Contributions to the tribute of Randell Lloyd DeForge

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mom posted a condolence

well today was thanksgiving we sure did miss you. my son it was even harder then last year. i love you so much no one will ever no ,i think of you all the time.chrissy is okay you would be proud of her ,she is so good with the girls. randy wish i could hold you just one more time my life will never be the same .one day when i get there please be there i just want to see your face. i guess for now i have to wait but keep the piece of my heart you have and give it back when i get there . dont forget i love you love your mom

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Christine DeForge posted a condolence

Randy today is the start of a new year and things aren't getting any easier. I still love you and miss you so much. The girls are growing and staying strong. I know you're with us with everything we do. No matter how many years go bye I promise to never forget you and always love you. - Chrissy

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mom posted a condolence

my dear son, well it is almost thanksgiving we are going to aunt shirleys i just cant think what it would be at your house with out you doing the cooking . it will be hard no matter where i am.randy i miss you so much and still look for you around every corner but you are where life has no worries . i wanted to write you so you never for get me and how much i love you . i hope your day is good and i will think of you all day like i always do . i want to hereyou say sam lets get this mess cleaned up before you leave. when i here that i will no we are together again i will keep listening my dear son and like always i love you and gant wait until i see you again love your mom

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Christine posted a condolence

Happy birthday Randy. I wish I could be saying it right to you but you are in a better place looking over us. God knows I can't wait for the day to come so we all can be with you. The girls are getting so big and never stop talking about you. They are so sweet sending you lots of kisses everyday. They will always be Daddy's girls. God is giving me the strength to be here for the girls it's really hard but the love you had for us always keeps me going. I will always love you, nothing will ever change that. Love your wife, Christine

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mom posted a condolence

happy birthday my dear son ,life is not the same i miss you more and more, i have to believe you are in a better place but i sure would love to have you here today is so lonely i want to make you a cheese cake so bad. sing happy birthday and hold you forever randy i didnt do much in my life right but you were perfect to me .the girls miss you so much ,and there are no words to tell you about chrissy. she sure is your sole mate. i think our eyes should be dry by now . every day we cry for you randy as i write this i want to be bringing you home it has been 3 months and 7 days and the hurt gets worse.each dayi start with how i love you and end with how much i miss you . they say we will see you again i cant wait you will always be my life . happy birthday dear son, god will care for you now . ilove you with every breath i take all my love your mom

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mom posted a condolence

happy birthday my dear son ,life is not the same i miss you more and more, i have to believe you are in a better place but i sure would love to have you here today is so lonely i want to make you a cheese cake so bad. sing happy birthday and hold you forever randy i didnt do much in my life right but you were perfect to me .the girls miss you so much ,and there are no words to tell you about chrissy. she sure is your sole mate. i think our eyes should be dry by now . every day we cry for you randy as i write this i want to be bringing you home it has been 3 months and 7 days and the hurt gets worse.each dayi start with how i love you and end with how much i miss you . they say we will see you again i cant wait you will always be my life . happy birthday dear son, god will care for you now . ilove you with every breath i take all my love your mom

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Hope posted a condolence

Randy I love you and miss you. It's not the same without you. You'll always be in my heart. Thank you for the good times and always being there when I needed you. Love you

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bonnie and family posted a condolence

to randys family i dont no what to say i havent seen you for years but my mom talked so much about you i no you are with her now . i hope the pain your family feels with ease with god touch your mother never stopped talking about you and your wife and grils. she loved you so much. god be with you all .bonnie

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Dad aka Ed posted a condolence

Randy was the man that made my daughter feel loved and needed for who she was and gave us three wonderful grandaughters. I could not have asked for a better man to love Christine.See you in Heaven Randy.

