Condolence: So sorry to miss seeing family and friends today. I enjoyed knowing John over the years. He was a fine man. Please except my condolences.

Condolence: Ron, Barbara, Eddie, Thinking of you at this time. From Albany, NY to Athens, TN. it is now 1pm and my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you as you begin the Funeral services for John to his final resting place, Cedar Grove Cemetery. God Bless you John and may you R.I.P.

His Journey's Just Begun

Don't think of him as gone away
His journey's just begun.
Life holds so many facets, --
This earth is only one

Just think of him as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing
That we would know today
How nothing but our sadness,
Can really pass away.

And think of him as living
In the hearts of those he touched,
For nothing loved is ever lost
And he was loved so much.

Condolence: Ron, Barbara, Eddie and Families, my deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow. I know I've signed the Guest Book a lot, but there could never be enough prayers and messages to leave for John. A great Chef and Great all around person. He shall be deeply missed. I treasure all the fond memories I have when I visited John and Ron from Albany, NY years ago and they will be etched in my heart always. May you R.I.P. John. Love and Prayers, Tony


If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We'd express all our unspoken love;
We'd have countless things to say.

If we could bring you back again,
We'd say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.

If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You'd know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.

Condolence: To Ron, Barbara, Eddie and Families. Know that I am thinking of you all during these difficult times. To lose a loved one, hurts so much, but no more suffering, He is at peace with himself and in a better place so they say. My most sincere condolences to all you, my very dear friends. Thank for your Southern hospitality when I visited you from Albany, New York. R.I.P. John.


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.

Condolence: My most sincere condolences got out to Ron Moses, Barbara Underdown and Family and Eddie Moses and Family. How sad I was to hear of John's passing but as some say, he is in a better place now. I so much enjoyed visiting Athens, from New York, and the friendships of Ron, Barbara and Eddie meant so much to me through the years. John was very special and I shall dearly miss him.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die.

Condolence: To my very dear friend, Ron Moses, my deepest sympathy. John was very special to so many people, and will be dearly missed. It was a special part of my life visiting you both from New York and enjoying your warm Southern hospitality. Know I am thinking of you and family during these difficult times.


SAFELY HOME

I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh, but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still,
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remains,
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!

Condolence: I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. He helped me out on one occasion after he had retired, and I appreciated that so much.
Ronnie you will be in my prayers.

Condolence: We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. He always loved to help people anytime he could. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Condolence: So sorry to hear of John's death. I got to know him through Gene Hale as Gene would get him to witness some of Betty's and my legal papers. Also, I would see him occasionally at the old "Donut Shop."