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for Leon Pettway
SHARELL PETTWAY
June 2, 2010
Spread your wings and fly now cuz...you're an angel now. RIP
D-BROWN
May 30, 2010
RIP SHAQ MY LOVE GOES OUT TO THE PETTWAY FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS
pookie
May 29, 2010
rest in peace shaq.you will be truly be missed.may god bless and keep you all in this time of sorrow..
May 27, 2010
Audrey, I am very sorry for the loss of your beloved son. May God give you strength to continue in the journey of life. Al Wilhelms (from unit A- ella grasso)
April Sanford
May 26, 2010
Shaq you will truly be missed,you were a very kind person with a good heart,only god knows why!!!!may you rest in peace!!!!gone but not forgotten!!!!my heart goes out to the pettway family
Cenzo Schiavone Sr.
May 25, 2010
Rest in Peace
Cenzo Schiavone
May 25, 2010
~~~Shaq~~~
~You will always be rememberered!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God Bless You and your Family.
~~~Your Boy Cenz and Family~~~
~~~~~~FRIENDSHIPS ARE ETERNAL~~~~~~ R.I.P. Leon Pettway~~~
May 23, 2010
Nick Pettway / Atlanta GA
Yulanda Pettway / Atlanta GA
Shakerra Glenn
May 23, 2010
Shaq you are truely missed,may memories of the good times you shared with family and friends get them through this rough time. You will be missed and never forgotten. Rest in Peace my friend
Sharron "Tidot" Frazier-McClain
May 22, 2010
To Aunt Audrey & Uncle Kapel & the rest of our family,
Leon is with Grandma & Gary right now, looking down on all of us. His body may be gone, but his spirit lives on in all of us every day. We have enough memories to last us a life time. I know this past week has been a trying time for us all but God has brought us all together so that we may draw strength from one another. I love all you guys so much and as Uncle Gary used to say, "It's not goodbye, It's see you later!" Leon, we will see you when we get there.....
The Giles Family
May 22, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Damien,c Pettway
May 22, 2010
To all my family....keep you're head up and keep love in your heart I know shaq was touched as he looked down upon us and witnessed the out pouring of love expressed by friends and family ....I Love you all.....keep in touch...05/22/10
Mr. Willie & Kamisha Hayes
May 22, 2010
My heart and prayers goes out to the family.Always keep his spirit alive with great memories that you cherish. Shaq, you were the coolest guy to be around and kept big smile. You will be missed..
tranelle payton
May 22, 2010
My heart goes out to the pettway family for there loss shaq was such a sweet person that was allways helping when he could evrytime u seen him he was allways smilling and joking,I miss those nights he was working inda store happy asevr on the register feeling so energetic clouning handing out those yaks,I wouldn't talk sometimes and he'd say what's wrong baby payton.now him and bigrob,layemdown are all acting up right now having a 5th st reunion,godbless fam, payton family.
tranelle payton
May 22, 2010
My heart goes out to the pettway family for ur loss,he was a sweet person that was willing to allways help people when he could no matter what and he have u laughing all the time he allways had something funny to say.those days when he worked in the store he was allways joking and clouning with evryone even when we,were sad he would say what's the matter baby payton,shaq u will allways be in our hearts now u and big rob,layemdown are acting up together,well god bless.
ushima ploughman
May 21, 2010
u will always be missed i never 4got u and never will!!!!!
Jeffrey Rollins
May 21, 2010
My deepest sympathy is extended to the Pettway family in your time of sorrow. This son, brother, cousin & friend will definetly be missed. Truly a life gone to soon.
Sharon Freeman
May 21, 2010
My prays go out to the family.May it be a source of inner STRENGTH to know that there's a loving GOD watching over yall!"Blessed are those who mourn for they will be COMFORTED."
Asia Bailey
May 21, 2010
Shaq, you've been my boy since day one... There are no words that can describe how I am feeling. My heart goes out to your family in this trying time. I MISS YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY "GREASY BEAR"!! REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.
wendy mendez
May 21, 2010
My deepest sympothy. I wish i could have made it to the service. i truly am sorry. he was a great person with a big heart and will be missed.
tamika riley
May 21, 2010
Shaq i will always remember you,you was a good dude and i no everyone feels the same love you forever Shaq..
