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Memories and Condolences
for Matthews McGary
July 12, 2011
To the McGary family,
we express to you our condolence from the
Second Nazareth Baptist Church, Pastor, Rev. Roger Graham
LYNETTE-LAVIGNE`GRAY
July 7, 2011
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.YOUR FATHER CHRISTENED,BAPTIZED& MARRIED ME.MY CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION WAS BUILT IN SECOND ZION.HE WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN MY HEART AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Marie Hawkins
July 5, 2011
he was a sweet and loving pastor, true man of god
Albert/Charlotte St Cyr, Jr
July 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michael Mitchell
July 5, 2011
My most heartfelt condolences to the family. I will keep Rev in my heart and I will keep you all in my prayers.
-Michael T. Mitchell Jr.
July 4, 2011
To the McGary Family: We are sorry to hear of the loss of Rev. MCGary. Our prayers are with you, that Our God will comfort and sustain you during your time of grief. You can truly celebrate his long life of service to God and Family and be thankful for the time you shared and the legacy he left.
Sincerely,
Lester and Juanita Bynum and Family
Atlanta, GA
Sharon Ross
July 3, 2011
To the family - I would like to thank you all for sharing your father, grand-father, etc. with me. He showed me the love of a father for his children and wife--he did not just say he loved you he showed it in so many ways.
It was rewarding to have been under his spiritual leadership. I think god for the wisdom he gave to him. And I thank him for not being selfish with his knowledge that he wanted to share it with everyone.With the guidance that he had given us his Second Zion church family should be equipped to do
God's work in any church.
There will never be another like Rev. McGary and Second Zion will never be the same.
My prayers are with the family that you will continue to do the Lord's work and bless others on your christian work.
Much love,
Sharon Ross, Baton Rouge, La
Develle Dedrick (Coleman)
July 3, 2011
To the McGary Family,
May you find the peace that passeth all understanding during this time and praise God for allowing your father to spend 94 years here. Rev.McGary was an exceptional man,pastor and father. He legacy will live on. He inspired me and many others to strive to be the best and to always keep God first. Heaven is rejoicing now for this saint has come home. My prayers are with all of you. May god continue to shine his light upon you.
Rosalin Trench
July 3, 2011
To Shirley O and the McGary Family,
My condolences to you and the Second Zion Family on the passing of your giant leader. God has a strange way of filling voids. I pray that you will allow the many wonderful memories of this love one to fill hearts with joy, peace and laughter. May God continue to shower you with His many blessings. My prayers are with you.
Bessie Lewis
July 3, 2011
"May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead."
Bessie Bea Lewis
Houma, Louisiana
Henry&Gwen Barnes
July 2, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Rev. Louis C. Clark
July 2, 2011
To Janice and Family
Could not be there but my prayer was with you. Your Father have touch many lives, and I am glad to say I was one of them. Yes, His yoke is easy. Be comforted in knowing he live a good life. And his legacy live on.
July 2, 2011
To the McGary family,
I am sure that words cannot convey your sorrow in the lost of the family Patriot.
However,my prayer is that you are
comforted by the fact that Dr. McGary was well thought of and His legacy of dignified,
faithful, and devoted service to the Lord will live on in the hearts of everyone he touched.
He was a true man of God in every sense of the expression.
Also, take comfort in knowing that he is resting in the bosom of Jesus.
In our thoughts and prayers,
You Remain.
Rev. Raymond Billy,Sr. and Paulette Pierce Billy
July 2, 2011
To the McGary family, Praying that God who does all things well, will comfort and keep you in perfect peace in your time of sorrow.
With love, the Stampley & Grinstead family( Dallas,TX)
July 2, 2011
A life that has made a difference in so many lives will be remembered.
A soul that lifted up others and encourged them will be remembered.
A person who turned the spirit of God's love into living will be well revered.
May you all find comfort in knowing that your Dad lives on in so many beautiful ways.
With deepest sympathy,
Janet (Temple) Barnes
Kelly Temple
Angela Temple
Atlanta,GA
Charlene Tarver
July 2, 2011
To The Family : His spirit lives on and always will, the times he laughed, gave advice, or just listened echo in the memories of those whose lives he touched. And in being so remembered, his legacy will live on. May the Lord continue to bless your family. Charlene Tarver Family !!
Barry Brown
July 2, 2011
Proverbs 11:30 says: "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise."
