Lee A. Highsmith

Dear Carrie and Family,
My deepest sympathies on your loss. Lee was an extraordinary man. Even though I have have only known him for a short time, I developed a deep respect for his strength and courage. He was so proud of his sons and his faith. I could always count on him to give us the religious history when it was need in class.
He will be missed,

In deepest sympathy,
Sharon W Cordray
Ivy Tech Community College

To the family of my spiritual brother, please accept my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort (2nd Corint. 1:3 & 4) be with you at this time. You are in my prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear cousin, I can not help but smile when I think of you.

We have shared happiness and at times even pain.

I feel blessed to have you in my family.

I feel blessed to have you in my life

Cousin, you are a blessing to me in so many ways and I love you.

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

As long as we we have memories,we will always have you,Lee you will be greatley missed.I know you are with God,and all the ones who have left before you,another Angel to watch over all of us.Rest in peace Shorty,Carrie Lee was so blessed to have had you,Thank you for loving him. Always in my heart and prayers.Tyke/Cornelia