A father’s death is as painful as the piercing of a sharp arrow and even the passage of time hardly makes it any bearable especially if he was a great dad. Losing a father often means losing a protector, a guiding hand, a best friend, and a superhero.
No matter how old a person gets, a father is always special and when someone loses their father to death there is a big void left. It doesn’t matter whether it has been weeks, months or years, the pain of losing a father will pinch his son or daughter for a lifetime.
The messages below are expressions in words, to every lovely dad who is no more with us. Use these messages to tell them that they are sorely missed by those they left behind.
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Missing You Messages For Dad After Death
All the happiness in this world could not fill the hole you left in me. For me, you were the most perfect dad, a best friend, and a great mentor. I miss you so much!!
It hurts to know you are not here anymore. I can’t help but smile at all the memories and great times we had. I’m glad I hugged you every chance I had. Till we meet again dad, I miss you.
Death is an occurrence that can’t be avoided, but your passing away remains a shock to us all dad. What happened to all our planned tomorrows and promises? I miss you deeply.
It has been five months since we sat close to each other, five months of anguish and sorrow. I only wish I hugged you more often in the days leading to your final moments. I wish I had told you in words how much I respect and love you though my actions said it all. Dad, I miss you like a vital link to my life, and you really are. I look forward to the time we will meet to part no more.
When a man says that he looks up to his father, it invariably means that his father did a good job modelling excellence. Dad, I am glad to say with all confidence that I look up to you, even if you’re gone from the world. You matter a lot to me, missing you isn’t enough feeling.
Words are insufficient to extol your sterling qualities both as my father and best friend. Everything I am today came from your relentless sacrifices. I have moved on but not without you. I miss you, papa.
Distractions hold no water against my heart’s quest for you. Little things remind me of you, daily. I miss you, dad.
The tears flow freely; time has been cruel to my heart. I wish for some healing from this much grief that has besieged me. My lovely dad, I miss you. Do come back home soon, please.
I dread goodbyes because they remind me of that moment I held your living hand for the last time. At times, I get angry that I couldn’t do much to keep you alive though I poured out my all given the moment. One thing I take great consolation in is that you aren’t fighting diseases any more, you are now at rest. But I don’t think I can get over this feeling of loss. I miss you, dad.
I keep thinking about you even though it pains because you were the best dad any person could have. I could do anything just to rest in your arms one more time. I miss you more than anything else.
I did not just lose a father. I lost my smile, my happiness and most importantly, I lost that shelter that used to keep me safe no matter what happened out there. I miss you so much!
I never thought that a day like this will come when I won’t be able to see you anymore. No matter what, you will always be in my heart. I miss you dad.
You will always be my king, my ideal source of happiness, and the man who loved me regardless of all my flaws. I love you, now and forever, dad. I miss you more every day. You will forever be in my heart and mind.
You were such a handsome man enriched with a golden heart for people. Nobody came to you and felt unwanted; you had your way of silently affirming someone’s worth. I am aware that you have left this earthly realm for a place of rest and comfort. Still, your presence is felt among the living in our community. Your good heart makes you unforgettable, dad. I really miss you.
This world can sometimes be harsh for a girl. It’s even more relentless when a girl does not have her shelter. Dad, you were the safe-house for me. I miss you a lot!
It’s interesting how the months quickly turned to years even though I chose to remain fixed on that fateful day. Life continues, they say, but not for me. Strangely, there’s no life outside of the memories of the love we shared. It’s impossible to dump them anywhere in a bid to forge ahead. I might as well stop living. I cherish and miss you, father.
Time and again, I am reminded of your baritone voice and bear hugs. Death can only do its worse by taking you away physically, but it can never tamper with the memories of you in my heart. I miss you daddy.
Thoughts of you fill every nook and cranny of my head, sometimes too strong to be shaken off with busyness. That says a lot about how much you mean to me, dad. You weren’t just any father but my beloved friend, my confidant, my advisor, my cheerleader. Life hasn’t been the same ever since you left me. I miss you sorely.
