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Sparkle Horry
October 3, 2007
I send my condolences.I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.He is in fact in a better place but he will not be forgotten.
Lavontinette Waring-Richards
September 19, 2007
Betty,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember, He promised, "Joy will come in the morning"! Rejoice in the memories of happy times. Roddy is at peace with the Lord! We love you! The Waring Family Florence, Arthur III, Vi, Fritz and Cynthia
Robert Grampus
September 16, 2007
God Bless Roddy N His Family,And This Is Coming From 1 Of His Youngest Friends Out Of Hollywood
He Was A Good Person N I Really Hate 2 Say Im Gonna Miss My Friend, My Dawg Roddy Now There Aint Nothing I Could Do But Say 2 The Family N Others Keep Our Heads Up N There Will Be Better Days,God Bless
Jennifer Washington-Wright
September 15, 2007
To The Ferguson Family,
My prayers go out to you and your family during the time of your loss. I knew Jeroid since elementary school and I was shocked and saddened to hear of his death. Trust God and know that he will take you through these tough times. May God Bless all of you.
Louise Wright And Family
September 15, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Shemeka A Wright
September 15, 2007
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.".....
To Mrs. Betty know that he is were you prayed one day he would be to go to. Know that you lead him to the alter of St.Luke as you would told so that when this day came there would be no worry...I may not know a Mother's Loss but I do know that God will never forsake or put more on you than you can bear...
Dennis Wright
September 15, 2007
To the Ferguson family we sorry Roddie went to live in the SKY but we know he went to a better place and i'm sorry he went out the way he went out but his friends from Davison will always miss him and keep him in memory (Mon,Twan,Dennis)I still gonna call you my homeboy for life.Nooney and Maine keep your head up

WE LOVE YOU HEC !
JAMES CAPERS
September 14, 2007
To Miss Betty and the family, the Capers Family feels your pain we loved Jeroid, "Hot Rod " and will miss him. Just know he's in a better place, and his memories will always live on! GOD BLESS you Cara, Dasia & China.
Raw-hide
September 14, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
tenesha
September 14, 2007
roddy i miss you birthdays will never be the same r.i.p true love never dies
Barbara "Bama" Holmes
September 14, 2007
I am thinking of your family during this time of sorrow.
Annette Dunmeyer
September 14, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May the Holy Spirit confort you.
ARTEAA BROWN
September 14, 2007
BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN, FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED. BLESSED ARE THE MEEK, FOR THEY SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH.BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS, FOR THEY SHALL BE FILLED. BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL, FOR THEY SHALL OBTAIN MERCY. BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART, FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS, FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE PERSECUTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS' SAKE, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.
Renee' and Romaine Mitchell
September 14, 2007
To Betty and Family,
May God continue to bless and keep you covered in his Grace. "The light that dwells within us will continue to shine, no matter the time".
Tirria Powell-Horton
September 14, 2007
In this time it is very hard to find words we can all say we are sorry but the pain you are feeling no one knows unless they have lost a child. It is easy to say everything will be ok but in our minds we are thinking Why me , why not some else. We also say
God knows best we know he does but we are angry with the world. This is a part of grieving and it is normal. When you let go let God and it will work itself out. I have never been in this seat loosing a child but I lost my first grandson 1 year ago and you know what I hated everyone even God at one point. But as time went by I began to understand he was God's child first and he was mine 2nd. But as loosing a grandson (2 1/2 months old) I can emphasize how you are feeling. It is like your world is coming to an end and you only want this dream to end. Believe me I emphasize dearly. But nothing helps at this time but GOD. Place your trust in him, he is the only one who can heal your heart. Nothing else at this time will seem to matter. Always remember unjust never propers and god is in complete control of this and every situation. God bless you and your family and remember God is in control.
Alicia Taylor
September 14, 2007
Words of Comfort to the family:
John 5:24 reads, "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears my word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life."
This scripture alone confirms that we who hear the words of Jesus and believe the Father who sent Jesus will pass out of separation from God and will be in a state of communion with God.
Cara, Dasia "Susie", Chyna, Ms. Betty and family, even though Roddie has left us physically, (we still see his face when we look at Dasia) HE WILL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. Keep in mind that death is nothing at all, Roddie has only slipped away into the next room. Everything ya'll have been to Roddie, ya'll still are, so continue to call him by his old familiar name, speak to him in the easy way that you used to (Dasia telling Cara--- "I'm going to tell my daddy on you!"); put NO DIFFERENCE in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as you always laughed, joke as you always joked, pray, smile, think of him, pray for him, and allow his name to remain the household word. He is waiting for us very near, just around the corner!
Martha Smalls - Ford
September 14, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
CARLOS DUNLAP
September 14, 2007
TO: THE MITCHELL AND FERGUSON FAMILY:
THIS IS GOD WAY OF OBTAINING BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS AND WONDERFUL PEOPLE. THIS IS HEAVEN GAIN BUT EARTH HAS LOSS A BROTHER. NO WORDS CAN EASY THE PAIN BUT THE WORD OF GOD WILL LAST YOU AND KEEP YOU.
