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for Brett Williams
Jay tompkins
January 27, 2017
I've been in and out of town and was not able to be there for you. I'm so sorry. My prayers are with you and Wesley.
Joyce Hyder
January 25, 2017
Williams Family Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your beautiful son. I do not know you or your family,but followed this in the newspaper and wanted to let you know that I will be praying for you for strength to deal with this tragedy.
.Terri McCurdy
January 23, 2017
keeping you in prayer daily, we love you and can't even imagine what you are feeling, but knowing Brett's testimony will continue to touch many more lives, young and old, and bring them to Christ. What a special angel you have to watch over you always.
January 23, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of this young man. I did not know Brett, but I know one of his friends, who played ball with him. He is in Gods hands now.
Mac Toole
January 22, 2017
Dear Williams Family, So very sorry for the loss of your precious son Brett. Just know you have and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Gods blessings of strength and understanding to you in the days to come. Love, Rep. Mac and Linda Toole
King family
January 22, 2017
So so sorry for your loss. We did not know your son but have children. The loss of one I cant begin to imagine. I am praying for God to help you and your family through this unbearable time.
Rev. Olin & Claudia Chassereau
January 22, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time of loss. When Brett would come and visit Zach we loved Brett just like one of our grandchildren. He was so special and sweet. You should be so proud of him. God Bless you.
This is how old Brett was when I had the pleasure of spending the school year with him. Thank you Nathan & Laurie for choosing me to keep this most wo
Lia Anderson
January 22, 2017
My heart goes out to you all. The world will miss an amazing young man. Bless you & keep you.
Benenhaley
January 21, 2017
The William's Family,
Although I did not know Brett personally, my daughter Abigail had the honor of just knowing him around White Knoll Schools and sharing some classes with him. Words can not express how sorry we are for your loss. White Knoll High School has lost a bright and shining star. Being in the Timberwolf family means being part of a very close family and when one family is grieving we all grieve. God welcomed a bright shining angel into heaven. We will see him again very soon.
Praying for your family everyday.
The Benenhaley's, Steve, Trina, Nikki and Abby
Susie Navarro
January 21, 2017
May God give your family comfort and peace during this time and throughout all the difficult days you will face ahead. Your son was a ray of sunshine at White Knoll and had a smile that charmed everyone. He made an impact on others and he will always be in their hearts. God be with you all! Go rest high on that mountain #22!
Brent , Kelly and Garrett Brock
January 21, 2017
We do not know you, but are part of the Lexington community. We want to let you know your in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time..May god be with you and give you comfort and peace.
Melissa Goad
January 21, 2017
With our deepest sympathies
Tony,Tammy and anthony Hughes
January 21, 2017
I am Mrs. Tammy Hughes Anthony Allen Hughes mother. I never knew brett, but that doesn't matter. My son Anthony Allen Hughes is his friend. I'd like to say thank you to Brett and his family for raising a young man who stood up for him when he was being bullied. Brett stood up to the people for Anthony we often think what we do affects no one but ourselves. The opposite is true. May Jesus, our Lord bless the family,friends who loved him. Thank you Williams family may God bless and His peace flood your hearts forever.
Karen DuBose
January 21, 2017
I do not know you or your family, but you losing your son to the flu broke my heart for you. I too have two sons who played baseball and yours reminded me of my boys when they used to play. We lived at either a ball park or practice field. I cherish those memories. Hold tight to your faith and know that he is in a good place with good people and more importantly Jesus...I feel sure there is a pick up game there or two...with a bunch of kids with muddy pants and scruffy hair sliding around bases..laughing and having a blast...while we all fall apart down here...but he will be the first face you will see when you get to heaven..
January 21, 2017
So sorry, the pain of missing a child feels like to much to bear at times. But God will help comfort you each time you feel you can't bear it, just ask Jesus, he knows your pain and will help you, don't forget to ask. I loss a child at a early age and feel some much pain when I here of a family that is going through the loss of a child. If I didn't have God to ask for help I don't know what I would have done. He is so wonderful to be our comforter. God will let you know Brett is ok.
