Vickie and Vivian Christenbury's Father has passed away
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William M. Hodges, Jr.
Mr. Hodges, 91, of Charlotte, died Sunday, January 22, 2012, at his residence.
A graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, at Sunset Memory Gardens.
Mr. Hodges served with the Merchant Marines during World War II and received the Atlantic War Zone Medal. He retired after a long career in the textile engraving industry in Charlotte. Mr. Hodges was preceded in death in August of 1995 by his wife of 44 years, Iris C. Hodges.
He is survived by four children, Bonnie H. Overman of Concord, Joe Christenbury, Vivian C. Ouimet and husband, Roger, and Vickie C. Huntley and husband, Ben, Jr., all of Charlotte; grandchildren, Jeff Christenbury, Julie C. Smith, Christian J. Ouimet, Nicole O. Filliben, Kelly H. Parsons, Benjy S. Huntley and Brett R. Huntley; and thirteen great-grandchildren.Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
Published in Charlotte Observer on January 23, 2012
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Charles Jordan CHARLOTTE Charles Edward Jordan, 73, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. He was born Oct. 12, 1938, in Charlotte to the late Sam and Talitha Jordan. Charlie is survived by his family, Fran Jordan, Kim Jordan O'Neill, Dean Jordan and Chuck Jordan, John Jordan, Gary Jordan, and Patsy Davis; three grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Sharon Baptist Church (6411 Sharon Road) in Charlotte Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. followed by a visitation with family from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the United States Marine Corps Wounded Warriors Regiment, Department of Navy Gift Fund, 3025 John Quick Road, MCB, Quantico, VA 22134, C/O: Charitable Donations Coordinator.
Published in Concord & Kannapolis Independent Tribune from October 25 to October 28, 2011
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Steve Lee Burch passed away April 13, 2011. He lost his fight with Alzheimers and we are sadden by the loss.
Evelyn Annette Blackwelder Burch
Steve Lee Burch
Mr. Burch, age 69, of Winter Park, FL and formerly of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at the Courtyard Senior Living in Johnson City, TN.
Mr. Burch was born in Charlotte, NC and son of Rosa Lee Burch, Charlotte, NC and the late John Burch.
He was a US Air Force veteran.
Mr. Burch received a bachelor's degree from Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC and was in the class of 1960 from Harding High School in Charlotte. He retired as a Computer Software Engineer for Xerox. He was their International Liaison and Chief Software Engineer. He enjoyed traveling the world and loved to share his adventures.
In addition to his mother, survivors include a son, Eric Burch, Casselberry, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Renee and Chris Noe, Jonesborough, TN; granddaughters, Ashley Noe and Amanda Noe, both of Jonesborough, TN; ex-wife, Evelyn Burch, Johnson City, TN; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Dick Carter, Fort Mill, SC; and an uncle, Clyde Williams, Charlotte, NC.p
Memorial services will be conducted 2:00 pm Friday, April 15, 2011 at Chapman Memorial Baptist Church, 608 Valleydale Rd., Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:30-2:00 pm Friday prior to the service.
Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association Northeast Tennessee Chapter, 207 N. Boone Street, Suite 1500, Johnson City, TN 37604.
Condolences may be sent to the Burch family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, 423-753-3821
Published in Charlotte Observer on April 15, 2011
Our Classmate Johnny Lazenby has passed away.
'Johnny'
CHAPIN -- A memorial service for John 'Johnny' Curtis Lazenby, 69, who passed away Monday, December 6, 2010, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel, 123 Columbia Ave., Chapin, SC 29036.
Memorials may be made to the American Stroke Association , 400 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29206.
Mr. Lazenby was born November 5, 1941 in Charlotte, NC and was a son of the late Burgin and Effie Dayberry Lazenby. Mr. Lazenby was in the US Marines for four years and served in Vietnam. He was an avid fisherman and NASCAR fan. He grew up in Charlotte and lived there until he moved to Chapin with his sister and family.
Mr. Lazenby is survived by his daughters, Wendy Todd of Albany, GA and Jennifer Cole of Charlotte; sisters, Lavonda King (Jim) of Chapin, Freida Jackson of Charlotte, NC, Joanna Dority of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Betty Pritchard of Charlotte; brother, Tim Lazenby (Sarah) of Charlotte; grandson, Josh Todd and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Patsy King and brothers-in-law, Mack Prichard and Donald Jackson.
