Yahoo!: "Body of Steelers Fan Viewed in Recliner"

[Bleacher Creature]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/fbn_fan_s_farewell

James Henry Smith was a zealous Pittsburgh Steelers fan in life, and even death could not keep him from his favorite spot: in a recliner, in front of a TV showing his beloved team in action.

Smith, 55, of Pittsburgh, died of prostate cancer Thursday. Because his death wasn't unexpected, his family was able to plan for an unusual viewing Tuesday night.

The Samuel E. Coston Funeral Home erected a small stage in a viewing room, and arranged furniture on it much as it was in Smith's home on game day Sundays.

Smith's body was on the recliner, his feet crossed and a remote in his hand. He wore black and gold silk pajamas, slippers and a robe. A pack of cigarettes and a beer were at his side, while a high-definition TV played a continuous loop of Steelers highlights.

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I have to say, I'm kind of touched by this. It's probably not how I would want to go out, but to each his own.

[Rabrrrrrr]

1. Nope, certainly not my way either, but that's pretty cool!

[jedr]

2. youins' just don't understand..it's a Burgh- thing an at' ;

May he rest in peace. too young to die.

[Hotler]

3. That's great! When I go ......

I want to be cremated. I love to cook and eat BBQ and before they cremate me I want to be rubbed down with BBQ rub 24hrs. ahead of time then when they put me in the oven I want a chunk of hickory thrown in also.

[General Zod]

4. A true Steelers fan!

May he rest in peace.....

[wallwriter]

5. Steeler fans may come and go, but

Steeler mania lives on forever!!!