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Terry Dula Obituary
He was born in Granite Falls, NC, May 22, 1956, to Annie Bass Robinson and John Thomas Dula, Jr. He was married to Kelly Walker Dula in 1983. They lived and worked in the Columbia area for many years. Mrs. Dula preceded her husband in death in February 2006.
Terry is survived by his four sisters, Sherry Lynn Rogers of West Columbia, SC, Deborah Ann Brady of Granite Falls, NC, Cindy Louise Minton of Lenoir, NC, Selisa Leigh Carr of West Columbia; three brothers, Joe Alan Dula of Bethlehem, NC, John Eric Dula of Hickory, NC, and James Bryon Dula of Vale, NC; and many nephews, nieces and devoted friends.
A private memorial service and celebration of life will be held in Granite Falls, NC, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hospice Care of Tri-County, 166 Stoneridge Dr. Suite 11, Columbia, SC 29210. Shives Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Terry Dula
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Nita Boan
December 22, 2008
So sorry of your loss. All thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nita Boan
December 22, 2008
So soory of your loss. All thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donald Goings
December 22, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Renata Beebe
December 21, 2008
you are all in my thoughts and in my heart. Take care of each other . Love Renata Melton Beebe
Robert Read Sr.
December 21, 2008
God our Father, Your power brings us to birth, Your providence guide our lives, and by Your command we return to dust.
We pray especially for Terry Dula. May those who have been dear to us in life find a place with You in heaven.
Lord, those who die still live in Your presence, their lives change but do not end. We pray in hope for the Dula family and friends, and for all the dead known to You alone.
Terry is now in Heaven with his wife, Kelly and her mother, Nancy, as well as Kelly's Aunt Ellen. OH, What a beautiful reunion it is.
We shall all be together one day, to sing Your praise forever and ever.
Amen
Renee Thomas
December 21, 2008
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)
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