Jim's Funeral The preacher was a lanky man, he sipped the water near his hand. Said, "this is all part of the Masters plan," something Jim's family couldn't understand. He coughed and mopped his brow, said some words with thee and thou. And hoped Jim's soul was peaceful now, then made the congregation stand and bow. A cry rose from the rows up front, Jim's mothers voice piercingly blunt. "He was no bank robber... you all hear, he was just my son and I loved him dear." Six pall bearers tall and