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for William Jackson
Rhonda Blankenship
June 14, 2010
I knew your daddy for over 20 some years.I know nothing was more important to him than his family and Nakita.I am praying for you and your son and mother everyday.I hope your pain can be eased someday.
Marge Pollard
June 14, 2010
Diane and Jenny, what you must be going through right now I COULD NEVER IMAGINE.You did such a beautiful job honoring Bill on Saturday! I know he was so proud.I hope Drew is holding up well, he loved his Pa so much and I know Bill loved him and you two more than anything.Thoughts and prayers forever.love you all!
Ruth Combs
June 13, 2010
Teresa,
I'm sorry about your Daddy. I am continuing to pray for you. I admire the respect you have shown him during this time of grief. To keep vigil at his home until he could be brought out after the fire was an honor to him. The quite respect you afforded to his estranged wife and step daughter at the service is a tribute of your love for him. You have uniquely encompassed Billy with pride. You have always been your Father's daughter and always will be. He wore your name tattooed on his arm, but his love for you is etched in his heart.
Exodus 20:12
Love,
Ruth
June 12, 2010
Billy Joe Jackson-May you Rest In Peace.
Hoppy
June 12, 2010
Teresa
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was so lucky to have you for a daughter. Billy truly loved you and those beautiful grandkids!!!! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Love Always
June 11, 2010
Teresa, I heard about your Father and I am so sorry for your lost.
Jeffery Geertgens
June 11, 2010
Teresa, I am so sorry to hear of the lost of your Father. You are in our prayers.
Shorty&Barb Geertgens
Barbara Jackson Geertgens
June 11, 2010
Dear Tre, I know that you loved your Daddy,and he Loved you. I know that on Tuesday he knew that you were there and that you would not leave until the rescue team brought him out. He would be so proud of you, his daughter standing tall as they brought him out, being there, making sure that he was not alone. I know that he is Beaming with Love and Ever so Proud.
Love, Moma
June 11, 2010
Jenny, I have known your dad since the early 80's when I started at the VAMC and we became friends. I know how much he loved his family. He was well respected by many. This is such a tragedy and great loss to all who knew him. My heart is overwhelmed with sadness for you and your family. My prayers are with you.
Love
Sonja and family
Nellie Davis
June 11, 2010
I will miss you so Bill.You were a great son-in-law.The best anyone could ever want for her daughter.We never had a cross word.I will cherish so many wonderful memories of you forever.
Amanda Roach
June 11, 2010
Diane, I'm so sorry! I have no words to express how sad I am for you and Jenny.Call me when you are able to.
Melanie Blevins
June 11, 2010
Jenny, I'm so sorry.... I know Bill loved you and Drew more than anything.Please let me know what I can do.
Rebecca Fitzgerald
June 11, 2010
Oh Jenny, I could'nt beleive the news.I am so sorry.I know you were Daddy's girl. My thoughts are with you.Your father will always be in your heart.
Kathy Bergess
June 11, 2010
Dear Jenny, I know how much your dad meant to you.I am so sorry!
Candy Williams
June 11, 2010
Diane and Jenny. i am so sorry to hear the terrible news. He loved you two so much! My prayers are with you.
Stephanie Curtiss
June 11, 2010
Dear Jenny, I am truely sorry for your lost. As you know, he was very special to me and all of the lives that he touched. He will be deeply missed. My prayers are with you and your family. Stephanie
Ruth Fornes
June 11, 2010
I worked with Bill at the VA hospital for over 30 years and was amazed how neat and organized he was. He had a compassion and understanding for his fellow veterans unlike anyone else I knew. He loved to tell stories about his wife, children, grandchildren and his dog. I had the pleasure of meeting his family at his surprise birthday party 11 yrs ago. It was an honor to know him and I will never forget him or other vets who have fought for my freedom. I pray for his family for the weeks to come. RIP
Jeff
June 11, 2010
Teresa, I just talked with your Dad a few weeks ago and I just wanted you to know that he dearly loved you and I hope this will bring comfort to you at this time of lost.
Jeff
Brandy Hartless
June 11, 2010
Tre, I am so sorry for your lost. I was so shocked when I heard about your Father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brandy
Louis Hartless
June 11, 2010
Teresa, I am so sorry for the lost of your Father. You know you can count on me if you need anything.
