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for Johnny Horton
Terrilyn smith I sure do miss him.
May 6, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Terrilyn smith Your I sure do miss him.
May 6, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Vera & Renee' Walls & Butler
May 3, 2008
A Reminiscence
YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.
May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.
Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;
To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.
By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation
Myron Freeman
May 3, 2008
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.
Anthony Prather
April 26, 2008
May God Be with you in your time of sorrow. When you've done the best you can and your friends don't understand then my God will carry you home. Earnestine, Greater White Stone Missionary Baptist Church is praying for you and your family. "Stay Strong in the Lord"
Your Choir Director, Anthony Prather
Ryan Perry
April 26, 2008
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE REST OF OUR FAMILY WISH WE COULD BE THE FOR THE FUNERAL BUT WE'RE NOT ABLE TO MAKE IT...THE FAMILY REUNIONS WON'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT BILL.....MUCH LOVE THE PERRY FAMILY(RYAN,ROSIE,BO,CAREY,EDWARD)
Angela Lester and the Lester Family
April 26, 2008
Stanley, my prayers and those of my family are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Keep the faith.
Geno & Holly Yancy
April 26, 2008
To the Horton family:
May you find assurance in God's word, strength in His presence, comfort in His mercy, and peace in His love. Cast your cares upon Him, for He careth for you!
HAZEL WINSTON
April 25, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Be encouraged. May Bless and keep you always.
Debra Swanson
April 25, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Randly Woods, M.D.
April 25, 2008
My dearest friends Corliss and
Anthony Horton. May God be with you both, the boys Anthony ("Pie"), Anderson, Austin and the entire Horton family during your hardest times and forever. Hold on and be strong. Know that our God is still on His throne.
Betty Johnson
April 25, 2008
Mrs. Horton, Sheila, Theresa, Tony,and Stanley you are all in our prayers during this time of bereavement, we know the road has been long, but God is with you always for he loves and cares for his own.
Vanessa Goosby-Butler
April 25, 2008
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. To the Horton Family, you are in my prayers during this time of mourning.
Henrine, Vashon, Dedra, Keena Coffee
April 25, 2008
Ernestine and Family,
Heart felt sypamthy goes out to you and the family during your time of grief. We pray that you will continue to be lifted up. We will certianly miss the laughter that he brought to our hearts. We will miss him dearly but we will never forget.
Calvin Cunningham
April 25, 2008
Stanley, may the peace of God and the arc of the universe all combine to console you and family at this sorrowful moment in your life.
Deacons & Members At W.B. Church
April 25, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Deacon & Mrs. R. Gelsey
April 25, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Rev. & Mrs. A. Leathers
April 25, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rev. & Mrs. M. Butler
April 25, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Pastor & Mrs. H. Tolbert
April 25, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
LaVantor & D'Andre Butler
April 25, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
John H. Freeman, Jr.
April 25, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
D. Coffee
April 25, 2008
To the Family
Words cannot express how I feel. Fat Bill(as I call him) is gone but he will never be forgotten. I will miss him dearly.
Helen Yvette Sain
April 25, 2008
Shelia and family,
My thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family. As you all now, I truly loved Mr. Horton, and I will sincerely miss his radiant smile, warm hugs and scrumptuous cooking! God is with you...lean on him. I love you all!
Rod Cunningham
April 25, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Ralph and Helen Robins
April 24, 2008
Blue, Corliss, Mrs. Horton, Shelia, Theresa and Stanley, and the rest of our Memphis family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We will miss our "Pop Horton", but we know that God is in control. Pop was always such a blessing to us when we visited Memphis and always welcomed us in as his own. May God strengthen you all, as we prepare ourselves to meet Pop on the other side. What a wonderful time we are going to have in Heaven!
Love Always,
Ralph, Helen, Ashlyn, Rachel, & David Robins
Priscilla Oliver
April 24, 2008
To the Horton Family, you have my deepest sympathy. Mr. Bill was my neighbor, and I enjoyed all the times that I would walk across the street or he would walk over, just to see how things were going. Mr. Bill was a good hearted person and I will always remember him in my heart. I always felt safe when I lefted my home, because I knew he would look out for me. Mrs. Earnestine may God keep you in his prayers and bless each and everyone of you.
Yancey Family
April 24, 2008
"For God so loved the world, that HE gave HIS only begotten SON, that whosoever believeth in HIM should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16 We are in prayer for and with the entire family.
Graylin & Graylin Butler
April 24, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Henrine Coffee
April 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kenneth Freeman
April 24, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Myron Freeman
April 24, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
George Freeman
April 24, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tyshia Freeman
April 24, 2008
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.
Bernardine Freeman
April 24, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Maggie Freeman
April 24, 2008
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.
Barbara Freeman
April 24, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Harriet Collins
April 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
ANGELA WOLFE-CARR
April 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dorotho Partee-Webb
April 24, 2008
Shelia, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I have many memories of Mr. Horton during our high school years. May you and your family experience peace during your time of bereavement.
Rose (Sista Baby) Dale
April 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sharon{put me down} Hancock
April 24, 2008
May the love of God comfort you.My prayers are with you at this time.
Bettie Pope Stewart
April 24, 2008
Earnestine and Family
I share your sorrow in the loss of your love one. I am a member of the B T W Class of 1960 reunion committee and Bill was a beloved and very important part of this group. He will truly be missed. May our fond memories of Bill be a comfort to you and us. Just know you are in our thougths and prayers. May God continue to bless you.
Mary and Vanessa Wakefield
April 24, 2008
We remember the good times we shared praising the Lord along with the Horton Family back in the day at Salem Gilfield. We will have fond memories of Johnny. Our loved loved one, James Wakefield, sang in the male chorus with Johnny. Now both of them are singing with the angels in the Heavenly choir. Our prayers are with you.
THE LOVE FAMILY
April 24, 2008
To the Horton Family
We will continue to lift you up in prayer, praying for your strength during this time of sorrow. May the Lord continue to bless you dearly.
Mildred B
April 24, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Margaret Echols
April 24, 2008
To the Family of Bill,
My Fat Daddy as i called him, keep the faith and know that he's in a better place. We all will miss him so much.
Love, Tina and sons, Melvin and Mario
Elatris Thompson
April 24, 2008
Stanley (Carolyn) my prayers go out to you and your family. May God continue to see you through your time of need. Just know the suffering is over. Elatris Thompson
Terrilyn smith
April 24, 2008
To My Beloved Family Ernestine,Shelia,Thereas,Tony,Stan&The Grandkids you are all in our prayers and we love you all so much.My the Love of God be with you all, Antonio,Terrilyn,Jeremy&Morgan Smith
Brenda & James Cowans
April 24, 2008
To The Horton Family,
May God continue to strengthen watch over you all during this time. Bill is no more pain now, take joy and comfort in knowing that.
George Elizabeth Austin
April 24, 2008
To all of the family I share your loss.I am a classmate that will allways have wonderful memories of class meetings, renunions and wonderful times shared. I pray God will continue to be with you and give you peace through these times.God bless each of you.
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