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Michael Poythress Obituary
Michael Shayne Poythress age, 30 passed away Sunday February 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Josiah Fernie and Doris Stancil and his paternal grandmother Glenda Poythress. Shayne is survived by his daughter Alexis Re Ann Thompson of Elm City; mother, Flora Jean Stancil and Earl Glover of Wilson; father, Michael Wayne Poythress and wife Rebecca of Wilson; grandfather Bill Poythress of Wilson; sisters, Tracey Duke and husband Chad of Wilmington, Nancy Spivey of Atlanta, Ga.; fiancée , Crystal Simmons of Wilmington; nieces, Tori and Dawn Duke of Wilmington; cousins, Tyler, Jordan, Brennan, Kendall, Chase and Tanner Poythress, Jonathan and Stephanie Stancil, Bryan and Spencer Wilson.
Shayne was good hearted, lived life to the fullest, he loved going to the beach especially Carolina Beach, he was looking forward to getting married and most of all he loved his family.
Visitation will be Wednesday February 16, 2011 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Thursday February 17, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home with Dr. Robert Winstead officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. At other times the family will be at their homes.
Arrangements are entrusted to Thomas-Yelverton at Evergreen Memorial Park 2704 Nash Street N. Wilson, NC 27896. Online condolences can be made at www.thomasyelverton.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Poythress
Daddy's Girl xoxo
March 4, 2011
Jackie & George Browder
February 24, 2011
Mike, Billy and Family
We were so very sorry to learn of Shane's death. We sincerely hope that the things his Granny Poythress taught him as a child led him to a saving knowledge of the Lord and that he is in Heaven with her today. We are praying for all of you.
Alexis thompson
February 24, 2011
dad i loveyou your thebestintheworld
iwillmissyouforever iloveyou. love alexis.
Shayne with Alexis when she was a baby.
February 23, 2011
Lexi and Mommy R.I.P. Shayne
Krista Thompson
February 23, 2011
Shayne's Babygirl
February 23, 2011
Krista Thompson
February 23, 2011
Shayne left this world way too soon, but he will never be forgotten. His daughter Alexis loved him very much. Although their time spent together was brief on this earth. Alexis as well as I her Mother, will always be grateful for the sweet letters he sent to us shortly before his tragic death. That is something she will always keep close to her heart as she grows up. He loved his daughter very much. We will miss him and will always keep him in our thoughts and prayers. May you finally rest in peace Shayne. May God be with your family.
Krista and Alexis Thompson
Trilla McGill
February 22, 2011
Tracey,
Please accept our deepest condolences. Shayne will be missed greatly....... God needed an angel.........He is home now......
Christopher and Trilla McGill (Wilmington)
Dianne Bailey
February 18, 2011
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
Misty Harris
February 16, 2011
Tracey,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in knowing that Shayne is in a better place now.
2 Corinthians 5:6-8
So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
Joan Garnett-Lamm
February 16, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss..you will be in my prayers.
Shelly Brown
February 16, 2011
Tracey,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. My prayers go out to you and all of Shaynes family. I know that the Lord will see you all through the coming months.
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