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for Robert Swindell
Willis Flying
September 21, 2010
Robert Jones
September 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 20, 2010
hi robbie thinking about you im so sorry to hear about your dad i know u will miss him my love and prayers are with you
love grandma jane curley gorris
Teresa Bowden-Thorpe
September 20, 2010
Vickie,
I was sorry to hear about your dad. May God comfort you in this difficult time. Call me if you need to talk.
Love,
Teresa
James W. Hall Jr.
September 19, 2010
I Flew with Willis many times going back from the 50s forward.Aerobatics,high and low speed combat,bumping into each other in the middle of the circle,great fun with a great friend.I think he started flying in 1952 and I started in 1953,he from Portsmouth and I from Suffolk.I will miss my friend Willis,but he will have NO more grass to cut.Willis Swindell is the exact kind of person that has kept this Hobby/Sport alive for so many years.This is a debt that we flyers can never repay,but we can help continue his work by passing along this model aviation sport to kids like he and I once were.Later Willis.
Willis' Passion
September 18, 2010
Bernie Kirsch
September 18, 2010
Willis was a kind-hearted man, who lived a good life. He will be missed by the many friends he made throughout his life. My deepest sympathy goes to his family. He was a mainstay of love for all.
Rob Swindell JR
September 18, 2010
Grandpa Willis,
I will miss you and all the fun we have hanging out together. Thank you for a many wonderful and fun memories we have shared. I love you.
Rob Swindell Jr
Missy Swindell
September 18, 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
Melissa(Missy) Swindell
September 18, 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
joey mathison
September 17, 2010
Crossing the Bar
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation
Roberta Agnor
September 17, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss, you are all in my thoughts.
Gary&LouAnne Sweet
September 17, 2010
You will be truly missed.
Gary&LouAnne Sweet
Douglas Taffinder
September 17, 2010
My association with Willis has been through our shared love of flying model aircraft. I will miss his always positive attitude, no matter how his flight may have turned out. He was always a true gentleman and sportsman.
marie mcguire
September 17, 2010
vickie,robbie,and bernie,i am so sorry for your loss. willis was an awesome grandfather to the grandson that we shared. rest in peace
Missy Swindell
September 17, 2010
You will be missed so much by all whom loved you. I will always remember how generous and thoughtful you were when it came to your Family, Children & Grandchildren. You were always there for us. Robert Jr loved watching you fly your planes,and just spending time with you.Yall went so many places always on the go.You were the only Grandparent to come see him play his shows.Robert Jr. & Lil John visited places with you and Bernie they would never have gotten to enjoy otherwise such as Disney and Bush Gardens. Im so thankful to the both of you and love you both so very much. All my Love, Missy
September 17, 2010
We will miss you Willis,
Will Davis
"Carolina Gang" Metrolina Control line Society
Leigh Giza
September 17, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Willis' passing. My sincere condolences to everyone who loved him.
Victoria Kelley
September 17, 2010
I love you Dad. I'll miss you very much.
Dave & Sheila Davidson
September 17, 2010
Robbie and Vicki, we're so sorry to hear about your loss. We'll keep you and your family in our prayers.
Kent and Shelly Tysor
September 17, 2010
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Holly Jenkins
September 17, 2010
My heart and thoughts are with all who loved Willis.
Joyce Gallop-Barkel
September 17, 2010
Joining family and friends to celebrate the heavenly homecoming for Willis... Angels rejoice.
Tia Stout
September 16, 2010
I love you Willis.
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