Just wanted to post his obituary. Turns out he died on the 20th. not the 21st, but wow... All the things he did. He's a role model.
http://www.legacy.com/STLToday/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=86125094 - Page 1
http://www.legacy.com/STLToday/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=86125093 - Page 2
The Jessie who is mentioned in the obituary was my cousin who died of a virus that infected her nervous system. My cousin, Adrian, contracted something similar recently, but he's doing much better now. My grandmother is Mary Shelden. I really wish I could go to his funeral, but I am unable to. So my mom is representing the family. I admire and will still look up to him. According to my mom, we had a lot in common and I wish I had been able to see or at least talk with him more often. I'm very thankful for the few times that I was able to visit with him.