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Ovel JAMES Obituary
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LINDARAY JACKSON ( ANN'S SOUL FOOD)
September 13, 2011
HELLO, MR. JAMES HARD TO THINK THAT ITS BEEN A YEAR MISS U VERY MUCH
Harsheka "Sheka" Miles
September 23, 2010
I would like to send my deepest symphathy to the James family during your time of sorrow. I didn't personal know Mr. James but I'm a friend of his son. Always rememeber that earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Mr. James lived a good life. He is now resting with the good Lord up above. I would like to say to Pnut stay strong & you shall meet him again some day on the other side. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers!
LINDARAY JACKSON @ ANN'S SOUL FOOD
September 22, 2010
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)
©Copyright 1998-2010
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September 22, 2010
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From the Staff of Scott's Funeral Home
September 22, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Jackies Stewart
September 21, 2010
Hey Friend, You will be missed by all along with me, You were a good friend to me and you really help me with good advice, we laugh alot and I am going to miss you. Prayers to your Chris and the family!!! Breakfast wil never be the same any more
Mr. James at his favorite place Ann's Soul Food
Jacki stewart
September 21, 2010
Devorah Cephas
September 20, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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