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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Speight
Janet Newell-Woodford
March 3, 2015
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.
Marian Jones
March 2, 2015
Verna & the entire Speight family, Weeping May Endure for a Night but JOY will cometh in the Morning. You have my deepest condolences and prayers.
Edwin Jones
March 2, 2015
For the Speight Family, We are saddened to learn of "Buddy's" passing. Our family expresses our deepest heart felt sympathy and empathy for each of you during this time. May each of you find comfort and healing in our Lord Christ as you move through this 'season'. May the kindness and meekness that is "Buddy", be always carried in your hearts and spirits. May the Blessings of Christ be upon each of always, especially strength & encouragement. Be well in Him...
Edwin Jones & Family
February 27, 2015
To The Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that God understands your grief and He cares for you (1Peter5:7). Please accept my sincere condolences........BH
February 27, 2015
Mrs. Speight and Family, I am sorry I am unable to be with you today. However, my prayers are with you as you mourn the home going of your loved one. May God's blessings be upon you continuously. Love and miss you.
T Griffin
February 27, 2015
So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.
February 27, 2015
Dear Verna
I am sorry to read of the loss of your brother. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Betty Temko
JOHN (SWEETOE) THOMAS
February 27, 2015
TO THE SPEIGHT FAMILY,MAY THE GOODNESS OF GOD BLESS YOU AND WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND THE FAMILY WITH CONFORT.IT WILL BE ALRIGHT AFTER WHILE.I WAS ASSOCIATED WITH BOTH SPEIGHT BROTHERS ON THE VIKINGS FOOTBALL TEAM.ONE WAS BIG SPEIGHT AND THE OTHER WAS LIL SPEIGHT.AFTER ALL THE YEARS PASS I STILL FEEL IT WAS JUST YESTERDAY.THAT'S HOW THE MIGHTY VIKINGS FAMILY FEELS ABOUT EACH OTHER.
Stephanie Smith Brown
February 26, 2015
My Prayers Are With The Speights Family. He Will Be Miss By All Who New Him A Great Family.
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
February 26, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Linda Beckett Spencer
February 25, 2015
Dear Speight Family,
Heartfelt condolences are being sent to you all during the loss of Edward. Edward was a great guy! His younger brother, Elzie (deceased), and I were classmates and best friends.
Keep his precious, loving memories in your hearts and he will live there forever. "God Bless You All"
Linda Beckett Spencer
HHS Class of 1966
Erica- VOA
February 25, 2015
My deepest sympathy. May God's Holy Spirit be with the family. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this hard time. Mr. Speight was such a sweet man. He will truly be missed. It was a honor to have a part in his care.
Robert and Maggie Twine
February 25, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Douglas Person
February 25, 2015
To Nora E. and The Speight Family:
The Huntington High School Class of 1963, of which Edward was a member, offer you and the Speight Family our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy for the passing of Edward. We share in your sorrow and pray for "God to Bless and Keep" you all during these most difficult times.
The Huntington High School Class 1963
Wendell Braxton, Class President
Doug Person, Class Secretary
Paula Smith
February 25, 2015
Verna so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. May God be with your family at this time and I will be praying you.
Charnette King
February 25, 2015
I will always remember Mr. Speight for his loving smile and kind words. I have never met anyone so sweet. My condolences to the Speight family..
May God continue to Bless..
*HROMS*
Judy Foulkes
February 25, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
A.Crawley & Family
February 25, 2015
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.
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