Saying Goodbye

NANNEY, JAMES M., Passed away October 28, 2005 in Venice, Florida. Jim was a retired Dallas Police Officer, Traffic Department. He is survived by his wife, Marlene and two sons Curt and Aaron. A memorial service is scheduled for 3 pm Thursday, Nov. 17th at the Dallas Police Association office, 1412 E. Griffin Street, Dallas. Following the service will be a wake at Adair's Saloon, 2624 Commerce Street, Dallas. Cancer ended his life and Jim would be honored if donations in his name be made to Hospice, 220 Wexford Blvd, Venice, FL 34293.


Today was the funeral service for my Uncle Jim. He passed away 3 weeks ago at the age of 62. He was the main father figure in my life. He was not a perfect man. He made mistakes and was not always fair in his treatment of me and my cousins. We cannot change the past mistakes. All we can do is acknowledge them, learn from them, and forgive. For some of us, it is much easier said than done.

I went to visit him shortly before his passing. He was a mere shell of the man that I knew my entire life. I told him I loved him and tried my best to accept the inevitable. But when that call came I was not ready. I know he is in a better place, but selfishly I wish he was still here.

Saying goodbye is never easy. And when someone passes, you tend to question your life. Have you loved enough? Were you loved enough? Are you happy with your life? And when you answer those questions truthfully you may not like what you learn. I am slowly making changes, so that next time I take stock I will like the answer to those questions.

I love you Uncle Jim! You will be sorely missed.