Barry Brown- Houma,Louisiana
on Behalf of the Lewis and James Families from Houma
BRENDA L.W. JACOBS
July 2, 2011
TO WANDA AND THE MEMBERS OF THE MCGARY FAMILY,
REV. DR. MATTHEWS - IS NOW PRESENT WITH THE 'LORD'. YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
SINCERELY,
BRENDA L.W. JACOBS
LITTLE ROCK,AR/NEW ORLEANS,LA
07/02/2011
Patrice Simms
July 2, 2011
To God be the glory, I Lift up the Mc Gary family in prayer. For their many memories of Rev. to hold on. I remember him saying, keep on your full armour of God and stand for his word, never be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Rev. was a teacher, preacher and a true soldier in this battle for the Lord. And he pushed for his youth to do the same by witnessing. He would always say this scripture Matthew 28; 19 and 20. Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptising them in the name of the father and of the son and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you always even unto the end of the world. He said, as long as you follow this command you will be Blessed. I appreciate Rev. And the Mc Gary family for the spiritual knowledge.
Janine Ross
July 1, 2011
With this candle I pray that it lights your path to God's loving arms. Be blessed grandpa!
Catrecia Whitley
July 1, 2011
Rev. McGary was an excellent leader. I am honored and blessed to have been under his leadership for many years. I will always be thankful for his willingness to allow God to use him. Now may the love of God rest, rule and abide within us now and forever...
July 1, 2011
For the child of God, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (II Cor. 5).
Rest assure that Rev. Gary is in the arms of Christ. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sharon (New Orleans, LA), Karen (Dallas, TX), and Joe (New Orleans, LA)
Fortier Clas of 1973
Donishia Jackson
July 1, 2011
Rev. McGary was a wonderful man of God. I can just hear him saying, "When we've been there 10,00 years, bright shinning as the sun, We've no less days to sing his praise, than when we first begun." May God be with you in your time of bereavement. We have and always will love this family.
-Donishia Jackson and Family
Florence Wilson
July 1, 2011
As you mourn and celebrate the earthly life of Pastor McGary rest in the comfort of knowing he is with God. His legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched with his Biblical sound teaching and preaching, and other kingdom building works which will always resonate in my life. He was an accomplished Servant of God who maintained a humble down to earth personality and attitude.
I am thankful to God I had the opportunity to visit with Pastor McGary last July at SZBC#1. He shared one of those "soul-searching" prayers that Sunday. He looked great, and was as alert and humorous as ever. Throughout the years, whenever I spoke with him via phone, he was quick to recognize my voice, and began his usual “line of questions."
As Pastor McGary would state in concluding many messages for one of the departed saints of God "Sleep on and take your rest. We'll miss you, but we'll see you in the bye-n-bye."
Heartfelt Condolence & Loving Remembrance
Pearl Bell-Ordogne
July 1, 2011
“For we know that our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens…” 2 Corinthians 5:1-8 (NKJV)
I just want to say how very sorry I am for the loss of your father. I know that this is a sad and difficult time for you. At times like this God gives us strength to accept his will.
We can take comfort knowing that Reverend McGary has gone to his eternal rest. He lived a faith-filled and upright life and he will surely be missed by all who knew him.
I ask that God bestow His wonderful blessings on you all.
God Bless You.
Pearl Bell-Ordogne & Family
Gilda Parnell
July 1, 2011
Pastor McGary will always have a very special place in my heart ; I am grateful for his love of teaching and learning the Word. His life example of humility is a precious memory. God Bless the McGary family and the 2nd Zion #1 family. Peace and Love. --Minister Gilda Young Parnell (Atlanta)
Doris Thompson
July 1, 2011
To everything there's a season,a time for every purpose under the heaven. Always cherish the time you had with him; He loved you'll but when he saw the angels beckon for him and he has to go. Weep may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning, Weep if you must but not as one without hope. Always remember your friends are just a pray away. Love you much!
Gospel Music Workshop of America, New Orleans Chapter
July 1, 2011
Blest Be The Tie That Binds Our Hearts in Christian Love!
To the McGary Family & the Second Zion Family:
Our love and prayers are extended to you in the Homegoing of a great man whose steps were ordered by the Lord. I, personally, can recall in one of his Sermons how he told of his conversion. Pastor McGary fought a good fight and now has entered eternal rest. "Fathers and Mothers Never Die."
Rhea J. Dokes and the
Danette Brown
July 1, 2011
To the family of Reverend Dr. McGary; you have my deepest condolences and I will continue to lift you up in Prayers.
Joycelyn Richard
July 1, 2011
May God be with you and your family always!!!
Peter Family
July 1, 2011
We will Miss you Dearly Rev...A Great, Humble Man of God. Thanks for always caring!!!
