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for Ernie Andrews
tabatha youngblood
March 1, 2007
still missing you and thinking of you often. remembering that beautiful smile and all the good times.
Crystal(Red) McGowan
October 2, 2006
First I would like to send my condolences to Shay's family. He is truly missed.
Shay: I want to thank you for being that bright shinning light you were. From the times on White Dr. with you,vette and me till the last time I saw you at Yata-mo's apartment you always made me laugh and smile. You will always hold a special place in my heart.
Brandee Newman/Jones
September 18, 2006
It's funny how simple things can spark a memory. Shay, I know I have already paid my respects to you in this guest book and in other ways, but I had to write and tell you this. I passed by the Sunoco on Saturday night and I remembered one night last year that we were riding and we stopped at that store. You were going inside and you kept asking me if I wanted anything. I told you no, but you came out with drinks and reese cups. I know it was a small thing, and I don't know what made me think of it, but it made me remember how you were always thoughtful like that. We were not the type of friends who talked every day or even every week. But I always knew where to find you :-) and sometimes when we hadn't talked in a while, I would get a random phone call from you and we could talk for hours. We were always able to pick up right where we left off, no matter how much time had passed. I haven't been back to Bell Bottoms since since you left us. It just somehow doesn't appeal to me anymore if I am not able to see you there. I am missing you, Shay.
Tina Gavin- Martin
August 7, 2006
Shay,it been a long cherishable month of so many memories to enjoy from all the years I've known you. It's amazing you never knew how much you can miss a person until there not here any more you were truly a good friend almost like a brother to me. To Andrews family, may God continue bless you and help ease lost of a love one. Shay is watching down over all of us and I feel he's in such admiration to know how so many people can come together in memeory of him. I see him saying just take care of my family & kids. Rest in peacee Shay you will never be forgotten continue dancing..........
tabatha youngblood
August 5, 2006
my shay shay will be missed I look at his beautiful smiling face everyday a picture hangs by my bed we have been friends for sooooo long amd i will miss every moment we spent together laughing, dancing since shay was about the only one who could get me to dance in public. shay will truly be missed and the riverfront will never be the same without you!! love you always.
Amber (& Jaime) Timmons
July 30, 2006
First and foremost I want to give my deepest sympathy to the family of SHAY. My prayers are ALWAYS with you. Shay was MY best friend. I knew Shay for so long , and we had our ups and our downs...but there is not one time I can EVER remember where he was not there for me, even in our down times. I thank GOD for the memories I have of him, I thank GOD for the time I did get to share with him and have him in my life...it truly was a gift. SHAY taught me alot about life, growing up, responsibility and real love. And I will always treasure his memory for that. I thank GOD for the chance to have ever met someone like SHAY, he was a LIGHT. For all of us, whether you knew him for years or had met him for but a moment, he was a light. He spread joy and laughter into the hearts and lives of others, even if for a second. You could not be around him or even meet him, and not smile. He had a smile and laugh like no other, a smile that could light up your world in spite of what ever you were going through. I feel truly blessed, to have been a part of that. And I thank GOD for Shay. For those of you who were friends of Shay or close to Shay like myself, GOD bless you. Be encouraged, and get it right that you too may make it to be with GOD, and I am sure he will be there to greet us when we come, with that same beautiful smile.
Angelica Swinson-Barcenas
July 29, 2006
Shay was one of my very best and closest friends for so many years. I love him and his family very dearly. He was a wonderful person with a big heart. He will live on in my heart as well as others he has touched in his lifetime. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends. I will always love you Shay. Miss Florine, I will always be here if you need anything.
Lorena Jones
July 29, 2006
I knew Shay, and my Nephew was named after him. My heart is broken for the family. God in His infinite wisdom took Shay home for a reason... Have joy and peace by knowing that Shay will never suffer again. We will miss him no less, though. I love and will pray for you all.
Tawalla Gavin-Williams
July 23, 2006
My deepest condolences to the family. The most treasurable memory I'll have is your laugh and vibrant smile. You'll be dearly missed. May God keep and cover your family in your absence.
Tina Brown
July 13, 2006
My prayers go out to the family of Shay. We will dearly miss Shay. He was a great friend to me. I always loved getting that unexpected phone call to hear him laughing and cutting up on the phone. No matter what kind of day I was having Shay always made it better. I will truly miss him but I know I will reunite with him again one day.