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Grammy-Patricia posted a condolence

Dear Brianna,Alyson,Caitlyn, Your Daddy loved you so much. He was a good Daddy and a good man. And I loved him to. Love Grammy

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Ma Patricia Eldridge posted a condolence

Dear Christine, The Lord blessed us all with Randy. The Lord did a wonderful work in him. I will miss the sweet phone calls and hearing his voice, and the first thing he would say was Hi Ma. He would say that you and the girls meant so much to him. He was a good son-in-law and I miss my Hillbilly. Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Love Mom

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Amanda Rollins posted a condolence

I hope that when the day comes that god takes me to the glorious life that you are now in I too would have made an impact on as many lives as you. You were a man who could bring the most ultimate energy to any room and always have fun doing it! I'm so proud of everything you accomplished that was brought out by your dedication and hard work. The memory of you will never fade as I see a part of you in Jeremey, Brandon, Brianna, Allyson, and Caitlyn. I promise to help watch over your family, and I promise always to keep the candle lit for you Randy! I Love you! Love Amanda

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Scooter posted a condolence

I sit here today thinking of you and all the memories we have shared throughout our life. I didn't only lose a brother but a friend and someone who LOVED me! You were the center of our family circle. I promise to take care of your family the best that I can as I know you would do for me. I Love You! Give Mama a kiss for me. C-ya Soon. P.S. Keep the beers cold Love Scooter

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Karen L Taylor posted a condolence

I remember well Randy's energy and zest for life when we were kids. He was always smiling and laughing. As with most families as they grow up and grow apart we didn't have much contact but I am grateful that I got to talk with him last year and laugh as always. He will be missed. I know that Randy will be watching over his family from where he is and will remain close. Love you Randy, Cousin Karen

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George and Annette Snow posted a condolence

One of the nicest young men you'll ever meet . We love his Mom and Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife , kids and whole family. Our lives broght us in different directions but we have never forgotten Randy and his family. Sorry we couldn't come up from TN.

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Kathy C posted a condolence

Jesus said, "In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also." What a wonderful thought, that Jesus was right there to take Randy by the hand to a much better place. If we keep our focus on Jesus, we can find the joy of knowing, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that we will meet again. What a great reunion that will be, as we meet in the presence of our Lord, Jesus. Thanks be to God!!!!

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Alison Balla posted a condolence

Chrissy and Sandy, Although I didn't know Randy that well it was obvious that he loved his family so much. The girls were his princess's. I am so sorry for your loss. I know there are no words that can help ease your pain right now, but know that he is in a better place.

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your sister chyenne posted a condolence

randy i love mom said you said i will be hand full but i promise to be good and if i need help you will be there i love you chyenne

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your brother aaron posted a condolence

i love you i will miss sleeping over and mcdonalds,the fair oh yes can i sleep over love aaron

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your brother dakota posted a condolence

randy i love you ,you said you would help me with my anger i hope you diddent forget cause mom said you can still help me dont forget i love you your brother dakota

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your sister kesha posted a condolence

randy you make me scared because you died i do love you you said i was pretty but miss behave some i will try harder you can watch me grow and help me from heaven i am glad you are my brother. love kesha

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Colleen Weis posted a condolence

I remember him as a good man and father. God Bless

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Marc and Melissa DeChellis posted a condolence

What do you say about Randy?...He had this big hart that tried to help everyone he came in contact with. He loved his girls and he always talked about the light of his life, Chrissy. He will be missed more than any of us can imagine. For a big man, he was tender and caring. He was just like having another "girlfriend". We will miss you Randy! Like Doug always says, "It's not goodbye, but Goodnight, we'll see you in the morning". We love you Randy and we'll see you in Heaven.