Ms.Powell
May 21, 2010
Even though I didnt See U Off I will always Remember U for exactly who U were!!!
May 21, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to the son & family of a man so many loved & will remember & hold in their hearts forever.
Shaq although we never met face to face thank you for being such a good kind hearted man, you looked out for a stranger when you didnt have to..
To the son & family I am so deeply sorry for your loss, may the love so many had for "Shaq" help keep you all strong in your darkest hours, and feel comfort in knowing he is watching over us all from above as he did while here with us.
phillip pettway
May 21, 2010
so sorry about your loss of son, brother are prayer are with you jake & robin
Rhonda Wooten
May 21, 2010
God Bless and my deepest sympathy goes to the family during their time of grief. may God bless you with the strength during this time......
A friend
May 21, 2010
Losing a loved one is never easy and there are no words to ease the pain or offer understanding at this time. Within your family keep yourselves strong. Don't ask questions for what we cannot receive an answer the good lord above will not embrace your son and allow his to shine on for eternity. he will save a place for you.
saida duberry
May 21, 2010
audrey im praying for you and youres,allways remember GOD will never put more on you than you can bear, love you never forgotten saida torres diana respeto sister
cease
May 21, 2010
may you rest in peace good brutha
Cassandra Banks
May 21, 2010
May God Bless the Pettway family in their time of grief. God will get you all through this rough time. From Cassandra B., & Irell Jr & Ariel Pettway
Kenny & Kenya Soares
May 21, 2010
Shaq you will truly be missed, but never forgotten! Your life will forever live on in our memories! Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family! God Bless, with much Love!
KEITH & DENEVA HEYWARD
May 21, 2010
ARE PRAYERS ARE WITH U AND YOUR FAMILY, U WILL TRULY BE MISSED FOREVER SHAQ.
Diana Speed
May 21, 2010
Sending all our love and condolences to entire Pettway Family. Our hearts go out to you!
Mr. & Mrs. J Speed
FATHEAD PEREZ
May 21, 2010
TO THE ENTIRE PETTWAY FAMILY. SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.
NATE ROCK
May 21, 2010
shaq you are not gone you are just on the highest level of life, see you when i get there !! Your boy for life a real brother NATEROCK !!!!
May 21, 2010
shaq you was my brorher like no other !!! i will always remember you
!!!! your boy NATEROCK FOREVER !!!
Tiffany Roberson
May 21, 2010
God Bless and my deepest sympathy goes to the family during their time of grief. may God bless you with the strength during this time......
Jean Staples
May 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
LaToya Parker Ervin
May 20, 2010
My Heartfelt Sympathy to you all during your loss. My the Lord comfort you during thid difficult time.
Rev. Joanna V. Dennis-Oliver
May 20, 2010
To Audrey and Kape our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of grief. May God bless and keep you.
Alonda Johnson
May 20, 2010
To the entire Pettway Family. Sorry for your lost. My husband ( Maine ) and I send our sympathy and prayers to everyone... If there is anything we can go feel free to call on us. Alonda and Aaron ( Maine )Johnson
Joseph Kennedy & And CT Family
May 20, 2010
To the Kapel & Family,
May the Lord confort you during your time of grief, our condolescenes for your lost.
Craig Chandler
May 20, 2010
My prayers are with you in time of grief, May God keep you.
Kim Lopes
May 20, 2010
Our deepest condolences to the Sharp and Pettway familes, our thoughts and prayers to you all for comfort during this time of terrible sorrow and loss...Lopes/Chavis family..
Alana Dina-Billups
May 20, 2010
Audrey & Kapel,
My deepest sympathies go out to you in your time of grief.
May God keep you and comfort you as only he can in times like these.
RIP SHAQ, always remembered.
Cookie and Baya Myers
May 20, 2010
To the Pettway Family: May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Michelle Elliott-Mason
May 20, 2010
My prayers are with you Pettway family. May God continue to give you comfort in this time of loss, God promised to send you a comforter and that is His Holy Spirit. May God's strength be your portion for each of you. Love Michelle Elliott-Mason & family and Meghan Holbrook
May 20, 2010
larissa smith and the smith family send our deepest condolences to your family. may the lord give you comfort and give you strength. may GOD bless and keep you.
