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for George Espy
Carl Davis
August 16, 2010
I was one of Mr. Espy's students his first semester at Ballard-Hudson High School. My graduating class of 1960 was eagerly anticipating having him (& Mrs Espy)to join us at our reunion this fall. He was a wonderful teacher and mentor to many. We will honor his memory.
Audria Troutman&Jessica Latson
August 16, 2010
To the Espy Family,please accept our condolensces and prayers for the loss of a great and wonderful man. We all loved him. The memories of him live on in our hearts and mind.Although,I didn't take a touchable picture of the two of you(Mrs.Espy).My most memorable visual picture in my mind is of you two walking arm in arm in the Macon Mall sitting down enjoying each other's company.I pray that one day I will have someone to create that beautiful inspiring scene with.Take care and know that you all are loved and yes his physical presence will be missed but his memory will continue to live in us all.Thank you all for sharing him with us.I spent several summers with him as a student through Upward Bound and at Mercer University here in Macon.One question he asked us that I am not sure if I still know the answer to is,"What is the difference between a college and a university?" Can anyone in the family enlighten me? I think I know but I just want to check my answer.lol,smiley face.The world is a better place because of a great man named Mr.George Espy Jr.He was love walking around sharing a part of himself with us all.
Glynn & Dorothy Gordon
August 10, 2010
Lord Jesus, Thank you for this man. His life. His work. His caring. His concern. His inspiration. I'm deeply saddened at the passing of my 12th grade homeroom teacher. I have tried to live up to the standards that he instilled and cultivated in all of us.
Mrs. Espy, my prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You.
Glynn W. Gordon
Ballard Hudson Sr.High
Class of 70
Sarah Dixon Durham('64')/Vernice Dixon Lee BH '66"
August 10, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Celestine (Daniel)/James E. Ford
August 10, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jean Denerson
August 9, 2010
Mrs. Espy, I was out of town when I heard of the passing of Mr. Espy. You know my thoughts and prayer are with you at this time.
Marquita and Jean Denerson
Melody Hamm-GEICO Ins CO
August 9, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bob(pictureman) & Faye Anderson
August 8, 2010
Mrs. Espy and Family :
We offer our sincerest and deepest felt condolence on the passing of your husband, for the kids, Dad and for the rest of the family a special love one and for us a special and caring neighbor in the Belveder Height Division.
Bro George, in times like this, words and phrases are not sufficent to articulate and convey the feelings that your family are experencing as the result of the loss which y'all are going through; however, be assure that the God we serve will see the family through the darkness or loss that they are experencing now. Bro George, I know you and I believe you have all the qualities, intellect and wherewithal to guide your loving family through this crises at midnight. In closing Bro George, I pray that you receive the strengt and know-how to keep your Dad's outstanding and wonderful legacy of service alive and well.
Fay Wright/Shorter
August 8, 2010
To the family of Mr. Espy my prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow. Mrs.Espy I remember you both from G.W.Carver and of course from Ballard-Hudson. How Mr. Espy was always admired for his caring leaderships to his students. Cherish the Lovely Memories Always
Terri Ford
August 7, 2010
My deepest condolences to the family. I will uplift you in my prayers. May you seek our lord and savior during your time of bereavement. Terri Ford
Angelia Tutt
August 7, 2010
Regina and George,
I have not seen Regina in some time, but we are still family and I love you two. Very sorry to hear about Mr. Epsy's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
With My Deepest and Sincerest Sympathy
Your Cousin,
Angelia or Donnie Mosley
August 7, 2010
George, Leontine & Family, Thoughts and prayers with you all.
Vic - Macon, Ga.
August 6, 2010
Muhammad and Mrs. Leontine Espy, the passing of your father and husband, George Espy, Jr. saddens me and my heart goes out to you.
George Espy, Jr. was a treasure of Middle Georgia who I had the honor and pleasure of knowing and working. He will be missed. Dr. John Swint, Macon, GA.
Deborah Hammock - Bank of America
August 6, 2010
May God Our Creator give your family peace at this time.
Mr. Espy was a delightful person.
Zachery Mitcham
August 6, 2010
May our God, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ provide you with the peace that surpasseth all understand during your time of need.
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Much Love,
Tonya-Davis King
August 6, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rose Miller
August 6, 2010
Our deepest symathy to the Espy family. BH Class 0f '67.
Selma Myrick-Stephens
August 6, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. Espy family, my condolences and prayers are with you during this time.
