Welford Randolph "Buddy" Redford III
Welford Randolph "Buddy" Redford III
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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May 10, 2009
Buddy you are very much missed. I know you are with us as we carry on with each day. Every ride I know you are there feeling the wind in our faces. Thanks letting me be your friend. Carlos
Heartland Hospice
February 11, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jesse Skinner
February 7, 2009
Dear Nonie,
I'm so sorry to hear about Buddy passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Marie Truda
February 7, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
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Michelle Dewell
February 7, 2009
Our deepest Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family during this time. Hold tight to happy thoughts and the good times you shared. You are in our thoughts and prayers....
Dee S. Fisher
February 7, 2009
Dearest Nonie,
I was looking for a memorial poem and found this instead. My heart is broken. It has been a long time since we've spoken, but Buddy always has a special place in my heart. He was never too busy in the shop to answer a "technical question" for me and was always caring and supporting when I made the difficult decision to retire. I know also that he loved you with all his heart. Please know that I will be praying for you and asking God's peace on you as you journey through this loss. Please hug yourself for me.
Much love,
Dee Fisher
Chris & Denise
February 7, 2009
Buddy, you will be dearly missed and always in our hearts. Everytime we ride we will remember you and we have made it our plan to take you in our hearts to Criglesville each year. We love you!
Denise & Chris
February 7, 2009
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.
Diane Snider
February 7, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Cheri Strain
February 7, 2009
I will miss the laughs and the talks that Buddy & I shared when he worked for Titan. I know now that he is in a better place. God bless you.
Daren Gardner
February 7, 2009
Buddy, although we never met, I thought about you often, the battle is over, God bless you brother, your new bike is gold plated, keep an eye on us down here, we will be riding for you.
Puff Daddy
The Richmond Riders
Just a friend
February 7, 2009
Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We all were meant to learn some things,
but never meant to stay...
Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know.
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the lord
May God be with you and your family.
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