In Remembrance, With Love

A collection of memories shared by donor families

2010

In Remembrance,

With Love We dedicate this commemorative booklet to you, our donor families; and to

your loved ones who shared life with others. You shared your memories and

photographs with us so that we may know the person you loved. We express

our sincere gratitude to you for your generosity in your time of grief.

Please accept this gift of thanks to honor you and those you loved; and to

celebrate the new life they gave to others.

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E. W. (Bill) Adkins

July 29, 2009

Bill loved everyone. He never met a stranger and made people laugh. He was a truck driver who loved hot peppers, hot sauce, garlic and onions. Bill was an ex-Marine who

loved life, was a Boy Scout leader, and coached Little League. He was an active church member who played and sang classic country music. And… he loved coffee.

Lewis Michael Barnes August 29, 2009

Lewis Michael (Mike) Barnes was an awesome person whose heart was as big as the universe.

We will love him forever.

Janet Lee Barnette June 1, 2009

So My Dear, don’t grieve too long But raise your head and smile

Because all this I’ll share with you In just a little while.

- 2 Corinthians 5:8

John Richard Blackwelder April 20, 2009

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil: for thou art with me. And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

- Psalm 23

We love you and miss you!

Samuel Augustus Bradshaw

4-28-2009

If one smile could touch a million hearts you have reached a billion…You are a wonderful son, loving brother and uncle and a one in a million friend to all.

We still miss you!

Todd James Bryant June 6, 2009

I thought of you with Love today, but that is nothing new. I thought of you yesterday and days before that too.

I think of you in silence and I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake with which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.

You are dearly missed and loved.

Andrew David Bunch June 20, 2009

Andrew was a son to be proud of. Not because of all his accomplishments or awards, but for his love for God and his gift of love to others. He succeeded in his goal to make everyone he met feel loved an important. He had a big smile and big hug for all who

knew him. His loving spirit lives on in all of us.

With all my love, Mama

Beverly Ann Carlson August 13, 2009

Beverly Ann Carlson, our beloved mother, died one shy of her 70th birthday. We will miss her dearly. Mom loved the beach, her children and her grandchildren very much.

Love,

Your children and loved ones

James Henry “Jim” Cecil, I

October 4, 2009

Jim was a simple man with a burning love for his family – his wife, his children and most especially his grandchildren. He loved nature and found great solace and

pleasure in just sitting, relaxing and enjoying nature’s quiet moments. His advice to his children and grandchildren: “Find peace in the simple pleasures of life and you will find

happiness.”

Justin Edward Coffey February 26, 2009

Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.

Gone but not forgotten.

Kevin Reid Cole September 25, 2009

We love and miss you and will always love you.

Danny Cookston October 7, 2009

Thought of your with love today, But that is nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday, And days before that too.

I think of you in silence, I often speak your name All I have are memories And a picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake, With which I’ll never part.

God has you in His keeping. I have you in my heart.

Donald Day

March 31, 2009

Don loved helping people and making them laugh.

Curtis Landon DeJong, Jr. June 14, 1989 – July 4, 2009

“Vision of Beauty to Visualize God-Given Gifts”

Now that I have vision, I am able to fully visualize all of the splendors of God’s wonderful creations in life.

I owe this wonderful awesome gift to Curtis Landon DeJong, Jr. who passed away on

July 4th, 2009 and was an organ donor. Curt’s sister, parents and step-dad and step-mom decided to unselfishly and lovingly provide a gift of life for me so that I could again see

the many splendors of God’s wonderful gifts.

John L. Dixon

January 23, 2009

The Day My Father Died

It was Friday, January 23rd, 2009. My sister called me to let me know Dad had been taken to the hospital. This had happened several times before, so I sat down and waited for that call to let me know he was doing fine. Instead, my sister called me and told me our father had passed. At first it was like it wasn’t going through to my head. I guess

because she usually said he’s doing better. Now she’s saying daddy has died. I guess my brain wasn’t ready for that. After the initial shock, I had seen my father in everything. It seems like it was just yesterday. However, I did know one day this could happen. So I

just prayed to God for more time. But, as my father would say, “Their time just ran out.” None of us knows when our time is so try to live life one day at a time.

DADDY I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW WE LOVE

AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH!

Jessie W. Douglas, Jr. October 15, 2009

I miss you Uncle Jessie. You taught me everything about golf. I just want to say, “THANK YOU!!”

