Wow! We've lost some great ones over the years. Buckeye's post of Roy's, the morning he died, is almost eerie. I guess we never know?
My brother died of cancer in 2006 after a 1.5 year battle. I had time to come to terms with it before he passed.
My dad died in 2013, 5 days after suffering a stroke, I had time to come to terms with it, before he passed (albeit short).
I've never lost anyone suddenly, waking one morning and gone by sundown. I'd have issues coming to terms with that.
Prayers and healing to his loved ones.