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for Ralph Helms
Samantha Thomas
October 18, 2009
I remmber the the very first time I met Ralph, he never said much,just looked at me-that was over twenty years ago. Over the years I grew to love Ralph very much ,he was like my second dad.He was always there to listen to me when life became difficult.He would always say "I know baby I know." and he did. We shared alot in the last few months. I could always tell when things were getting him down, although he never complained he would always say he was fine although we both knew that was his way of saying mind your business.Ralph was one of the best and I will truly miss him -who will listen to me ,pat my hand and say " I know baby,I know" that was reserved just for Ralph. Although Ralph had to leave us he left us with alot of great memories and he will forever live on in my heart.
Darius Robinson
October 15, 2009
I loved my grandaddy & I am going to miss him alot.
Ashley (Tyain and Sanai) Smith
October 15, 2009
On July 2, 1942, god blessed the world with a great man named Ralph Helms Sr. better known to me as "shiz shi". There never came a time I can recall when my godfather "shiz shi" didnt have a smile on his face. I think back to all those days watching the old black and white westerns and Andy Griffin with "shiz shi" and asking, "where is the color." How about the Nascar races that were soooo long i would go to sleep and wake up to the same race!!!! lol For years "shiz shi" had me really believing there was a small blue smurf in my stomach!...lol Oh the memories i have of my "Shiz Shi" and how much I loved him. I'll never forget when Auntie Lou got the trans am and I said "shiz shi" when i turn 16 is this going to be my car like vickie have a car? Even though our time together was shorter than what i like i know with all my heart, body and soul that he knew how much i loved him. On September 28, 2009 god felt the need to bring his angel home with him. "Shiz Shi" had done all that god needed him to do here on earth (in gods eyes)...I always said that my "Shiz Shi" was going to be the man to give me away when i get married but...god has something bigger for him to do. I know that my "Shiz Shi" is always here for me when the days are looking hard and the road is rough, I just think about him and his smile which brings joy to me!!!! LOVE YOU SHIZ SHI AND WILL MISS YOU FOREVER!! LOVE,
POOH BEAR
Gaynell Mason
October 15, 2009
Uncle Ralph was a cool guy,a Smokey Robinson kind of a guy,will miss his laughter and smile and a friend to many,god has taken another angel,love you Uncle.
Michael O'Neal
October 14, 2009
With deepest sympathy to the Helms family. Ralph will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Ralph and Darius 1993 (the day we brought darius home from the hospital, grandma and grandaddy was at the house waiting for us)
October 12, 2009
Ralph and ken jr. 1993
October 12, 2009
Ralph and Vickie November 16, 1991
October 12, 2009
Lou and Ralph 1993
October 12, 2009
Peggy Ann Mason and Family
October 8, 2009
To the Helms Family,
Blessed are they that mourn:for they shall be comforted.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debra Black
October 8, 2009
When I think of Uncle Ralph, I always saw him as cool, calm, and collected. I always looked forward to my hug from him. He was always well-dressed and always had something nice to say. Life won't be the same without him.
Kim Warren
October 8, 2009
I will always love you Uncle Ralph and I will always be your Shottie (Kim Warren). Tell everyone I said hello and I miss them all with lots of love.
Carolyn Turner
October 7, 2009
I've known Ralph since the very early 60's. There has always been so much love between his family and ours. Ralph was my buddy. The last thing we talked about before he went to the hospital was NASCAR. He laughed at me for betting on Jimmy Johnson to win the race. Jimmy Johnson almost won but ran out of gas near the end. Remember Lou? The thing that I loved the most about Ralph was how he took care of Lou. He was so devoted. He was always so sweet to all of us. He always told me how much he missed me, but it is I who will miss him. God loves you and He will take care of you.
October 7, 2009
I've known Ralph since the early 60's. There has always been so much love between his family and ours. Ralph was my buddy. The last thing we talked about before he went to the hospital was NASCAR. He laughed at me for betting on Jimmy Johnson to win the race. Jimmy Johnson almost won the race but ran out of gas near the end. Remember that Lou? The thing that I loved most about Ralph was the way he took care of Lou. He was so devoted. He was always so sweet to all of us. He always told me how much he missed me. But it's me who will always miss him. God loves you and He will take care of you.
Connie
HARVEY GRAVELY
October 7, 2009
your family r in our prayers.mrs Lue keep your head up.Thinks will get better.love you .harvey.aka as RALPH US TO SAY LL COOL J. I ALWAYS THAUGHT THAT WAS FUNNY.
Mia Webb Fittz
October 4, 2009
To the Helms and Thomas families. You have my deepest sympathy in loss of your loved one. May your memories be sweet. Be Blessed.
October 3, 2009
There's no disappointment in Heaven,No weariness,sorrow or pain; No hearts that are bleeding and broken. No song with a minor refrain. The clouds of our earthly horizon will never appear in the sky,For all will be sunshine and glagness, With never a sob nor a sigh. Lou, I love you all and I will miss Bones alot,but he is in the hands of the Almighty.