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Published in Charlotte Observer on December 11, 2010
Funeral services will be held Sunday 1:00 PM at: Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, 123 Columbia Avenue, Chapin SC 29036, 803 359-6118.
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Tommy "Ray" Miller, Jr. 42, son of Tommy and Melissa (Tallman) Miller passed away Monday September 27th.
Visitation: Saturday, October 2nd, Calvary Church Chapel (Rea Road & Hwy 51, Charlotte, NC) 12:30-2:00 pm, Funeral Service will follow at 2pm
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Tommy Ray Miller, Jr.
Mr. Miller, age 42, of Charlotte passed away at home from this life to his heavenly home on Monday, September 27, 2010. He was born April 10, 1968 in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of Tommy R. Miller and Janice Randolph Miller. He graduated from Olympic High School and attended NC State University and Central Piedmont Community College. Ray worked for Mid-South Consulting Engineering Inc., Miror Telephony Software and P.C. Jackson Plumbing.
Surviving are his mother, Janice Kuykendall of Charlotte; father, Tommy R. Miller and stepmother Melissa Miller of Charlotte; brother, Joel Bright of Dallas, TX; sister, Shelley Kuykendall of Charlotte; aunts and uncles, Christine and Ed Lloyd of Chapel Hill; Linda Miller of Pensacola FL, Dennis and Gerlyn Miller of Columbus, GA, Charles and Rita Byrd of Poquoson, VA, Mary and Danny Edmonds of Hampton, VA, Wanda and Heinz Trulley of Hampton, VA, Gail and Lynwood Gay of Houston, TX; his cat, Asia; and numerous cousins; family and friends who loved him.
Ray was a gentle, quiet, caring, humble, lovable giant of a person with many gifts and talents. He was always willing to help anyone. He loved sports, especially the Panthers, racing, gun shows, and working on his Monte Carlo and many other cars with his best friend, Thomas Lewis. Tom and his family were a very integral part of Ray's life. We rejoice that Ray was a believer in Jesus Christ as his Savior. We will all miss him immensely.
The visitation will be from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Calvary Church in the Chapel. A Celebration of Ray's life will begin at 2:00 PM with Senior Pastor, Dr. John H. Munro officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn West.
Memorials in Ray's honor may be made to Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226.
Condolences at www.MeM.com or www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com.
Published in Charlotte Observer on October 1, 2010
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Mary Anne Locklear
Mrs. Locklear, 67, of Charlotte, NC died Wednesday September 22, 2010 at her residence. Born December 1, 1942 in Charlotte she was the daughter of Ruth Harmon Richey of Charlotte and the late Merrill Leonard Richey. She was a graduate of Harding High School and Queens College and a member of Sunset Road Baptist Church.
Memorial services will be conducted 4:00 p.m. Sunday September 26 at Sunset Road Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Bass officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the church.
Mrs. Locklear leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Ruth Richey; her husband of 46 years, Dorsey Ray Locklear; sons, Randy Owens and wife Stephanie of Raleigh, Ray Locklear and wife Kelly of Belmont, Johnny Locklear and wife Nicky of Harrisburg; daughter, Patricia Van Dyke of Belmont; brother, Bill Richey of Concord; sister, Elizabeth Richey of Charlotte; grandchildren, Heather, Andrew, Sophia, Arlyn, Johnna, Taylor, and Ciara; great-grandchild, Keira.
In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her brother, Buddy Richey.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sunset Road Baptist Church, 2317 Sunset Road, Charlotte, NC 28216 or Hospice and Palliative Care, 1420 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.
It's again with sadness we let you know of a classmate that has died. JAMES GOLD CORNETTE passed away September 3, 2010. Funeral will be on Ockacoke Island next week. Cards may be sent to: Daniel Cornette, 1445 Hedgepeth Rd., Fountain, NC 27829
James Gold Cornette, 67, of Ocracoke, NC comfortably passed from this world to the next on September 3, 2010, leaving a wake of giggling nurses and healthcare providers shaking their heads. He was the son of Grady and Elaine Cornette, and husband of the incredibly tolerant Rebecca Swanzey Cornette. James grew up in Charlotte, where he was a star baseball player and athlete in high school and college. He was on his way to the major leagues when knee injuries sent him down his other pathway as a teacher. He taught in tough Charlotte City Schools before settling with his young family on Ocracoke, where he and Becky raised their three boys. He completed his 30 year career as a teacher, teaching from one generation through the other at Ocracoke School.