Memories of you remind me of what a great father you were. The love you had given to all of us was heavenly. Every day now has become so hard without you. We all miss you so much!
There are just so many people in this world but all of them cannot make me feel the way your presence used to do. I miss you so badly dad!
Heartfelt I Miss You Messages For Dad Who Passed Away
To me, you were the best dad of all time. Maybe this is the reason why the pain of losing you is just too heavy for me to carry! I miss you!
Being your daughter is the greatest honor of my life. Thanks for always being my support system. I love you so much, Dad. Miss you every day.
Thank you, daddy, for flourishing our home with happiness and warmth. It’s so hard to imagine you are no longer with us. You have been such a great Man, and one of the greatest icons of our time. I love you beyond description. Your presence will always be remembered. We miss you so much.
Dad, if I had my way, I would have kept you longer with me. I never would have allowed death to take you away from me this soon. Not while I still needed your cheerful encouragement and moral support. Not while I am yet to be satisfied with the warmth of your loving company. If you could see my heart right now, you would understand how much I miss you, dad.
My loving dad, you are my role model, my one and only inspiration. I will forever try to live my life the way you showed us. I love you and miss you.
Everyday, I look forward to coming home to meet you seated on your favorite cushion in the living room. But every time I step in, it is your forever absence that I meet. I miss you, dad.
It hurt to let you travel out for some days. But I never bargained for the disaster your physical exit from our lives brought upon my heart. So, you’ll never come home anymore? Hope you know I’ll miss you all the days of my life. I miss you dad…
Truly, the love of a father is deeper than the ocean bed. It is without any barrier nor pretence, and full in its giving. Your death has left a huge vacuum in my life, daddy. I miss you.
There are fathers and there are special fathers. Dad, you belong to the class of special fathers who esteemed the welfare of their families above the pursuit of material wealth. It’s fascinating how you found a harmonious balance between your own life and the lives of your children that resulted in our healthy relationship with you. To my super loving dad, I really miss you.
Dad you are my superhero. Thanks for always having my back and loving me with all my flaws. I love you and I will miss you forever.
Daddy, I never got a chance to say this to you but I love you so much. Thanks for giving us all the love of the world. I miss you.
Who would I pick up the phone to call in the dead of the night and he answers at one ring but my dad? Who would look into my eyes and tell my mood but my caring dad? Who would keep me chatty all-day anytime we sit together but my happy dad? With tears in my eyes, I want you to know that I have been missing you.
I have never felt such emptiness as the type I felt when I got the news that you’ve gone to be with the Lord. So many questions raced through my mind, and I couldn’t answer any. However, I am consoled that you are in a blessed place, right there with the Lord of your life. I miss you, my daddy.
For fifty years, you poured your all into the raising of your kids and as our patriarch. Your style of leadership gave us ample room to express our individualities; you never stifled our voices. I feel kind of helpless carrying on with your legacy and pray that the good Lord keeps upholding me. I miss you, dad.
I try as I may, ripping myself of the memories of you is suicidal. I just allow my mind play and replay all that we shared together. I’ll be fine, though. I miss you, papa.
I am not quite sure that I have fully come to terms with your demise, dad. There’s no day that passes by, without me hoping that there will be a miracle that will bring you home, alive. I miss you.
You were my first love, the first man that taught me how to be assertive as a woman. You gave without grudges, and still gave lovingly until your last breath. I miss you, papa.
Your departure has created a vacuum that could never be filled easily. I miss you so much and time can’t heal the pain of how much I wish to be with you. Till we meet again dad, I love you.
I know you are watching over me from heaven right now. I know you can hear what I say. Please come back and hug me for once. Your little angel misses you so much!
It’s hard to wake up every morning knowing that you are not with us anymore. Our world is incomplete without you. I miss you so much, dad!