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Memories and Condolences
for Cliff Frink
Kathy Morrison
October 20, 2006
Our family is so blessed to have had Cliff as our Pastor. He was such a remarkable man who loved everyone unconditionally.
In the words of one of the speakers at his memorial service "He taught us how to live and he taught us how to die", those words are so true and I can only hope to live and die with such grace.
Our family has so many memories of this precious man that God gave us for such a short time here on earth. We cried together and laughed together but the most important memory is our youngest son being saved under his wing. We feel an emptiness in our hearts even though we know we will see him again one day. Our emptiness can not even compare to what Evona, Micah, Caleb, Lucas, Mrs. Kay & Bro. Cliff, Sr. & family are feeling and we want you to know you are always in our hearts and prayers. May God give you the comfort He has promised.
With Much Love & Prayers,
David, Kathy & Cody Morrison
Annette Thomasson
October 17, 2006
Dear Evona, Micah, Caleb, Lucas, Cliff Sr, Kay & Family:
Words cannot express the emptyness in my heart over the homegoing of Brother Cliff. His warmth and love for others was such a gift. His preaching was great! It was obvious he spent many hours studying to prepare his sermons. His humor kept us laughing. He was definitely one-of-a-kind and an inspiration to all that came in contact with him. The four years I worked for him as church secretary were great times. He was a terrific boss as well.
The daily updates that Brother Cliff & Evona composed on the website were really an inspiration and I looked forward each day to reading them.
Having known Brother Cliff since he was a young boy and then seeing him grow into such a wonderful pastor, husband and father was a blessing. His love for our God and his family was so evident in all he said and did.
Our hearts are broken in losing him but even more so for the grief your sweet family must endure. We look forward to the day God wipes those tears away forever.
With love and prayers for the family, Harold and Annette
Nancy Thomas
October 16, 2006
You are being prayed for and remembered by friends way down in Mobile, AL. I received e-mails on a daily basis and I thought the world of Bro Cliff and I didn't even know him. Wow....what a fight he fought and what a testimony he left. Now he is with the Lord. Praying for Evona and boys.
Jackie Overbay
October 15, 2006
Dear Evona and boys,
i just wanted to let you know how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I went on a youth trip when i was 13 yrs old (about 17 yrs ago) and Cliff was a big inspiration for me. I have thought about that trip for the past 17 years. I was unsaved until 3 years ago. I had contracted the deadly flesh eating disease and the Lord healed me from it and brought me to him. I am so thankful each and everyday because i have never experienced the happiness that I have now and that is what I can remember seeing in Pastor Cliff.
Mollie Powell
October 15, 2006
Dear Evona,
I just received the news through our church, First Baptist Brandon, that your dear husband went home to be with the Lord. My husband, Robert, was diagnosed with leukemia at the same time as Pastor Cliff was diagnosed. I have had several of your online journal entries forwarded to me as encouragement. I, too, have three small children.
I know there are no words to adequately express how much my heart aches for you and your three sons at the loss of your precious husband. Please know that I am continually lifting you and your boys up in prayer, calling on God as Jehovah Shalom, to minister peace to you. I pray that He will continue to meet every need, mend every heartache, act as Watchman over you and your children and be what He is capable of being; your Kinsmen Redeemer, your Bridegroom.
Not many of us have been called upon to sacrifice the way that you and Cliff have been called upon. Praise the Lord that He has found you faithful. I pray that I will have the faith that both of you displayed when our time comes.
In His Service,
Neil and Darlene Moore
October 14, 2006
Dear Cliff Sr. and Kay,
Just wanted to say how sorry we are and how sad and broken hearted we feel just as you. I can't imagine how it is to loose a son but you know how we felt about Cliff and how we will miss him. Our prayers are will you and Evona and the boys. We will stay in touch with everyone.
