Hal Fix passed away last night. He was taken to Memorial yesterday afternoon after some low blood pressure episodes. I went down to see him and just before they took him to Radiology for aCT scan, I asked him what he wanted. He said "I want to go home". I asked him if he meant Taggart Dr or Heaven. He said either one would be OK. So, that's the way I prayed over him. We just left the outcome up to God. If there is Bass Fishing in Heaven, I bet there are no more backlashes or no more crankbaits lost in the trees or on the bottom. Hal was notorious for casting up into trees and the reason I carried a16'paint pole with me in the boat. It makes a great lure retriever.</p>
I have known Hal for over 40 years and we have been close friends since'86 when I movednext door to him. He was my neighbor, best friend, project helper, and fishing buddy. I can't remember him ever turning down an opportunity to go fishing with me. It's fair to say that he learned, for better or worse, how to fish by observing me. I offered little instruction because, growing up, I got too much instruction. Every species personal best he ever caught was with me.</p>
Hal had many Loves in his life. His Wife Mary, his four sons, one Daughter, nine Grandchildren, and sixGreat-Grandchildren. Next, I would say he loved the Army best. A true Patriot, he served 22 years, I think. He took pride in saying how many years, months, days, and minutes he served. He joined in Japan when he was 18 years old. His Dad was a civilian contract weapons inspector and moved alot. Heserved in Koreaand Viet Nam in the Signal Corps.. He retired as a Master SGT. He was also a gun nut. I always said that when the Revolution came,I was going to move in with him. He has one full bedroom closet devoted to ammo.</p>
He loved to travel. For a few years he was an over-the-road trucker. He was an Owner-Operator contracted toNorth AmericanVan Lines. During this past year, He and Mary got to make one more circle around the US. While he was still able, they took that same circle on a Canary Yellow Gold Wing. Man, he was crazy about that cycle.</p>
Hal had anotherbest friend, Ted Gugler, a retired Army Colonel. They rode all over the wilderness areas in Ted's ATV. They were planningto haul that Komatsu 4-wheeler out west next summer. Sorry, Ted, Hal got a better offer.</p>
Hal was the toughest man I know. He endured extreme pain for as long as I knew him. His Doctors wanted to amputate his legs over 20 years ago due to poor circulation. That problem has now been fixed.</p>
Hal was the best repairman I ever knew. His motto was. "if it's broke, Fix can fix it!" He was a great auto mechanic, electrician and was a licensed HVAC guy. He kept my HVAC system going and my cars and lawnmowersgoing and never charged me a cent for his time or labor. I never spent a night in this house too hot or too cold because of him. he could find a way to get it going until we could get the part to fix it right. The only area he was lost was his computer. For that, he would call me.</p>
I'm really going to miss Hal. I am glad I felt the need to go to the Hospital. I got to pray for Him and also remind him that he was a stubborn A** H*** one last time. He agreed with me. It just now occured to me that if there is bass fishing in Heaven, he'll probably wait for me before he checks it out. He always let me decide what and where we were going to try. Hal,instead of waiting for me, check out Jesus, then look up Tom Mann and find us some good fishing holes. We will be back together again.</p>
I love you, Man!</p>
Alan</p>
Hooaaah!</p>
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I have known Hal for over 40 years and we have been close friends since'86 when I movednext door to him. He was my neighbor, best friend, project helper, and fishing buddy. I can't remember him ever turning down an opportunity to go fishing with me. It's fair to say that he learned, for better or worse, how to fish by observing me. I offered little instruction because, growing up, I got too much instruction. Every species personal best he ever caught was with me.</p>
Hal had many Loves in his life. His Wife Mary, his four sons, one Daughter, nine Grandchildren, and sixGreat-Grandchildren. Next, I would say he loved the Army best. A true Patriot, he served 22 years, I think. He took pride in saying how many years, months, days, and minutes he served. He joined in Japan when he was 18 years old. His Dad was a civilian contract weapons inspector and moved alot. Heserved in Koreaand Viet Nam in the Signal Corps.. He retired as a Master SGT. He was also a gun nut. I always said that when the Revolution came,I was going to move in with him. He has one full bedroom closet devoted to ammo.</p>
He loved to travel. For a few years he was an over-the-road trucker. He was an Owner-Operator contracted toNorth AmericanVan Lines. During this past year, He and Mary got to make one more circle around the US. While he was still able, they took that same circle on a Canary Yellow Gold Wing. Man, he was crazy about that cycle.</p>
Hal had anotherbest friend, Ted Gugler, a retired Army Colonel. They rode all over the wilderness areas in Ted's ATV. They were planningto haul that Komatsu 4-wheeler out west next summer. Sorry, Ted, Hal got a better offer.</p>
Hal was the toughest man I know. He endured extreme pain for as long as I knew him. His Doctors wanted to amputate his legs over 20 years ago due to poor circulation. That problem has now been fixed.</p>
Hal was the best repairman I ever knew. His motto was. "if it's broke, Fix can fix it!" He was a great auto mechanic, electrician and was a licensed HVAC guy. He kept my HVAC system going and my cars and lawnmowersgoing and never charged me a cent for his time or labor. I never spent a night in this house too hot or too cold because of him. he could find a way to get it going until we could get the part to fix it right. The only area he was lost was his computer. For that, he would call me.</p>
I'm really going to miss Hal. I am glad I felt the need to go to the Hospital. I got to pray for Him and also remind him that he was a stubborn A** H*** one last time. He agreed with me. It just now occured to me that if there is bass fishing in Heaven, he'll probably wait for me before he checks it out. He always let me decide what and where we were going to try. Hal,instead of waiting for me, check out Jesus, then look up Tom Mann and find us some good fishing holes. We will be back together again.</p>
I love you, Man!</p>
Alan</p>
Hooaaah!</p>
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