From a family at Northside Baptist Church
Mary Golston
January 21, 2017
You do not know me, and our paths may never cross, but I heard about your son "Brett", in the news. It was on my heart to light a candle and send a message to you. My heart and prayers goes out to your family during this difficult time. It's hard when we lose love ones as a lot of us know. From what I read here and looking at his pictures, I can tell and feel he was a fine young man. The Lord Blessed you to have Him for 16 wonderful years. May your memories be of a great source of comfort to you all. Most of all may The Lord Carry you through this trying time. Every time you feel the pain go ahead and grieve. Grieving is a part of the healing process. That is the way God meant for it to be. Please stay close as a family, always support each other. God has a plan and He has a purpose. Acts 2:38.
January 21, 2017
May Gods loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29;11
Cheryl McGee
January 21, 2017
Praying for you and your family. May God with you during this very difficult time. My family is praying and thinking about you.
Natalie Heflin
January 21, 2017
Praying that God keeps you guys covered and make everyday a little less painful than before as you deal with this devastating shocking loss. Remember the wonderful times you shared with Brett and know that God has a plan for us all. My thoughts and prayers are forever with you all. Rest in Heaven #22
L.C. Lorie, Hunter, and Wade Williams
January 21, 2017
Nathan, Laurie, and Wesley,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our hearts are broken for you. What a precious boy he was. The outpouring of statements of his Christian faith was beautiful. We love you all.
January 21, 2017
Dear Nathan, Laurie and Wesley,
Our boys played travel ball together years ago. We hold the wonderful memories of those days close to our hearts. We will cherish the experience of playing with and knowing such a special young man. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We pray the love of God enfolds you during this time. We will always remember Brett and keep his spirit alive in our hearts.
Sincerely,
The Miller family: Telly, Theresa, KHYREE and Kenlee
MIKE Ridgeway
January 21, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers to the Williams family and may God bless you all. Barnwell Warhorse baseball team we love you #22
Ricky Norris
January 21, 2017
Bulldog-Laurie-Wesley. ..Prayers an condolences ....God has a plan.....
Shannon Case
January 21, 2017
Much love to you Nathan and Laurie Cox Williams!
ELLEN wood
January 21, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you the peace and comfort you need. God bless all of you.
Marie Davis
January 20, 2017
Praying for this young man family. God watch over his family while they go threw this terrible lost. Reat in paradise Brent Williams
Beth McCrary
January 20, 2017
Some of the best days of our lives were spent at Ballpark Road while Ryan and Wesley were playing Dixie Youth Baseball and with the Lexington Thunder. I will forever remember Brett and Hannah playing together as toddlers while their brothers were playing on the baseball diamond. Love you guys and will treasure these precious memories. The McCrary Family
Lauren Amos
January 20, 2017
You do not know me but please know that many of the parents of the students at North Augusta High School are praying for you and your family. May God comfort you with each passing day.
RENDY BOLAND
January 20, 2017
Although I didn't know Brett, I know from all accounts he was and is a WONDERFUL young man. Having a son who is a student at USC, I can only express my sympathy to your family. Know that friends and strangers alike will be lifting up your family in prayer.
January 20, 2017
Patty and Bubba: we are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. If we can be of any help in the days to come, please let us know. Give Aunt Dot a kiss for us. With Love: Tommy and Nancy Rourk
Rickilynn Nagel
January 20, 2017
I am a parent of a student that has been in Brett's classes since elementary school. Please know you have been in our thoughts & prayers. May your faith give you the peace that will comfort you until you meet again.
Rickilynn Nagel
January 20, 2017
You don't know me and I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Brett.....but from everything I have heard about him, he is a special child of our Heavenly Father.
Please take comfort in knowing that Brett is on the other side of this earthly veil and that he is waiting for you to join him there.
Families can be together forever.
Debbie
Jennifer Hill Gilbert
January 20, 2017
Nathan, our hearts are truly broken for you and your family. There are no words that could comfort you at a time like this. I have read all the other notes in the guest book and am truly in awe of what an extraordinary young man he was. You and Laurie must have been extremely proud of him. I just have to believe in the promise that you will be with him again one day in Heaven. Hoping God will comfort you all as you go forth in the days ahead. I know Mom & Daddy took the news very hard as well. You know they always loved you very much and so enjoyed seeing your beautiful family each year in the Christmas cards Laurie would send. Please know you are loved.......
Laura Bagwell
January 20, 2017
Words can't express how saddened I am to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Vicky Lanford
January 20, 2017
I am so very sorry for your lost. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time. May God bless each and everyone for you all.
