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for Anthony Chapman
April 22, 2010
Anthony was truly a inspiration to everyone who new him. I will truly miss the little notes he use to send which always came at the right moment. I will miss you Anthony.
Kim Daniels
April 19, 2010
Dear Bea, Sandy, Mokie and Reggie amd family
I am so sorry to hear of Tony passing. I know this is hard for all of you My prayers and thoughts are with you. Bea, there are few days that I don't think of you with fond memories. Anne and Tap Creech Emerald Isle
Debra Davis Conner
April 19, 2010
Earl will be truly missed. Earl and I were good friends in junior high and high school. We reconnected at the last class reunion, and had since maintained daily contact through emails. Earl often spoke lovingly about his mother, Sandy, Clifton, Reggie, his chickens, and the neighbor that made the best cabbages. I thank God that he had such a loving and supportive family because he was truly deserving of the best. Although I am going to miss receiving the inspirational cards and the emails from Earl, I am consoled by the fact of knowing that he is in Heaven, because he represented Godliness in every sense of the word. My Prayers go out to the family and friends of an Angel that graced us with his presence for fifty years.
Vantenna Aytch
April 18, 2010
To: The Chapman Family
My thoughts and prayers are with
you. May your memories bring you
comfort.
Betty Carol Shields
April 18, 2010
Tony was and remains precious to me. And to all who knew him. I thank God for Tony's spirit. Even as his body weakened his spirit remained strong. He still took time to reach out and comfort others who needed "Tony's Touch". Aunt Bea, Reggie & Daniele, Cokie and Sandy please accept my heartfelt sympathy. I am sorry I could not be with you as you celebrated the life of Tony C. But I, like you, will cherish the memories. We have to carry on his legacy of reaching out to others with unconditional love. I love you all~
Debra Abrom Rasberry
April 17, 2010
I am a “1978” classmate of Anthony Chapman. My heart saddened when I heard of his passing. Truly my heart goes out to the family during their time of bereavement. However, do not worry about Anthony he is in a better place. Remember God has everything in the palm of hand, and nothing goes outside of his will. As it were he loaned Anthony to us for many years, and we were all blessed from his present. God has since called him to his heavenly home in glory now he is at rest. My prayer is for the family may God continue to bless each and every one of you.
Mattie Croom
April 17, 2010
We are truly sorry for the lost of your love one.
~Mattie Croom and Family
MARSHA CHAPMAN-POWELL
April 17, 2010
HOW DO I SAY GOOD BYE TO WHAT WE HAD?
THE GOOD TIMES THAT MADE US LAUGH
OUTWEIGH THE BAD.
I THOUGHT WE'D GET TO SEE FOREVER,
BUT FOREVER'S GONE AWAY. IT'S SO HARD TO SAY GOOD BYE TO YESTERDAY!
( I wish Heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again... I thought of you today, that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and the days before that too. I think of you in silence, and even remember your voice but now all I have are memories of a dear cousin and friend!)
IT IS WITH MIXED EMOTIONS THAT I EXTEND MY MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. EARL AND I GREW UP TOGETHER, ATTENDED HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER,PLAYED TOGETHER WOW WE EVEN WENT OFF TO NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL TOGETHER ALTHOUGH MY STAY WAS ONLY A YEAR. I RECALL THE FONDEST TIME WITH MY COUSIN HE WOULD CRY FROM LAUGHING BECAUSE WE WERE ALWAYS DOING SOMETHING HILARIOUS AND THAT BRINGS A SMILE TO MY FACE. I ALWAYS HATED WHEN I SAW THE GOLD PONTIAC ARRIVE IN MY PARENTS YARD FOR IT MEANT IT WAS TIME TO GO BUT HE MADE THE RETURN EASY FOR ME. I RECALL IN HS HOW HE REFERRED TO ME AS VERNA MAE MY MOTHERS NAME AND I REFERRED TO HIM AS BEA HIS MOTHERS NAME AND IT WAS ALL INTENDED IN LOVE. I GUESS IT WAS ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO ALTHOUGH WE HAD NO PROBLEM BETWEEN EACH OTHER BUT I MADE MY PEACE WITH EARL THEN AND CHECKED ON HIM WHILE IN THE HOSPITAL AND HE CHECKED ON ME. DURING THAT TIME WE TOLD EACH OTHER OF OUR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER AND TODAY I CAN SAY I AM AT PEACE. ALTHOUGH I AM NOT ATTENDING THE SERVICE MY HEART IS HEAVY LADEN AND ITS NOT BECAUSE I HAVE ANY REGRETS OTHER THAN I AM GOING TO MISS MY COUSIN AND WISH I HAD STAYED IN TOUCH MORE BUT I CAN'T CHANGE THAT BUT I WILL ALWAYS LOVE EARL DEARLY. MY MOTHER TELLS ME THE STORY THAT EARL WAS TO BE BORN ON MY BIRTHDAY AND I ON HIS AND IF I HAD BEEN THE BOY I WOULD HAVE HAD HIS NAME AND IF HE HAD BEEN A GIRL HE WOULD HAVE HAD MY NAME. I CHERISH THAT IRONY AND I WILL MISS YOUR CHEERFUL SMILE AND LAUGHTER BUT WILL NEVER FORGET YOU! I SHED A TEAR OR TEARS FOR THE LOSS OF MY COUSIN.
