Yes, even given that it is the words of a father for his well-loved son, this is the type of tribute I would like to receive:
This morning at 3:15, Wilbur passed away, aged 45 years, 1 month, 14 days. A short life, full of consequences. An unfailing intellect, imperturbable temper, great self-reliance and as great modesty, seeing the right clearly, pursuing it steadily, he lived and died. Bishop Milton Wright
Especially, "seeing the right clearly, pursuing it steadily, he lived and died."
