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James Yancey Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Annie Owens
December 12, 2008
Ruby,I would like to extend my condolences to you and your family.Jim had a heart of gold.The blow was hard the shock severe,we never thought his death was so near.Only those who have loss a love one without a farewell.Sleep on Jim ,take your rest. We all loved you,but God loved you best.
Darryl Harris Holt
December 9, 2008
Marilyn:
Sincere sympathy to you in Jim's passing.
Thelma & Clyde Hughes
December 6, 2008
To: Marilyn, Issac & Son
May you find peace in knowning that your loved on is now resting in the arms of the Lord. May his memories bring you Peace and Joy. Be Blessed.
Zina Cook and Family
December 6, 2008
Uncle Jim you will be missed. I would like to send my thoughts and prayers to the family and say that although the human may be gone his spirit will live on forever.
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Candice (Cuffey) Edwards
December 5, 2008
Daerest Cousin Marilyn and family,
I was very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. It is my hope that memories of happier times will help to make this time of sorrow better for you. With love, Candice, Craig and Eden Edwards
Judy Jenkins
December 5, 2008
To my Uncle Levi Yancey and family, May God be with you and your family. Keep on Praying you will be blessed.
Love, Judy Jenkins, Sha'Juan, and La'Toya Jenkins
Shirley T Burke
December 5, 2008
Dear Mrs. Yancey and Family,
I was very sadden to hear of the passing of Deacon Yancey. I say this knowing that we spend our lives preparing for this special journey. Deacon Yancey has helped many of us prepare by his Christian service in the churches and communities. We thank God for his life!
Sincerely,
Rev. & Mrs Cleveland R. Mallory and Sons
December 5, 2008
To: Deaconess Ruby yancey and the yancey Family,
"Let not your heart be troubled:
ye believe in God, believe also in me."(John 14:1)
We were so sadden to here about Deacon yancey. He will be miss at Shady Grove Baptist Church , but Words don't come easy at a time like this but please know that we are sharing your pain in the loss of this great man.
God Bless
Audrey B. Frenzley & Family
December 5, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robert and Dorothy Brooks
December 4, 2008
Ruby and The Yancey Family:
May the many happy memories and the good times you shared over the years be of great comfort to you today, tomorrow and always.
He was a great man with a warm smile,a friendly handshake and a loving heart.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Sincerely,
Julia Price
December 3, 2008
Ruby, Barbara & Family,
I wish you peace, contentment, comfort and much love!
Vernon and Ann Fleming
December 3, 2008
May God continue to bless you with many happy memories of this true christian gentleman. Deacon Yancey stood tall in his faith and commitment to the community. May God comfort you in this time of loss.
December 3, 2008
Dear Deaconess Ruby Yancey and Family:
We were so sadden to hear of Deacon Yancey's death. We can only hope that your many years of happiness and your wonderful memories will enable you and the family to live with this great loss. Please accept our sympathy.
Sincerely,
John Henry and Barbara Robinson
**The Rucker & Jennings Families **
December 3, 2008
To Deaconess Ruby Yancey and Family:
We extend heartfelt sympathy to you during this difficult time. Deacon Yancey made such an incredible impact in our church and community! His warm and humble spirit will be greatly missed. Remember that "God is your refuge and strength..." (Psalms 46:1)
In our prayers,
chyril lockhart
December 3, 2008
may god continue to bless you doing your trying time. we will continue to keep you in our prayers, and always we love you. chyril,sumer,james
Jerry Slaughter
December 3, 2008
To the Yancey Family:
We are saddened to hear of the homegoing of such a special person. For many years, Deacon Yancey has been a leader in faith, in his church and in his community. We will always appreciate his hard work and dedication in all of the leadership roles that he undertook at Shady Grove Baptist Church. His hard work, memory and legacy will live on.
Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. - Matthew 25:21
Love,
The Slaughter Family
Priscilla, Jerry, Sr. and Jerry, Jr.
Shirley Robinson
December 3, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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