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Jonathan Crosby posted a condolence

Dear Christine, The Church of Greenville's prayers and thoughts are with you, the five children, and the larger families. We are trusting our blessed Father and God with you and for you, for today and the future. We are thankful with you for the wonderful time you were able to have with Randy just last week. We believe and trust he is in a far better place today, a place where we shall all soon gather to glorify our Lord and Saviour forever. Jonathan and Sherri Crosby

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donald your brother posted a condolence

randy you are making me sad because you are gone but you are in my heart always yes i will feed the dog rack the yard pick up all the papers in the yard stack the wood just right keep the garage burned what else you always want more i do love you and cant believe you are gone, everything is a mess at your house right now but i will get it cleaned up i promise. see you in heaven you keep it clean there until i come to help love your brother donald oh yes i will take care of mom!

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mom posted a condolence

My dear son;there are no words to tell you how much i love you and only god nos how much i will miss you until we are together again.you were a spiceal son ,always there for me until chrissy it was you and me she fit right in to our little world thank you for that gift she is a angel ohhhhh and the grils you really over did yourself thank you so much. please wait for me at the gate as like always i will need your hand randy always remmember i was so proud of you you made me laugh cry smile frond but you were there thanks for being there for the kids they loved you so much i want to give you this kiss X take it with you and we will be together so and be the big family .oh yes i will do my best to help take care of your girls; i no nana get what ever she want . again i loveyou god take care of you for me love your mom

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tim halstead posted a condolence

my best memories are about the first time we met(youknowwhatimtalkingaboutbigguy)beign with you and your family made me change all for the good in life lots of love your brotherforever tim

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jesse posted a condolence

randy you were the best brother in the world, i will miss you so much. it was so much fun to work with you.i will try to take my time and do the job right,a job worth doing is worth doing right.as i become a man i want to be like you . love jesse

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DeForge Girls posted a condolence

Daddy, Thank you for loving us soo much. We know you are up in heaven with God but we still love you and miss you. We will always be Daddy's girls and your Bug, Love Bug and Peanut. We love you Daddy. We will blow lots of kisses to you. We will make you proud. Love Your little princesses, Brianna, Alyson and Caitlyn

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Christine posted a condolence

To my love Randy, I love you soo much. You will always be the love of my life. I thank you for loving me for me. You are such a kind, loving and handsome man. You took such good care of me and our girls and you did everything for us. My heart will always belong to you. I know you are in a better place and I thank God for that. I thank God for the time we had together because I never doubted your love for me. I still remember your words Friday telling me how much you love me. I will always love you forever. Love Your Bun, Christine DeForge

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Linda L Lansing posted a condolence

Sandy and Chrissy, it has been such a privilege to have had the time to get to know Randy. Oh how I enjoyed our daily talks and the days he and Timmy were here at the house working. For such a gruff kind of guy he had the most sensitive heart not always seen in men. Looking at those great eyes staring at me right now almost makes me feel he is right here, those eyes that showed so much expression. Randy had such an openness about him that shined through. I am so glad that I have the room that he and Timmy built that was in memory of my Russell which now will also be in memory of Randy also. Sandy thanks for sharing a small bit of Randy with me, I'll always hear him saying "Bye Mom, I love ya" at the end of his nightly calls.

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Linda L Lansing posted a condolence

Sandy and Chrissy, it has been such a privilege to have had the time to get to know Randy. Oh how I enjoyed our daily talks and the days he and Timmy were here at the house working. For such a gruff kind of guy he had the most sensitive heart not always seen in men. Looking at those great eyes staring at me right now almost makes me feel he is right here, those eyes that showed so much expression. Randy had such an openness about him that shined through. I am so glad that I have the room that he and Timmy built that was in memory of my Russell which now will also be in memory of Randy also. Sandy thanks for sharing a small bit of Randy with me, I'll always hear him saying "Bye Mom, I love ya" at the end of his nightly calls.

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norma ogren posted a condolence

TO MY NEPHEW RANDY WHOM GOD HAS CHOSEN TO CALL HOME YOU WILL BE THE BRIGHTEST STAR IN HEAVEN AND WILL ALWAYS SHINE FOREVER;

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Liz Richards posted a condolence

I will remember Randy as a man who loved his family. He seemed a kid at heart and I enjoyed watching him interact with his daughters. He will be so greatly missed.