We really, really miss you! Love,

Ahmari

Kenneth Ray Eudy August 28, 2009

Kenneth was born May 7t, 1950. He had wonderful parents. He was called Ken. Ken’s favorite saying was, “Working on medium.” He is greatly missed. We had three

daughters and seven grandchildren. I thank the Lord my God for every remembrance of you.

Joshua Wilson Ford May 15, 2009

Josh was always the most loving, caring and giving person. He never met a stranger. Always there to help.

He was loved by all and greatly missed by everyone. We will see him again one day.

Ashwin Gopalakrishnan

July 23, 2009

RIP Ashwin Gopalakrishnan 06 May 1986 – 23 July 2009

A dearly beloved son, a loving friend and a born leader.

“Till memory fades and life departs, You will live forever in our hearts.”

Herman A. Hall January 18, 2009

Our daddy with beautiful eye of blue, The family will always remember you.

We love you and we’ll see you soon

April Marie Hartley March 7, 2009

Thought of You

Thought of your with LOVE today, But that is nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday, And the days before that too.

I think of you in silence, I often speak your name.

All I have are MEMORIES, And a PICTURE in a frame.

Your MEMORY is a keepsake, With which I’ll never part.

God has you in His keeping, I have you in my HEART.

April Marie Hartley

10-07-1980 – 3-07-2009 R.I.P Love, Your Family

APRIL IS:

A PERFECT DAUGHTER An AWESOME SISTER

A SPECIAL AUNT An EXCELLENT MOTHER A WONDERFUL FRIEND

And a SPECTACULAR CHEF

NOT ONE DAY GOES BY THAT WE DON’T THINK ABOUT HER!!

Shirley I. Harris February 6, 2009

Mama, I miss you ever since the day, When God put His wings on you and flew you on away.

It bothered me at first, but now I understand. He has something in store for you,

At the Promised Land. We sure do miss you, I’m sure you see.

That empty seat beside you, Ma, Save the spot for me.

This was my message I know it’ll get there safe. I love you, Shirley Mae Harris, and save me my place.

Christopher Demone Henry December 17, 2009

Chris-Slim-Henry Remember all the laughs we got to share and the tears and the hugs, kisses.

You will never leave my heart.

Love, Mom

Harold Eugene Hornback

July 17, 2009

A great Diddy, a son, a brother, a husband, and a friend. He was always there for family and friends.

Joanne Porter Rollins Humphreys

December 23, 2009

You will live forever in our hearts till we meet again.

John V. Hutchins, Jr. February 24, 2009

Since you will never be forgotten, I pledge to you today – A hollowed place within my heart is where you’ll always stay.

Julie Jenkins

October 15, 2009

Julie was a loving daughter and mother and a true friend. She was always giving and helping anyone in need.

She was the life of the party. She never a met a stranger. She loved her family and did

everything for her daughters Brittany and Victoria. We think of her and miss her every day. We know that she is an angel in heaven

watching over us all.

Tyler Lee Knox

November 26, 2009

He was an angel that walked among us. His love of music, his laughter, beautiful smile and kind heart touched all that knew him. He bravely walked to the beat of his own drum

and was admired for it. We love you forever.

Margaret (Missy) Kessel Laws

June 28, 2008

Missy was a family oriented woman. Her son always came first. But her heart was so big that anyone who was touched by her will always remember how giving she was. She never turned anyone away. Her doors were always open with plenty of food and love to

spare.

Fred Wayne Lawson

June 10, 2009

I was very fortunate to be with this wonderful man for 27 years. Everyone that ever met him fell in love with him. He was very talented and could fix anything. He had a great

smile and always happy. He was a very hard worker and a wonderful friend. I miss him dearly.

Mary Elizabeth Lingel

July 7, 2009

Wife, mother and MeMe – In our lives for awhile, in our hearts forever. We love you.

Gracie Mae Little March 7, 2009

A loving mother and grandmother. We will always love you.

Charles (Chuck) Herve Lovin

06-14-1960 - 03-24-2009

"In Remembrance, With Love... His heart was the biggest thing about Chuck,

and that is what took him from us... there is an abiding REMEMBRANCE that

no pen can write nor chisel erase..."

Tony G. Lyda March 15, 2009

A loving son, brother, husband and father of four children and “Paw” to 11 grandchildren. Much loved and always missed.

He never met a stranger and was a friend to all.

