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Tommy & Nancy King
September 12, 2008
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 1998-2008
September 10, 2008
To the King Family:
We want to express our deepest sympathies. We are thinking of you during this time of sorrow.
God bless and comfort you all.
Ronnie and Theresa Moore, Rhonda Moore
Rodney Moore II and family
Diana Camper
September 9, 2008
To the King Family:
My heart goes out to you as you cope with the loss of your loved one.
May you find comfort knowing that she now rests peacefully in the hands of God and suffers no more.
Rhonda Early
September 9, 2008
Brenda, Bobby, Joey, Tommy, Mike, Marty and Family
We're sorry we couldn't be with you all at this time of loss but our schedules didn't allow. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories of your mom no matter how large or small for they all hold significance. I know we will. Be a shoulder and a beacon for one another. May God bring you comfort with every passing day. Rhonda, Mark, Mason and Zachary
Dreama Pinkard
September 9, 2008
Sheri, Eric & Ally:
Thinking of you much.
Love ya,
Matt, Charity, Matthew, & Nathanael King
September 9, 2008
1 Thessalonians 4:13 - 17 (NIV)
- Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord's word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. - Grandma will be missed.
donna hodges
September 8, 2008
you will be missed,i knew you from the old iga store
Martha Hall
September 8, 2008
Nancy, Tommy and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your love one. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time. May God bless you as you seek his comfort, love and guidance.
(Friend Of Nancy)
Eric Jones
September 8, 2008
Grandma we will miss you more than words can tell but you will be in our thoughts and prayers everyday. You will never be forgotten. Love always Ally, Sheri and Eric
MIKE AND TERESA KING
September 8, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Doug and Mary King
September 8, 2008
you will be missed deeply..we love you.
AMANDA GOODBAR
September 8, 2008
GRANNY
IT HAS ONLY BEEN 12 YRS SINCE I FOUND YOU AND IT HAS BEEN SOME AWESOME TIMES WITH YOU. I AM SO SORRY THAT HE HAD TO TAKE YOU SO SOON. WE GOT TO SHARE SOME GOOD TIMES COOKING OUT AT MY HOUSE AND FOR MY WEDDING RECEPTION. I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH MY MEMORIES OF YOU THAT I HAVE NOW,JUST WISH I HAD KNOWN YA WHEN I WAS A TINY TOT. I WOULD SOMETIMES AGGRAVATE YA CAUSE I WOULD WANT TO TAKE YOUR PICTURE AND YOU WOULD ALWAYS GET ON ME OR GRAB MY CAMERA. I WILL KEEP YOU CLOSE TO ME IN MY HEART AND YOUR PICTURE WILL REMAIN ON THE DRESSER OF US FROM OUR WEDDING. WILL THINK OF YOU OFTEN. YOU WILL BE MISSED
WITH ALL MY LOVE YOUR GRAND DAUGHTER
AMANDA McELWEE GOODBAR
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