Karen Smith
January 20, 2017
I was heartbroken to hear of the loss of Brett and what a difficult time it is for your family and his many friends. I was Brett's 7th Grade Math teacher. He was such a pleasure to teach. He was a little shy at the beginning of the school year and math was not his favorite subject. I think he was a little scared of me too! He and I spent many mornings together and he not only gained his confidence in math, he became more outgoing and had a great sense of humor. In 41 years of teaching middle school, few students stood out like Brett. He was always so well mannered and always did his very best. God has blessed you with an amazing son. I'm so sad that God needed him in Heaven. Brett touched a lot of lives, including mine, in his short time here. No words can be expressed to lessen your pain, I pray God gives you strength and comfort while going through this most difficult journey.
Karen Smith WKMS
Al Crystal & Sterling Morrow
January 20, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to your family. Heaven certainly gained a beautiful smile.
Jennifer Conrick
January 20, 2017
Faith is our comfort as we grieve. May your faith in Christ's promises bring you and all those who knew and loved Brett peace at this heartbreaking time. Our entire community mourns the loss of your son.
Robin Quintana
January 20, 2017
So sorry for you loss, we will keep your family in our prayers.
Traci Wolfe
January 20, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time. There are no words that can help, May God continue to hold you in the palm of his hand.
Robin Quintana
January 20, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family in this time of need.
Clifton and Tammy Simmons
January 20, 2017
Words are hard. Prayers, God, faith, family and friends and those that know your pain will help you manage the life of days ahead. Our prayers will remain with you. Loving arms surround you.
David Dawn Cal & Dusty Baker
January 20, 2017
Williams Family
There are no words that can express Our sadness. Our hearts are broken for your loss. We love y'all, we miss y'all and are praying for y'all. We know Brett's looking for a partner up there..... maybe Peter or Paul can catch him til one of us get there.
Gail Rhymer
January 20, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May God surround you with his love and give you the strength to live each day to come.
Mr &Mrs Ron Rhymer
Lexington, SC
Jessica O
January 20, 2017
Mr. and Mrs. Williams,
I don't know you, and I'm sure our paths will never cross, but your son has made such an impact on people in our state, and he didn't know many of them. I know you are struggling to find a reason for what has happened, but only God knows the reasons why we go through these storms in life. I hope that you knowing that your son has touched so many people in his short time on this earth, brings comfort to you both. Many have heard your story, and are grieving with you. May you find comfort in the coming days, months and years ahead. May you still find comfort in God, and comfort in knowing that your son is now healed and celebrating his homecoming with our savior.
God bless you and your family.
Jessica
The Vests
January 20, 2017
You don't know us, but we are praying for your family and praying for the strength you all will need to get through each day without your son. Since hearing of your loss, you have been on our minds.
Crystal Anderson
January 20, 2017
We are lifting you up in prayer and praying for God to give you comfort in this time! Brett's smile and love for life and everyone he came in contact with and touched their life will live on. He was a special young man and will greatly be missed by all. Keep the family in our prayers.
Love,
Zane, Amber and Crystal Anderson
Cynthia Gordon-Dyer
January 20, 2017
So sorry for your loss! My son Michael loved going to your church with Bret as well as working out together. Praying for your family, and may God bless you all in this time of need!
Pat Guffey
January 20, 2017
With sincere condolences and much love. May God comfort you all, as only He can. Much love today & always.
Jeff Haley
January 20, 2017
Nathan, Laurie, and Wesley,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We pray the Father will guide and direct you as he as done in your lives for many years. Your family has been and will continue to be a blessing to ours as well as many other families.
Jeff, Terri, Kate, Jack, and Luke Haley
The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home
January 20, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Jehovah Lavington
January 19, 2017
As a fellow White Knoll schoolmate, I was shocked to hear the news of his passing. To be the same age as him put a lot of things in perspective. Brett lived a tremendously great, God driven, and loving life. He was an inspiration to many people, including all of us (like myself) at White Knoll. His athleticism was out-of-this-world. He could light up a room with his personality, and always make a person feel welcomed. He acted as a student ambassador, and a servant of God all the way. His work ethic and love for others and Christ was what led him to touch so many such as myself. I don't grieve for the loss of a fellow classmate, a partner, or a fellow worshiper of God, but I celebrate with joy that he has moved on to be closer to God, fulfill his dream, and start the new chapter of his life, which he was always guaranteed. May he rest in everlasting paradise!
-Jehovah Lavington
Tracie Jacobs
January 19, 2017
My heart breaks for the pain you are suffering. I lost my 15-year-old daughter Emily August 3, unexpectedly also, so I know your pain. There is no greater pain than losing a child. This is an indescribable journey and though it feels like it right now, you are not alone.
