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for Emmette Vandiver
Michael Woodward
April 6, 2012
To the Vandiver family,I am truely sorry for your loss.Mr Joe was difintley one of a kind and will be truley missed.
Leigh Ann Avera
April 4, 2012
Dana,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved your Dad. He is peacefully resting and will always watch over you. Love you!
April 4, 2012
To the Vandiver family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Joe fought as hard as anyone I have ever known to stay on this Earth and be with his family and friends that he loved so much. Family and country were always of the utmost importance to Joe. We will all miss him so very much. I wish peace and love for all of you.
Baleigh Lewis
April 4, 2012
This was my uncle Joe. He will be greatly missed.
Amy McCallum Stokes
April 4, 2012
Kelly, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. I know how much you loved him and how much you are going to miss him. Please know that I am here if you need anything. Love you,
Lynda & Charlie McCutchen
April 4, 2012
Katie,
It has been many, many years since we last spoke but please know that Charlie and I pray the peace and presence of the Holy Spirit will be with you and your family in this time of loss and in the weeks to come.
SARAH LIPSCOMB
April 3, 2012
REST IN PEACE JOE. YOU WILL BE MISSED ALWAYS. GOD PLEASE BLESS KATIE AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY. LOVE TO ALL
Ron Hutcheson
April 3, 2012
So sorry to hear the news about Joe passing. He was a good guy that I admired
back in the day,always admired his point of view. He was a good man and a great
American.
April 3, 2012
I have known Joe and his brother for along time. He will miss greatly
Barbara Hamrick
April 3, 2012
I love you cuz...please give our girl a big hug and kiss...wish I could have seen your faces when you saw each other!!! Know that we love your girls still here with us and will always be there for them...
Ken and Brenda Harnist
April 3, 2012
Beloved friend and customer our sympathy is with Mrs. Katie and the rest of the family.
Jill (Self) Elliott
April 3, 2012
I tell you what Joe, you were quite the fighter and I'd always want you on my team. That's why my last Facebook post to you called you "ROCKY"...you stayed and fought and went the distance. It was my honor to get to know you more thru Facebook and you kept me on my toes for sure. Go with the wind, now, go with the wind...see you up there for the greatest high school football game that Macon, Lizella has ever seen. Love, Jill Self Elliott
Edward Morley Adams
April 3, 2012
I know JOE fought a long and courageous battle. I pray that GOD will grant each of you the PEACE THAT PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING.
STAN COLSTON
April 3, 2012
Sorry to hear bout Joe he was always a great friend to daddy over on Cascade and i enjoyed communicating with him ,the last couple of years on Facebook. RIP my friend.
Rohn Ussery
April 3, 2012
Joe was always bigger than life when i was a young boy, living in S Macon. I met him again when he worked at RAFB. He was a good guy. Im sorry for your loss, Gods Speed.
Junior & Katie Meeks
April 3, 2012
Our deepest sympathy during this time of loss. Prayers for you & your family.
April 3, 2012
so sorry to here of joe's passing. we had some good times together in willingham h.s. my prayers are with the family.
wally and bonnie purser
lizella
April 3, 2012
Dear Kelly & family,
Though this was expected it is oh such a burden to carry. I feel like I knew "Josephine" and I share in your sorrow since I had to see my own sweet father off on his eternal journey in July 2009. Take comfort in God's master plan. I pray your pain is eased and everydays a celebration of Joe's life..... God Bless Yall
Bartow Irby
Russell Curtis
April 3, 2012
My thought and prayers are with entire family, Joe was a GREAT man. He will truly be missed and Im grateful I was lucky enough to have known him.
"God looked around His garden
And found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered "Peace be thine".
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
Writer unknown
Vitia
April 2, 2012
My condolences to the family. The bible offers us great hope for the near future "Death will Be no more"
Steve Hamlin
April 2, 2012
Kelly and family, so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Our prayers are with you. Many laughs with him over the years.
Tracy Collins-Miller
April 2, 2012
Kelly, Dana, Amy, and rest of family
I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
JOE
April 2, 2012
Dell Norris
April 2, 2012
Kelly, Amy & Dana, I'm so sorry for your loss, and will be praying for you and your family.
Eric, Melissa, Savannah and Hudson Stoker
April 2, 2012
Dana and Amy, we are so sorry for your loss. Joe was a great man and a great father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Love to all!!
Jeff Copeland
April 2, 2012
Kelly, Dana, and Amy,
I was very sorry to hear about your Dad. I have some fond memories of him. Especially him telling me I would make someone a good "housewife" one day! :) I love all of you and will keep you in my prayers throughout the next few days and weeks.