TAMIKA JOHNSON PETERSON
July 11, 2006
TO THE ANDREWS FAMILY AS WELL AS MY SON'S FAMILY KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND REMEMBER GOD HAS IT ALL IN CONTROLL. THE LAST TIME I TALKED TO SHAY WAS AT THE REC PARK IN MEDART DURING ONE OF MARSHANE JR'S FOOTBALL GAMES. HE WAS TELLING SHANE TO KEEP HIS GRADES UP AND TO CONTINUE PLAYING SPORTS LIKE HIS DAD AND ONE DAY HE'S GOING PRO. SHAY ALSO TOLD SHANE IN A JOKING WAY WHEN HE MADE PRO HE HAD TO BUY HIM (SHAY) A SPORTS CAR TO MAKE UP FOR ALL THE BAD THINGS HIS DAD MARSHANE SR HAD EVER DONE TO HIM GROWING UP AS A CHILD. SHAY WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY EVERYONE.
Victor Williams
July 10, 2006
If you knew Shay, you knew what life and energy and living to the fullest is all about.As a friend first and cousin, we really go back in the years and as I look back I can say I'll always remember how enthusiastic he was, and the positive role he played in my life.Someone who would do whatever in his power to help, Shay will always have the hearts of not only myself, but all the people who ever met him. All it took was one time and you would remember him from then on.His personality was that of a lasting one.He is truly in a better place, and as for us all who will have a very loving and everlasting memory of him, we know his spirit was too strong to not follow us and dwell amongst us no matter what.He has always been in love with his hometown Sopchoppy where we were all raised up together from the young boys we once were to the grown men we watched and witnessed each other become, and there is no doubt in my mind or heart that Shay will not cease to dwell in the spirit amongst those he too cherished and loved.Though his passing was a very tragic thing for us all, I think he would want us to know he's okay and it ain' nothing for us to worry about-HE'S OKAY...but I'll still miss myself some Shay...
DEBBIE SMITH
July 8, 2006
ALL MY PRAIRES GO TO THE FAMILY AMD HIS CHILDREN .SHAY WAS A MAN WHO LOVED LIFE AND BROUGHT JOY TO EVERYONE HIS PATH CROSSED.I HADN'T SEEN SHAY FOR YEARS TILL AFEW MONTHS AGO HE CAME IN MY JOB TO EAT ALL HE COULD TALK ABOUT WAS HOW MUCH HIS KIDS HAVE GROWN AND HOW VERY MUCH THEY MENT TO HIM.SHAY WE'LL LOVE AND MISS YOU ALWAYS TO THE FAMILY MAY GOD GUIDE YOU IN PEACE AND KNOW HE IS WITH GOD BEING A GUARDING ANGEL WATCHING OVER YOU ALL FOREVER
Amanda Skipper
July 8, 2006
I think that everyone who knew Shay, whether it was for 10 minutes or 10 years, will miss him. He had a way of reaching in a taking your attention. He proved that big things come in small packages and nothing about Shay's spirit was small. I know that I will miss him.
To Ko, Pee-Wee, and the rest of the family, you are all in my prayers and I hope that Shay's spirit will light your way to understanding. He will always be remember.
Danielle Silas
July 8, 2006
To the family and friends of my beloved Shay: when I heard of what had happened I was deeply saddened and worried about those of you who I know. Shay was the light that lead everyone out of darkness, the smile that washed away your frown, and the laughter that would bring a roof down. He has been a great friend of mine for over thirteen years and I will miss him dearly, but let the memory of him live on through his children and our thoughts of him. My prayers are with his mother, Greta, Allison, Phillip and the Rosiers, Kit and family, and all others who knew him.
Casey Dabney
July 7, 2006
Shay;
You are so very loved and will be so very missed. The times have shared with you and your family I will never forget, we will always remember J108 and all the fun times we have had together. My love and prayes go out to your family and friends.I will miss you shay shay.
love always Casey A.K.A BOO
Isabel Soto
July 7, 2006
My Sympathy goes out to to the family. Shay will be missed, always in my heart. I met Shay when he went to school with Terry and I met him as a friend. His smile would light up a room. We used to play pool and have so much fun together.He was a good person and a good man to everyone who made his acuatance. Never a dull moment. He made Alma very happy the short amount of time that they were together.And I will miss him very much.God wanted him to go home and give him that wonderful smile of his.God bless you and watch over you. With all my love Isabel.
Tara & Gerald Greene
July 7, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Shay. You will always be remembered as a friend and a classmate.