May 20, 2010
Condolences to Lonnette and your family in your time of grief. Althea Williams
QUEENIE,JETTA,and the FAMILY
May 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Page -Kirkland
May 20, 2010
My deepest Condolences goes out to the Pettway family during this time of grieve. Shaq always showed me respect with a smile. RIP
Shaq
lamont johnson
May 20, 2010
gonna miss those big hugs n wonderful smile.
Janice M. Porter
May 19, 2010
To: The Pettway Family,May God Bless you all in this time of sorrow.my prayers and thoughts are with all of you.hope your memories will give you comfort and keep you all strong.
Bettye James
May 19, 2010
With love and long memories, I know that you are at your most happiness right now, Love u and miss you. Bettye James and the James family
Gene,Michelle Pettway
May 19, 2010
To the Pettway Family
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief
may god bless you all
Jamarra Ortiz-Dingle
May 19, 2010
I send my prayers, my love, and sympathy to you all. Shaq will be greatly missed by me and my daughters, I remember the first time I met him he had the biggest smile I could never forget. R.I.P. Shaq Love You Always & Forever Princess, Da'Ymarra & Da'Sharra (Sketty's Kids)
keith harden
May 19, 2010
your family has our depeste
Larry and Wanda Irby
May 19, 2010
Audrey,Kapel,and Family,
Our Hearts and Prayers are with you in your time of grief. God Bless.
rodney hargrove
May 19, 2010
lots o love
MONICA HOLLEY
May 19, 2010
SHAQ BABY REST IN PARADISE I LOVE YOU N MISS U ALWAYS!!!
Jomayra Rios
May 19, 2010
Shaq u known me since i was little. now u are gone its so hard to say goodbye. you are being missed. my prayers go out to ur whole family. Pettways stay strong cause he is right bye yall side.
D Young
May 19, 2010
Our condolences go to the Pettway family.
Michelle Howard
May 19, 2010
To the Pettyway family
Kapal & Audrey
My heart goes out to ur family. Shaq will be sadly missed on the East End and @ the store. That charming smile and his hello's.
R.I.P Shaq
Michelle Howard
Stratford, CT
LaSonya
May 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
La-shika Johnson
May 19, 2010
I'd like to give thanks to GOD for blessing us to have this beautiful person in our presence. SHAQ you touched so many people in life and I am gald that I had the chance to be amongst the people you called friends. SO from me and my family you are and will remain in our hearts. May you R.I.P
May 19, 2010
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE PETTWAY FAMILY..... IT'S NEVER EASY TO SAY GOODBYE TO SOMEONE LIKE SHAQ!!!!! I'LL ALWAYS MISS RIDING UP ON HIM AND CALLING HIS NAME AND HEARING HIM SAY "WHAT'S UP OG NENE COULDN'T TELL HIM I WASN'T FROM CALI....... MISS YOU HOMIE......
jackie chance
May 19, 2010
Rest in peace Leon and to the family our prays are with you and may god bless you all.
Allison (Mama) Sloan
May 19, 2010
To the Pettway family: The Sloan and Moore family sends our condolences..I am so sorry for loss and ask God to give you the strength to get through this difficult time..
Tateeya
May 19, 2010
Real friends are very hard to come by. U have been a REAL friend to me for over 20 yrs. With your genuine "hellos" & ur goofey "sexy chocolates" . I will miss that smile of yours. Leon (Shaq), U are missed!
May 19, 2010
To the entire Pettway family, may God keep and protect you all during this time of sorrow. We will keep you all in our prayers. Just know that God will provide you with the strength to get through this "One day at a time". "SHAQ" we will miss seeing you with your nice smile in the neighborhood. Your spirit will live on......Love you my brother!!!
S. Devane&family/Anthony (Tone) Sloan
Tauika Smith
May 19, 2010
Sleep peacefully Shaq.
Ritajean Bendolph
May 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out Pettway family during you time of mourning. This Christmas I saw Leon I asked him was has he been good, His response was the signature smile and a hug.Well I know he good now because he is in Heaven.
Ritajean Bendolph
Wilmington DE.
Teisha
May 19, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Crawford Family
May 19, 2010
To a fallin soldier,you are going to be missed. To the family weeping may endore for the night,but joy comes in the morning...
