“The Body of Christ has lost 2 great men today.  Ron Graham from Rapture Ready, and Jack Kinsella from The Omega Letter. Both of their writings were on the Prophecy Update as well.   Their insights on prophecy was amazing, and they will  both be sorely missed.  If you’ve been reading our blog’s for long, you have come across articles by these dear Brothers.  We will be praying for the families and friends of both of these great men.  We know that they have entered the gates of Heaven and heard the words “Well done, my good and faithful servant, welcome home!”  And We know that Heaven is Rejoicing with their arrival!  The following memorials are from Prophecy Update.

In Memoriam: Ron Graham

 (1951-2013)

Todd and I are saddened to announce the death of Ron Graham, one of Rapture Ready’s most widely read and highly respected writers on end-time matters involving Bible prophecy. He will be missed far beyond our ability to measure.

Ron went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 14, 2013, following a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Nathele and three children, Rodrigo, Michelle, and Amanda.

I borrow in part the following from the biography on his Home Page. Ron was born in 1951 at Camp Cook, California which is now Vandenberg AFB. Before retiring he was Operations Manager and Director of Advertising for a national magazine based out of Oregon.

After accepting Jesus as his Lord and Saviour in 1995 his life was dramatically changed. Ron faithfully and prayerfully studied the Bible and the Holy Spirit led him to intensively research the works of many inspired men. He obviously–to anyone who followed his writings–was taught Holy Spirit discernment.

I knew Ron as a tremendously deep thinker on Bible matters as well as in current issues and events. Yet he was a man of humility in the most genuine sense. Of his own dealings with the Lord, he wrote on his website biography: “It is amazing what the Lord can do when a man is willing to surrender to Him.”

Ron lived in rural Missouri where he testified that he was immensely blessed and thankful to be asked to fill the pulpit of various vacationing pastors in the area.

He eagerly awaited the Rapture, but worked diligently for the Lord right up until the day God called him Home. He corresponded with people who contacted him about his many articles even during the toughest moments of his severe illness.

Ron wrote me when I had the heart attack that stopped my heart three times on Good Friday, April 22, 2011. He was, as always, most caring and gracious, and, of course, was fascinated to hear my account of being in that Heavenly Realm each time my heart stopped.

I–of all people who knew, respected and admired Ron–am absolutely sure his Home Coming is Spectacular beyond all description!

Ron’s lengthy illness and passing presents a financial hardship for his wife and the family, as might be expected in such circumstance. We ask that everyone wanting to donate financially to Nathele and her family send as the Lord Leads to:

Nathele Graham
96 County Road 5480
Salem, MO, 65560.

Paypal donations can be sent to:

twotug@embarqmail.com

May God Bless you for your prayers and financial help. –Terry

In Memorium Jack Kinsella/ Omega Letter

1952-2013

John “Jack” Michael Kinsella was born October 7, 1952 in Fort Erie Ontario and went home to be with the Lord March 14, 2013 at 12:30 pm at the age of 60.

Son of the late, Jack Kinsella and Doris Kinsella (Winn).

John lived his life as a hero beginning at age 10 when he received the Carnegie award for heroism. In 1969, John signed up to the US Marines at the tender age of 16 where he served until 1975 receiving an honorable discharge. During his service for the Marines, John also had a battle with cancer and won.   He then began his career in law enforcement in North Texas reaching the rank of Captain before the age of 30.   He then headed back to his hometown of Fort Erie where he dedicated his life to the service of the Lord Jesus Christ preaching, teaching and mentoring until the Lord took him from this world to grant him his heavenly rewards.

John is survived by his wife, partner and best friend Gayle Kinsella (Snyder). His brothers, Roy, Walter and Tony Kinsella, his sisters Jacqueline Anderson, Barbara Dumelie and Georgina Wisbey and all of their children, who greatly admired their Uncle “Johnny”.

He leaves behind six children, Karen Velemirovich (Mike), John Kinsella, Charlyn Fischer, Richard Kinsella (Nikki), Michael Fischer (Kerilyn) and Jessica Cook to whom he freely shared all his accumulated wisdom.   John loved and enjoyed all of his 9 grandchildren, Hannah, Jacob, Michael, Taya, Bailey, Sarah, Tristan, Lorilai and Natasha.

John was also a loving cousin and nephew to the Opatovsky, Pooler, Spear and James Families.

John lived his life to the absolute fullest and made every moment count. Being ready at all times to give an answer for the hope that was in him.

Friends may visit at The Williams Funeral Home, 722 Ridge Road North, Ridgeway, Sunday March 17th, 2013, from 5-9PM EST. A Funeral Service to celebrate John’s life will be held in the Williams Chapel, Monday afternoon at 1PM EST. Interment will follow at Ridgeway Memorial Cemetery.

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