Sharika Bryant
September 14, 2007
May God Bless You And Your Family In Your Time Of Sorrow Jeroid Will Be Missed But Never Forgotten I Will Keep You All In My Prayers
Angel Oak Elem. School
September 14, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
jJARROD JOHNSON
September 14, 2007
Stay strong Lil sis,keep your head up, only God knows what lies ahead of us. much love,Got your back 100%, peace be with you.
Shannon Ward
September 14, 2007
I am saddened to hear of your loss. Jeroid was such a sweet and gentle spirt. I know he is in a much better place.
Shirley & Willie Williams
September 14, 2007
To Betty Ferguson-Smith
To God be the Glory for geat things he have done. Remember He only takes His own. He gave Roddie to you for a little while. You loved him more, But God loves him best. So look to the Hills from where your strength comes from, knowing that it comes from the Lord.
Glenn Ellis
September 14, 2007
God give you strength. My deepest sympathies are with you.
Latrelle (Bunny) Jones
September 14, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
shelia Jones
September 14, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Bobby and Kim Douglas and family
September 14, 2007
To Betty and Family:
Continue to trust in the Lord. He has a purpose for all of us, and he had a purpose for your Baby. Always remember the good times that you shared with him. And remember......"God Only Pick Beautiful Flowers For His Garden".
Our family will continue to Pray for you and your family.
Faith Empowerment Ministries
September 13, 2007
To Betty and Family:
There is a balm in Gilead...
As you are engulfed in the raging storm of life, I encourage you to look to the one and only deliverer, Christ Jesus.
Jesus will give you peace in the midst of the storm; call on him and he will come to your rescue.
Be encourage my friend!
Pastor Gertie Smalls-Ford
LASONYA P. WASHINGTON
September 13, 2007
TO MY FRIEND TIACARIA AND THE FERGUSON FAMILY,
GOD JUST LET US BORROW JEROID FOR A SHORT TIME ON EARTH. HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND WENT BACK TO OUR FATHER, GOD. MAY GOD BLESS YOU THROUGH THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT AND SORROW. EVEN THOUGH HE IS GONE, JEROID IS LOOKING DOWN ON ALL OF US ON EARTH. TIACARIA YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I AM SORRY THAT U HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. IF YOUR EVER NEED ME. YOU CAN CALL ME. I AM HERE FOR YOU JUST LIKE YOU ARE ALWAYS HERE FOR ME AND KHAMARI. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU, DASIA AND CHINA. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. I WILL HAVE YOU IN MY PRAYERS.
LASONYA P. WASHINGTON
September 13, 2007
TO MY FRIEND TIACARIA AND THE FERGUSON FAMILY,
GOD JUST LET US BORROW JEROID FOR A SHORT TIME ON EARTH. HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND WENT BACK TO OUR FATHER, GOD. MAY GOD BLESS YOU THROUGH THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT AND SORROW. EVEN THOUGH HE IS GONE, JEROID IS LOOKING DOWN ON ALL OF US ON EARTH. TIACARIA YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I AM SORRY THAT U HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. IF YOUR EVER NEED ME. YOU CAN CALL ME. I AM HERE FOR YOU JUST LIKE YOU ARE ALWAYS HERE FOR ME AND KHAMARI. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU, DASIA AND CHINA. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
Herlene& Nathaniel&Zykia Simmons
September 13, 2007
To the Ferguson family,Cara and the two beautiful kids of Rodie just know that earth has no sorrow that heaven cant heal know that the 26 years of Rodie life apent here on earth was not in vain keep your head up celecbrate the time that you all shared with him i will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers stay blessed always
September 13, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
MARGARET FURGERSON
September 13, 2007
TO JEROME AND BETTY.
MAY GOD BLESS THE BOTH OF YOU.I LOVE YOU BOTH.PRAISE THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD.PRAISE THE LORD AT ALL TIMES.I'M PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU. WE HAVE TO BE STRONG FOR ONE ANOTHER.
LOVE MARGARET
Donna and Jack Mcdaniels
September 13, 2007
To Tiacaria and family
Sorry about your recent lost,
Iashea Simmons
September 13, 2007
To: Ticaria, Roidiasia, China and the Ferguson Family
His Journey's Just Begun
Don't think of him as gone away-
his journey has just begun
life holds many facets
the 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 could 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.
