Jimmy Neal Webb

You are missed old friend!

My best friend since the day we met in 1958 in the first grade is at rest. As Jim faced his last days he admonished me for regretting to stay in touch with "Don't worry, that is just life." I still wish we had been closer, as we were as teenagers and spent hours wondering what life held for us. I was always amazed at the innate intelligence Jim faced life with coupled with good common sense. He faced death with the same nobility. I will miss you, my friend, but we will see each other again....

Jimmy and I were school mates many years ago. We became friends on Facebook and his posts were enlightening and usually funny. I learned, not surprisingly, he loved The Lord of the Rings (as I did) and the writings of Tolkien. It was such a delight to see Jim at our High School Reunion in 2011 and to also meet Mary. They drove together with the top down in "The Black" and I was able to snap a couple pictures as they left that night. Jim would write from his heart and I felt, over the...

Mary, just hugging you tight tonight. I am so happy you two found each other but am sorry it ended too soon. What wonderful memories to cherish.

I know the pain you are going through and you and the family are in my thoughts and prays. God Bless