James lived his life by surrounding himself in fun, sarcasm and humor, always first draw with the one liner. He lived to poke fun with, or brighten the moment of anyone having a bad day. A talented closet artist, he painted and drew Patrick and “Spongesquare Bobpants,” creating their new adventures to the delight of his grandkids. James always had a soft spot for anyone in need, and was a champion for the underdog. He was actually seen negotiating Mexican street vendors up on their prices because he thought they needed the additional pesos.
He is preceded in death by his parents and wife. He is survived by his brother Milton (Myrtle) and family of Charlotte, his sons, Jim (Ellen) Cornette of Hampstead, Eric (Katie) of Fountain, and Daniel (Patricia) of Boone. He is missed tremendously by his family, but especially by his grandkids Lisa, Pedro, CJ, Frazer, and great grandkids Spencer and Camden.
His legacy remains within all of the hearts that he touched, as well as the school kids that he worked to start their lives out “Tipper Topper!” A Celebration of James’ life will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, September 9, at Ocracoke United Methodist Church. There will be a time of Visitation from 2 to 3:00 pm, immediately prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Ocracoke School College Fund, P.O. Box 1277 Hampstead, NC 28443.
Twiford Funeral Homes, Island Chapel, Hatteras, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Coach William Jennings has passed away
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William James Jennings
Mr. Jennings of High Point, NC and formerly of Charlotte, NC, died August 22, 2010. Mr. Jennings was born in Williamson, WV, on August 25, 1919. In high school he was an all state football player. One of the most memorable games of his high school career was when he scored the only touchdown and kicked the extra point in the West Virginia State North South football game played on New Year’s Day 1937. In 2002 Mr. Jennings was inducted into the Williamson High School Hall of Fame. Mr. Jennings was a graduate of West Virginia University, where he played football. William was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and served on the School’s Athletic Board. After college Mr. Jennings taught and coached football in Mt. Hope, West Virginia, before moving to Charlotte in 1951 where he became a teacher and a football coach at Harding High School until his retirement in 1977. During Mr. Jennings’ coaching career at Harding, the football teams won a number of conference and state championships. Mr. Jennings was a long time member and elder of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. He served the church as a Sunday school teacher and as a Superintendent of the Sunday school. For a number of years he was an active member of the Lions and Optimist Clubs. After moving to High Point, NC, Mr. Jennings was active in the Culler Senior Center and sang in the Happytones Chorus. Mr. Jennings is survived by his son, William James Jennings Jr. and wife, Sharon of High Point, NC; grandchildren, Davis Jennings and wife, Jerillyn of Wake Forest, NC, Shelby Jennings Burton and husband Joe of Chicago, IL; and a great-grandchild, Carr Jennings of Wake Forest, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 27, 2010 at Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1891 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262, or St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 2201 Springdale Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203. Arrangements were in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203.
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Coach Dave Harris has passed away
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A service to celebrate the life of Dave Harris will be held at the First Baptist Church Charlotte, 301 South Davidson Street, on Friday, July 16 at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Mark Harris and Reverend Michael Cummings officiating.
7/13/2010
Guys,
I just learned from my older sister Joyce Helms that Coach Dave Harris passed away
today at about 1:30 PM. I think Joyce said Dave was 86 years of age. The Coach and his
wife had been married for 65 years.
Joyce had received a phone call from Dave’s wife, Mary Arden Harris, this afternoon
that Coach Harris had cancer, but it was in remission, and he unexpectedly started
to hemorrhaging and developed other issues and passed on very quickly.
As a matter of interest, Joyce and Mary Arden were life-long friends in high school
and have remained close through the years. They graduated from Harding in 1944.
As I recall, Jimmy Caldwell played football for Coach Harris at Harding and he had to
know firsthand the caliber of man the Coach was. There is no telling who many lives
Coach Harris changed over the years. He was truly a southern gentleman.
In any event, I wanted to make you guys aware of Coach Harris’ death. I hope you
and your families are doing well and that you will have an enjoyable summer. I am
looking forward to the Class Reunion in September.
Dan
Daniel E. Huffstetler
David Andrew Harris, Jr.
'Dave'
Dave Harris of Charlotte died Tuesday, July 13, 2010. He fought his battle with cancer and its complications with the same optimism, courage and determination to win that he used in all areas of his life.