Bennyta Claytor
May 19, 2010
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.
We love you Shaq (Pataki)
May 19, 2010
The East End will NEVER be the same without you! You will be sorely missed however I know God had a greater calling for you that this earth could not fulfill. May you rest in peace.
Latessa Rawls
May 19, 2010
May God shed his light upon the family and guide them through this tryin time and provide them with strength.Sorry for the lost.My prayers are with the Family.From Tessa,Lucy Mae Rawls granddaughter....
dana griffin
May 18, 2010
my condolence goes out to the family in this time of grief he will always be missed and love shaq u was a good funny dude no matter what to the family stay strong and everything will get better
Tekeyla Pettway-Cennamo
May 18, 2010
Gone but you will be forgotten,you will be in our hearts.You will be truly be missed. We love you R.I.P. Leon(Shaq)Pettway
Cheryl Black
May 18, 2010
To Pettway family, my prayers are with you all may God give you the strength to get through your pain. R.I.P. Leon our angle is with our lord christ in Jesus name Amen. Cheryl Black & Family
NENE JACKSON
May 18, 2010
To the Pettway family my deepest sympathy,Shaq was my best friend,since we were little im going to miss you Wardy our nickname for each other. i love you my brother for ever and always. NE-NE
Leola Jackson Young
May 18, 2010
The Word of God tells us “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” I have known Leon sense the East End Little League at Newfield Park he was a nice and respectable young man and also a good ball player. I want you to know that you are in my prayers. May the Lord greatly strengthen and bless your heart as you trust the comforting ministry of the Holy Spirit to guide you through this time.
Sandra
May 18, 2010
To the Pettway Family my Prayers are with you in the time of your Lost.God Bless you and give you strength in your time of sorrow.
Sheurwarna Nesmith
May 18, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Pettway family. I can't imagine wat ur going thru, my prayers are with you and your family.
Nate Pettway
May 18, 2010
Sorry for your lost, May god give you peace in your time of sorrow.
Nate Pettway and Family
May 18, 2010
my deepest condolences to the pettway family....may god continue to bless each and everyone of you.....you will be truley missed.....
renee johnson & the family
sid johnson
May 18, 2010
my sympathy goes out to the pettway family. he's in a better place now i hope you are all holding up ok to the best of your abillity
Grace Webb
May 18, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the entire "Pettway" family
It seems like yesterday we were hanging in the hood 1998...Now I'm caught up in the memories of life...
Loved by many, Forgotten by none
Grace (Na-Na) Webb & family
Marcus Thomas
May 18, 2010
Just want to send my sympathy to the fam. Shaq was more then just a cousin to me. I rarely seen a frown on his face jus a smile. He is and always will be the realest man I know. Urderstans Shaq is in a much better place mow he was too good to be here with us. Im gonna miss u Shaq, and I'm always gonna have you in mi thoughts and in my heart.
Love U! RIP Leon Pettway.
mike pettway
May 18, 2010
shaq i'm gonna miss you darely cuz. stuff wont be the same without having you around. a solider has fallen and it gonna hurt me like hell to see in that coffin and to watch you go down 6feet under, my god may you rest in peace shaq love u cuz forever!
LaTasha Patterson
May 18, 2010
My condolences go out to Shaq's family and friends. Taken way to young, but he is now in a better place. RIP Shaq.
Treena Weaver
May 18, 2010
My deepest Condolences go out to the entire Pettway family. Leon( Shaq) Pettway my you Rest In Peace!!!
TYNEKIA LONG
May 18, 2010
SHAQ U ARE TRULY MISSED!!SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO THE PETTWAY FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SHAQ!!
Sakenna (Kenna) Cox
May 18, 2010
To the Pettway family, I am so sorry for your lost, Shaq (Leon) will be missed. My prayers are with you all, stay strong and keep your head up... R.I.P Leon
May 18, 2010
shaq we luv u
May 18, 2010
Your lose is our lose.
Peace upon all
Shamar (Lewis)
Ezekiel Shamar Lewis
Shanta Williams
May 18, 2010
R.I.P. Leon, We Love You, You Have No worries Now, You Will Truly Be Missed, Your Smile Stays With Me Everyday!
tasha smith
May 18, 2010
rip shaq you will be trully missed
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