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Saturday, April 1, 2023

My sweet sweet daddy, I don’t even know where to begin. You are one of the most important people in my life, and now that you’re gone I feel lost. I will miss you forever and can’t wait to meet again with you in heaven, where you will not longer be in pain or suffering. I have admired the person you were since the day I was born. You have always been so compassionate and loving towards the people around you. To know you and be apart of your life is a blessing. You blessed so many people with your sweet smile and being able to make a joke about anything. I’m holding onto the good times. I remember when it finally snowed in columbia, you got your four wheeler out and a laundry basket, tied it to the back and drove my friends and I around the neighborhood all day. It showed me that you could always make your own fun. You could make nothing into something great. You were so creative and smart. You inspired my love for animals, teaching me responsibility when I was young with my first puppy Sarge. I remember taking long drives to georgia to see family and the best part was the drive itself. You always would have something to talk about, and most of the time something to put a smile on my face. We would take walks every day around the neighborhood and try to see who could beat the other to the house once we got a couple houses away from ours. I remember you walking home from school with me almost everyday waiting for me on the corner of the street. I would race out the classroom, because I was so excited to see you and walk home with you. I remember it snowed another time and you sat outside with me building a fort out of sticks and you yelling to mom saying “Penny, there’s Indians in the front yard!” The snoball fights we would have, and you pulling me on the sled. I remember just being able to talk to you about anything and getting advice from you. No matter what it was we could sit and talk for hours. The easter egg hunts you and mom would set up for me before I would even wake up. Telling me that you wanted a big farm some day, with horses, goats, pigs, chickens, a blue heeler, and a bull mastiff. Those are the moments I’m holding onto. I have always wanted to succeed for you daddy and I will try every day to make you proud. I strive to be the person you always knew I would be. I love helping other people who are less fortunate because you told me not everyone has what I have. I want to be compassionate, joyful, and all the wonderful aspects you have always had. I still can’t process everything and believe that you’re gone. There are so many unspoken words, conversations, and apologies I wish I could have with you. Nothing will ever fill the void that has been left in my heart since you’re gone. I know that you aren’t really gone and that you will always be with me, watching over me. I see you in the sunrise and sunset everyday and you paint the sky so beautifully daddy. I see you in myself everyday. When I look at myself I see you. Small features of myself that will always give me the reminder of you. I see you in the trees when I’m driving and I see you when I’m at the beach, where I feel most at peace. The peace I wish I could have given to you. A day doesn’t go by that you aren’t on my mind 24/7. I think of you when I wake up, on my way to school, at practice, and before I go to bed. You are all my mind is on. Our family as shown so much love and support and you would be so proud of them. Everyone loves you and wishes you were still here. I wish I could change things and flip a switch that gave you the peace you needed before all this and would have healed you before and lived the long happy life you were supposed to. I miss you so much and I will love you more than anyone in this world daddy. Everything I do is for you and I will forever cherish and honor the memory of you. Rest easy in heaven daddy.

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Stephanie Waters posted a condolence

Friday, March 31, 2023

Peightyn, I did not know your dad, but you are like another daughter to me. You are so smart, hard working and beautiful. Being a parent, I know he was so proud of you. I am so sorry for your loss but I know that he will be there with you always. I know this is not an easy time but you will make it through this. You have so many people that love and care about you. If you ever need us, Laurel and I are only a phone call away. Stephanie

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Laurie Combs lit a candle

Friday, March 31, 2023

Dear Sweet P, We are so sorry for the untimely passing of your father. There are no words that can bring comfort during this difficult time, but know that you are an absolutely amazing person and your Father is inevitability extremely proud of you. You have the innate ability to enter a room and do something or say something that makes everyone laugh, which is such a great quality that you possess. Understandably, this is a sad time but carry with you the memories you have and strive every single day to continue to be the awesome and amazing person that you are. I have no doubt whatsoever that you are going to do amazing things in life and I’m exited to be along for the ride. We love you P! “Kid, you’ll move mountains! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So get on your way!” ~Dr. Seuss Love, Laurie Combs

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Penny Stone Posted Mar 31, 2023 at 1:41 PM

Laurie, Thank you for the kind words to P! I am so happy you all are a part of her life. Sometimes when you call and say "let me tell you what your child did" I just shake my head because I know it will be a funny story. Thank you for loving her like y'all do.

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Penny Stone posted a condolence

Friday, March 31, 2023

On April 23, 2005, we stood together in front of family and friends and made a commitment to love and support each other through good times and bad. While that ended 10 years later, I will remember the good times we had together. But most importantly, I will forever be grateful to you! You gave me a beautiful daughter who at times, when I look at her, I see a reflection of you. She is amazing and you would be so proud of the young lady she has become. She is kind, beautiful, strong willed, independent and stubborn. She loves working out in the gym and hanging out on the beach. She has become an amazing athlete with tremendous drive and dedication. When she's not in school, working or playing volleyball, she spends time teaching younger volleyball players the fundamentals of a sport she loves. She also loves her car who she calls "Betsy". At times, she drives too fast and has too many decorations hanging from her rearview mirror and it drives me crazy! Among all of the tremendous qualities she has, you would be most proud that she has a servant's heart and has so much compassion for those that are less fortunate. Not too long ago, she was at work and called me and said, "Mom, I had an older lady come through my line at work and she didn't have money to pay for her groceries, so I bought them for her". My promise to you, is that I will keep her focused and on the right path. You will be able to look down from heaven and smile and be proud of the woman she will become. Jeremiah 33:6 (NIV) tells us, "Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing. I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security." Through all of the pain and what if's now and in the future for her, I will keep her eyes focused on God, as she lives her dream.

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Matt Tinneny posted a condolence

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Brad, the sorrow and loss I feel are immeasurable. Dear Peightyn, everyone that knew your father loved him for different reasons. I hope in the years to come you will get to talk with those of us that loved him and knew him at different times of his life. I can tell you about his love of Eternity, the cologne. He kept it in the glovebox of his little red car in college. Every time we would head to 5 Points he would spray us all down with it. When we would protest, he would simply say "You got to smell good Kid!" He was always the most confident man in the room. It didn't matter where we were or what we were doing. The hours spent with Mimi and your Dad sitting around talking all night about anything, everything, and nothing at all are some of the most dear memories I have of them. How every time we would play golf he would get so mad at me because I refused to keep my own score. He would actually keep my score for me and then laugh at me for not even trying. It drove him nuts! To tell you how much falling in love with your mother meant to him. To help you know that he loved you more than anyone in his life ever. I can see him holding you calling you "Pey Pey." Everyone of us you talk to can give you insight into the man your father was. I hope the day comes when I can show you the places he liked to go, where he lived in college, and stuff like that. When you are ready, reach out. Love, Matt

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Penny Stone Posted Mar 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Matt thank you for the kind words. I'm sure Peightyn will take comfort in them. Much love, Penny

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

I was really sad to hear of your passing. It’s been over 30 years, but still have all our memories. I hope you have found peace and love in heaven with your mom and dad. You will be missed by all and your daughter greatly, she knows you loved her dearly. -Marie

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

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