Son Death

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Fred Jack
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Son Death

Post by Fred Jack »

Well, amidst all of the deaths surrounding us today my son, Benny Jack, some called him Cowboy, was killed in a one car accident Sunday evening. He was returning from visiting family in Corpus Christi and hit a concrete abutment in a construction area. He was 60 years old. Just old enough to enjoy life and he was really enjoying his grandchildren. He played the last several years in Port Aransas C.C. area. Some in San Antonio area. Benny begin playing the clubs with me when he was about 12 at the time and was a fine drummer but he wanted to pick so I got him a Telecaster.First and foremost, he did know The Lord! He was grounded in The Word.I'm sure he has met his little brother, his own son and his wife, as well as other family members.
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Clyde Mattocks
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Post by Clyde Mattocks »

Hurting for you here in N.C. my friend. We're not supposed to outlive our kids. It's something I fear, a special kind of grief. You will be on my mind and in my prayers in the coming days.
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Roy Carroll
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Post by Roy Carroll »

I am sorry to hear about Benny. May he be with the Lord and be forever in his care. Condolences to all of your Family.
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Rick Barnhart
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Post by Rick Barnhart »

I’m sorry to hear this tragic news. I pray for comfort and peace for you and your family.
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Chris Boyd
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Post by Chris Boyd »

My sympathies to you and your family Fred.
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Don R Brown
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Junior Knight
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Prayers up for you and all your family my friend!
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Jim Cooley
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Post by Jim Cooley »

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, Fred. I lost my wife this past June. I can only imagine the pain of losing a child.
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autry andress
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Benny's going home

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Fred I'm so sorry for your loss. In these last days we are truly living one day at a time. No promise of a tomorrow.
Fred I"m praying you & your family will get threw this.
May The Heavenly Father give you peace & comfort in the days
ahead.
May God bless you in a great & mighty way.
Take care my friend
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Ken Mullett
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Post by Ken Mullett »

So sorry to hear
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Paul Wade
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Post by Paul Wade »

prayers are sent Fred

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Mike Neer
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Post by Mike Neer »

Very sorry for your loss, Fred. I can’t even imagine.
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Jim Fogle
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Post by Jim Fogle »

Fred,

My condolences to you and to Benny's family and friends. May you all find some comfort in God's grace.
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Carl Williams
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Post by Carl Williams »

Fred,
So very sorry to hear this...prayers for your family. Carl
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Jim Cohen
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Post by Jim Cohen »

I am so sorry for your loss. I can't fathom... My deep condolences.
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Paul King
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Post by Paul King »

Fred, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I have no idea what you are going through but rest assured you will be in my prayers.
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Larry Bressington
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Post by Larry Bressington »

I am so sorry for your loss Fred.
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Roy Rosetta
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Post by Roy Rosetta »

Our prayers for you and family for the loss of your dear son.
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Craig Stock
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Post by Craig Stock »

Very Sorry Fred, Tears in my eyes literally, good thing that he knows the Lord, my prayers are out for you and your family, stay tough!
Regards, Craig

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Allen Howington
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Post by Allen Howington »

So sorry for your loss Fred, our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family....
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Don Kuhn
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Post by Don Kuhn »

Sir I don't know you bit that doesn;t matter however I am sending prayers to you and ypur family on the loss of you son.

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Godfrey Arthur
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Post by Godfrey Arthur »

Godspeed Cowboy!

I know what you're going through Fred!

Condolences to your family!

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J R Rose
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Post by J R Rose »

Just now saw this post Fred. So sorry to hear of the loss of your Son. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May he R.I.P. J.R. Rose
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Fred Jack
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Son Death

Post by Fred Jack »

There just is no way of describing the feeling I get from reading words from my friends. It is just so uplifting. I thank you all for your kindness. Sure would be nice to see each of you. I know most everyone personally and it has been too long since we've seen each other. Those that I know thru the Forum perhaps we will meet someplace along the journey.
Again, Thank You All!
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Bob Watson
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Post by Bob Watson »

Fred, I'm so sorry to hear about your son's untimely passing. You and all of your family have my deepest sympathy.
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