Gloria Jean Magee
July 1, 2011
Deep condolences to the McGary family. Rev. McGary's love will continue to embrace you and keep you warm. It will live in your hearts forever.
Sandra Celestand Marley
July 1, 2011
May God ever stengthen you, family, in this devastating time in your life. You will never see Rev in a physical form again but he will forever be with all of you, all of us.
We remember the things that he has taught us, the fun times and how he raised so many of us in our religious and daily upbringing. He was there for so many of us---- a rock----a foundation for growth.
We will certainly miss him; however; we will never forget such a man of God--- a man for all men.
There is nothing that will heal the heart like prayer; so pray to God for the strength that will hold you up in this time of grief. Rev has prepared you for this time; so continue his life, his hope, his legacy knowing that the Holy Spirit is there to assist you whenever you call.
The Marley Family loves all of you - you are our family --- our friends -------------------Always----------------.
Sam Young, Jr.
July 1, 2011
Our prayers for the family of the Reverend Dr. Matthews McGary, Sr. He was a great man of God and an excellent preacher and teacher. May God comfort you during your time of bereavement.
GodBlessYou!!!
Houston's Franklin Avenue Baptist Church
Houston, Texas
Pastor, Sam Young, Jr.
Rev. Dr. Leon D. Jackson
July 1, 2011
To the McGary family. Thank God for the life and legacy of Rev. McGary. You know the Lord and have been taught well by his teaching. Praying for you and Second Zion B.C. #1 Church family. God bless.
Your brother-in-law Robert Jones & Family
July 1, 2011
To My Family;
What a Man of GOD.... and a life WELL lived.
July 1, 2011
To My Church Family the McGary's Family
I can reflect on many memories growing up at Second Zion and our Pastor ending the Eulogy Sermoms for many members of the Church "Sha take your rest. I can hear Pastor saying "I See Jesus, "HALLELUJAH", "HALLELUJAH" Amen.
When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shinning as the sun, we no less days than where we first begun.
"Servant of God Well Done thou Good and Faithful Servant."
Jacquelin W. Cooper
and
Jedidiah Washington
Dallas, Texas
July 1, 2011
To the McGary Family we the Singleton Family shared many blessing and memories with the McGary Family.
To God Be The Glory for all the things he has done.
The Singleton Family
Charlotte Singleton, Dallas, Texas
Mary L. Smith
June 30, 2011
My family and I send our sincere condolences and hope you are comforted by special memories of your father today and always.
Lesa H. Jefferson
June 30, 2011
The McGary Family
Pastor McGary was dear and near to my Father during his Ministry. Dr. McGary will be missed. Praying for God to provide your comfort.
The Jefferson Family
Gisele Hawkins-Brown
June 30, 2011
To the McGary and 2nd Zion B.C. family. My Pastor did everything in my christian walk, from holding me in his arms as an infant to bless me, baptized me, my first communion, married me, blessed my daughter as a baby and was there to give me advise anytime I needed it and when I did not want to hear it. They (Rev. & Sis. McGary) may not have birth me, but I feel like I'am their child. Thank God for my pastor. I LOVED my pastor. My Pastor, My Pastor. God give me strength.
Joan M. Coats & Devin A. Coats
June 30, 2011
There's an open gate at the end of the road through which each must go alone. There, in a light we cannot see,Our Father claims His own. Beyond the gate, Rev. finds happiness and rest and there is comfort in the thought that a loving God knows best. He has now found peace and rest.
May God, who calls our dear ones home and grants them peace and rest, give you the strength and faith to say that He indeed knows best. Having just gone through the lost of my daughter, Devona, you all are in my prayers,
Albertine and Opal Joseph
June 30, 2011
Our prayers are with your family at this time. From the family of the late Mrs. Helen C. Carter of New Orleans, LA
Debra Glapion-DuBose
June 30, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Florence Wilson
June 30, 2011
"Great Teacher,Great Preacher,Great Man of God" Theme from the 1983 Pastor & Mrs McGary's 33rd Appreciation Day
To the McGary Family,
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers of comfort are with you. Pastor McGary is resting with Jesus. I am convinced he will be greatly rewarded for his ministry to God's people. Pastor McGary legacy lives on!
For me, the theme from the 1983 Pastor's Appreciation Day in which I was blessed to expound, summarizes Pastor McGary's character and legacy. I still have my speech and the program from that year. It was a memorable, spirit-filled celebration for a well-deserved Pastor and his Wife.
I am sorry I cannot be there to share in the celebration service of one of God's most faithful servants. Please know my heart is with you, and the SZBC#1 family.