August 6, 2010
Those who have shown us love, taught us life skills, and made us laugh have blessed or memories forever.Remembering with you and sharing your sorrow. Geraldine Floyd Dumas,Ed.D.-BH Class of '64.
Arthur Brown
August 6, 2010
To the Espy Family,
I believe George was indeed an inspiration to the all he taught and mentored. May you all find peace and comfort in the Creator.
What the heart has once owned and had, it shall never lose.
—Henry Ward Beecher
Myya Johnson
August 6, 2010
To the Espy family, May the Lord watch over you in your time of loss, but Mr. Espy will live 4 ever in our hearts. He always inspired me to write my book and never got a chance to tell him I am almost done. I know he would be proud of me. To Mrs. Espy, I love you and will keep you and your family in my prayers. Love, Myya, Essence and Nandi(Macon, GA)
Cynthia D. Knight
August 6, 2010
Mrs. Espy . . . know that both you and your husband are valuable treasures to this community who have touched and inspired so many lives. We love you and walk through this journey with you. Be continually blessed.
Myya Johnson
August 6, 2010
To the Espy Family, May the Lord contiue to watch over you in your time of loss. Mr. Espy will live 4 ever in our hearts. To Mrs Espy, I love you and continue to be the sweet and caring person you are. Mr. Espy will be watching over you and the family. Love Myya
Janie Mason Grayer - Ballard-Hudson class of 1965
August 6, 2010
Mrs. Espy, you and your family, are in my thoughts and prayers. You and Mr. Espy had a purpose at Ballard-Hudson that you both fulfilled. I learned a lot from both of you. I will always cherish my memories of Mr. Espy, my senior home room teacher. Because of Mr. Espy's love and guidance of Shakespeare's Macbeth, I was able to develop a love for literature by acting out Act I with the Witches scene. I will remember both of you with love and laughter, forever.
Cynthia Alexander
August 6, 2010
To the Espy Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you embark on the coming days. May the love of God carry you as you deal with the grief of this loss.
Mrs. Espy you have to know what you have meant to me over the years. You were such an inspiration to my family during such formative years. There has never been an adequate way to say thanks to you. You have remained in my thoughts and prayers over the years because of your impact on me, you will continue to be at the top of my prayer list. If there is ever anything that I can do for you please do not hesitate to let me know.
Sincerely
Cynthia Alexander (mother of the Gresham clan)
Carlton Burnam
August 6, 2010
To the Espy Family,
My God continue to watch and comfort you during this difficult time. You are in our family's thoughts and prayers.
Rubbie London Major
August 6, 2010
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal. Condolences to Mrs. Espy and family from one of Mr. Espy's students.
Brenda Patrick Sims
August 6, 2010
I pray that God will comfort you and give you strength in the loss of Mr. Espy.
Reginald,Cheryl, Keith, Ryan Hutchings
August 6, 2010
To the Espy Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this time.
The Hutchings' Family
Angela Cummings
August 6, 2010
Mrs. Espy I am sorry for your loss. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 5, 2010
How blessed are we who put our faith in God,In your time of loss may God`s promise bring you peace.
Donald Griggs, San Francisco,California
August 5, 2010
To the Espy Family,
May you be comforted by the many wonderful memories of Mr. Espy. He was a guiding light on the campus of Mercer University to generations of students and a positive role model in the Macon community. Trusted and loved by many, Mr. Espy's legacy will live on for generations to come. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the Espy Family now and in the days to come.
Mr. and Mrs. Chico (Vickie Perdue) Scott and Family
Anita Perdue Ross and Family
Christopher Graddick
August 5, 2010
To the family of George Espy, Jr.:
May the Spirit of peace, love and understanding surround you and a band of most comforting angels console you during this time of bereavement. I am grateful for the seeds of wisdom and character he planted in the lives of many. After life no more, our work speaks.
Gary Richardson
August 5, 2010
My heartfelt sympathy to his family at the passing of one of the kindest men I have ever known. He was all one could ask as a colleague: a gentle soul willing to share his wisdom; a thoughtful,caring mentor to many, and a man who shared his love of literature with all those who had the privilege to sit in his classes. He will be sorely missed.
Sam Jones
August 5, 2010
My heart-felt condolences and deepest sympathy to the Espy Family.
God bless you all.
Rest in peace, Brother Espy.
Rebecca & Covea Burch
August 5, 2010
To the Espy family,
Thank you for being such great neighbors. Mr. Espy was a very kind man. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths.
