My friends Sharon Wallace and Jan Phillips introduced me to JR during the
summer of 2004. JR lived in a nursing home 15 miles south from Taylorville
Illinois, where I was living. JR was living in a nursing home named
Prairie Rose in Pana Illinois. In 1984 JR's car was hit by a train at a
railroad crossing, and he suffered severe head trauma, so severe that
part of his brain had to be put back into his skull. Since JR lived in
another town, I only got to visit JR three or four times, during the brief
friendship we had. I really grew fond of JR, he was like a younger brother
that I never had. I know he is with Jesus, and whenever I go to heaven JR
and I will have eternity to get to know each other. I will miss him dearly!

In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told
you I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a
place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also
may be where I am.
John 14:2-3 (NIV)

Welcome Home

JR Is A Gift God Blessed Me With One Hot Summer Day
We Only Got To Meet Each Other A Few Times Along The Way
His Friendship Was A Gift From God; A Blessing Uniquely Planned
Christmas Eve He Was Met By God; He Took Him By The Hand
Jesus Came And Welcomed Him Home Into God's Promised Land
Welcome Home Country Bumpkin; And Have No Sorrow No More
You Finally Made It Home Walking Along The Jordan River Shores
Christmas For You Came Early Walking With Jesus Hand In Hand
There Is A New Kid In Town Beholding A Place So Awesome And Grand
You Are Now Home With Jesus Can You Believe Where You Stand?
Welcome Home My Dear Friend And Brother I Will Miss You So
I Am Thankful To God For Your Brief Friendship That I Did Know
I Know Your Friends And Family Will Miss You In Many Ways
We Know Your Are Happy More Than All Your Previous Days
Welcome Home Country Bumpkin Welcome Home My Dear Friend
Welcome Home Country Bumpkin Our Friendship Will Never End

12/27/06

In loving memory of: Richard D. Wortman Jr.

July 27, 1967 - December 24, 2006