Dillard "Dewey" Persinger

And I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.”(Isa 65:19) Wonderful promise and heartfelt prayers go out for all the families and friends.

Christmas is not Christmas without you We miss you so much Love you mom

Miss you wish you were hear love mom

Happy Birthday brother love and miss you always.

We miss you and you are always in our hearts forever!

Happy Father Day Dewey

I love you daddy!!!

Our minds go back to all the memories of you and all the music you loved just flows along with the memories.The memories and music brings some comfort but its still not the same without you.It will be 3 years on April 05 2013 without you and still everyday makes us all so sad with out you. (We Love and Miss you Always)

Your family and friends miss you so much its still hurts so much to think your gone.We all wish we would wake up from this bad dream and see your smiling face .Happy early Thanksgiving to my friend in heaven.Please be with us all comfort our hearts as these holidays approaches.

Rest in peace to a great friend.

When you died a part of me died too but iknow iwill see you agan some day hope i will get to see your son befor i go home

You are love an missed wish you were hear
Adawould love to see you an james one more time

Happy Birthday Dewey !!!!!We love and miss you

I will never again see your wave and your smile.We won't stand at walmart and visit for a while.No more how you doing sis. No more what are you doing tonight.No more can you help me later with the kids.NO more calls late at night cause you knew sis would be up to just talk.Two years with out you is a long time to me and three birthdays with out you is like forever.I wish so much you was here. We celebrate your birthday ever year.They say it gets easier with time but it dont it just hurts more and more each day.Remembering you is easy we do it everyday . Missing you is hard we do it everyday.Your spirit is alive forever in our hearts. (LOVE YOU ALWAYS RIP UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN MY BROTHER)

I wish I could travel back in time to when you were still here. I keep feeling like you're not gone that I just haven't seen you in a while. Rest In Peace Dewey.

I remember the heartache I felt when you went to Heaven, But the memories of our time shared on this earth will never be forgotten. I miss you Big BrotherI miss your crazy phone calls, your tall tales, and your laugh. I miss our talks, our laughs over things we did as kids, and just knowing you were here.I miss you more than you can imagine. There isn't a day that goes by that I wish I could tell you something. But I know you are in a better place. I love you .I will never forget you, your smile, your laugh, your voice . Go fly with the angels and may your spirit be free.

dewey i know your not my real dad and im not your real son but you were always there like a dad.Mommy dose not ever see me cry but when she is not there i cry so much.When i talk about you around mommy it makes her depressed so i keep it to my self.I miss you bad you are a really fathr.I think james misses you the most he talks about you all the time and never stops.I dont see mommy cry but i know she dose.Every day i beat the video games by myself i miss you playing them me.I wish you were here it would make everything peacfull and better YOUR SON DEVIN

Devin just helped me put the presents under the tree.That was something you and I done together.This is hard on Devin, but he teaches and plays with James in your place.I have never seen a Santa cry, but when James sat on his lap and told him that he wanted his daddy to come and visit him from heaven...That Santa cried! We are always thinking of you no matter what day it is!!!

I think of Dewey often even though I hadn't seen him in years. Every time I walk in a Burger King I laugh at all the shenanigans we pulled. Dewey taught me alot about growing up when we were really just big kids and I'll always appreciate it.

Dewey died working in a coal mines supporting his family wanting a better life for his kids.The coal mines took his life on april 5 2010.They buried him on april 15 2010 Dewey loved his kids always taking them to his mom's house telling her what they had learned talking and laughing about the funny things the kids did.Dewey would drink coffee at his mom's house and joke around with his dad.Dewey would always help his mom and dad he loved them so much and alway made sure they was took care of.Dewey always thought that things would stay the same as if he was alive but things change .You never think your job will be the death of you .You always think everything else will.

Losing a child is a horrific experience no parent should ever have to face.

It is one of the most unnatural things that can happen to a woman and man. It's something many people fear at one time or another, but probably never expect to actually experience.Unfortunately, I've been there. I have faced the gut-wrenching pain of losing a child.You don't ever get over the loss, and parts of you may never accept it. Losing a child seems unreal.Loving your child is easy we do it everyday missing your child is a heartache that never goes away.There is nothing that will ever heal A parents broken heart.There is no name for a parent that loses a child, for there is no word to describe this pain.

Just think of me, and I'll be there,
I'm always around, I'm everywhere,
I'm in your dreams when you sleep,
I hear your cries when you weep,
Don't be sad, wear a smile on your face,
all my sufferings in a better place,
I've left this world, my bodies gone,
but in your hearts my soul lives on,
I know you'll grieve and suffer pain
but one day soon we'll be together again

Author Unknown

God looked around his garden, and saw an empty space. Then he looked down here on earth, and saw your loving face. He put his arms around you, and lifted you to rest. His garden must be beautiful, Because he only picks the best. A Million times we'll miss you, A Million times we'll cry. If love could have saved you, you never would have die. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. Our hearts you hold a special place, No one could ever fill. It broke our hearts to loose you. But you did not go alone,for part of us went with you, The day God took you home. Author unknown

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
Because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in the heart.

