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Kathy Royall
September 15, 2010
On behalf of the entire staff of the Spinal Cord Injury Service at the VAMC Richmond, please accept our deepest sympathy at Mr. Cowans passing.
Celebration Church
September 9, 2010
We would like to extend our condolences. Please know we are praying for you and if we can support you in any way please know we are here
September 9, 2010
Rod,
I am so sorry for this tragedy that has struck your family..My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family..grew up in the neighborhood.
Marie Cobb Pruitt
Gray,Tennessee
September 5, 2010
Sandra & Dick, and all of Tom's family, we extend our condolences. There is so little we can say in the face of such a huge loss. May God grant you peace. Love, Diane & Ron, Belen, NM, formerly of Kernersville,NC
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Sheila Jennings
September 4, 2010
Our Uncle Thom was a son, a father, a brother, and a friend.
Our Uncle Thom was humble, honest, cordial, and loyal.
Our Uncle Thom left us beautiful memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. Memories such as his East Tennessee “southern twang”, his intriguing and capitivating stories, his NASCAR collection that every Nascar fan would appreciate, and last but not least, we will never forget his contagious, genuine smile.
Even though we were separated by the many miles between us we always kept our Uncle Thom in our hearts, in our minds and in our prayers.
Even though we are now separated by the many miles from here to eternity we will always keep our Uncle Thom in our hearts, in our minds and in our prayers.
We love you Uncle Thom always and forever.
PRAYER TO ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE
Almighty and everliving God, who strengthened your apostle Thomas with sure and certain faith in your Son's resurrection: Grant us so perfectly and without doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord and our God, that our faith may never be found wanting in your sight.
Gracious Father, you empowered St. Thomas to make a personal confession of faith: "My Lord and My God!"
You sent St. Thomas the Apostle to us as a witness to Christ.
May we who follow his footsteps be strengthened in our faith in Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior.
Amen
Barbara Frazier
September 3, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
brenda and dianna booher
September 3, 2010
we do not know your family personally. dianna went to central where rodney worked. but our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tragic time! God bless.
Joe Golden
September 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Joe Golden
Sandra Albea
September 3, 2010
Our deepest regret to the family and our support of prayers goes out to all of you, especially my acquaintance, Sandra Jennings.May the love of Christ envelope you at this emotional and challenging time.
Sincerely,
Sandy Albea & Husband, Pastor Derek Albea
nichole standley
September 3, 2010
Rod and Sandra i give my deepest condolences to you guys we love you nichole standley (young)
Sherry Clendenin/Hayes
September 2, 2010
Rod, I am keeping you and your family in my prayers.I am deeply sorry for the loss of your brother because it is always hard to lose a part of your family.My family and i give our condolences and our prayers.
Connie Gilley/BHS Class of 68
September 2, 2010
So very sorry for your loss. Rodney and Sandra...all of you will be in my prayers. Trust in God to get you through this.
Vicars Family
September 2, 2010
Rod your family is in our thoughts and prayers.May God's grace carry your family though this time of need Vicars family from Gunnings
September 2, 2010
Rod your family is in our thoughts and prayers.May God's grace carry your family through th is time of need. Vicars family from Gunnings
Arleen P.
September 2, 2010
Sandra , My prayers are with you and your family during this dark time in your lives. Find comfort in knowing that your love one is at peace.
Arleen P.
Smithfield,VA.
September 2, 2010
I don't know if anyone can say enough to ease your pain and sorrow. Only God can comfort such heartache. It's always tragic when you lose a loved one, no matter the circumstances. I pray God will give your family that comfort, and compassion and understanding to all of us. I too attended Blountville High School. Many prayers are with your family. Eleanor Dixon White
Linda Backus
September 2, 2010
You don't know me but I want you to know that my prayers go to the family at this difficult time. Tom sounds like a great guy and I am so sorry his life has ended.
Teresa Vance
September 2, 2010
My Thoughts & Prayers Are With You.
Gary Cobb
September 2, 2010
My prayers are with your family in this time of grief. May God comfort and heal your pain.
September 2, 2010
Dear Family and Friends, Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
The Walkers,
Sherry Crawford
September 2, 2010
Sandra, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Sherry Crawford, Resident Services Coordinator, Winston-Salem, NC
Darlene Flick
September 1, 2010
so sorry for your loss. praying for you all. God bless.