Love,
Jeff
John Foster
April 2, 2012
Joe was a hard worker and a proud man. He took care of his employees like they were his own family. He will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with Katie and his family.
M B M Macon
April 2, 2012
Dear Dana and Vandiver Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Mickey Stokes
April 2, 2012
We are very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. May you find comfort in the cherished memories you have of Joe. May God Bless you all!
Lynn, Mickey & Lance Stokes
Tim Murray
April 2, 2012
So sad to hear of Joe's passing. He meant a lot to me in my teen years and was a strong and powerful man who wasn't afraid to let his feelings be known. His absence will be felt by many and mourned by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with Katie, Kelly, Dana, Amy, Scott, Tim, Mark, and Susan, his most immediate family. May the love of God surround them all with his love and give them strength to face the coming days.
Romie Whitehurst
April 2, 2012
Kati,
I am so sorry to hear about my old buddy Joe's passing, and can't be there for the services.
Please give my regards to the family.
Don Whitehurst
Debra & Mike Hardison
April 2, 2012
Mike and I are so sorry about Joe. I know ya'll have many happy memories to remember. We send you God's blessings.
Karis Dykes
April 2, 2012
Dear Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We will always remember his contagious smile and good heart. He was truly "One of a Kind"!
In your time of sorrow may you be comforted by your precious memories of Joe. We pray that God will surround your family with his peace during your time of loss.
Love to All of You,
Karis & Ronnie Dykes
Diane & Larry Snow
Ronnie & LaVonne Dix
Marjorie Henry
KEVIN AND VICKI SARK
April 2, 2012
KATIE, I'M AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JOE'S PASSING. YOU AND JOE HAVE BEEN GREAT NEIGHBORS TO MY PARENTS AND WERE THERE TO COMFORT MY MOTHER WHEN DAD PASSED AWAY IN DECEMBER.FOR THAT I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL.I PRAY THAT GOD WILL SEND YOU THE COMFORTER TO YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. LOVE, KEVIN
Amanda Stewart (HRDC)
April 2, 2012
Tim, Denise & Demi,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God our Father be your resting rock & give you peace when times get tough! My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this time.
Alex & Renee' (Dean) Bedgood
April 2, 2012
Dana, Amy and Kelly, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. May your memories of how much your Daddy loved each of you bring you comfort.
Tammy Hardison Kellar
April 2, 2012
Katie, Kelly, Dana, Amy and the rest of the family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you. May god give you comfort in the days to come.
M. A. GREEN
April 2, 2012
KATIE; I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN THE LOVE JESUS CHRIST.
Larry Evans
April 2, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear about Joe and his passing. He fought his very best fight. Our Prayers are with the family. Larry and Willine Evans
Desiree Jackson
April 2, 2012
Kelly you are in my thoughts and prayers. My grandmother passed away a few months ago and I am a withness that God's presence will give you strength to endure this time in your life. I love you and praying for you and your family. Love Cookie
Kim Hogan
April 2, 2012
To the entire Vandiver family; my thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you all. So sorry for you loss.
Kim (Butterworth) Hogan
April 2, 2012
My deepest regrets upon hearing of Joe's passing.He was a good man,and all who knew him will miss him.Best wishes to his family for this great loss.
April 2, 2012
Kelly,
Rebecca and I are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Know you are in our hearts and prayers. Karen Roehl and Rebecca Wells
(Locust Grove, Ga)
Savannah Raborn
April 2, 2012
Ms Katie you are in my prayers. stay strong for yourself. love you and i will be praying for you.
April 2, 2012
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOE . HE FOUGHT A LONG HARD BATTLE . OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY .
JAMES AND YVONNE HARRINGTON
Jennifer Durden - Shipp
April 2, 2012
Tim, Denise, Demi, Katie and family - I was so sorry to hear of Joe's death. I remember him way back to the 5th grade at Weir school. I know you will miss him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ricky Dorman
April 2, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a good friend for many years. May God bless his family during this time of sorrow.
Ricky Dorman
Eddie Atkins
April 2, 2012
I'm very sad to hear of Joe's passing. He was a good man, honest, and hard working. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Pete Stevens
April 2, 2012
Katie, I am sorry to hear about Joe passing on. May God comfort you in this trying time. I used the Dville instead of Macon. My heartfelt condolences to your entire family.
George Thistlewood
April 2, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Joe's passing, May GOD give you comfort in the time of sorrow.
George Thistlewood
TOBY HARMON
April 2, 2012
LARRY, I AM SO SORRY TO READ OF YOUR BROTHERS'S PASSING. MAY GOD GIVE YOU COMFORT IN THIS TRYING TIME.
Melody & James Whaley
April 2, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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