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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Brianna Nash
May 11, 2010
We miss you and we will always love you PopPop.
Julie Miles
April 28, 2010
Julie Miles
April 28, 2010
To My Cousins, Louise, Gloria, Linwood Jr., Bernice, & Brianna, I do not have adequate words to express how I feel. Please know that I loved Uncle Lin so much and I love all of you. He was such a kind, loving, and caring person. Those of us who were fortunate enough to be in his life, learned so much from the example he set. He will be missed and always thought of in the highest esteem. He is with God now and I know he is at peace. I pray that your wonderful memories will bring you comfort and that God eases the sorrow. Know that I am here and just a phone call away.
With Love,
Julie, Arielle, & Jordan Olivia Miles, nieces
Doretha Harris
April 21, 2010
To the Family,
Uncle Lin was loved. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
Uncle Lin is a special part of my cherished memories, and will always hold a special place in my heart. The love shown to me by my family ... parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and of course, my grandma, brought me much happiness. Life on earth does not last forever. However, heartfelt memories are cherished as long as we have life.
Uncle Lin was a kind man who made me feel safe, secure and loved whenever I was around him. He was a man of few words, and expressed his feelings through his kind deeds. He always welcomed us into his home, even as noisy kids. I will always remember the vegetables he raised, and the pride he took in sharing them. His suffering on earth is over. He has done his good deeds, and earned his reward. I can imagine him reuniting with his parents, wife, siblings, and other loved ones who passed before him. He is free from pain, and happy again. Although we cannot see him on earth, his legacy lives on through his family, who loved him dearly.
He was a fine uncle who will be missed and never forgotten.
Niece,
Doretha
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April 18, 2010
LuLu,
I am so sorry to learn of your Papa's death. You all loved him so much and I am sure he lived as long as he could just to be with all of you and especially little Brianna. Love P
Georgette West
April 14, 2010
To My Cousin Gloria & Family:
Please accept my sincere condolence on the passing of Uncle Linwood. I know from personal experience that lossing a parent is a heavy loss. Please remember this where there is despair, there is hope. Where there is sadness, there is joy. I am reassured that you will find God's presence with you now and in the days ahead. Let the many memories, and the love that you shared with Uncle Linwood and Aunt Kitty comfort you forever more. Your in my thoughts and my prayers. Whenever you need me I will be there for you.
Your cousin Georgette, New York, New York (Aunt Laura's Granddaughter) Email Address - [email protected]
Lloyd & Lamont Brydie
April 14, 2010
To Gloria & Al, you have our heartfelt sympathy .
Addie Sims Mitchell
April 14, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gloria .Nash
April 14, 2010
We love you PaPa. That little girl who was the apple of your eye who made all that mess after school for you to clean up will never be the same.We know you fought a tough battle,but we also know you were tired of fighting.We love you and will always remember you. We know you will rest in peace.
Carolyn Minor
April 13, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jackie & Zach Watson
April 13, 2010
To The Family, We were sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. He is resting peacefully now with Our Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Linda Miles Ballard
April 13, 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)
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Tammie Widder
April 13, 2010
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you take comfort in knowing that God has prepared a table and we shall join the King.
Emma Henderson
April 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
PAULINE ROSS
April 13, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
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