Love and prayers
Neil and Darlene Moore
October 14, 2006
Dear Evona and boys,
Our hearts are still broken and so sad. Again, thank you for being so kind to us the times that we were included in the family gatherings. We will never forget the good times we shared and the many laughs that we shared also. Our thoughts and prayers will be always and our love to you and the boys. We will see our Cliff again once we all get to heaven and share the laughs again. Our love to you.
Love,
Neil and Darlene Moore
Franklin, NC
Tom and Kathy Sue Diers
October 14, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lisa Crosby
October 14, 2006
Evona and boys,
We love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers daily. I can't even imagine your grief. To know Cliff was to love him. He was a Bright light in a dark world showing others God's love in a way only he could. He could always put a smile on your face. I have so many good memories of being in his youth group-all the crazy activities we would do-Destination Unknowns, "The Booger Chase", and even the time he taught us the errors of the Satanic Bible-the classroom caught on fire by the way. He had a zest for life and for living it for God. He will be greatly missed and his being in Heaven only makes me wish for that reunion day more. God bless and comfort you as only He can.
With Much Love,
Lisa (Wheeler) Crosby and family
Beri-Lynn Miller
October 13, 2006
Dear Miss Evona,
The faith that you and Bro. Cliff have shown during this very difficult time has been an amazing testimony to us. You and your family are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts hurt for you but know that you will always have a big part of Bro. Cliff in your 3 beautiful boys and the memories that you all share. We love you and your family and may God bless you with wonderful peace, knowing that one day you will be reunited.
Love,
George and Beri-Lynn Miller
Phil & Terry Wheeler
October 12, 2006
Mrs Evona, boys and extended family, Words feel so inadequate. Our hearts are with you. Praying for extraordinary comfort for you all. May God meet every need. In Christian Love,
Jennifer Boykin
October 12, 2006
We can't help but wonder why Bro.Cliff? And Nov.17,1983 Bro. Cliff was asking "why not me?" Now just look at what God has done through Bro.Cliff. We can't wait to see what's going to happened now. There is a reason. We just can't see it yet. Bro.Cliff was a amazing pastor. He taught us so much & made us laugh so much. Things come back to me daily on what Bro.Cliff taught me as a teenager. We're praying for all the family and Bro. Cliff, can't wait to see you in the morning.
Love always,
Marty,Jennifer,Morgan,& Amber Boykin
Malonna Hall
October 12, 2006
To our precious family in Christ,
Our hearts are broken and yet rejoicing at the same time. Pastor Cliff has the perfect healing that only GOD can give. We had faith that GOD would heal our Pastor, but selfishly I wanted the healing that was not in GODS plan. Jeff, Brandi and I love you all and will be there anytime you need a HUG!
Jeff, Malonna and Brandi Hall
Jackie Smack
October 12, 2006
Mrs.Evona, Micah, Caleb, Lucas and the rest of the Family...My heart goes out to you all...We look at a person's wealth to see how great they are but in Bro. Cliff we were able to see how great his wealth was with HIS Heavenly Father, HIS Wife, HIS Sons and HIS Family...no man can measure Bro. Cliff's wealth, be we all can see it in the love he left behind for all those he cared about so much...one of many members of Fellowship but more importanly member of Heaven...
Chris Thomasson
October 11, 2006
Evona and boys, Cliff Sr. and Mrs. Kay,
I can't begin to tell you what Cliff meant to me and the many lives he touched. He was the best Youth Pastor and Pastor I ever had. I have learned so much from him. He was the greatest example and teacher of how we all should live and serve God. He has done so much for me over the years and I'm very thankful God allowed the opportunity for him to influence so many lives.
I love you all and will pray for the family and the Church.
Chris, Melissa, Kayla and Melanie Thomasson
Cindy Martin
October 11, 2006
Mrs. Evona and Family,
I am a stranger to you but have followed the online journal for quite some time after reading about it in the paper. I am married to a Preacher's Kid with a great sense of humor (Southern Baptist) and am a former/current Moffitt patient - I felt a kinship to your family and church. I was very saddened to read Pastor Frink's obituary in my weekend paper. I just finished reading the final journal online entries which are very touching, spiritual, sad and yet uplifting if that makes sense. May you and your family be blessed and find great comfort in your memories - you are a beautiful family. Keep the faith and know that your husband (and you) touched many lives, even a stranger like me.
