A hilarious obituary for an Arizona man who passed away earlier this month is going viral, bringing smiles to the faces of people all over the world amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Randall Jacobs of Phoenix was 65 years-old when he passed away on May 4, and his colorful obiturary went viral as soon as it was posted to Twitter on Wednesday. Many social media users have even been saying that they wish they could have met the “legend” and “rare man” themselves.

The obituary states that while his friends called him RJ, Jacobs was affectionately known as Uncle Bunky or “The Bunkster” to his family. The obituary explained that Jacobs lives his life with no fear in a way “that would have sent a lesser man to his grave decades earlier” and always did as he pleased.

“Uncle Bunky burned the candle, and whatever else was handy, at both ends. He spoke in a gravelly patois of wisecracks, mangled metaphors, and inspired profanity that reflected the Arizona dive bars, Colorado ski slopes, and various dodgy establishments where he spent his days and nights,” the obituary read. “He was a living, breathing ‘hang loose’ sign, a swaggering hybrid of Zoni desert rat, SoCal hobo, and Telluride ski bum.”

It added that Jacobs was known for his unique, one-of-a-kind personality, and for having a “chaotic energy and hysterical charm” as well as a “gentle soul.”

“A night out with Bunky could result in a court summons or a world-class hangover, but his friends and family would drop whatever they were doing to make a trip out to see him. His impish smile and irreverent sense of humor were enough to quell whatever sensibilities he offended,” the obituary continued. “He didn’t mean any harm; that was just Bunky being Bunky.”

The tribute went on to say that Jacobs had a way with words, often saying “Bunky-isms” like “mudflap” and “style master” at his “goombatz” nephews; frequently ordering his loved ones to “Do what Bunky say. Not what Bunky do.”

Jacobs was preceded in death by his beloved cats, and before he passed, he left his family with one last Bunkyism.

“I’m ready for the dirt nap, but you can’t leave the party if you can’t find the door,” Jacobs mused.

“He found the door, but the party will never be the same without him,” the obituary concluded.

Instead of sending flowers, Jacobs’ family asked mourners to “pay someone’s open bar tab, smoke a bowl, and fearlessly carve out some fresh lines through the trees on the gnarliest side of the mountain.”

Social media users have spoken out to praise Jacobs since his obituary began making the rounds:

Rest in peace, Uncle Bunky.

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