Funeral
I have to go to a funeral later today, not something anybody likes to do.
The funeral is for my great-uncle, Charles I. Smith, known to me, most of my family, and any of my friends that have met him simply as "Uncle Charlie"
He died wednesday due to complications during surgery, he had fallen earlier in the week and fractured his hip.
He was someone who really knew how to have fun, he was a fantastic jazz musician, he loved the ladies and a good strong drink. The thing I remember most about him is his laugh, he put everything he had into it.
I now regret not making more time to visit, I had not gone to see him in a couple of years, even though he lived close by, I always seemed to have something more important to do. I guess it is easy to take family for granted. I wish I had taken the time to get to know him better, he would have had some great stories and experiences to share.
His obituary from the Halifax Chronicle Herald
Charles I. Smith Rest In Peace