I went to school with Junior. Even if you never hung out with him-everybody KNEW him. I am still sad that he's gone, and I think I will never forget how truly precious he was. I encouraged him to join me in a New Year's resolution to have the upcoming year be a healthier one for him and me. He was really kinda excited...he made a Drs Appointment and came back to tell me he was dying! Multiple organ failure at 50 years old. Shock,heart break, doesn't start to cover the way we(his neighbors)felt. The truth is Junior saved my life. My Dad asked him to check in on me for he was concerned that I was not breathing well after a stay at the hospital with pneumonia. I had a asthma attack in my sleep and my dear friend sitting in a chair heard my gasps .I was blue and almost gone. So yes he saved my life. I didn't know that he was fearful of the fact that most of his family had passed and he had no idea how to deal with the surreal diagnosis. I knew that I could and would help. I promised he wouldn't be alone. He moved out of his apartment-I moved out of mine and we got the largest apartment that would accommodate him on one side me on the other and living room kitchen, laundry were in between. My boyfriend and I cared for Junebug( that was his nickname )for over 2 years. The stress well,it was too much for my relationship and a couple of months after Junebug passed. I can say that it was one of the most important things I have ever been a part of. I don't regret not one second of looking at his face and saying I will not let you go alone. I feel honored to have been able to do this for a a guy I hadn't seen since 1985. He had a child like curiosity about what he would experience in the next life and i prayed for the answers. Awesome responsibility but beautiful now to recall. I smile when I think of my friend. No matter how bad he felt all it took was playing JUNIOR'S FARM by Paul McCartney and Wings and jumping on the couch in his room like a trampoline. Worked every time

A candle was lit by Shane Hearne on September 9, 2017 3:25 AM

Message from steve lewis

September 1, 2017 12:54 PM

so sorry for the passing of Junior, he was a great friend growing up with me as kids, teenagers, and young adults. Spent many a Friday and Saturday nights doing things teenagers do. Rest in Peace Junior!

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