A service to celebrate the life of Dave Harris will be held at the First Baptist Church Charlotte, 301 South Davidson Street, on Friday, July 16 at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Mark Harris and Reverend Michael Cummings officiating. A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service. The burial will be private. Dave was born in Trap Hill, N. C. on July 19, 1924. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, teacher, coach, administrator, friend, athlete and mentor. His family was his greatest joy. He took tremendous pride in his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed keeping up with his former athletes and students. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Arden Harris; his daughter, Arden Browder and husband Ty; his son, Andy Harris and wife Sherry; his grandchildren: Liz Carroll and husband Robby, Leigh Arden Beck and husband Joey, Charlotte Harris, and Christine Harris; his great grandchildren: Burton Carroll and Harris Carroll; his step grandchildren: Chad Browder, Klista Browder and Valerie Wooten; and his step great grandchildren: Zach Wooten, Hunter Wooten and Trey Wooten. In addition to his parents, David and Sallie Harris, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Sarah Bass and Kathleen Harris. For more than 60 years, he was an active member of First Baptist Church Charlotte where he had been an ordained deacon and served on numerous committees. He was a member of the Smith Alexander Men's Sunday School Class where special life-long friendships were formed.He grew up in Statesville and graduated from Statesville High School where he was an all-state and all-conference football player. He attended Wake Forest on a football scholarship and played football under Peahead Walker and basketball under Murray Greason. He played for Wake Forest in the first Gator Bowl. He was named to the All-Southern Conference team, to the first team AP All-America Blocking Team and was an honorable mention AP All-American. Dave graduated from Wake Forest and earned a BS degree. He later received a master's degree from Appalachian State University. He was the third draft choice for the Detroit Lions in 1946 and was a starter for the Charlotte Clippers Professional Football Team for two years. Dave's career of 45 years in education began as a teacher, coach and athletic director at Thomasboro High School and continued at Harding High School for the next 20 years. His Harding coaching years included 35 consecutive football wins and back to back football state championships. Harris coached eight high school All-Americans and 73 of his players received full college football scholarships. For the next 24 years, he worked in athletic administration as the Charlotte- Mecklenburg School System Director of Athletics. During that time, many components of the school system athletic program were nationally recognized. He was instrumental in adding girls sports in the schools, in beginning a sports medicine program in the school system and in expanding athletic facilities. His volunteer service to local, state and national organizations included membership on the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Clubs Council, the Governor's Board of Athletes Against Crime, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors and the National Federation of High School Directors of Athletics Advisory Board. He was a past president of the Optimist Club, the Lions Club, the NC Coaches Association and the NC Athletic Directors Association. He served for 40 years in different capacities for the Shrine Bowl. He was honored by being named the Honorary Chairman of the 50th High School Shrine Bowl All-Star Game. He was a long time member of the North Carolina Association of Educators. He received the American National Red Cross Certificate of Merit in recognition of saving a child's life. In recognition of his community service, Dave received the Optimist Golden Circle Award, the Charlotte Rotary Club Public Service Award and the Charlotte Athletic Club Humanitarian Award. Among his sports honors were head coach in the East-West All-Star Football Game and North Carolina head coach and Athletic Director of the Shrine Bowl. He was twice named North Carolina High School Football Coach of the Year and was also named National High School Athletic Director of the Year, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Sportsman of the Year and North Carolina Athletic Director of the Year. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association named him North Carolina Athletic Director of the Century. He was recognized by NCHSAA as one of the 50 most influential people in making a difference in high school sports in North Carolina during the 20th century and as the People's Choice Award for Athletic Director. He was selected Wake Forest Deacon Club Member of the Year in 1997 and served as Chairman of the Wake Forest Touchdown 2000 campaign that resulted in the construction of Bridger Field House.Dave was inducted into four halls of fame: North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame, NC High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame and NC Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame.After his retirement, Dave enjoyed traveling with Mary Arden, going to the beach and staying at their mountain home in High Meadows. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed attending their activities. He looked forward to seeing and hearing from his former players and to eating lunch with his friends in the Five Plus One Lunch Group. He continued his volunteer work with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Retired School Personnel.Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Smith Alexander Men's Sunday School Class and members of the Five Plus One Lunch Group. It is the wish of the family that former players, cheerleaders, team managers and assistant coaches of Coach Harris sit in a reserved section at the celebration of life service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church Charlotte, Phil Hughston Scholarship Fund, 301 South Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28231; to North Carolina High School Athletic Association Endowment Foundation, PO Box 3216, Chapel Hill, NC 27515; to Shriner's Hospitals for Children, 950 West Faris Rd., Greenville, South Carolina 29605; or to David A. Harris, Jr. Athletic Endowment Fund, Wake Forest University Athletic Department, 499 Deacon Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27105. The family extends grateful appreciation to Dr. Murray Craven, Dr. Vetta Higgs, Dr. Cheryl Russo and Dr. Carl Smart for the special medical care given to Dave during his illness.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd. Please share condolences online atwww.hankinswhittington.com.