"For we know if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."
Love and blessings,
Janice Gardner
June 30, 2011
To the McGary and Second Zion Family, with great sadness of the loss of Rev. Matthew McGary,Sr. We hold you close in our hearts and lift you up in prayers. Janice & Adia Gardner
Lorraine Martin-Autman
June 30, 2011
Years ago we were neighbors; time separates us over the years but the good memories are forever. Wishes of love and sympathy to the family.
Valerie Wren-Burrell
June 30, 2011
"My sympathy is with you and your family in your time of grieving."
Marilyn Mills-Khaton
June 30, 2011
He will be truly miss. My prayers are with the family. A relative to The Bellizan's. He has always been there for our family.
Pamela Higgins
June 30, 2011
" I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day..."
Rev. McGary often spoke of heaven in his sermons. I remember how excited and enthusiastic he would get when describing heaven and how it will be when we get there. Now, he is there resting with our Lord. No more tears and no more sorrow. The weight of this world will no longer be a heaviness on his shoulders, for he has ascended to his eternal resting place.
My family and I extend our sincerest condolences to the McGary Family in its entirety. We will truly, truly miss Rev., but he has left us such a great legacy and we will always hold tight to his memory.
Love and Blessings to You All,
Haman & Pamela D.(Pierre)Higgins and the Pierre, James & Davis Families
Genieva Hitts and family
June 30, 2011
To the McGary family, my sincere and deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved father. Know the Lord will ease your pain. You are a loving and strong christian family and will have the comfort of each other during this time of sadness. My family and I will keep you in our prayers. Hold to God's unchanging hand. May God give you peace, comfort and endurance during your time of lost.
Rev McGary is now safe in the arms of Jesus, no more pain. Hallelujah!!!
June 30, 2011
To The McGary and Second Zion Baptist Church #1 Family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. "Look to the hills from whence cometh your help, your help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1-2
Daisy J. Hookfin & Family, Dallas, Texas
Edward & Sandra Marchand
June 30, 2011
Our tears fall silently, Our hearts grieve quietly,but God hears our cries, and shares our sorrow. May His infinite Love and Compassion give you peace and Comfort during this most difficult time. Let us
celebrate a life well lived..Honor the memory and celebrate the life of
someone so special. We will miss him profoundly.
We are so sorry we couldn't be there to assist or comfort you all. We
will be in touch, when we return.Be strong in the Lord and the power of His Might.Be Encouraged.
Edward & Sandra Marchand
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audry shanks
June 30, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Josette Russell-Gibbs
June 30, 2011
To the Family of Revered Dr. Matthews McGary Sr.: To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.2 Corinthians 5:8. Pastor is resting in the Bosom of Jesus. Our prayers are with you... Albert & Josette Gibbs
Leschus Hudson
June 30, 2011
McGary Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- from the Hudson family
Dr. Linda Fortenberry
June 30, 2011
Pastor Mc Gary - "When we've been there 10,000 years, bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing His praise, than when we first begun!?"
Pastor Mc Gary was an icon, a legend, a visionary, a father, a friend. To God Be the Glory! Prayers and love to Marcia, Tim, Janice,Noble, Linda, and the entire Second Zion and First District Family.
Earline Carter
June 30, 2011
To Mrs. Jance and Family
May God give you all the peace that surpasses all understand.
June 30, 2011
To the McGary and First Zion families, may God bless you during this time. Please fine comfort in the memory of a life well lived.
Joseph K. Byrd
June 30, 2011
Tim, rememember what JESUS says in Matthew 5:4. Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted! if you need me call me....arthur williams class of'73. 835-6446
June 30, 2011
IN LOVING MEMORY OF A SPECIAL PERSON-MY PASTOR,THAT WAS FAMILY TO US--NOW AN ANGEL--THANKS REV.---MS.SAMMYE L.JOHNSON AND FAMILY--SHANNON,FRANK, AND RAYNARD(RAVEN) THAT IS SERVING IN THE ARMY..
Barbara Carter
June 30, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Virginia Wren Williams
June 30, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Claudette Russell
June 30, 2011
To: The family of Reverend Dr.Matthews McGary Sr.
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. I will be praying for you and with you and I know that God will see you through. Thank God for the Legacy Reverend Dr. Matthews McGary Sr. Has left you.
Sister's Sabrina M.,Jessica E.,Whitney N.,& Olivia L. Mixon
June 30, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Bro.&Sis.Johnny&Denise Robillard Mixon
June 30, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bro. Marvin V. Robillard
June 30, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sis. Joyce B. Robillard
June 30, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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