YOUR COUSIN,
MARSHA,CANDACE,RATESHA AND JHORDAN
Betty Murrell
April 17, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Terry Deaver
April 17, 2010
If one should say to you that the soul perishes like the body, answer that the flower withers, but the seed remains. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. I pray that you find comfort in your memories. May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you. We went to North Lenoir High School together.
April 17, 2010
It has touched my heart to know that "Earl" has gone home to Glory. He was a true friend and always caring about others. His smile and generous hugs will be missed at the NWA Tabernacle where we met so often. May you find comfort in knowing that others care and are praying that God will take you through this time. The 1978 class of NLHS has lost yet another. Shirley Bryant-Seaward (Goldsboro,NC)
Barbara Gray-Britt
April 17, 2010
We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. It is our prayer that the Lord will strengthen you now and in the days ahead.We will always remember the poems that "Tony" read so eloquently at the Tabernacle!God bless! ST.LUKE SR.USHER BOARD
Johnnie Hamn
April 16, 2010
Tony I will always cherish the memories we have, I am just so thankful I had the chance to talk to you after all the years that went by. I know now you are in Heaven and there will be no more sorrow, no more pain and most of all you ARE in GOD's arms.
To the family I do pray that you are able to get through this, my deepest and sincerest prayers go out to you in this time.
OLD high school friend who will remember Tony always.
Johnnie Bratton Hamn from LaGrange, NC
Sidney Harper
April 16, 2010
I was deeply sadden when heard of "TONY" passing for a moment and then I remembered those cards of encouragement and that Stick of Gum, and smile came and I said God knows best. "God Has Your Back". He is with you always. Sidney&Harriet Harper
Carolyn Howell
April 16, 2010
Though I didn't teach Tony, I taught a number of his relatives at Contentnea. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Linda Chapman
April 16, 2010
Tony was such a beautiful person. He was so energetic. Always smiling. I will miss him passing by my housing and blowing and waving with so much energy. He will truly be missed, but he is now in the hands of his loving Father, no more suffering and pain. Rest in Peace Tony!
Jean Hill
April 16, 2010
To Aunt Bea and my cousins,
I was heartbroken when I learned that our precious "Tony" had passed away. Tony was a dear cousin. I will miss him. It gives me comfort to know that he is resting in peace. He told me he was alright with God. We will see him again. I pray that God will comfort each of you.
Debbie Reeves
April 16, 2010
To the Chapman Family: Anthony was a wonderful person with such a caring heart and beautiful smile. He touched a lot of lives with his positive attitude and warm personality. He will not be forgotten.
Debbie Reeves
Kinston Dialysis Unit
G. L. Pelham
April 16, 2010
To Sis Chapman:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the loss of your love one. May the Lord put his loving arms of comfort around you.
Virginia Koonce
April 16, 2010
God has chosen one of the most precious flowers in the world home and I know that Anthony is enjoying being home at last.He will be greatly missed but with a smile.My brother, my friend and helper, to the family I know that he has touched so many lives such as mind and I truly loved him and will miss him. Thanks Mom for teaching him to love! Virginia Koonce & Family
April 16, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. May you continue to feel God's presents and love.
Darlene Gray King & Doris Gray Kornegay
The Family of the late Helen A. Chapman
April 16, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Regina Taylor (Daw)
April 16, 2010
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 1998-2010
sandra stroud
April 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 16, 2010
Chapman Family,
I graduated with Tony, he was a wonderful, friendly person. My prayers are out for your family.
Doris P. Hopkins
April 16, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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