Susan Jones
September 1, 2010
I do not know your family, but I am very sorry for your loss in this tragedy. Please hold onto God thru out this time and let Him give you the comfort and peace that you need to get thru this time. God loves each of you, and so do I, you will be in my prayers. God Bless.
Doyle & Sandra Willis
September 1, 2010
Dear Sandra & Dick, we have not seen you for years, but we wanted to send our sympathy and prayers to you and your family. May God comfort you as only He can!
Ken DePew
September 1, 2010
Rod and Sandra, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember growing up in the neighborhood and spending hours and days at your house. I also remember myself, Rod, Tom and several in the neighborhood playing softball for Gunnings Ruritan. My deepest sympathy goes out to you during this difficult time.
September 1, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God's peace on your family.
P. Milhorn
September 1, 2010
Dear Cowan Family: Although I do not know your family; I wanted you to know you were in my thoughts and prayers. I noticed your loved ones age and his military service and I wanted you to know that I too have had relatives with similiar backgrounds (age/military). No one can know or understand certain circumstances in life that bring us to a situation. What we can do is remember to be compassionate for one another even in the most difficult of situations; to "...love one another: for love is of God..."(I John 4:7). I pray your family finds peace and comfort in the days to come. God Bless you.
Jan Maiden
September 1, 2010
Dear Cowan Family,
Although I do not know you personally, I am deeply sorry about Mr. Cowan's tragic death. I will keep your family in my prayers. With sympathy,
Jan Maiden and family
Jack Fullen-BHS '68
September 1, 2010
My heartfelt condolences to the Cowan family on Tommy's death. My prayers are with you that your family will find some peace in this tragedy.
September 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of loss. May Tom rest in peace.
Tracy Hawkins
Kernersville, NC
September 1, 2010
Rod and Sandra.I am so sorry for your loss.I was Tom's girlfriend for four years .Tom and I met at work when we both worked at the company ITT.I am praying for all of the family during this sad time. Liz Plueddemann.. .
four years We met at work at ITT in Gray Tn.I will pray for the family, Rod I am Tiny that Tom dated. I think you will remeber me. Prayers for all the family.
Joyceann Stevens Irvin
September 1, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
carolyn collins
September 1, 2010
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Rely on God's grace and lasting love and you shall survive.
Karen Browder
September 1, 2010
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's grace carry you through this time of need.~KB
Wayne Neal
September 1, 2010
I went to school and played Little leauge baseball with Tommy. We were in the service at the same time,I was Army and he was Navy. We both served in Vietnam and coresponded by mail. I was sorry to hear of the tragedy and will always remember Tommy as a good friend.
Doug Rouse
September 1, 2010
I, too, went to high school with Tommy and regret that I have not seen him since. I do not know any of his family, but my heart does go out to you. Rod, I have prayed for you and your family since I heard of this tragedy. (and I will continue to) I am sorry for your loss.
Paul Rhoton
September 1, 2010
I went to school with Tommy at Blountville High school, he was a great friend.
I'm sorry about the tragedy. Praying for the family.
Regenia Bishop
August 31, 2010
I went to school with Tommy at Blountville High School, and I am so sorry for the Cowan's loss. My prayers are with the entire family.
Debbie Alley-Almond
August 31, 2010
Such a tragedy. I went to Blountville High School with Tommy and remember him as being a very sweet guy. Please know my prayers are with you all at this time.
David Best
August 31, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. I will remember Tom as the kind hearted friend who I enjoyed spending time with at the lake camping in the early 90's. Though Tom wasn't able to ski with us he always enjoyed watching and riding in the boat. I am saddened to have missed the later years as I moved away, I am sure he will be missed. My prayers go out to you all.
August 31, 2010
God Bless
Sandra Jayne
August 31, 2010
I am very sorry to hear of the death of Tommy. I went to school at Blountville with Tommy. Please know that I will be praying for your family.
Phyllis Brooks Salyers
August 31, 2010
So sorry for this tragedy. I remember Tommy when we all lived in the neighborhood.
Phyllis Brooks Salyers
ROBIN YOUNG
August 31, 2010
OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU GUYS. LOVE YOU GUYS.
MR.AND MRS. TED YOUNG AND FAMILY
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