Love, Louis
Robert
June 11, 2010
Dear Teresa and Family, I saw your Father a couple of days after he had visited you and the children and he was so proud of you and his grandkids. If I can do anything for you don't hesitate to call.
Love Robert
Sandy Combs
June 11, 2010
Dear Teresa, I heard about your Dad. Sorry for your lost. I know how much he loved you and the grandchildren. He talked a great deal about them. My prayers are with you.
Love,
Sandy and Sam
David Combs
June 11, 2010
Teresa, I am so sorry for the lost of your Dad. I know how you feel for I lost my Dad just 4 years ago. If you need anything just call.
Love Davy
Buster (Howard) Hartless
June 11, 2010
Teresa Ann, I am so sorry for the lost of your Father. If there is anything I can do please don't hesitate to call,
I love you and you and yours are in my prayers and thoughts.
Buster Hartless
Steve Chapman
June 11, 2010
Teresa and the Kids, I am so sorry for your lost. I didn't know your Father very well but I do know from our few conversations that he thought the world of you and those grandkids.
Steve Chapman
Lorene Martin
June 11, 2010
Dear Teresa, I heard about your Father. I am sorry for you lost. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He loved you so much.
Lorene Martin
Carolyn Reynolds
June 11, 2010
Teresa, I heard about you Father today. I just wanted you to know how sorry I am and you are in my thoughts and prayers. I just want you to know the last time I talked with your Dad how he talked of you and the grandchildren and how much he loved you.
Carolyn Reynolds
Wendy Poore
June 11, 2010
Bill,
You and I were two of the original five MA's hired for Primary Care. We five worked together to figure out the new position and you were always there to lend a hand or offer a suggestion. You never stood by waiting for someone else to fix a problem. That's what I remember most about you. You were there to help anyone who needed it. I am so sad that you're gone but you will always be remembered fondly by me and by all the people whose lives you have touched. I pray that God will ease the pain your family is feeling.
Your friend,
Wendy
Suzie Cobler
June 11, 2010
My Dear Teresa, So sorry to hear of the lost of your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Suzie Cobler
Lindsay Hardy
June 11, 2010
I had the pleasure of working with Bill at the VA. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amber & Travis Wright
June 11, 2010
Jenny, Donnie & Drew you are in our prayers, so sorry for your loss.
Delois(LoLo) Lovelace
June 11, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ted Largen
June 11, 2010
To my dear cousin that I admired and loved greatly. You will always be in my heart. R.I.P
Kay Day
June 11, 2010
I worked with Bill at the VA.
Bill was one of a kind and was extremely kind to all of the veterans that we served.
May he rest in peace.
Lisa Workman
June 11, 2010
Diane and Jenny, you are in my thoughts and prayers every day.
Rev. Calvin and Shelby Price
June 11, 2010
Bill was a wonderful person.He taught me a lot when i first came to the VAMC.We hated to see him retire .He will be greatly missed and shall never be forgotten.I know he is resting with the Lord.May God continue to watch over and take care of his family.
Leisia Bostic Cooley
June 11, 2010
Diane & Jenny,
My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God carry you through as only He can do.
June 11, 2010
the light that you made in my days and in my heart will shine forever in my memories of you
Pamela Hancock
June 11, 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
Annette Scott
June 11, 2010
To the family of Bill,
I am so saddened to hear of your loss but proud to say I knew Bill and became friends with such a special man. Bill trained me in Primary Care at the VA Medical Center. I was schooled by the best.
I know how much he loved his family for we had many conversations about our grandchildren and children....his passion for family and life was unsurpassed.
Bill will be missed by so many and live on in our hearts.
God bless you.
Aj Scott
Kiley Case
June 11, 2010
Bill,
You were loved by so many here at the VAMC. I truly enjoyed working with you for the 4 years that I did. You had a way with everyone and people respected you more than you would have ever known. We were sad to see you retire and this just breaks my heart to hear of your passing. You will always be remembered Bill, by us and by your patients (veterans). God Bless your family, may you now rest in peace!!!
Tim Philips
June 11, 2010
I did not know Bill and do not know your family, but after reading Bill's military background, I wanted to express my condolences. It is men (and women) like Bill who fought, and are fighting, for the freedoms we enjoy everyday. I thank him for his service and life and I wish the family well in this time of grief.
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