Matthew/Jacquelyn Brown
August 5, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mattie E Curry
August 5, 2010
Good teachers are like old soldiers. They never die.
Mr. Espy was my teacher and advisor while I was a student at Mercer. Responding to my anxiety about a calculus class, his words were, "You can hold your own in any class."
As we bid farewell to his physical presence, memories of his wisdom and guidance will always be with us. His is a job that was well done and I am grateful for the impact he has had upon the lives of his students, thusly this world.
May the merciful hand of God guide and comfort his family through this transistion.
Gamma Zeta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
August 5, 2010
To the Espy Family, we would like to offer our deepest condolences for your loss.
Bro. Espy was a true personification of the ideals of Omega. He was a great advisor, a great leader, and a cornerstone for our chapter at Mercer University. Thank you Bro. Espy for all of the years of dedicated service, manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. F.I.E.T.T.S.
Fraternal Love,
The Brothers of the Gamma Zeta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Naomi Johnson
August 5, 2010
With deepest sympathy. Know that you are loved.
12-5 Lillie Oliver-Rose
August 5, 2010
Mr. Espy,My favorite teacher of all time.His teaching open up a whole world for the new life we were about to begin in 1962.May each of you find comfort in each other as you walk this journey.In the name of Jesus.
Grier Deedra
August 4, 2010
To the Espy family
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband,father and grandfather. I will keep you in my prayers!
Love Always, Deedra
August 4, 2010
Mrs. Espy-My prayers and thoughts are with you-You know how much I enjoyed seeing Mr. Espy in the bank--I still have the plant that you both gave me when I retired--Marilyn Madden-retired Bank of America
August 4, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief.
Penny(Jordan)Davis and Family
Nicole Anderson and Family
Clarence & Nicole Anderson
August 4, 2010
May your family continue to be blessed. Our prayers are with each and every one of you. We love you Espy family.
August 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with each member of the Espy Family. I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Espy in my younger years as a student at Progressive with his grandaughter-Roma. My God continue to shine his love and show favor to this family, as he always has.- LaKeesa Butler (Macon,GA -Montgomery,AL)
Elizabeth Hinesley
August 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. George was a wonderful, talented, charming man. Fred and I counted ourselves as fortunate to have known him. I know that your strong faith and love of God will strengthen you.
Chastity Fennelle
August 4, 2010
We are keeping The Espy Family in our prays. Love you all! The Fennelle's.
Joyce Johnson
August 4, 2010
May God continue to bless you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Harrold Mallory
August 4, 2010
Mrs. Espy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mr. Espy was a dedicated teacher. He was loved by all of us at our Ballard-Hudson.
GESHELIA Spencer
August 4, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Weldon Johnson. Ballard - Hudson Class of 1970
August 4, 2010
Mr. Espy : Not only was he a great man but also a great teacher.
Laurie Cooper Johnson
August 4, 2010
To the Espy Family,
Our prayers and condolences go out to you at this time of bereavement. Mr. Espy was truly a inspiration to us. He will be missed dearly. The Lord is our strength in time of need. Continue to lean and depend on Him.
Love Always
Laurie, Marcus & Michael
Wendell Quick
August 4, 2010
To the Espy Family, you have my deepest sympathy and as a member of the Morehouse family I also extend my greatest sorrow.
RONALD LITTLE
August 4, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Doris Jackson White
August 4, 2010
Mrs. Espy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Wendy Mullis
August 4, 2010
Your family will be in our prayers. God bless you all.
Doris Maynard Robinson
August 4, 2010
Mrs. Espy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mr. Espy was such a joy filled person and he touched so many lives in such a positive manner. He was my favorite teacher at Ballard-Hudson. Remember that God will take care of you and I know that He will give you strength to endure.
R. Creston Groover
August 4, 2010
Dr. Espy was my Freshman English professor at Mercer in the Fall of 1985. He was a good man and a source of encouragement for me. My prayers are with his family.
Beth Paul
August 4, 2010
"A legendary educator and community servant"--A man of character and integrity, he made the world a better place and his influence will be making a difference for years to come through the many lives he touched.
Espy family, my condolences, may you find comfort knowing his life made a difference for many.
Jamey Colts
August 4, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayer!
Jamey Colts
August 4, 2010
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers! Rev.Dr. Jamey L. Colts, Sr. and family. Middletown, Ohio
Cynthia Washington
August 4, 2010
My thoughts are with you at this time.
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