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for Jessie Long
SHARON @ WILLIAM @ FAMILY JOHNS
December 22, 2006
DEAR SHIRLEY AND FAMILY,
GOD HAS TRUELY BLESSED MY FAMILY. THE LORD GAVE US A CHANCE TO GET TO KNOW YOU ALL. SHIRLEY WE KNOW THAT EDDIE IS WATCHING OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON.NOONE COULD SAY THAT EDDIE LONG WAS ANYTHING BUT SPECIAL, AS HIS FAMILY IS ALSO VERY SPECIAL. SHIRLY ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT WE LOVE YOU AND IF THERES ANYTHING WE CAN DO PLEASE ASK.YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT HAS HELP SO MANY PEOPLE AND WE ARE GREATFUL THAT THE LORD LET US HAVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY. I PRAY FOR YOU ALWAYS. REMEMBER LADY YOUR A ANGEL TOO. THANKS FOR BEING YOU.
Susan Shields
December 15, 2006
Daddy, you are my angel in heaven. Thank you for my Christmas miracle. You gave and continue to give so much love. You knew the only possible way I could get through this Christmas without you, and you brought my lost Christmas baby back to me. I love you and I will spend the rest of my life on earth and beyond honoring your life, your love. Please join Zachary and I for our Christmas reunion. Can you believe it took 17 years of my searching, and you found him and brought him to me in a matter of weeks. You are the most selfless, wonderful Father in the world. You still insist on taking care of me, and I'm greatful. You have been in heaven for almost 2 months and I still get phone calls from you. I have to smile. You make me smile:) I love you!!! You are my Father, my rock, and now my very own Angel.
Ellen Norman
November 1, 2006
Shirley, someone once said, "Don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened." When I met you at the funeral home, I could see that you were already doing just that because of the happy life that you and Jessie had together.
I am so thankful that God allowed me to meet Jessie. The little visits that we had when Jessie came to our office to work on our telephones or network system will always be special. He always stopped by the front desk and talked to me about his family, especially his grandson and you. He was so encouraging when I had such a difficult time last year with cancer and losing my mother. He talked about how you and he were praying for me and how God was always in control and knew what was best.
When I met you, Shirley, I could see that you and he were true believers and had a deep faith in God. Just like Jessie, you were also an inspiration to those who saw you at the funeral home. I know that you will miss him as all who knew him will, but I know too that all of us can keep smiling because God gave us the opportunity of knowing Jessie while he lived here on earth.
God bless you, Shirley. Keep smiling, and do call me if I can be of any help to you.
Tina Long-Reese
November 1, 2006
Gone-but never forgotten. "It won't be long."
Pamels (Rollins) Bryans
October 28, 2006
Eddie always had a hapy face on any time we saw him and him and Ms. Shirley was good to my Mother (Frances Rollins) whe my own grandmother died in Jan.2001.they opened up their home to them and I know my parents will miss him,as the whole family will
URBANEK JAMES&DIANE
October 28, 2006
SHIRLEY
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHT ARE WITH YOU. DIANE AND I ARE DEEPLY SADDEN FOR YOUR LOSS.
Susan Shields-Cilenti
October 27, 2006
Daddy, I love you and miss always...Thank you for the time and love you have allowed me to share with you these past couple of years. Calling you nearly every morning on my way to work is going to be a hard habit for me to break. However, I'll try to let you sleep in until 9 am or so:) Dad, I know that you are already aware....But you are the truest and dearest friend I've ever known and the single greatest love of my life, I guess that's what it means to be a Daddy's girl. I won't make the service, my Doctor would not clear me to fly this soon. Besides, you would be unhappy with me if I came against Doctors orders. I don't want to disappoint you now or ever. Jeff and I will stick together and take good care of each other, you just keep a watchful eye on us from your restful place above. I'm so elated that you are with the Lord,Nanny,my Paw Paw, Mike, and kiss your grandson Christopher 1/24/98. I'm holding your hand through the rest of my life on earth and beyond. Good night Daddy, Sweet Dreams, Susan
AL & ELAINE MUNCY
October 27, 2006
Are Prayers are with and the whole family.
April,Lindsey, and Stephenie Long
October 27, 2006
We will miss you Uncle Eddie!!
Lamar and Frances Rolins
October 27, 2006
Shirley and family,Gods wil has been done and it is hard to understand butu Jessie will explain it to all of us when we see him again
Lamar and Frances Rollins
October 27, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers and love to all of you.We had some great times with Jessie and Shirley and we will have more when we all get to heaven and join Jessie.Just keep the Faith like Jessie did and keep the memories alive,he will be greatly missed by every one that knew him
Kathy Clements
October 27, 2006
Jessie took care of our phone system in the office I work. He was a special, sweet, funny man. It was a pleasure to have known him. He will be missed.
sharyn dickinson
October 27, 2006
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and the Lord will give you strength & comfort.
Sharyn Dickinson
October 27, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this diffcult time. May God bless you and comfort you with His love and peace.
Ellen Norman
Envisors, LLC
Winter Haven, FL
Johnny & Betty Powell
October 27, 2006
Shirley,
I just read the Ledger on my computer. So sorry to hear about Jessie. I'll try and call you later.
Love and our prayers are with you.
Betty & Johnny Powell
Glenda Stephenson
October 27, 2006
Shirley and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow. I am truly sorry for your loss. If I can do anything to help, please just let me know. Lots of love to everyone.
Whidden-McLean Funeral Home
October 27, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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