Angie Carwile
July 7, 2006
To all of Shay’s loved ones I would like to express my deepest apolagies for your loss. To Shay we were friends but not as close as many. It seems that losing you would not hurt as much, but it seems to hurt more because of the few moments that we shared were great and it makes me regret that there were not more. No matter what was going on in your life there was always a glow that surrounded you that was full of energy and happiness. I could never help but smile when you walked in a room. You will be missed by those who knew you and those who didn’t because they will never get to feel the energy of your life.
I will always miss you,
Laurie and Darwin Hutchinson
July 7, 2006
No matter how long it had been, or how things had changed, Shay was always the same funny, sweet, loveable guy that we love. We will miss all his jokes and his goofy ways. Our thoughts and love go out to his beautiful children that brought him so much joy. We will always be able to remember Shay through them. To his family, we are thinking of you and praying that continue to have strength to make it through the rough road ahead. Shay was a bright spot on a dark day. You could never stay sad or mad when he was around. He touched so many with his positive spirit. He is deeply missed and will not be forgotten. ~SHAY~ will be with us forever.
Michelle Glisar , Wakulla Class of 96
July 6, 2006
May the wonderful memories of Shay be a comfort to you during your time of sadness. God bless you.
Jennifer Nixon (James)
July 6, 2006
My prayers and sympathy goes out to the family and children of Shay. Shay was a very special person. He always greeted you with a smile, a loud laugh or a crazy joke! He will be deeply missed by the lives he touched. We just have to remember God makes no mistakes and Shay will always be there to watch over us with that same smile.
Tina Gavin-Martin
July 6, 2006
May God bless the Andrew family in this time of sorrow! Shay was a walking star that shine so bright when he's in your presence. I will truly miss a good special friend/class mate all the laughs and giggles and jokes. We may have lost contact over the years because I moved away but you were never forgotten. Rest in peace Shay you will be truly miss!
Virginia Wright
July 6, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Shay was a friend of mine for many years, and always made me laugh and kept a smile on everyone's face. He leaves us all with nothing but good memories, he was loved by so many.
Summer Jackson
July 6, 2006
To the family, I'm so sorry for your lost. Shay was ture and deed a kind hearted person to know. If you ever wanted to know the true meaning of friendship just look at Shay. He leads by example, never a dull day around Shay. He dance his way into our hearts and I know he is dancing his way into heaven. May God bless you and Keep you.
kristie jackson
July 6, 2006
my deepset sympathy goes out to the whole family. shay will surely be missed there was never a sad time when he was around he always kept a smile on your face. just keep your head up and look to the lord and he will see you threw your time of sorrow.
Katie Beidel
July 6, 2006
May we all remember you for the good things that you have brought into our lives, while forgetting all of the bad. Your spirit will live always through the hearts of those who loved you and through your children.
KEVIN & SHARON HINES
July 6, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Brandee Newman/Jones
July 6, 2006
To the family: There are no words to express the sorrow I felt when I heard the news about Shay. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by a lot of people. My prayers are with you always.
To Shay: We did not keep in touch like we should have, but I will always remember us (you, me, and PeeWee) riding around town, with nothing to do- just laughing and enjoying the day. It never mattered how much time had passed in between us seeing eachother, you always came up to me with a big hug and a huge smile. You were so many things to so many people. The only comfort we can feel right now is that you are in a much better place. Rest in peace, Shay. You will never be forgotten.
Much Love, Bran
Nicole Lott
July 6, 2006
Shay,
First and foremost my thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family. Shay was a WONDERFUL and CARING individual. Sometimes life leads us in directions that leave us wondering. I know that you will truly be missed by many. Shay you have the kind of face that lights up a room when you arrive, the humor to make even the sadiest person HAPPY, and a smile that would melt any heart. July 1st was not only your family reunion but it was your family gathering to welcome you home to the lord. I know that it was a sad day and will always be remembered but everyone you loved was there when you went home. My god bless your beautiful children and your family. My you watch over each and everyone of us, GUIDE us to you. And oneday we shall meet agian. But until then We Love you and we will honor your memories and miss you greatly. See you on the other side.
With LOTS of LOVE,
Nicole & Snog
Rhonda Turnage
July 6, 2006
a wonderful person, father, and friend. We will think of you offen.
Our thoughts and prays go out to the family.
Jennifer Collins
July 6, 2006
You lived your life to the Fullest, taken too soon, you will be truley missed.
All our Love and Prayers,
Victor, Jennifer, and the kids.
Maria Simmons Johnson
July 6, 2006
I was very saddened to hear of Shay's passing. Like many others, I will remember the good days when we were children going through school and growing up in the church. Leave it to Shay for a good laugh and prank to share. When Shay was around, there was never a dull moment. To his family, you are in my prayers at this time and in the days ahead.
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