Author Unknown

Heidi and James Persinger We love and miss you forever and always!!!

Today was your Dads birthday it was a sad day because you was not here.The only wish he wished was that you was here and your mom was crying wanting her son back.

Guardian Angel
When angel's sense you need them, and they always do...They come unseen from everywhere to help& comfort you.
They hover close beside you till all your cares are gone,Till they can see you're ready,once again to carry on.
Then some of them may fly away and take their gentle touch to other hearts that need the love of angels very much.
But one atleast, stays with you as your constant friend and guide.
For guardian angels never leave,They're always at your side.
-Author Unknown-

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

I miss you, Dad. Happy Father's Day.

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

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

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

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

I will start by saying that tomorrow, Easter day will be very difficult for me.That day last year was the last full day you,I,and the boys spent together. We all had such a wonderful day.I still can't believe that you were taken away from us. Monday evening while I was cooking dinner and waiting on your call,I recieved a call from my father telling me that there had been an explosion at your mines.I fell to the floor and everything after that was a nightmare. It seemed like one long horrifying day.I was told that I just went through the motions and done what had to be done.Still to this day I don't know how I done it.I have cried and cried until there are no more tears to cry.I loved you with everything I had.You were such a simple man that only wanted so little out of life,to love and be loved!I would never change a day that we spent together. I am so proud to say that you are my husband and my childrens father.What an honorable and brave man you are.I am so fortunate to have been loved by you dewey!!!!

I think of all the times that we have went through. As we grew up they were getting better. I miss you and think of you every single day. Your parents hearts ache because you are no longer with us. I try to help out by letting them see our son. Its good for them to see your children so they know they still have a part of you around. Things should have went differnet, but as they say God has a plan. It hurts and Im still waiting on the plan but I had a plan of my own. Matthew cries wanting to see you again and hear your voice, I play it for him but its not the same as a convesation that you would have with him. I have so many pictures out of your smile, you playing around wrestling, I look through them quit often. I cant beleive that God took you so soon. I will always remember your smell, smile, laugh, the way you even dress at times. We had good times and bad times as every couple does. After looking back we had better times than any I just wished people would have left us alone. I love you Dewey you will be hard to get over, please just keep watching over your children and watching them grow.. I love and miss you.. Heres a picture of Matthew I wil keep posting them as he grows older.

Memories of Dewey are to be treaured and he will be in our hearts forever. We all love you and miss you
REST IN PEACE

You may be gone but ,my cousin, you'll never be forgotten. I love you with all my heart.

Life without you in it will never be the same for some people.
RIP Dewey

rest in peace my friend may god bless you all...

to a very good friend always and forever you are in my thoughts and prayers my prayers are with you all...

Here's to you, my friend. Rest well.

I think of you all the time.You would be so proud of james he is so smart.He is growing so fast.He reminds me of you.He loves playing with tools and pretends to work on your truck.He is so kind hearted just like you were.We miss you so much and we'll always remember the good times when you were here.

i miss you so much and i think of you everyday.I wish you were here.
Your son Devin

Ada and Delmas loved their son Dillard very much. They were very proud of him for all of his accomplishments. He was a hard worker and a great father. Both of his parents hearts ache every single day and night for their son to come home. Dewey is deeply missed by his parents.

I am glad Dewey was my nephew what short time he was here on Earth. It hurts so bad not having him here. I will miss his laugh, his smile, and his gentle heart. I will always have these good memories of him to cherish.

It took me a long time to realize that you were not coming home.I don't want to except it,but I do have your two precious sons at home.James knows that you are in heaven,but he still asks when his daddy is coming home.Devin cries a lot although he remembers all the good times.I try to act like everything is going to be okay,but the truth is that I miss you so bad it hurts!You were the kindest most loving husband and father.We all love you so much your wife Heidi Persinger

It took me a long time to realize that you were not coming home.I don't want to except it.I have your two children and they miss you dearly.James knows your in heaven,although he still asks when you are coming home.Devin cries alot,but remembers all the good times.I try to put on the fake smile and act like everything is going to be okay,but the truth is that I miss you so bad that it hurts.I love you so much you were the kindest man I have ever known. Your wife Heidi Persinger

Dewey was my cousin.We grew up together.We were all like brothers and sisters.Though we didnt see much of eachother as we got older only here and there.You are truly missed Dewey we all love you.Dewey was always a funny,good hearted,fearless,and was as wild as they come ,but that was him he never was fake.RIP Dewey and we will see you again one sweet day...

In Loving Memory. Will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
From the Echols and Moorehead families