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Xavier Hines Obituary
2001 - 2020
Xavier Hines, age 18, passed away January 26, 2020. Celebration of Life 11 AM Saturday, February 1, 2020 at First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Rd., where his family will receive friends from 10 AM until time of service. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. Visit Xavier's online tribute wall at www.diehl-whittaker.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Rachel Slappy
February 10, 2020
Tramise,
Deepest condolences. Praying God's greatest comfort to you and your family.
Blessings,
Todd & Gloria Corley & Family
February 2, 2020
We continue to keep your family uplifted in prayer during this difficult time. May God's grace comfort you.
Tammy Collins
February 1, 2020
From the bottom of our hearts we send our sincere condolences. At times like this it seems like there are no words to console our grief, but I know God and your faith will comfort y ou. Look into the hills from whence cometh your help. We are praying and send our unconditional love. Dexter and Tammy Collins and Family
Patti McElheney
January 31, 2020
Xavier always had a joke for me every Sunday when he was at Calvary. I will miss his smiling face and his big smile.
Ouida Dyer-Bradford
January 31, 2020
Praying for you Keith and Tramise, may God give you and the family peace at this time.
The Garretts
January 30, 2020
Kieth and Tramise, our prayers are with you.
The Compassionate Friends
January 29, 2020
Dear Hines Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet twice monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday and 2-4 PM on the fourth Sunday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
~~~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
Beth Schimel
January 29, 2020
Keith and family
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of Xavier. There are no words that can express our sadness on his passing. May it comfort you to know other share your grief. All our love and prayers. Chris & Beth Schimel
Mrs. Connie Ailiff
January 29, 2020
Xavier was a kind a caring student. He brought so much life and laughter to the classroom in 2nd grade. My deepest sympathies to Xavier's family. We are all saddened by this loss at Arrowhead Elementary.
Tanya Semel
January 28, 2020
The Semel family gives there deepest love and prayers for the entire Hines family. I shall miss his wonderful Hello, smile and conversation. Sydney will miss everything about her very special buddy.
The Traynor family
January 28, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of your senseless loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jeff, Jennifer & Cody Helvey
January 28, 2020
Wishing you feelings of comfort, moments of peace, and memories of joy during this difficult time.
Jennifer Keefer
January 28, 2020
Our deepest condolences. We are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
-Drew Foster and Jennifer Keefer
Royce and Monique Thomas
January 28, 2020
Keith, on behalf of my wife Monique and my entire family, our hearts go out to you, your wife and your family. We were so sorry to hear of Xavier's passing so early in his life. Know that you both taught him well and that he stands with the Lord our Father and will always be with you. May God Bless you all as you try to continue on in this thing we call life until you are reunited with your beloved son.
Ken and Beverly Clyde
January 28, 2020
Mr. and Mrs. Hines: We are so sorry for your loss. We met Xavier several times through Ryan Fletcher, our grandson, and what a nice young man he was. .
Dan and Tracy Yarnell
January 28, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers.
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