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for Robert Runyon
August 4, 2009
Uncle Rod,
We miss you and your kindness to all of your family. We love you very much.
Wendy and Nick Cannon
George & Brenda Coffey
July 24, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ted & Marilyn Cooper
July 23, 2009
We will miss him.He always had a wonderful smile for everyone.We pray that God will provide comfort for all his loved ones.Our heart goes out to everyone.
sherry spires humphrey
July 22, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
July 22, 2009
I remember Uncle Rod as a good father, respectable person and with a sense of humor. Debby and Bobby, stay close. You and your families will always keep him with you in your memories. God will comfort all. Your cousin, L.Pyle Dixie, GA.
Jennifer Shaw
July 22, 2009
I have known Rod all my life, he was a neighbor and a friend. This world lost a good man with his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and many friends Rod made in this life. Debbie, I pray God eases your pain and you find comfort in knowing he is in a better place, and he and your mother will always be watching over you. I love you, and I am here if you need me.
Jennifer Shaw
S Rhines
July 21, 2009
I remember Rod from a child who thought he was a giant. But I was never afraid of him because he was so good to me and wore a great big smile when he talked to me. He and Mary Agnes were special friends for my late brother, David. I am pleased that they have a home in Heaven and expect to see them again. S Rhines,niece, Knoxville
Rev. Fred Scates
July 21, 2009
Will miss you Rod,worked with you for 37 yrs,I pray God comfort Bobby and the rest of the family,see you in Heaven one day, your friend and co-worker, Rev. Fred Scates
Carina Runyon
July 21, 2009
This I a sad loss... he was such a nice man.. even though I only knew him when I was a child he still was in my thoughts and prayers... my thoughts and prayer go out to his family.. He is in a much better place now..
David Beets
July 21, 2009
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Rod was a kind, caring man ready with a smile for all who knew him. We will remember his beautiful smile. He will be missed. May you feel the peace & comfort of God during this difficult time.
Rose & David Beets
Hubert Phillips
July 21, 2009
Bobby:
Your Dad helped me thru many difficult and trying nights on 3rd shift, and was always there with words of encouragement. He was a TRUE friend.May you and yours find comfort in this time of sorrow.
Hubert Phillips, Albuquerque,NM
JOHN@CONNIE AYERS
July 21, 2009
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 1998-2009
Faye Ramsey
July 21, 2009
Rod accepted me as a part of his extended family from day one and welcomed me into his home.I will always remember his kindness as well as his sense of humor. My condolences to all the family especially Mary Jane.
Mike Ramsey
July 21, 2009
Rod was my father-in-law for many years and a great friend right to the end.He will be missed by many. My heart goes out to all the family, but most especially to Mary Jane,
Mike Ramsey
Kathy Waldrop
July 21, 2009
Bobby, Diana, Kim, Will and boys, you are in our thoughts and prayers. I just pray that you can feel the presence of God around you at this time. Love you Kathy and John Waldrop
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