Lee & Angela Cofield
October 11, 2006
What an amazing service we had last night in honor of Bro. Cliff. His life touched so many and that was evident as the people endlessly flooded through the church doors.
It's hard not to feel selfish and wish that this had never happened. But, God answered our prayers and now our Pastor and friend is finally without cancer or pain. Though we'll miss him with all of our hearts, we have God's promise to see him again in glory!
To Evona, the boys, and the entire famiy, we love you!
Nathan & Amanda Stills
October 11, 2006
Every one became better when coming in contact with "preacher".
We will talk about him for the rest of our days and see the impact he had on lives for eternity.
Through the fun and serious, we had the same respect and admiration for a man that truly showed Christ.
Mrs. Evona and boys...and family...we love you, and we still Choose Faith!
Alicia
October 11, 2006
Mrs. Evona
My prayers are with you and the boys. (and the rest of the family) It was a blessing to know Cliff. I know that God has a plan and a reason. Remember WE STILL CHOOSE FAITH.
Brother Cliff on 4/30/1994 with Neil & Karen Gillette
Neil & Karen Gillette
October 10, 2006
Brother Cliff married us on April 30th 1994. We are praying that God's grace will get your family through this time of sorrow. We can all find comfort in knowing that some day we will reunite in heaven.
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
Neil, Karen, Weston & Hannah Gillette
melissa alday
October 10, 2006
Evona, boys and family:
You are in my thoughts and prayers. You and Bro. Cliff have been such an inspiration to me these past few months with the way you have chosen to handle your situation, by FAITH!!May the Lord bring you the comfort you need to get through this time. Love you,
Melissa Alday(Scott)
Alan Knight
October 10, 2006
Dear Kay & Cliff,
We are so sorry for your great loss.We can only imagine the hurt of losing a child. Even though we haven't been in contact for all these years, please know how fond we were of you and your family and still are. We signed the guestbook earlier for Cliff's wife but we wanted to let you both know how very sorry we are. You will continue to be in our prayers.
Much love,
Alan & Karen
PAP PAW AND MAMAW SHIPLEY
October 10, 2006
Evona ,I don't even know how to start this letter. Both of you all have been such an inspirition to amy and myself. We couldnt even read one of the updates without crying. I wish my faith was as good as you both. I am so sorry we could not even come down but it was nearly impossible. We are praying for you and the smelly monsters for gods grace to be with you from day to day. Thanks for all the blessings in you alls health updates. You could feel the holy spirit in every one of the letters. We love you all very much.
Leon and Amy Shipley
Eric Fisher
October 10, 2006
Dear Evona and Family, My name is Eric Fisher. My dad and Cliffs dad had a business together for many years. I've been friends with Cliff since I can remember. He was a good friend to me, like an older brother and I know he's in Heaven now. I will be praying for you and your family. God Bless You and your 3 sons.
Martha Suddreth
October 10, 2006
Our deepest sympathy and love to all of the family of Cliff.
Our love for the Frink and Shealy families began years ago at the Buffalo Ave Baptist Church and continues on today with many fond memories.
May God keep His loving arms around each one of you and give the strength you need at this time.
In Christian love,
Pete & Betty (Lankford)Caruthers
Don and Martha (Lankford)Suddreth
joe mcmeley
October 10, 2006
You and your family will be in our prayers. Cliff was one of my students and we have watched him grow from a child to an adult and then a pastor. His lifes' testimony is an inspiration to all.
Joe McMeley & family
Helen Halligan
October 10, 2006
Dear Evona and Family,
I have been praying for you all during these many months. What an inspiration you have been. There are no words to express my sorrow on your behalf, but we know that we do not sorrow as others who have no hope.