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david and janet posted a condolence

randy will be missed.his life was short but was filled with love of his family.our thoughts are with you.

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david and janet posted a condolence

randy will be missed.his life was short but was filled with love of his family.our thoughts are with you.

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Kathy Jorgensen posted a condolence

We did not really know Randy but We feel so grieved by this but we know he is in a better place then we are

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Dan Chappell posted a condolence

Randy has always had a friendly word to share. I'm sorry that I didn't get the opportunity to know him better.

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To the family posted a condolence

God bless all of you and i am deeply sorry for your loss.

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Barbara Balla posted a condolence

How can I put words to what I am feeling? Seeing you and the girls with Randy always made me smile, especially seeing him with his “three little princesses”. He was so big next to Brianna, Ally, and CaCa, yet he showed such tenderness with them. The love that he felt for all of you just shone on his face when he was with you. I am so very glad that the Lord brought your whole family to us at Blooming Grove. You are our family now and our heart breaks with you at your loss of Randy here on earth. Just know that one day you will see him again when you meet in heaven. I would like you to remember my favorite verses, which have helped me through many rough times: John 14:1, 2 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.” I am confident that we will see Randy again, because he did know the way to the Father’s house, and now lives in that beautiful house that we can only imagine here on earth.

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Christine, Sandy, and Family posted a condolence

Dear Sisters in christ: I am so sorry for your loss. At such a time as this, please be sure to lean on me. I will help in any way I can. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you the peace and comfort that only he can give. Although I did not know him well, Randy's smiling face and cheery voice will be greatly missed.

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To Randy and Chrissie posted a condolence

God blessed us all these last couple of years by giving us the chance to get to know you. What a bright, fun-loving man Randy was and it's a shock and loss to us all to lose him. He now sees our dear Lord face to face and Randy's face must be shining with joy. Dear Chrissie and Sandy and all-- we do give you our love. Melva Lee and Ed

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Pastor Doug Rhine posted a condolence