Published in Charlotte Observer on July 15, 2010
Kay Biggerstaff's husband Harold Winfield Anderson died June 6th at Mercy Hospital.
FORT MILL -- Mr. Anderson, 72, of Fort Mill, SC passed away Sunday, June 6th, 2010 at CMC-Mercy. He was born September 26, 1937 in Washington, DC and was the son of the late Grace and Ralph Anderson.
Harold attended Harding High School. He was an avid supporter of Davidson College basketball and Washington Redskins football.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Biggerstaff Anderson; three daughters, Traci Anderson, Nikki McGee, and Christian Tison; three grandchildren, Landon and Grayson McGee, and Carter Tison; brother, Jerry Anderson and nephew, Jason Anderson.
A memorial service will be held at Meadowlake Presbyterian Church, 6501 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC at 2:00 pm, June 9th, 2010.
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Teddy Hendrix passed away on 26 May 2010.
I (Larry Bazen) attended his memorial service in Matthews, on l Jun, and visited with his family and friends after at his daughter's home. You may or may not know Ted and I were best friends since our days at Alexander Graham, 7th grade. I had been emailing with him since he listed his profile on the web site, and was truly saddened when his wife emailed that he had passed, still don't want to believe it, but unfortunately there's no choice, we had what I feel was a special bond.
THANKS, LARRY...
Walter Short's wife died May 23, 2010
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Rosa Lee Brandon Short
LAKE WYLIE -- Rosa Lee Short, 72, of Lake Wylie, SC, formerly of Rock Hill, SC and Charlotte, NC, received her promise of Eternal Inheritance on May 23, 2010. Heaven received a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, friend and one special Rose. Rosa Lee was born in York County, June 19, 1937 to the late Meek and Bell Brandon. She was a cancer survivor for 15 years and an inspiration for everyone she made contact with. She loved to cook and everyone loved to receive her great jellies. She was very active in her church and loved her church family.
She served proudly on many committees, but her biggest blessing came from one she helped form, TEAM KIDS. She loved working in the kitchen with all the workers but was so blessed when Ron Montgomery joined because she knew she could hand the reins to him to drive on.
The family wishes to express sincere gratitude for all the excellent care provided for her by the care givers of Wayne Patrick Hospice House.
Rosa Lee's journey was peaceful with the care from one very special friend and daughter Karen West, 'nurse Betty.' Thanks.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years Walter Short 'Short,' daughter Sandra Neely of Lake Wylie, Buford Nalley and his wife Debbie of Lincolnton, NC, Wayne Short and his wife Yvonne of Fairview, NC, brother Phillip Brandon and his wife Bernice of Rock Hill, sister Linda Campbell and her husband Johnny of Rock Hill, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and many who called her friend.
Celebration of life will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Bethel Baptist Church, 6031 Charlotte Hwy., York, SC. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11:00 to 1:00 at Bethel Baptist Church, York. Interment will be in Lakeview Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Team Kids, c/o Bethel Baptist Church, 6031 Charlotte Hwy., York, SC 29745, or to Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, 2275 India Hook Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
M. L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, Lake Wylie, SC is serving the family of Mrs. Short.
Published in Charlotte Observer on May 25, 2010
Remember Richard David Turner
Before Jesus was crucified He met with His disciples to encourage and comfort them. He wanted them to know that His death was a victory, not a defeat and that when they would one day face their own mortality they could draw hope from the fact that this life is not all there is. He encouraged them with these words from John 14:1-6:
"Let not your hearts be troubled.
You believe in God, believe also in me.
In my father's house are many mansions.
If it were not so, I would have told you.
I go to prepare a place for you and if I prepare a place for you
I will come again and receive you unto myself that where I am,
there you may be also. You know the way to the place I am going."
Thomas said to Him,
"Lord, we don't know where you are going
so how can we know the way." Jesus answered,
"I am the way, the truth and the life. No man comes
to the father except through me."
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Richard Turner. May God grant
them peace, assurance, grace and comfort in the difficult days ahead.
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