My prayers will continue to be with you and your family.
Love,
Helen Halligan (formerly Hawsey)
David and Michele Catlin
October 10, 2006
Something happened in Heaven the night that Pastor Cliff arrived. We have never seen the moon so bright, the sky so clear, the world so still. Our thoughts and prayers are with every member of the family; our hearts are breaking with yours. God's grace is evident in each of you.
Marty Bingler
October 10, 2006
My prayers and thoughts are with
you all.
Stacie Blair
October 10, 2006
Dear Evona, boys, & family:
My heart extends to you beyond measure during this sorrowful time. Knowing that Pastor Cliff is rejoicing in Heaven brings gladness during moments like these. He was a wonderful man that was loved dearly by all. He will be greatly missed. I am happy to know that now he is in Heaven, he and my grandpa can reunite and sing Heavenly praises together. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
With Love,
Stacie Blair, Adam & Samuel Solis
Anna (Lee) Williams
October 10, 2006
Dear Mrs. Evona, boys, and family,
We are heart-broken to hear of Bro.Cliff's homegoing. We are so thankful for the peace of knowing he is safely home with the Lord he loved so much, and he has no more pain. Our hearts are broken for you, and we will continue to pray for all of you.We so badly wish we could be there, but please know that we love you very much, and are praying for you. Mrs. Evona, you and Bro.Cliff have always been very special friends to us, and we miss you greatly.
With love and prayers,
Bob, Anna, Garrett, and
Brooke Williams
Penny Strandberg Miller
October 10, 2006
I am truly saddened by the loss of Pastor Cliff. We went to school together (a long time ago) at Providence Christian and my good friend, Melissa Pugh attends his church. We've heard many wonderful things about him and his vibrant ministry there at Fellowship. Our hearts go out to his family and friends. God bless you all during this time.
Laura Nunez
October 10, 2006
Dear Sweet Evona and family
I have thought of a you and your family so often these past few months. Our family and friends have prayed for Cliff and continue to pray for your family. In this time of sorrow I can't help but think about good memories of Cliff and how he filled an entire room with life and laughter. Also there was no doubt that he loved the Lord and his wife & children. Though we have grieve we also rejoice that Cliff is with our Father in Heaven. You are in your family's thoughts and prayers every day.
Your Loving Cousin Laura
Cassie Keever
October 10, 2006
Dear Mrs Evona, boys, Mrs Kay and Cliff Senior plus rest of family,
We are so thankful to our Lord everyday of our lives that we were able to know Pastor Cliff and the example he set for us as our Pastor and our Friend. He was a one of kind man with so much compassion for people. He loved people and he loved his family more then life itself but he also loved his Saviour and now he is smiling at the feet of Jesus and rejoicing in his mansion and walking the streets of gold with Jesus. No words can describe how much we are sorry for the loss of the best man in this world. But one day soon we will see him again.
We love you all and are praying for you everyday!!
Love in Christ,
Jarod and Cassie Keever
Dot
October 10, 2006
Dear Evona and boys,
While God's way is definitely perfect, it's not always easy to understand. His way will often conflict with what we just "know" is best.
Claim God's promise..."weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." No more tears, no sickness, no pain, no sorrow. What a Glorious Day That Will Be!!
May your sweet memories comfort you in the difficult days ahead. Please know you have been, and will continue to be in my prayers.
God's Blessings,
Jim Lee
October 10, 2006
To Evona & the Frink family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have many happy memories of Cliff as a wonderful friend and spiritual example. The song "Household of Faith" that you sang at Laura & Chris's wedding comes to mind as we think of you because you lived it as an example to the world. We know we will see Cliff in Heaven and we're looking forward to that great day.
Jim & Marilyn Lee & Family (formerly of Seffner FL)
Alan Knight
October 9, 2006
Dear Evona and family,
Our hearts are heavy for you all. We knew Cliff as a young boy at Good Shepherd BC. We heard only great things about him as a pastor.
