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Ronnie Cypress
June 17, 2023
Miss you cuz
RIP
Ronnie Cypress
June 17, 2022
Rest In Peace cousin
Miss you and love you
Ronnie Cypress
June 17, 2021
Miss you cuz RIP
Dilys Moore
July 23, 2005
Dear Cypress Family,
My heart goes out to your family. I remember Mr. Van as such a sweet, fun and caring person. He will surely be missed. We all know that he is in a better place watching over all of us.
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Ronda Ricketts
July 22, 2005
To my Family
Keep trusting in God, we know Van has gone to a better place. Keep him always in your hearts. Van is missed. Van is loved. I thank God for the time, though short, He gave Van to us. I am glad we had good times together. As a family we all laughed, cried, and worked together. I am most thankful for the times we hugged him and said I Love You, I will always miss his "I loved you, hon" and that great big hug and kiss on th jaw. I personally felt his love for me more than once. May God give each one of you strength, comfort and peace during this process of grieving.
Florestine Albert
July 22, 2005
I am so sorry to hear of the untimely death of Van,i have known this family for a number of years especially Rhonda.Our prayers are with you,remember he is in a better place but his love remain in your hearts,i am praying for you and family.
Beverly Arthur
July 22, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ronnie Cypress
July 12, 2005
Hello Val,Tony and family I often think of Van and his untimely death but come to the conclusion that God does no wrong and if we recieve Jesus as our savior like Van did we will see him again and believe it or not I know he is smiling down on us and waiting for our arrival.Family please take care and put your trust in GOD Love always. Ronnie
Meka Taylor
July 12, 2005
Uncle Van,
You will truly be missed but never forgotten. I love you. To my family I love you and call me anytime.
Ernest Cypress
June 30, 2005
To Val, Mom and the rest of my family. Van's leaving us on this side is a very sad thing. But if we live our life with God we will see him and the rest of our love ones again. Keep Van in your heart and he will always be with you. I will always cherish the last time we were together. You will turly be missed.
Your Big Bro Teddy and Family
Colin Mansfield
June 29, 2005
I truly enjoyed working with Van. He was an inspiration to many who had the pleasure to know him. He will be missed dearly.
Kristi Poe
June 27, 2005
The first time I saw Van he was playing basketball against my husbands team and I thought, WOW that guy is HUGE!! There is no way you can guard him. He was so fast and quick I was blown away. Needless to say my husbands team lost against Van's team every year. I really got to know Van when I started working at the church. I always felt safe knowing he was around. I loved seeing him, he had such an amazing presence. I will miss his gentleman's greeting of "Hello, Miss Kristi" as he tipped his head. What an amazing man the Lord has serving with Him!!! Please know that my husband and I are praying for you and your family. Thank you for sharing Van with us.
Angie Belcher
June 27, 2005
Van's smile will forever be etched in my mind! And every time I think of him I will SMILE!
His servants heart, great attitude and love for all those he encountered will be how I remember Van. He will be greatly missed and Second Baptist will never be the same, but I look forward to seeing him one day and seeing his GIANT smile in person.
Your family is in my prayers.
Felicia Taylor
June 26, 2005
Val,
I am sorry that this happened. I will remember you in my prayers. Reading and meditating on the scriptures will help you through this. A comforting scripture is found at Acts 24:15. It contains a hope that you will see Van again. Please remember that I am here for you.
Kerry Tschirhart
June 26, 2005
Van was a great friend. I first met Van as an AD at SBC and his warm smile was contagious. Through the years I always made it a point to say hello to Van because of the Blessing I received from his warm Big Smile. I never got a single handshake from Van. He always used two hands in his handshake when he greeted me! At SBC main campus I meet my wife and we were married there and Van made it a point to attend our wedding. That made it even more special! I last saw Van at the West Campus during the Christmas Car Show and I am so blessed to have seen and to give him a big handshake and hug. He will be greatly missed but I look forward to seeing him again in Heaven right after I meet Jesus. My Prayers to his Family. Your Husband and Father was a very Special man.
Rebekah Swick
June 26, 2005
To the Cypress Family,
My prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength in the upcoming weeks. God Bless you.
Roderick Bell
June 24, 2005
Dear Family:
To all, my condolence goes out to you during your time of bereavement.
Erica Field
June 24, 2005
What do you say when words won't come only tears? Valerie, my heart goes out to you. I am praying for you daily. Aunt Birdie, Gail, Leah, Tony, Florence, Teddy, Charity, Chasity, Van Jr. and the rest of my family - I love you and I'm praying for you too. May God strenghthen you and may you know him as the God of comfort in this time. Remember that He said weeping may endure for a "night" but joy will come in the "morning". It may not seem like it now, but God will give you beauty for ashes, strength for fear, gladness for mourning and peace for despair. Lean on Him, Trust in Him, Be of Good Courage and he will strenghthen thine heart. Love Coco and Family
ALBA BUNNELL
June 24, 2005
Dear family,
My children and I will miss Van smile. OUR PRAYS TO ALL OF YOU. GOD BLESS YOU. TRUST IN OUR LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART-THAT IS MY FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE.
