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December 16, 2010
I had the honor of being part of Mr. Shoffner's care for the last 6 years. He was a delightful patient and always such a gentleman. I have no doubt that those who are ready will see him again in Heaven. My prayers are with the family and friends whose hearts are grieved by our temporary separation.
Kathy Sharp, Nurse Practitioner
Rodney & Connie Noland
December 15, 2010
So sadden by the passing of Mel. He was such a great friend and co-worder to me. I will miss him deeply. Memories will remain of how welcoming he was to us in his home, and the wonderful cookouts that we shared. He always had an encouraging word and his hugs were as big as the sky. Our condolences and prayers are with his family. Heaven just gained a wonderful saint. Although we are saddened by his passing, we still can celebrate a homegoing.
Proverbs 30:5
Rodney & Connie Noland
gloria richmond
December 13, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Rev. Ira and Mary Johnson
December 10, 2010
God saw you getting weary, He did what He knew was best. He stood aside and sent His beloved angel down to take you away to rest.
You bid no one farewell, not even good-bye, You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone For a part of us went with you the day God called you home.
God gave us strength to bear it, courage to take the blow, What it meant to lose you
God will only know.
I love to hear Mr. Shoffner talk, and Jeannie laugh, We will truly miss them, but we know that they are in a better place, walking with Jesus and their love ones. Rest in Peace.
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College AVE Christian Church
December 9, 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
William Silas
December 9, 2010
Please accept our family's deepest sympathies. I remember Melvin as a good friend and classmate at Slater HS, 1959. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ruth Mensah
December 9, 2010
To the family:
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Be strong and of good courage.
Rev&Mrs.Larry Williams
December 9, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Kristi Dotson
December 9, 2010
Melvyn will be missed by many. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a WONDERFUL teacher and a very close friend. We'll never forget you Mr. Shoffner. At least you're with Jean and your family now in the loving arms of Jesus.
Love,
Kristi, Eric, Christian, Kalei and Noah Dotson
Robert Wells
December 8, 2010
To the Shoffner family,
You have my sincere condolences and sympathy in your time of sorrow.
I remember Melvyn from my younger days in Bristol. He was always kind and caring and a friend.
Mona J. Smith & Family
December 8, 2010
"In these moments of sorrow. look up for your Father is weeping with you call to His name His heart will comfort you" -- La Tourelle
with deepest sympathy
Dorothy Lee Huey
December 8, 2010
To The Shoffner Family
Sorry to hear of the passing of Melvyn. We enjoyed talking to him at the Douglas Reunion this year. You will certainly be in our prayers.
December 8, 2010
To The Family Of Melvyn D. Shoffner,
I am most sadden to be reading of the passing of a wonderful, good christian gentlemen. I know that Mr. Shoffner was ready to be called home by God whenever our Lord was ready for him. He now has a brand new life and a brand new body. He will never be sick or suffer again and best of all, Mr. Melvyn D. Shoffner didn't die for he has eternal life and resides with our Lord at "Beulah Land, Sweet Beulah Land".
He has also joined his beautiful, sweet bride, Jean, there so there is another "Wedding Celerbration" going on in heaven for God has called another angel home. We will miss him as I always missed him and his sweet Jean (before the Lord called her home) when Andy and I attended Lee Street Baptist Church. They always made us feel welcome.
I know of two little girls that he and Jean thought so much of that will miss him greatly!!! I will never forget how good Mr. & Mrs. Shoffner were to them and how much they truely loved those girls and open their home to them and did wonderful things for them and with them even when Mr. & Mrs. Shoffner were so sick. Those girls were special to them and I know that those girls loved them in return and will always remember that "special love" that they bonded. Mr. & Mrs. Shoffner wouldn't let them get by with anything. They would correct them when needed and that showed even a greater love...just as God will correct and does correct us because of His love for us...just as our wonderful parents that God put us with here on this earth corrected or corrects us. You don't brother to correct someone that you don't care about but you do to those that you love because you want them to be better. I strongly believe that Mr. & Mrs. Shoffner made a great difference in those two little girls lives because of the attention and the love that they gave them because they truely cared and loved them.
Mr. & Mrs. Shoffner will always be remembered by Andy and I as caring, loving christian people and we will miss Mr. Shoffner and do miss Jean. They went thru a lot of sickness but they never gave up on God. They praised Him for who He is and for all He has done for each and everyone of us.
I ran into Lorie and Calvin Mason at Wal-Mart the day before Thanksgiving and they told us about Mr. Shoffner and Mr. H. P. Robinson being in the hospital. Andy and I went to visit them at the hospital last Tuesday night but was told that they wasn't in the hospital. I am sorry that we didn't get to visit with Mr. Shoffner. We may not be here at the time of the funeral but I want you to know that we have been blessed by knowing him for his and Jean's light truely shined and will go on shining in the hearts of those that knew him and Jean for they were "special" people.
Andy and Delores (Roark) Still
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