I am sorry to his family for his loss. I live down the road from him for many years .He was a good man always ready to give a helping hand to his neighbors . I know you and dad are fishing together and we will all see each other one day.
Please be encouraged:
"Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life"
John 5:28,29