We prayed for Cliff daily but now we will continue to pray for you and your boys.
In Gods love, Alan & Karen Knight,
Mike McCoy
October 9, 2006
Dear Mrs.Evona,Micah,Caleb,and Lucas,
There is no doubt that God has a reason in everything and that he has a reason in taking Bro. Cliff home so early. There can only be a great affect when such a Great man of God is taken from us. Still he will be sorely missed.
While I haven't been a member of Fellowship for some time the vision that he had for the church was so strong and his accomplishments there were and are great ones for The Lord! I am greatful to have known him, been preached to by him, to have prayed and even gone on visits with him. (I don't miss sitting in that back seat of his Geo Storm on those visits.)
The faith that both you, Cliff and your boys have shown over these past months are an inspiration and I look forward to the blessing of seeing your family reunited in heaven. Until then my families prayers are for your comfort and well being.
Mike, Rachel, Jacob, & Quinn McCoy
Christie Scott (Smith)
October 9, 2006
Cliff was my youth pastor growing up & always set a wonderful example to his teens.
At my Granny's (Eva Propper) funeral, he said so many sweet things & my Granny loved him dearly. I can only imagine the great times they are now sharing. When my Uncle George (Green) recently passed away, he gave such a sweet message. He will be greatly missed. Evona, my prayers are with you & your boys. We have to thank God because you will see him again in Heaven!
Jean Johnson
October 9, 2006
My heart grieves for your loss but rejoices for Bro. Cliff's gain. I also lost my minister husband last year and understand your heartaces. You know he is better off but at the same time, it is so hard to give them up. I met Bro. Cliff at a Mother's Day Banquet at my mother's church, her name was Janie M. Lane,(now deceased), she loved him dearly, and although, I am of a different faith, I felt the love and anointing of God on his life and I thank God for ministers like him. My prayers are with you and your children
Wade and Loretta Scott
October 9, 2006
Evona, Micah, Caleb, Lucus, Cliff, Kay, Derryl and Paulette.
We love you all and are praying for you at this time. Love,
Greg and Jan Caulley
October 9, 2006
Dear Evona and family,
Our prayers are with you and your family. Brother Cliff was a great pastor and a great man. We will miss him dearly but we will always keep him in our hearts.
Barbara Garvin
October 9, 2006
I didn`t have the honor of knowing Pastor Cliff. But I have heard great things about him from my son who, with my grandchildren, attend Fellowship Baptist. He touched many lives & influenced many people thru his service to the Lord. To all that knew him & will continue to miss him, especially to his family, my prayers are with you. You have all been truly blessed to have had such a special person in your lives, may your many memories bring you comfort.
Dayna Corbin (Moore)
October 9, 2006
Evona and boys, Big Cliff and Mrs. Kay,
I don't have to tell you all what Cliff meant to me. He was my first youth Pastor and my very best friend. He showed love and compassion daily to me as he led me to do the right thing as a youth. I will miss him dearly.
I love you all and will continue to pray for you all. What a testimony you all are to me!
Gayla (Peterson) Norris
October 9, 2006
I am so so sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you all.
Stan and Carolyn Hankins
October 9, 2006
Mrs. Evona, Michael, Caleb, Lucas, and the rest of the family,
We cannot even begin to express adequately how our hearts ache for you. Bro. Cliff was a wonderful pastor and set an example beyond measure of love for his family, his love for the Lord, and love for our church as well.
He was always there for us when he was needed for us in a variety of ways personally also.
I also thought yesterday how that he always wanted our choir to do so well, and now he is hearing the most beautiful of all choirs.
As much as our hearts feel emptiness now, I cannot imagine how you must be feeling. I wish we could ease the pain. But, please know we love you and are praying for you.
The testimony that Bro. Cliff lived as well as the testimony left in his death is unmatched.