Bobby & Jennifer Couch
January 19, 2017
We are heart broken with you during this most difficult time. Know we are praying for you and the family. May God wrap his arms around you during this time. Sending our love.
David Dawn Cal & Dusty Baker
January 19, 2017
Williams Family
There are no words that can express Our sadness. Our hearts are broken for your loss. We love y'all, we miss y'all and are praying for y'all. We know Brett's looking for a partner up there..... maybe Peter or Paul can catch him til one of us get there.
January 19, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to the Williams family.
Carolyn Heimburger
January 19, 2017
We are sending love and holding you in unceasing prayer to our heavenly Father for comfort and peace that passes all understanding! Love Bruce and Carolyn Heimburger.
Katy & David Schrodt
January 19, 2017
Laurie, Nathan, & Wesley - Our hearts are broken with yours, but clinging to the fact that we will see Brett again one day! I am grateful for the example he was to Josiah, and for their friendship. His testimony and impact that he made on so many has been incredible to see - what an amazing young man. We will continue to pray for you, and will cling tightly to the promises of God along with you. We love you!
Chelsea Giet
January 19, 2017
Nathan, Laurie, and Wesley,
After having the pleasure of knowing Brett for the past 10 years, it's not hard to believe the remarkable impact he had on so many. I hope you can find comfort in the testimonies we've all been reading and in knowing you raised an amazing young man. Continuing to praise Him through this storm for the gift of Brett's wonderfully-lived life, and continually lifting you all up in prayer.
The Knight's
January 19, 2017
Laurie, Nathan and Wesley, You are in our thoughts and prayers. TJ has wonderful memories of playing baseball with Brett. Sincerely, Chip, Valerie, Zach and TJ Knight
Alice Kinlaw
January 19, 2017
Sorry to hear of your loss Laurie, may the Lord wrap his loving arms around you and your family.
Maryann Vincent
January 19, 2017
Laurie and family, my heart aches for your loss. I am humbled and awed by the testimonies of his faith that he freely shared with others. My prayers are with you.
Farrah Schon
January 19, 2017
Laurie, Nathan and Wesley - Our hearts are breaking over your loss. May you be surrounded by the peace of God during this difficult time. We are lifting you up in prayer.
Donna West
January 19, 2017
Brett was a fabulous child who grew into a spectacular young man. His smile and kindness were only two of his gifts to us. My heart breaks for your terrible loss. All of you are in my prayers.
January 19, 2017
Laurie,
My heart goes out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family at the loss of your precious Brett.
Ann Cook
Traci Morrison
January 19, 2017
Laurie, my heart goes out to you and your family during this extremely sad and difficult time. I am keeping you all in my prayers!
Dianne Gregory
January 19, 2017
Laurie, Nathan, and Wesley, I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. What wonderful memories I have of a bright, smiling little fellow in the halls of Wood. Laurie, words are inadequate to express my sincere sympathy and love for you all. With love and prayers, Dianne Gregory
Monnie & Karl Voss
January 19, 2017
So sorry Patti and Laurie and Nathan, Glenda and Bill, Patti and Bubba, please accept our condolences. We know your hearts are breaking. May God give you His peace and comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Words can not express how sorry we are!
Tina Keisler
January 19, 2017
Laurie, Nathan, Wesley,
May the precious memories of Brett bring a smile to your face and comfort to your heart in the days to come. Sending much love, prayers, and hugs your way. Tina Keisler ( Katie & Kelly's Mom)
January 19, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
Shakirah Crawford
January 19, 2017
My heart aches for you and your family. The loss of anyone is heartbreaking but especially someone as young and talented as Brett. My prayers go out to you during this difficult time and I know that even though we don't always understand what it is God has a plan.
Grace Orozco
January 19, 2017
Although I did not know Brett, I am deeply saddened by your loss. Please accept my most sincere condolences. - Grace (ESOL Teacher Assistant at Wood Elementary)
Eileen Sullivan
January 19, 2017
Laurie,
I am so sorry for your loss. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Eileen Sullivan - CWECC/Wood
January 19, 2017
"While death leaves a heartache no one can head, love leaves a memory no one can steal." May Nate, Laurie, Wesley and extended family find peace and comfort in your memories and love.
Dan, Korene, Cameron, Liam and Cheyenne Smith
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