- Ellen Brenneman
In your time of sorrow,
Love: Iashea, Zenida, Brenda, Karen, Yvonne, Jan, Cindy, and Shirley
(MUSC, Diet Office)
Shenikqua Simmons
September 13, 2007
To Ticaria,Rodasia, and the Family. We all share in your grief but know that we all share in your love for Rodie. Are hearts and prayers will be added to comfort you through this.Rodie was and will always be a loved person in our eyes and heart. We love you. From Shenik,Mone,Aunique, and Alexa
John Minor
September 13, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
SHAVAYA WHITE
September 13, 2007
NO WORDS CAN MAKE IT EASIER SO, I WILL ONLY SAY I HAVE YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS. KEEP YOUR EYES AND HEART TOWARD JESUS, HE IS THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN PULL YOU THROUGH A TRAGEDY LIKE THIS MUCH LOVE AND PRAYERS ............PINTA
JACQUELINE ALLEN
September 13, 2007
TO THE FERGUSON FAMILY I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY THAT I RECENTLY JUST MET JEROID AND HE WAS A VERY WELL-LIKED PERSON.HE ALWAYS HAD THE SAME SMILE ON HIS FACE.HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED,PLEASE BE STRONG AND REMEMBER "THE LORD WONT PUT ANYMORE ON US THAT WE CANT BARE"
Angela DeGuire
September 12, 2007
TO Betty and the family:
Rodie will surely be missed. But just know that God has a bigger plan for him than we can see. Hold steadfast to his name. You will make it through. My prayers are with you and the family. God Bless
Courtney Porter
September 12, 2007
I'm sorry to hear about our lost, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in your time of grief.
Jeannette Pierce
September 12, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Shavez Green
September 12, 2007
MY THOUGHTS AND SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FERGUSON FAMILY AND TO MY COUSIN TIACARIA SIMMONS AND HER DAUGHTER ROIDASIA FERGUSON.I JUST WANT U ALL TO KNOW THAT YOUR FAMILY IS HERE FOR YOU AND THAT WE LOVE YOU. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND REMEMBER THAT JEROID IS ALWAYS WITH YOU AT HEART AND IN SPIRIT.
Sharmane Smith
September 12, 2007
To the Mitchell family, my family and I are truly sorry for the death of your son, father, nephew, cousin, brother, and friend. Remember the good times he spent on this earth, but remember God also because he will get you through.
Carolyn White- Burgess
September 12, 2007
To the Ferguson Family
Your family will continue to be in ours prayers.
John/Debra Gardner
September 12, 2007
To Betty and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your lost of your beloved son. Please keep your hands in God's hand he will see you through. My Family and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
NOCHOLE MOULTRIE
September 12, 2007
BETTY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AS YOU SUFFER THE LOST OF YOUR SON. PUT GOD FIRST AND HE WILL MAKE A WAY FOR YOU. TRUST AND BELIEVE.
Petrina Palmer
September 12, 2007
To the Ferguson Family:
Blessed are they that mourn
for they shall be comforted
Weeping may endure for a night
but joy comes in the morning
God only knows what is best. We as Christians must not ask him "why" because he only took what belong to him.
Place your hands in the hands of the Almighty for he will guide you through this time of sorrow.
May God bless your family and may heaven smile upon you.
Petrina Palmer
Shawanna Bowens
September 12, 2007
Jeriod and I went to school together and remained cool until his untimely death. He will always be remembered by me for that mischievious smile of his. May God help ease the pain in your hearts and help you to heal in this time of sorrow. Miss Smith, hold fast to God's unchanging hands and continue to be strong for his children. You are the key to their fathers memory now. I love you all.
Jennifer Bowens
September 12, 2007
To the family, my heart goes out to you. Jeroid and I have known each other since the sixth grade and he was always so kind and peaceful. He will truly be missed. I wish you all the peace during the time of mourning.
Eulonda (Genea) Mitchell
September 12, 2007
To My Family,
Trust God to heal your broken hearts. Only God can give you the strength to carry on. Hold the memories of Rodie close to your hearts. With Prayers in my heart-Genea & Family
kel dian
September 12, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss, no words can make up for the pain you are feeling, but please know that God is with you, and we are praying for your family
Melvenia
September 12, 2007
Sincere sympathy goes out to the family.
Latolia simmons
September 12, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Tiacaria, Roidasia and the Ferguson family may God continue to comfort you and heal the hurt in your heart I LOVE YOU and know that God loves you more.
September 12, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Natasha Harrison
September 12, 2007
Jeroid and I attend the same schools up until we finished Schroder. He was always calm and polite. He always used to tease me about being young because his birthday is a day before mine. To the family, Jeroid is a peace. Although this is a hard time, think of the happy moments you all shared together.
Take Care and Be Blessed,
Tasha (formerly of Pineland)
Barbara Spears
September 12, 2007
My Prayers are with the Ferguson and Mitchell family.
Travis Drayton
September 12, 2007
To the Ferguson Family:
Stay prayerful and be strong. Jeroid and I got back from grade school to high school. I will always remember him. Take care of each other.
CPT Travis S. Drayton
nikki
September 12, 2007
to the family and friends-- sorry for your lost
connie
September 12, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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