Wes,
I'm sorry for your loss of a good man in your world.
God always answers prayers, but sometimes His answer is a caring "NO"--- His will is perfect in an imperfect world.
Prayers for God's peace to wrap his family and loved ones tightly and hold them thru this difficult time.
I lost a good HS friend mysteriously in a freak situation. His widow and I have conferred and agree that if he'd have had to live with serious limitations, he'd have gone berserk and taken everyone with him... God's will is always best in the long run...
Prayers for peace and strength for all.