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Tommie Driver Obituary

ELROD Tommie Mitchell Driver, age 57, of Elrod, died Oct. 7, 2008. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. today, Oct. 15, 2008, at Sardis Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Lucas and Rev. Dan Turman officiating.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 15, 2008.

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Doug and Kim Noland

October 15, 2008

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 1998-2008

Tim & Carolyn Winters

October 12, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

October 11, 2008

Dear Family,
Sorry about Mitchell, I found out today. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara (Winters) Knowles

trish huffman

October 10, 2008

sorry to hear of mitchell's dead . i have known mitchell for along time . he was a very nice guy.he always had a smile on his face ,and never meet a stranger.. my prays are with the family.may god bless each of you.

James and Ann Dunn

October 10, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of Mitchell's death. He was a true friend to us for several years. We will always remeber the good times we had together.

Dorcas Marie (Driver) Otis

October 10, 2008

So sorry about your loss. Mitchell was my second cousin.

Linda Farley Rogers

October 10, 2008

So sorry for yout loss I think I went to school with Michell at Gordo in 1969. God Bless you all

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