WATER BUGS AND DRAGONFLIES In order to help explain what has happened to Randy I would like to share with you a story about Water Bugs and Dragonflies. Down below the surface of a quiet pond lived a little colony of water bugs. They were a happy little bunch, living far below the surface of the water. For many months they were very, very busy, scurrying over the soft mud on the bottom of the pond. Their only worry was having to stay away from the fish! They were much busier than Brianna, Alyson or Caitlyn! They did notice that every once in a while one of their group seemed to lose interest in going around with its friends. Clinging to the stem of a pond lily, it gradually moved out of sight and was seen no more. “Look!” said one of the water bugs to another. “One of our bugs is climbing up the lily stalk. Where do you suppose he’s going?” Up, up, up it went slowly. Even as they watched, the water bug disappeared from sight. Its friends waited and waited but it never returned. “That’s funny!” said one water bug to another. “Wasn’t he happy here?” asked a second water bug. “Where do you suppose he went?” wondered a third. No one had an answer. They were greatly puzzled. Finally one of the water bugs, a leader in the colony, gathered its friends together. “I have an idea. The next one of us who climbs up the lily stalk must promise to come back and tell us where he or she went and why.” “We promise!” they all said. One spring day, not long after, the very water bug who had suggested the plan found himself climbing up the lily stalk. Up, up, up he went. Before he knew what was happening, he had broken through the surface of the water, and fallen onto the broad, green lily pad above. When he awoke, he looked around with surprise. He couldn’t believe what he saw. A startling change had come to his old body. His movement revealed four silver wings and a long tail. Even as he struggled, he felt an impulse to move his wings. The warmth of the sun soon dried the moisture from the new body. He moved his wings again and suddenly found himself up above the water. He had become a dragonfly! Swooping and dipping in great curves, he flew through the air. Oh, what fun he had! He felt exhilarated in the new atmosphere. By and by, the dragonfly landed on a lily pad to rest. Then it was that he chanced to look below to the bottom of the pond. Why, he was right above his old friends, the water bugs! There they were, scurrying about, just as he had been doing some time before. Then the dragonfly remembered the promise: “The next one of us who climbs up the lily stalk will come back and tell where he or she went and why.” Without thinking, the dragonfly darted down. Suddenly he hit the surface of the water and bounced away. Now that he was a dragonfly, he could no longer go into the water. “I can’t return!” he said in dismay. “At least I tried, but I can’t keep my promise. Even if I could go back, not one of the water bugs would know me in my new body. I guess I’ll just have to wait until they become dragonflies too. Then they’ll understand what happened to me, and where I went.” And the dragonfly flew off happily into its wonderful new world of sun and air. We can thank God for the miracle that makes shiny dragonflies out of ugly water bugs. We can also thank God for the miracle of new life in Christ Jesus. Randy has gone and he won’t be coming back. We will miss him. Things just won’t ever be the same without him. Where has he gone? Like the water bugs, we don’t know where he has gone by what we can see, but by faith in God’s Holy Word, the Bible we can know where he is today. Jesus said, ... I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. ... John 11:25,26. Today Randy is experiencing life like never before! Though the body we associated with Randy is no more, the real Randy we knew and loved will live forever! The change in our bodies, which we call death, will come to each of us, sometime. But we don’t have to fear death if we are trusting in Jesus. Dear God, Thank you for this story. Please remember Randy, who left the pond we live in. Give him a good life in your wonderful new world. Thank You for loving Rabdy. Thank you for washing away all his sins so that he can live with you in Heaven. Thank you that you will give Randy a brand new body that will never hurt again. Thank you that you love me as well. I am sorry for all the bad things I have done, please forgive me. Thank you, Jesus, for dying on the cross for my sins and for rising again. Help me to obey you. Thank you for the hope that I will see Randy again in Heaven one day. Take care of him for me and tell him we all love him and will miss him. Tell him I said “Good night, I’ll see you in the morning.” In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

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Pastor Doug Rhine posted a condolence

