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Jonathan French Obituary
He was a native of Hardin County and a member of Stephensburg Missionary Baptist Church. He was a farmer and a volunteer firefighter with the Glendale Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Katie Elizabeth French.
He is survived by his parents, Jackie R. and Lisa Peters French of Glendale; a brother, Joshua (Tonya) French of Eastview; two sisters, Heather French and Rebekah French, both of Glendale; his fiance, Jessica Eldridge; a special uncle and fire chief, Richard Peters; and several other aunts and uncles.
The funeral with full firefighters honors is at noon Monday, Aug. 11, at First Christian Church in Elizabethtown with Brother Doug Sanders officiating. Burial follows in Sutzer Creek Cemetery.
Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. today and continues from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at First Christian Church.
Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jonathan French
August 13, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that God wraps you in his loving arms during this difficult time.
jenny clark
August 11, 2014
Lisa and Jack I'm so sorry for your loss. it just made me sick at my stomach whenever I found out what happened. I used to play with these kids everyday whenever I was little. we all lived in that trailer park and you all were the first trailer and we were the second. Kenny Peters was my step dad and Donna was my mom. your family will definitely be in my prayers
Joyce Wimp/ Wooden
August 11, 2014
As the funural was going on it was raining here in Cecilia and I thought of how Jesus wept at his friends grave I also remember a aunt who said Blessed is the deceased that is rained up on .Ican't even imagine what you all are going thur I can only let you know you are being PRAYED for. GOD BLESS
August 11, 2014
lisa and jackie im so sorry for the loss of johnathan he will be very missed he was and always be my little buddy . when he would come to lakers he was always making you kaugh im glad i had someone like that in my life he wasnt just a friend he was like my little brother .. im glad i got to be around yall and the kids . we will keep you in our prayers and thoughts and wish you best of luck in your outcome .. just remember god took another angel home .. we appreciate everything yall are doing for the community of glendale and what yall did for stephensburg it was all from the heart and we love each and everyone of yall god bless . johnathan rip my little laker buddy i love ya..
love kim terry
Rev ken Jessee
August 11, 2014
God bless Jonathan and his family for their service to help and save others. Special prayers for all fire fighters and emergency personnel. Especially the Glendale VFD and Stephensburg VFD which he was previously a volunteer.
God has promised a new heaven and a new earth; where God will be our God and We will be his people. There will be no more crying,, disease. pain, separation and death! We will have victory in Jesus! Blessings Jonathan live in the promise that Hod has given. Peace be with the family in these trying days and grace flow over you now and forevermore.
Charlotte Thomas
August 11, 2014
Lisa you all are in my prayers
GAIL PATTERSON
August 10, 2014
R.I.P. ANOTHER ANGEL GONE TO SOON
Aline Scites
August 10, 2014
to Lisa and family so sorry for your loss but God needed another Angel and he's watching over you all,you're in my prayers and though love you all
Shahaley Stillwell-Minton
August 10, 2014
I remember ridding the school bus with Jonathan. He was always happy go lucky. He will be missed. Never forgotten. RIP My Friend.
Betty Sandfer Cox
August 10, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss Lisa. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ruby Wise-Calloway
August 10, 2014
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." - Our prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do. I'm a phone call away day or night.
Cathy Burden
August 10, 2014
Jonathan always had a smile on his face. He will be truly missed. I was his bus driver and he was always a polite young man. My thoughts and prayers are with this family.
Hardaway Family
August 10, 2014
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
August 10, 2014
Mr. & Mrs. French ,Family and Friends,
Your son, Jonthan will always be remember as " OUR HERO ".
He died what he loved doing. All the wonderful stories about the French Family that has volunteer for the Fire Dept. Jonthan would always be the first one if someone needed something.
Our prays go out to this beautiful family.
Mrs. French you were also with your son as you are also a volunteer firefighter.
You will continue to be in our prayers.
we thank our firefighters, police officers and EMS for putting their lives in danger everytime they our sent out for a call.
God bless, and you will continue to be in everyone's prayers.
And, Jonthan will always be remember as
"OUR HERO".
The Louisville Community
Joshua , Patricia, Laura Hardaway
August 10, 2014
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
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