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Carol Preece
November 9, 2006
I'm writing this in memory of Randy Preece for his dad "Harold Preece. I'm Randy's step mom. Randy will always be remembered by his dad, myself and by his half brothers "Tim & Mike Preece" and his half sister "Amanda Marcum". I'll always remember Randy mostly because he stayed with us a few times and he was as a son to me. Harold will always remember him because Randy was his son and he loved him dearly. Harold always remembered Randy's birthday and wished him well. Time just slips away before we know it. I'd like to comment in saying we all should try to stay in touch always with our families and loved ones for one day they will be gone.
Carol Preece
Debbi Brownlee-Boalick
November 9, 2006
Ricky,
Well here it is one month after you making your journy up to heaven, I want to thank you for asking, and letting me be there when you needed your family most, as I held you in my arms when you took your last breath, I felt the love, and hertfelt thanks as you look into my eyes, and smiled, you are a good man, and I miss you dearly everyday, there is not a moment that i don't think about you, I went to visit you, and mommy, daddy & uncle gene yesterday, and as much as I miss you all I know you are all in a better place than I. We will see each other again someday, and we will just pick up right where we left off. Tomorrow is the last day for this online book, but as I always do anyway I will still talk, and pray for you everyday, just like you told me you will talk, and pray for me, even after your gone. I love you brother, I don't have any of my family left now you are all gone, but that is why I thank god everyday for my childern, my grandchildern, my husband, my in-laws, and the Boalick family they are my family, too but it's still kind of strange not having any of MY family, mother, father, or brother left, but I would not change a thing while I had you all with as long as I did , so I just want to say thank you all for just being my family, and I am looking forward to seeing you all again someday you all are always, and forever will be in my heart, I love you all, just keep on watching over me, and mine, and I know everything will be okay, I may be the only one left, but I had wonderfull parents, and a wonderfull brother, and that is enough jsut to make me smile everyday, I never thought I would be an only child this early in life, but the life I had with you, and mommy & daddy has made everthing as good as it gets, I keep all the nice letts that everyone has sent to me & Bob, and Bob's parents for without them I don't know how we would have nade it thru, and without all the kind letters, cards, and thought & prayers, and a wonderfull pastor, we will be ok in time, but the absence of you, and my family is still lonely, but you all made us very happy while you were here with us, so thank you again, and I LOVE YOU BROTHER, I could not have had a better brother than what I had in you. Always missed, always loved, and we will see each other again. I LOVE YOU RICKY.
Your Loving Sister
Debbi
Angie
October 23, 2006
Rick,
Debbi & Bob,
Not many people at this kind of time seem to think about the people that are left behind Debbi, Bob, I watched as you went in the mornings, stayed lated if not all night with your brother as well as your Daddy, and in the last couple of months you, and Bob were the only ones there when it counted, I watched how you put, and kept everything together at the services that you two provided for them both, they were not only beautifull, but very memerable as well, your brother, and daddy both knew when it came down to it Bob & you were the ones to depended on, I remember going over to Ricky with you meeting Phyllis, and when Rick, and her both, and a womom name Clyista (I think) all told me they did not know what they would have done without you being involed that made me very proud to call you my friends, that when Rick said he knew more in the past few months then he did his entire sickness, by you asking, reading going, and just listing about what was going on I knew that when everything was need to be done that it was, and I would just like you to know that if myself or anyone in my family was sick that I would know who to turn to for unstanding and loving help, Debbi you daddy told me how very proud of you he was, and I hope that is something you always hold dear to you because when no one else was there you never left his side, thae same as is for Rick you took the time to give up what was going on in you life to take care of him, I heard him tell you over, and over how thankfull he & Phyllis was, and I know that those words mean more to a person than anything, and just so you know YOUR MOTHER FATHER & BROTHER are all very proud for what you did, and are still doing, just know that my thoughts, and prayers are with you, and your family even when you think noone is there to care you always have the people who know the truth right there beside you. As always you are good friends, good people, and I wish that ost people had a loving, caring sister, daughter, as yourself, and your husband to depend on, now please take the time to get yourself well, and go on being the wonderfull person you are. God Bless you Debbi, and Bob & Erika too.
Take Care with alll the love, and respect you friend always.
Angie & Family
Vinnie
October 21, 2006
Rick, I'm so glad I got to know you and I really liked you alot. I'm so glad that your brother took good care of you these past 11 Months, Chuck did so much for you and he loved you so much.But I'm sure you knew that! He took you to the doctors on a daily base and made sure you had food. But just remember you did the best you could and Ricky knew it.You was with him everyday and alot of nights.
