Sounds like a guy I wished I had known and had as a friend! Belayed condolence's to all that knew him. Pattie I will see you later and "bring that check on" LOL! I look forward to meeting your better half too!
He was a big ol' Teddy Bear of a guy! This world was a better place with him in it.
I wish he was here to meet you ... y'all have a lot in common. Some people just leave us all way too soon ...