Dan Albers
June 24, 2005
Thank you, Van, for your dedicated service to the church! My family and I are praying for you and your loved ones. On behalf of the Associate Deacons at Second Baptist, your warm smile and upbeat attitude will be missed.
Teresa Rorie
June 24, 2005
Mr Van Cypress was a joy to know. He always greeted everyone with a smile. He was a steady, gentle giant during emergencies at Second Baptist. You could count on him. Our family certainly did, several times. He will be greatly missed. We look forward to seeing his smiling face one day "when we all get to Heaven. What a day of rejoicing it WILL be!" Until then, may God bring you great comfort and joy in your memories of Van.
Chavis / Trahan Family
June 23, 2005
You all are in our thoughts and Prayers,and know that GOD is always there. We will miss Vans brigth smile and kind words.God Bless.
Susannah Baker
June 23, 2005
Van's smile and warm demeanor was always a blessing. He will be missed so much around the Second Baptist campus. I am thankful for his life and love for Jesus.
Janet Tarr
June 23, 2005
Dear Family, I considered Van a friend. I will miss him. I pray for your comfort and support during this difficult time.
Betty Davis
June 23, 2005
Van always had a great smile on his face and a helping hand for any one asking for his assistance. He was truly an wonderful person. I will greatly miss him at Second Baptist.
Lee Ann Ashburn
June 23, 2005
Van was such a special person. It was a blessing to have known and served with him these past 5 years. He was ALWAYS a comforting and encouraging person to all the staff here at the church. He will be greatly missed. I will personally miss his smiling face and his warm "Hey, Miss Lee Ann, how are you?" My prayers are with your familiy.
SHELIA SMITH
June 23, 2005
A LETTER FROM HEAVEN
TO MY DEAREST FAMILY, SOME THINGS I'D LIKE TO SAY.
BUT FIRST OF ALL, TO LET YOU KNOW, THAT I ARRIVED OKAY.
I AM 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 AM 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 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 SO BADLY, YOU ARE PART OF MY PLAN. THERE IS SO MUCH THAT WE CAN DO, TO HELP OUR MORTAL MAN."
GOD GAVE ME A LIST OF THINGS, THAT HE WISHED FOR ME TO DO. AND FORMOST ON THE LIST, WAS TO WATCH AND CARE FOR YOU.........RUTH ANN MAHAFFEY
LOVINGLY SUMMITED IN MEMORY OF COUSIN VAN,
Mark & Heather Sepulveda
June 23, 2005
We were so saddened to hear of Van's sudden passing. His great smile, wonderful attitude, and his sweet servant’s heart make him so unforgettable. He was so deeply loved by everyone and will be greatly missed. Know that you are in the thoughts & prayers of so many.
Rodney M. Sherman
June 23, 2005
To the Cypress family:
As an Associate Deacon at Second Baptist Church, I express profound sadness concerning Van's passing. He was a great friend and partner to all of us, especially the guys serving the Frontline and Greeting duties. He had our backs and we had his. I will certainly miss
his gentle demeanor and pleasant disposition. Heaven has gained a great man. Van did his job well.
He will be missed. My prayers are with the family and may God's loving arms cover you in His Love during this time.
Humbly His,
Rodney & Berita Sherman
Second Baptist Church
Delbert and Patt Owings
June 23, 2005
We will miss Van's bright smile! It is a blessing to have known him.
Melissa finkelman
June 23, 2005
To Van's Family, he will be missed so much at Second Baptist School. He brought a smile to our daughters face every day. Our prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Gary, Melissa and Brooke Finkelman
Beth Brockwell
June 23, 2005
Van was loved by all. He was a man who truly lived a life that reflected Christ. He will be missed, but remembered as a true role model. I am grateful that I knew him and had him for a friend. You are in are prayers.
Bob and Lois Ham.
June 23, 2005
Van's smiling face and cheerful greeting will be greatly missed at Second Baptist. He was an outstanding young gentleman.We offer our condolences to his family.
Ray Wilkinson
June 23, 2005
In Christian Sympathy
Nicole Giraudin
June 23, 2005
I was so sorry to hear of Van's pasing. He was loved and will be greatly missed by so may people. He was a wonderful member of the Second Baptist Church Family. I know I will miss his smiling face greeting us at church!
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