Brad & Linda Preece
October 13, 2006
We are so sorry for your loss.
William givens-brownlee
October 12, 2006
Dear Uncle Rick
I remember the time's you whould come over to my new house and have bond fires and talk about fishing.I also remember coming to your house on christmas and having great times with you Phyllis.I miss the last time i saw you we was upstairs looking at the modle cars that you made.and then outside off the house sittin aroud joking about stuff and playing with the puppies having a good old time.goodbye Uncle Rick I will miss so much words can't explain Love will-jana
Patricia Sumpter
October 12, 2006
I will miss him dearly, although I did not get to see him much, Ricky has always remained in my heart. I have good memories of when we were children and when he lived here in Kentucky. My one regret is that there is never enough time.
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3: 1
Dearly Loved and Sadly Missed,
Your Cousin,
Patricia Sumpter
William (Dusty) Preece
October 12, 2006
I've chosen not to be THERE & instead remember the happier times we SHARE.
As I've whispered the lords prayer you live on in my name, our eyes alike & blood the SAME so one last time I say your NAME.
Goodbye dad, goodbye --
Pastor Gary Holman
October 11, 2006
Ricky,
Just a week ago tonight you held my hand and we talked about our need of Christ. I will always treasure the moments that we shared together in prayer and the fact that God allowed me to pray with you as you asked for forgiveness and gave your life to Him.
I didn't get to read that Scripture with you, but what we know in part - you know in full.
Be blessed my friend I will do my best to honor your memory and to invite others to do as you have done.
Holly Givens-Brownlee
October 11, 2006
Dear Uncle Rick
I just want you to know that Cheyenne and I love you very much and that we are going to miss you. We enjoyed all the time we had together especially in December when you went to West Virginia with me, mom, dad, chey, will, brandon, jana to see the festival of lights. We had a blast looking at the lights and going in the gifts shops even those deers that we seen was pretty cool. I will also remember you coming over on dads birthday/fathers day to my house when we had that big cookout and swimming party and when you came over in july for Cheyennes birthday party. She will also remember you she loves her Uncle Rick. I put those two toy cellphones and the fish book you gave to dad to give to me to put up for Cheyenne so she will have something to remember you with. Well rest in peace and remember that we love you more than you could ever imagine. We will miss you
Tammy Brownlee
October 11, 2006
Dear Rick
Just want you to know that Chuck and I love you very much. We enjoyed all the times you spent with us exspecially the last year Chuck taking to you to the Dr"s Appt for radation and chemo treatment. Chuck did this for you cause he loved you very much. Sorry he couldn't be there in the last days. It wasn't because he didn't care. He was there in spirt though. Chuck will never forget you because you and him have been though alot together. Take care and rest in peace and we will see you again someday soon
Donna Sue Moore
October 11, 2006
My Dear Sweet Cousin Ricky,It won't be the same without you but at least you are with your mom,I'm so glad that we got to see and talk to each other this past year, it seems like yesterday we were kids together. All the good times you,chuck and myself had. But you will always be in my heart and I'll never forget you.
Dawn (Adkins) Arrowood
October 11, 2006
With fond memories of a man who once was, will live on in the memories of our family for all times.
Debbi Boalick
October 11, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
Debbi Brownlee-Boalick
October 11, 2006
Ricky, to my brother that I love, and dearly miss, I thank you for letting me have the honor to care, and be there for you not only as someone to help you thru your illness, not only as your sister, but as your FRIEND.. We had alot of time together, to just talk, and listen to one another we had always been close, but I don't think I have ever felt as close to you as I have the past couple of months that we have spent together, we had awsome times as roommates, running buddies, and brother & sister, and I thank you for just being my brother, I know you are at peace now, and you are with mom, you ask for her alot thru this time, and now I just know you 2 are just having a blast together, you rest well brother, and always know I LOVE YOU -- as we used to say>>> I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU BACK, I LOVE YOU FRONT, I LOVE YOU SIDEWAYS,& I LOVE YOU ALWAYS... Not many people get to have a brother like you, and I will never know that again, but I will always have what we had, there is no other brother than a brother like you, thank you for just being you!!!
I LOVE YOU RICKY
REST WELL
ALL MY LOVE
Your Sister
Debbi
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