My Uncle Sonny passed away this morning. He fought the good fight against cancer. I cannot express how deeply sorrowful I am for Aunt Barbara and their kids.
Sonny was one of the hardest working men I ever knew. He earned my respect and many others. He basically wore his body down laying tile for most of his life. On the jobsite, as well as his personal life, he could be fierce if the occasion arrived. Mostly he was a calm and caring gent that always tried to do the right thing.
He was a fun guy to be around too. I remember him playing guitar and singing old cowboy songs for us when we were kids at Christmas time. In his later years, he couldn't play guitar anymore from pain in his hands. I truly miss the funny songs that he could belt out. He had a love for country music and I'm not sure if everyone knew that about him.
His favorite thing to do was to read the newspaper daily while sipping coffee. Every day he read the paper cover to cover, it was like a ritual. The last time I stayed at their house, his hearing was getting bad. He left the television on all night with the volume at high levels. How he fell asleep like that simply amazed me. Reflecting back, I wouldn't trade that night for anything!
I loved you Uncle Sonny and I miss your smile! You were a shining example of how to be a man. I hope to one day be as good as you were!
Funeral service will be next Thursday March 24th @ 2:30pm. 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive Houston,TX 77038
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