Marsha Maciejewski September 19, 2009

Marcy Maciejewski

You were the playful little girl, the sophisticated woman, the caring nurse, and my loving wife for 15 years. You left a deep impression on this earth for such a small person. Your

spirit will live on through the countless lives you touched. I'll love you forever.

William T. McCain December 5, 2009

A simple life well lived, Doing for others.

Richard Adam Miller

March 23, 1985 to December 29, 2009

Richard loved helping people. That’s what he gave his life to do. He was a Firefighter and EMT both paid and as a volunteer. He was also a Registered Respiratory Therapist. He loved his family and loved hunting and fishing with his dad, brother and friends. We pray that through his sudden death, someone else received the gift of life or

a richer and fuller life.

Mario Edgardo Ortiz October 29, 2009

Gave his heart and soul to God. Heart full of love and giving.

“I have my wings now to watch over my wife and children.”

Abygail Havyn Pace

February 6, 2009

We love you and miss you, Baby!

Andrew “Andy” Perdue

July 18, 2009

It’s not the years we spend on earth, but the lives we touch, the love we share, and the mark we make on the world while we are here.

Bill Ramsey July 20, 2009

Bill loved God, his church and community. Bill and Maecile were married 56 happy years. He loved his family – had 3 sons and 4 granddaughters. He was known as Paw-

Bill.

Charlene Rhinehart June 15, 2009

Charlene was born January 21, 1973 in Rock Hill, SC. She was a very happy person. Always helping others and giving of herself. From a small child she always wanted to be

a nurse and help others. And now she is still helping others. Her favorite saying, “Oh my God.”

James Edward Sharpe November 28, 2009

Ed was the flame that ignited a spark in everyone he met enabling them to be all they were intended to be!

Kurt William Simmons February 6, 2009

Kurt is looking down and knowing that he has made a difference in someone’s life and it make him smile, smile wide. He loved to make others smile and he was a

“giver” from day one.

John R. Steele

September 28, 2009

He loved the Lord, his family and shooting pool.

Lillie Stevenson October 4, 2009

Lillie Stevenson was a praying woman whose favorite saying was “They Need Jesus.” She was passionate about praying. Although she is absent and missed by her loved ones,

she is truly present with the Lord.

Zachary Wayne Stratton December 3, 2009

A man that loved his family and country and fought for them both. “Keep going till you remember how to count!”

Logan Michael Stroud September 16, 2009

Logan came into this world on August 4, 1991 and in 18 years touched so many lives along the way. Logan lit up the room with his beautiful smile and fun loving generous

spirit. He loved music and having fun with family and friends. Logan is truly missed by so many.

Forever 18

Kellen Tisdale June 6, 2009

So many wishes came true.

Desmond Thompson

February 14, 2009

He was a loving and caring person, loved football and was a big teddy bear.

Francy Lorena Toro

November 2, 2009

I had a talk with God last night And let my feelings flow,

I told him how much I loved you And missed you so.

Then I heard mighty thunder

And the rain began to fall, I started to tremble as a bright light

Appeared against the wall.

“May I sit with you?” I heard God’s voice say,

“We need to have a little talk Before another day”

I know you love your sister And miss her very much, But I relieved all her pain With just one small touch.

She’s come home now,

I brought her here to live with me, As from the beginning

This is how it’s supposed to be.

As we walk in a heavenly garden She often speaks of you.

You see my Dear Your sister also misses you.

She tells of her life on earth

And the many things you shared, But of this life

She was chosen to the one to be spared.

She reached for me in her greatest need And I was there to see her thru I am always here for everyone

And I’ll be here for you too

So don’t worry my child, Everything is going as planned

And when the time is right You also will reach for my hand.

Blake Colby Turner

December 9, 2009

An Eagle Scout, Assistant Scout Master, YMCA Security, Ebenezer A.R.P. church member, Appalachia Missions Trip Team member, previous marching band member and

helper, and Citizen’s Police Academy graduate. He was always smiling and helping others. He was “our good son,” a loving brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.

He will be forever in our hearts.

Wanda Ruth Bell Tussey

December 1, 2009

Wanda was a true loving person. She would have a conversation with everyone she met!

Go Big Orange: Tennessee!

Gary R. Walker March 15, 2009

You didn’t have to be our father… But you chose to be our “Dad.”

We love you so much, Randy

Heidi Ashley

Abigail Wambach November 22, 2009

Those we love do not go away They walk beside us every day

Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear

All our LOVE to Abby Sept ’99 to Nov ‘09

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