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Cathie Sonnefeld Sterling
January 3, 2021
The end of the year always sparks memories of the past for me. I reflect on so many aspects of my life, good and bad. I fondly remember neighborhood friends, Jeff being one of them. His family lived next door to us and they were great neighbors. Although we did not maintain contact over the years, his passing still hit me ... Another piece of my childhood was gone. I am sure he has a special place in heaven.
Nathan Powell
July 19, 2017
I was heart broken to hear the news. My prayers & thoughts are with the family & friends. You will be missed Jeff, thank you for the memories. RIP
January 12, 2015
May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Those who die God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15) My sincerest sympathy.
Elizabeth Standeven
January 11, 2015
My most heartfelt condolences to the family and close friends of Jeff Cushing! He was one of those rare educators who gave 110% every day. He was my track and cross country coach at Lumberton High and I was fortunate to have his guidance for 4years and to witness his unwavering effort to promote athletics as a lifestyle and a stepping stone to higher education and a better life for kids in Robeson County. Even though I now live in California, his influence will remain with me!
(class of '87)
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Cathie Sonnefeld Sterling
January 11, 2015
I was shocked to find out about Jeff's passing, and that it happened in such a tragic way. Our families lived next door to each other while we were growing up and I just reconnected with him on Facebook about a year ago. We chatted occasionally via email and Facebook. We did some 'catching up' with each other's lives and about the old neighborhood and shared our memories. I can't imagine the heartbreak his family is experiencing; but, my prayers are with them.
vickie sweat
January 9, 2015
when I was a freshmen at uncp in 1975, Jeff and Gaye were very kind and helpful in guiding me through my first year, not because they had to, but because it was the kind of people they were, he was always running, but never to busy to lend a hand, he was a wonderful compassionate person and I am a better person for having known him, God send comfort to his family.
Class of 92 Lumberton Senior High
January 9, 2015
Mr. Cushing will be truly missed. He was my P.E. teacher and he was the best. Condolences to the family.
T Floyd
January 9, 2015
Remembering Coach Cushing from his days of teaching PE & Coaching at Lumberton Jr. He had an humble spirit and will not be forgotten. R.I.P and prayers to his family.
Craig Callio
January 9, 2015
My deepest condolences and prayers go out to Jeff's family for this tragic loss of his life. I will always remember Jeff from our days spent together at Montgomery College to Pembroke taking classes together in the Physical Education Department as well as the many miles we ran together on the X-Country and Track teams. I remember his unique cars he seemed to always come up with , from an "old" Saab to an MG Midgit that could run on a good day.Jeff was a generous man with a positive attitude for life. He will be missed.
Wayne Campbell
January 9, 2015
When I arrived at Pembroke State, he was one of the first to greet me. Although he had already graduated, he gave a lot of his time to the university; which made the transition easier for greenies like me.
David Arnette
January 9, 2015
Jeff Cushing in 1979 you showed me how to position myself too always be a winner, I will never forget you or the Robeson County Relays or Track an Field at Lumberton Sr. High Rest in peace my an may you run forever...........
Brian McMillan
January 9, 2015
Coach Cushing was my Track & Field coach at LSH from 1986 - 1988. He was one of the coolest guys I've ever met. He really understood the sport and did not mind sharing his experiences with you. He was a good man and will be sorely missed. God Bless you coach and blessings to your family during this tough time.
Brian "Kee-Kee" McMillan c/o 88'
Tammy Pepper
January 8, 2015
Mr Nicholson introduce me to Mr Cushing because I thought it was a good idea to skip school little did I know then that picking joining the track team was going to change my life vs getting suspended Coach always found the best in us and had a way of making us find it too He taught us how to be loyal dependable independent reliable and honest and that was just scratching the surface He was a mentor and an excellent role model for all the young people he either taught or Coached There is no idea how many people he impacted He was an extraordinary man with great faith and loved his family and his community and he gave back consistently he will be forever missed and loved by many my condolences to his wife Cindy to his daughter Amanda and to his son David and Gaye Thank you for sharing coach with us
Roger Corbin
January 8, 2015
I am so saddened and stricken with grief about the tragedy. When I was a freshman in 1976, I met Jeff who had just recently graduated. During my first several weeks and months adjusting to a new city, the school & to a new country, as I am originally from Trinidad (Caribbean) he offered me assistance with understanding the Pembroke culture. I will forever be appreciative of his warm friendship. Jeff, you will be missed.
Jackie Martin
January 8, 2015
I was lucky to call him a friend, and blessed that he coached our Kim in cross country. He would tell the kids if you can run cross country, you can do anything. And most of the kids proved him right.
Irvin Watson
January 8, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Susan Curtin
January 8, 2015
Such a loss to the community and our world! We have such wonderful memories of Jeff at the Rec Center and coaching two of our kids in Running Track competitively. He was a true friend to us while we lived in Lumberton for 23 years.
January 8, 2015
So saddened by this news Mr. Cushing was my Phyical Education teacher. He was a fighter and never had time for excuses. You will be truly missed You are a Legend Track Star! RIP
Mary Brady
January 8, 2015
I am so saddened by this tragedy.
Jeff taught with me at the Jr. High and was a wonderful, funny, and smart person. He will be missed by so many, but he leaves many happy memories
My prayers are with the family at this sad time.
Mary Brady
Demetrice Dixon
January 8, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with his Families & friends. I am so gald I got to know this teacher he was one of my teacher that kept the class going an you did had fun in there and when it was P.E. time you did you P.E. He will be missed so much. Rip Jeffrey Crushing.
Clyde Jacobs
January 8, 2015
My heart is saddened to hear such sad news... I will always remember Jeff as the kind and compassionate man that he was....My prayers are with the family at this tragic time.
January 8, 2015
So sad to here of such a stragic end. Our prayers are with him and his family. Lynn and Jeff Wanson
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