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October 22, 2018
Dee - condolences on the loss of your husband.
Cindy Carrow
Tammy Day
October 21, 2018
Dee,
My deepest condolences to you & your family. I pray you will lean on The Lord for strength during this time & the days & weeks to come.
God Bless
Tammy
David Loynachan
October 21, 2018
He was my uncle and he was brave. Even in the face of a devastating illness he stayed strong tell the end.
Laura Stewart-Green
October 21, 2018
Dink and I grew up in the same neighborhood on South Avenue and graduated with the G W Carver , Class of 62, also with his loving wife , Odessa. My sympathies and condolences along with prayers are extended to his Mother, his siblings and family. May God grant all of you the strength needed during this time. Rest in Heaven, Dink.
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Patricia Robinson
October 20, 2018
Dessa and Family,
May God continue to strengthen you and your family today and in the days ahead.
May wonderful memories bless you and keep you, until we all meet again.
John 14:1-3.
October 20, 2018
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
Audrey Greenlee
October 20, 2018
Odessa, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss and pray God gift of comfort will be with you and your family at this time. Audrey
Janice Spruell
October 20, 2018
Odessa and family, we are so sorry to hear of Dink's passing. Holding you all in our hearts and prayers. Love, Al & Janice Spruell and family.
Ellen Cooke
October 20, 2018
Dee, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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