Your cousin,
Eugene Mayo. Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
October 3, 2009
Our Thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family, May God be with you all always.
Marshall& Henrietta Johnson
kenny & Sissy Beane
October 3, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Big Guy
October 2, 2009
Your family is in our prayers.
Gloria McCadden-Davis
October 2, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Bones was a wonderful person. I've known him since I was a little girl. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
Bridgette Barlow
October 2, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sylvia Williams & Family
October 2, 2009
I will miss u saving the day, I know you looking upon all of us, I never got a chance to say thank you for everything. We will all miss not having you around, God bless your family our prayers goes out to each of you, MISS YOU BONES
TA'SHAWN SAUNDERS
October 1, 2009
TO MY GODFATHER WHO I ADORE. I REMEMBERED WHEN YOU USE TO COME TO THE HOUSE WHEN I WAS LITTLE AND DANCE. MOM STILL HAS THOSE PICTURES. WHEN I USE TO STAY AT THE HOUSE ON WEEKENDS. THAT WAS LIKE MY SECOND HOUSE. I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THOSE MEMORIES CLOSE TO MY HEART. REST IN PEACE AND I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER.
Valerie Sharpe
October 1, 2009
To The Family,
I was sorry to hear for the passing of Ralph.My thoughts and prayers of comfort go out to you in this time of sorrow.Never ask why.Always rememeber its only a test.I do know that the lord only picks the pretties flowers.
Valerie Thomas
October 1, 2009
Ralph Helms was a wonderful uncle and and I loved him very much. The last time I saw uncle Ralph he came up to me and said Val,I love you, I like that you call me Uncle Bone instead of just uncle Ralph. Rest in Peace love you forever.
Olalia Whorley
October 1, 2009
I was sorry to hear about the passing of Ralph. I wish I could be there with the family but my prayers and thoughts will be with you.
Becky Turner Jackson
October 1, 2009
Psalms 27:14. My heart is so sad for the loss of Mr. Ralph. What a wonderful and kind man he was. Always greeted me with a smile and a hug. I will miss him. I will forever cherish our Saturday mornings watching wrestling in the bedroom. Those were some good times. No more bad days only good times with the LORD! If there is anything I can do for any of you, I'm here. Ms Lou, Ed, Ken and Vicky I love you all so very much. May all the sweet and precious memories or Mr. Ralph bring you comfort. I'm praying for you and with you. GOD Bless you all.
Jessie L Brown III
October 1, 2009
To the Family:
It is with sadness to hear of the homegoing of Ralph. Although I only knew him briefly he always had a gentle spirit. May God be with you always.
Mr&Mrs Mark & Ralphola Armstrong
October 1, 2009
our love and deepest sympathy go out to all of the family and friends of the Helms family may we treasure the good times that we either share with him and continue to have with his family and remember the creator will answer all our thoughts and concerns as promised: Isa 33:26, Isa 25:8
michelle Noel
October 1, 2009
I was sooo blessed to have known "BONES" for so many years, he was a wonderful man with the biggest HEART, and I am greatful for him being in our lives. me and my family will sadly miss him "OH" so much, he was like the father and grandfather to me and my children!!!! NO more pain!! may your soul rest in peace!!!
sincerely; Michelle,Jasmine,& Tre' Noel
The Evans Family
October 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cynthia Hughes
October 1, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Eunice Thomas
September 30, 2009
It was a blessing to have known Ralph and I am grateful for the memories that I will forever have of him. I pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort and strengthen the family. Hold on to the memories and cherish the time we had with him.
Vickie Robinson (Donald & kids)
September 30, 2009
Ralph has been apart of my life since I was 11 years old. He helped raise me, taught me how to drive a car, drove me on my 1st date, gave me away at my wedding, was there when both of my kids were born, never missed a birthday or christmas with the kids. He was more than a stepfather, he was my dad and i loved him very much. Im going to miss him with all my heart. He will live within our hearts always and forever. God bless you dad!
Steve& Carol Poindexter
September 29, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Donald Robinson
September 29, 2009
Ralph was an incredibly good man. I truly cherished the invaluable time that we spent together throughout the years. I am tremendously thankful for his wise words-of-wisdom that helped me become the man that I am today. He will be missed by many. May he rest in peace!
danny & stephanie ferguson
September 29, 2009
May God comfort and strengthen you and your family during your time of bereavement. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
September 29, 2009
My heart goes out to the family that Ralph loved and talked about to me all the time.I will miss the times in the garage,the help, the freindship, and the laughter.YOU Will be missed so much.yOUR neighbor two doors up .Burke& Peggy Hatcher
Shaunita Edwards
September 29, 2009
My heart goes out to the entire family, I'm sooo sorry for your lost. I pray that god strengthen everyone of you all at this time.
This is for you Auntie Lou,we all miss him,Gay
September 29, 2009
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 1998-2009
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