Ray Carroll Childree JR.
Febuary 3,1980
~
October 22,1996

Once in every life time we are truely blessed.
For a brief moment in time we were blessed with a Son.
Ray My Precious son
I see your smiling face in the morning sunlight
I hear your soft and gentle vioce when the birds sing
I feel you near
I will not forget you
You will live on in my heart forever.

Letter from Heaven
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 am 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.
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 was 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.
Written by: Ruth Ann Mahaffey

In Memory of Ray -Ray
By P-Nut
I never thought I would come to a piont in
time in which I could no longer be side by side with my brother.
My family and I often glance over towards his picture
on our wall and have to suffer.
We suffer a great deal of pain which leaves us with no
Chioce but to face reality.
I'm always a constant reminder of him,
for his love lives inside of me.
We miss him more then words can say.
We moan on his absence in our presence everyday.
We're going to move forward toward his loving embrace.
And keep a constant reminder of the smile
he use to carry on his face.
I send this one out to who you all
may know as "Ray-Ray"
I also thank the Lord for the time
we did get to spend together before his final resting day.
Love you always and forever
P-NUT

This Yellow Rose
represents the joy and sunshine you
brought into our lives.

In Loving Memory Of
Ray Jr

Melba is Ray's Mom