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for David Echols
MaEva Adams
July 27, 2021
Cuz Holly,
I still often think of my Cousin David all the good time we shared at Uncle SugarBoy house back in the days...
But, even more to this day if I hear Kool & The Gang's song Jungle Bookie...
All I see is my Cuz and me jamming...and him snapping his fingers and smiling...
Missing You still Cuz...
RIP... Now with Your entire Family...
Respectfully submitted,
Ma'Eva
Hidalya Vasquez-Curiel
September 25, 2011
My Greatest condolences Mrs Echols & family. He was one of my best patients at CVS. He is greatly missed. God Bless you
Darilyn Monk
September 8, 2011
Sincere condolences. David was a special person. So sorry for your loss, but we know God will carry you. We will keep you in our prayers. Love & blessings to Holly, Maxine & James and families.
Amos & Darilyn (Williams) Monk & family
Cheryl Dabney(Lee)
August 23, 2011
My prayers go out to the Echols family may God bless, comfort, and lift you up, in this difficult time. As a distant cousin I'd like to always remember David as a nice, fun-loving and kind person. God Bless you all.
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Pamela Brown
August 3, 2011
Holly,Maxine & Family,
I was at a loss for words when I heard of David's passing. I will always remember our times at Pulaski and Emerson. No one will ever forget David's infectious smile and sense of humor.
Take comfort in knowing that David fought a good fight, and now he no longer suffers. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Pamela Dudley Brown, Nora McMillan & Family
Donna Whiting-Burris
August 2, 2011
To the Echols Family,
I was saddened to hear about the passing of David. He will always be remembered as a person with a great sense of humor,East Side neighbor,classmate and friend.
There are no words that can take away the pain,but I hope you find some comfort in the following:
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
My sincere condolences and may God bless you and your family.
Donna Whiting-Burris & Family
Kathy Payne
August 1, 2011
Sorry to hear of Davids passing , who was a friend and classmate. May God bless
his family .
July 31, 2011
Maxine & Family
Your Have my deepest heart felt sympathy for the passing your brother David, who was a neighbor, childhood friend and classmate. I what taken back upon hearing of his passing. Brian and Rosetta called conveying the news of his passing. Again I want to express by most deepest heart felt sympathies to you and yours.
Debra Baker
July 31, 2011
May God grant you comfort (2n Corint. 1:3 & 4) during these difficult times. Your family and friends are in my prayers.
Lindsay Paulk
July 31, 2011
To The Echols Family
I am sorry to hear of David's passing. You are in my prayers.
Ralph & Mary A Smith
July 30, 2011
Our prayers go out to David's family. We grew up with David. He was a good guy. May you remember the good days with David as we will growing up together
Jacqueline (Hall) Brewer
July 30, 2011
Dear Holly, Maxine and the Echols family, Sorry to hear of the passing of David. I've such fond memory of David as one of the 19th Carolina block kid and as a classmate from Jr, HIgh thru High School. My prayers are with you during this time. May you continue to trust in and draw to God for comfort.
Eva Coleman Harris
July 29, 2011
Dear Maxine, Holly and Family,
May you find comfort in the memories of David that are yours to cherish always. I have many loving memories of "Best Friends" Michael and David from grade school through high school. GOD'S grace provides peace.
Larry Hallman Micheal Donald
July 29, 2011
To Holly and the Echols family may God be with you during these difficult times. David was a fellow Emersonian, may he rest in peace.
Rodney Pace
July 29, 2011
Dear Holly & Children,
We wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you, Maxine, Jimmy, Mia Wilson, Roy Wright and the entire Echols Family during this period of bereavement since the passing of David.
In life we don't always see God's plan, but trust in him to guide you through these difficult times.
I will always remember David during our Emerson High School days, especially while playing football. Here's a quote I'll always remember when David was hit in a game, "Pace Pace Take My Place." We laughed for years.
May your memories of David, your faith sustain you and bring you strength and peace.
Rodney, Eunice, Rashad Pace, Yolanda Pace-Ray & Family
July 28, 2011
Holly and Tammy there are no words to express how I feel, I am truly sadden by this great loss. I can say when I hear words like love, honor, integrity, caring and sharing I think of David - Big Poppa. He was not only a friend to me he was my mentor and my brother and I thank you for sharing him with me. Keep your heads to the sky.
Darry Smokey Simon
Houston Texas by way of Gary (Good Corner) Indiana
Love Ya - R.I.P. David
Frances Lane
July 28, 2011
To the Echols Family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of David. I was a classmate at Emerson H.S. My prayers are with you.
Brian & Rosetta Dowdell
July 28, 2011
Dear Holly, Maxine and the Echols Family
we are saddened to hear of your loss of David, our neighbor and classmate from kindergarden throughout high school. We love you our deepest sympathy Brian and Rosetta Dowdell
Irving Tipton
July 28, 2011
My condolences to the David Echols family. David was an exceptional class mate and person any one could be proud of.