There is so much I would love to tell you and let you know how much we care; but, I won't ramble on except to say that Bro. Cliff's homegoing is just one more reason to make us look forward to Heaven. What a joy to know we have accepted Christ as our Savior and will be reunited one day.
We love you,
Stan and Carolyn Hankins
Linda McKinney
October 9, 2006
Evona and boys, Cliff and Kay,
We love you and continue to lift you to the Lord in prayer. Our lives were blessed to have known Cliff as a child, teen, young man and Pastor. May God bless and keep you.
Linda & Mike McKinney, Pearl & Rick Sandoval
Ann
October 9, 2006
Evona & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I was so touched and blessed by your faith during preachers illness. He was such an encouragement to me and my family. May God bless you and fill you with his peace.
Jeremy & Cara Sayne
October 9, 2006
Pastor Cliff and his family are very special people to our family and we will miss Pastor and his humor dearly. Please keep their family lifted up in prayer!
Terry and Betty Dossey
October 9, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. And May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rose Bovan
October 9, 2006
To Mrs Evonna Frink, sons and Family members, This is Rose Bovan, just wanted express my condolences to your family.
As my Pastor for the 5 1/2 years under his tutledge Bro Cliff has really inspired me and my family, because God sent him to minister to my heart, to teach me how I should live on this earth. I
Thank him for all that was brought forth through Jesus Christ and in HIS name.
He will be missed dearly, as a Pastor and Choir Leader, I thank him for giving me an opportunity to minister in song to his congregation on those Sundays.
Evonna you and Bro Cliff's spirit of music has always filled my heart and spirit, and the two of you and your sons shall be together one day.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, Amen
From Rose Bovan, Shelley Prescod, and Wayne Prescod Love to you and your family
olivia mitchell
October 9, 2006
He was my pastor and my friend. He was a unique man of God who dearly loved his Lord, his family and his flock. He will be missed more than words can express. We love you Brother Cliff and We Choose Faith to continue to serve God and remain faithful to the vision you had for our church.
Benney & Eileen Frink
October 9, 2006
Cliff was an inspiration to the Frink family and the world. His dedication to his family, his belief and his church was impecable. He will surely be missed here on earth but everyone knows where he is now. He is the right hand man of god and there has to be a reason that he was taken at such an early age. There is a reason for everything even though we do not see it. All I can say is Cliff we love you, we miss you, and we are so proud of you and we will all see you again someday as we all have to face our maker one day.
Sheree Whitlock-Lisenby
October 9, 2006
I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. I went to school with Cliff at Providence and he was such a loving man. He will be dearly missed by all. My heart goes out for your family and church family. There is a purpose in all things even though we might not know what it is, GOD IS IN CONTROL.
Waylon/Amanda Renfroe
October 9, 2006
Pastor Cliff was our 1st pastor and I love him dearly. The Frink family always conducts themselves as Holy people and we want to thank you for leading by example. The Pastor always showed his love for his family and church and God, and always know the church family and God love you too. Hebrew 11:1
The Hodges
October 9, 2006
Dear Mrs.Evona,Micah,Caleb,Lucas and the rest of the Family,
Words will never be able to express how grateful we are to have had such a wonderful pastor. Bro. Cliff was not only our pastor, but our friend. The memories of all the times we spent together will live on forever in our hearts. We know that we will see him again some day and we can't wait. Our love and prayers go out to you during this difficult time, We have a great GOD and we know that God's grace is sufficent.
Phil.1:20
Love Always,
Danny, Debbie, Kimberlee, Krista and Katelyn Hodges
Carol Anderson
October 9, 2006
Evona and Family..
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bro. Cliff was not only my Pastor but also a dear and special friend..
Ron Nash
October 9, 2006
God is still on his throne. The Lord did so much for me through Pastor Cliff. You are in my Prayers.
I CHOOSE FAITH!
Melissa Fernandez
October 9, 2006
My condolences goes out to the family and his church family for their loss. May God give each one of you peace in this sad time.
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