in our memories. Best wishes to you, your mom, and your family.
     
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    RIP remember the good.
     
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    Very sorry for your loss.
     
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    I am so sorry, condolences to you, his bride and family and friends.
     
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    Please convey my sadness for your loss to your family. Sounds like he was a Good Man!
     
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    Sorry to hear this EL3000...RIP dad
     
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