Glenda Dudley
July 28, 2011
Dear Maxine and family
I am so sad to hear of your loss, I hope you find comfort in knowing that David was loved by many, and that he will be truly missed by all that knew him. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Cassandra (Wofford) Herriford
July 28, 2011
To Maxine, Holly & Family,
So sorry to hear of your lost but know that although David is absent in the body he is present with GOD. May you find peace in knowing GOD"S grace is sufficient. Sincerely,
The Emerson High School Class of 1970
Reunion Committee Vice President
Brenda(ella) Perry
July 28, 2011
Holly and family,
I am so sorry for your lost. David was a great friend and class mate from elementary school thur High School. Wish you well and my God Bless You and your family. Their are really no words but may God keep you and You are in my Prays.
July 28, 2011
Dear Cuz Holly,and Tammy,Maxcine
Holly & Tammy know that David has finished "HIS" race...
Holly you KEEP your Head UP...
Maxcine Cuz, you keep your Head Up too...
You've Done All That You Could Do,
So Now "STAND"
Allow "God" to "Order Your Steps for Healing"...
I will Miss My Cuz, every time I hear Jungle Boogie, By Kool and the Gang, I just smile...that was our dance song back in the day...all the party in Uncle Mack basement,pool party's at Uncle Sugarboy's house in Detroit(smile)
David, was a Husband, Father,Granddaddy, Brother, and Friend to so many...
We Love You and are just a Phone call away.
Your Family,
Ma'Eva, La'Teshia, Derrick, Norman, Thomas Jr., Robert, Gloria Jean, Aunt Mamie, Aunt Ethel, Aunt Dorothy Jean, Uncle Eugene
Respectfully Submitted:
Pamela Epps-Cherry
July 28, 2011
I was a classmate of David's in high school. I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was well liked by many. my sincere condolences for your lost.
Pamela Epps-Cherry
Las vegas, NV
Sherlene Shaifer
July 28, 2011
Dearest Maxine,
My prayers are with you and your family. David is in a better place than were are in. He doesn't have to take anymore medicine or take any treatments. He is free from pain and worry. Continue to look to the hills for your help. Maxine to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. We are here for a season. This was David's season. If you believe in God you will see David and your other family members. I love you. God bless you and your family.
July 28, 2011
Holly, you know how deeply I am sadden for your loss and mine as well. David and I were very close when you guys were here in Gary.
Horace Baker, Jr. (Skip)
Nikita (Chico) Cheairs
July 28, 2011
To The Family,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of Dave. He will be missed by his Houston family from GI.
Thoughts and Prayers
Aunt Jean Griffin
July 28, 2011
To Holly, Tammy, Maxine, Mia and Family
THE PLAN OF THE MASTER WEAVER
Our lives are but fine weavings
That God and we prepare,
Each life becomes a fabric planned
And fashioned in His care.
We may not always see just how
The weavings intertwine,
But we must trust the Master's hand
And follow His design,
For He can view the pattern
Upon the upper side,
While we must look from underneath
And trust in Him to guide...
Sometimes a strand of sorrow
is added to His plan,
And though it's difficult for us,
We still must understand
That it's He who flies the shuttle,
It's He who knows what's best,
So we must weave in patience
And leave to Him the rest...
Not til the loom is silent
And the shuttles cease to fly
Shall God unroll the canvas
And explain the reason why
The dark threads are as needed
In the Weaver's skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver
In the pattern He has planned.
Vera Wilson
July 28, 2011
Holly and Tammy, So Sorry to hear about David. We all lived in Villa Del Rey.
Vera, Elisha and Denard.
Carol Dunn
July 28, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Echols Family on the loss of David. May God Bless-Comfort & Strengthen you at this sad time.
Vera (Jordan) Bunkley
July 28, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
JO ANNE BAKER
July 28, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
shawn echols
July 28, 2011
David k. Echols, you will be in my heart for ever, your nephew, shawn bullock- echols. I remember when you got out of the navy and brough that GRAND PRIZ, and i watch you wash that car so much, i wanted to be just like you. Holly, and Tam, stay strong he is in a better place and not in no more pain, i Love you all very much. ( OSSSEO, mn.)
Danette Gregory
July 28, 2011
My prayers are with Momma Holly, Tammy and Derrick. I am sorry for your loss. My heart is heavy and I will hold on to our fond memories and friends and family.
Kevin & Joyce Davis and Family
July 28, 2011
Our heart felt condolences on your loss, our Prayers are with you and your Family.
Charlotte Thompson
July 28, 2011
To David's Family,
I was saddened to hear of David's passing. I worked with him years ago at Kelly-Moore Paint. He always had such a nice smile and upbeat personality. I know he will be missed. May you find comfort in your memories...
Lorraine Friley-Malone
July 28, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan
July 28, 2011
To the Family,
My condolences for your loss. David was,
One of Our Own.....
Emersonians, class of 75'
Luis,Clauida,Jr and Anaelisse Elias
July 27, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Bill Kennedy
July 27, 2011
To Holly and the family of David Echols, We are sorry about the lost of your love one. David next door neighbor in Gary, from childhood to high school will be missed by all. From the Kennedy Family - Mrs Kennedy, Bill Kennedy, Marla Kennedy-Gibson, Gwendolyn Kennedy and Carolyn Kennedy-Hampton.
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