George Bynum Obituary

Dear Brigid,
I must have sent this to an incorrect post office box address, so luckily I found this on line. I can't tell you how sorry I was to hear about your father, but also how privileged I was to have known him. I met him through my husband Bruce and I have heard more than a few people say he was an inspiration to them. What a lovely man and how wise he was!
I remember him sitting on our back porch, telling me, "No one can get your goat if they don't know where it's tied," And he also spoke of your achievements and how proud he was of you. He was very kind and so generous with his knowledge.
I hope knowing how much your father meant to so many people gives you some measure of comfort during this difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts.
Sincerely,
Kathy Shelton

Dear Brigid and family,
I want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry, let me know if I can ever be of any help or support to you in any way. We moved from Athens 4 years ago, but I often thought about you and George and how you were doing. I appreciated all the support and help George gave me when he did appraisals for us. He became a very special friend who I will never forget. He always had a smile and a positive attitude. I can only hope I was as good a friend to him as he was to me. God Bless,

Rick and Brigid, Our prayers have been with you during these sorrowful times. We love you

Although we only knew George a few years, it seems like we've known him forever. He was a kind, smiling, gentle person. We admire the courage he showed when his illness returned. He was a very brave man. We're going to miss him a lot.

Dear Will,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are a dear family friend..We all love you.
Angelia

Brigid,
I don't know if you remember me or not, but I typed appraisals for George in Athens. George was a wonderful man. I will never ever forget the kindness and guidance he showed me as a young girl starting out on her own. He helped me through a very difficult time in my life and for that I will be forever grateful. I can honestly say he was the kindest anyone had ever been to me, expecting nothing in return. I had not seen George in several years and had no idea he was sick. I can only hope he knew how very much I admired him and appreciated him. I lost my dad to lung cancer in 2001, so I can empathize with what you are going through. Please try to take solace in the memories of what a wonderful man your father was to many people. I will never forget him. I will continue to pray for you and your family. God bless you.

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.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Friends at Payless Pharmacy

Bridget, We send our sincere condolences to you and family. May God bless you in this time of sorrow. Love and Prayers.

Brigid,
I am so sorry for your loss.

Our condolences.

George was a good friend of mine

and my family for many years. He

will truly be missed but not

forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers

are with his family.

I met George over two years ago. He came in Dollar General regularly. We struck a good friendship, He was so easy to talk to and good friend to have.Always upbeat and kind and smiling. I loved him dearly, and will miss him so much. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

George was always smiling and making people feel good about themself. Even when I went to see him last week he talked more about me and my family than his problem. He is truly going to be missed by all.

George was a kind and gentle man. He always wore a smile. He will be missed.

You were an extremely kind gentleman. My condolences to Brigid and the rest of your family for the loss of a very fine person. All of you are in my prayers.