Charles Tate
1934-2007
Those departed knew him as son
many of those remaining
knew him as dad, brother
granddad, cousin
all knew him as "friend"
and the Father
in heavenly realms above
knew him as "Charles, My child"
for he loved Jesus
and our Lord loved him.
Earthly tears are shed at passing
heaven's host has cheers
the bonds of earth
pain, sickness, worry, death
are broken in Christ
when in the Valley of Death
He takes our hand
Charles was greatly blessed
and to all a great blessing
his life, a life very well lived.
Lord, tell Charles of our love
comfort the grieving with Your love.
dc riggs 27 September 2007