WATER BUGS AND DRAGONFLIES In order to help explain what has happened to Randy I would like to share with you a story about Water Bugs and Dragonflies. Down below the surface of a quiet pond lived a little colony of water bugs. They were a happy little bunch, living far below the surface of the water. For many months they were very, very busy, scurrying over the soft mud on the bottom of the pond. Their only worry was having to stay away from the fish! They were much busier than Brianna, Alyson or Caitlyn! They did notice that every once in a while one of their group seemed to lose interest in going around with its friends. Clinging to the stem of a pond lily, it gradually moved out of sight and was seen no more. “Look!” said one of the water bugs to another. “One of our bugs is climbing up the lily stalk. Where do you suppose he’s going?” Up, up, up it went slowly. Even as they watched, the water bug disappeared from sight. Its friends waited and waited but it never returned. “That’s funny!” said one water bug to another. “Wasn’t he happy here?” asked a second water bug. “Where do you suppose he went?” wondered a third. No one had an answer. They were greatly puzzled. Finally one of the water bugs, a leader in the colony, gathered its friends together. “I have an idea. The next one of us who climbs up the lily stalk must promise to come back and tell us where he or she went and why.” “We promise!” they all said. One spring day, not long after, the very water bug who had suggested the plan found himself climbing up the lily stalk. Up, up, up he went. Before he knew what was happening, he had broken through the surface of the water, and fallen onto the broad, green lily pad above. When he awoke, he looked around with surprise. He couldn’t believe what he saw. A startling change had come to his old body. His movement revealed four silver wings and a long tail. Even as he struggled, he felt an impulse to move his wings. The warmth of the sun soon dried the moisture from the new body. He moved his wings again and suddenly found himself up above the water. He had become a dragonfly! Swooping and dipping in great curves, he flew through the air. Oh, what fun he had! He felt exhilarated in the new atmosphere. By and by, the dragonfly landed on a lily pad to rest. Then it was that he chanced to look below to the bottom of the pond. Why, he was right above his old friends, the water bugs! There they were, scurrying about, just as he had been doing some time before. Then the dragonfly remembered the promise: “The next one of us who climbs up the lily stalk will come back and tell where he or she went and why.” Without thinking, the dragonfly darted down. Suddenly he hit the surface of the water and bounced away. Now that he was a dragonfly, he could no longer go into the water. “I can’t return!” he said in dismay. “At least I tried, but I can’t keep my promise. Even if I could go back, not one of the water bugs would know me in my new body. I guess I’ll just have to wait until they become dragonflies too. Then they’ll understand what happened to me, and where I went.” And the dragonfly flew off happily into its wonderful new world of sun and air. We can thank God for the miracle that makes shiny dragonflies out of ugly water bugs. We can also thank God for the miracle of new life in Christ Jesus. Randy has gone and he won’t be coming back. We will miss him. Things just won’t ever be the same without him. Where has he gone? Like the water bugs, we don’t know where he has gone by what we can see, but by faith in God’s Holy Word, the Bible we can know where he is today. Jesus said, ... I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. ... John 11:25,26. Today Randy is experiencing life like never before! Though the body we associated with Randy is no more, the real Randy we knew and loved will live forever! The change in our bodies, which we call death, will come to each of us, sometime. But we don’t have to fear death if we are trusting in Jesus. Dear God, Thank you for this story. Please remember Randy, who left the pond we live in. Give him a good life in your wonderful new world. Thank You for loving Rabdy. Thank you for washing away all his sins so that he can live with you in Heaven. Thank you that you will give Randy a brand new body that will never hurt again. Thank you that you love me as well. I am sorry for all the bad things I have done, please forgive me. Thank you, Jesus, for dying on the cross for my sins and for rising again. Help me to obey you. Thank you for the hope that I will see Randy again in Heaven one day. Take care of him for me and tell him we all love him and will miss him. Tell him I said “Good night, I’ll see you in the morning.” In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

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Dick Chappell posted a condolence

One of the nicest young men I have been privileged to have known. Always a smile and a good hearty handshake - He was a good example of God's love and Grace!

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Mary Chappell posted a condolence

I am so glad that I have had a chance to know your whole family, and be included in special family times ...like birthday parties for your girls.

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Betty Chappell posted a condolence

I'm so thankful that Randy had the opportunity to counsel with Pastor Doug, and came to a saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus. We have all been so blessed by Randy's further desire to bring all of his family to worship together with us at Blooming Grove. In God's Glory.

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the denneys posted a condolence

chrissy and grils, you were the love of my sons life, and he lived for you and the grils god be with you . i will always be here for you now and always.if i could take your pain l would but i no he new we would have each other, i love you the denneys

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Ruth Rollins and Girls posted a condolence

Randy,you will forever be in our heart's.You have no ideal of the loss and pain you left behind,for your family that loved you so dearly. Our heart's go out to each one of you at this time,were sorry for your loss,of a man with a big heart! Ruth,Alainna,&Hannah Rollins

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Sue Eastland posted a condolence

I pray the the Great God of Heaven will give comfort to the family at this time of loss. "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand." John 10:27. 28

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sandra denney posted a condolence

it has been 6 years with out you on mothers day, i miss you more then ever your smile the way you made me laugh. they is nothing that fills the void i love and miss you with all my heart, love your mom tell gram happy mothers day love you all

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sandra denney lit a candle

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

my son8years ago i lost you but only in sight you will be in my heart forever. no words can tell the pain when you lose a child .a piece of my heart is always with you .we will be together again soon until then i will hold yo in my heart .

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

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Randell Lloyd DeForge

1965 - 2007

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