I was looking at some momentos when I came across a Christmas Card from Carl and Eileen Bates. I knew them both while I lived and attended church in Alexandria VA. He was the kindest man I have ever met. I worked briefly as the Pastor's secretary and Carl always came up after the men's Friday AM bible study to give me a hug. I am so sorry to learn of his loss. Please know that I think of him often and will never forget his smile and kindness to me.
Posted by: Leslie Hawk Louisville, KY   Aug 16, 2009

I was looking at some momentos when I came across a Christmas Card from Carl and Eileen Bates. I knew them both while I lived and attended church in Alexandria VA. He was the kindest man I have ever met. I worked briefly as the Pastor's secretary and Carl always came up after the men's Friday AM bible study to give me a hug. I am so sorry to learn of his loss. Please know that I think of him often and will never forget his smile and kindness to me.
Posted by: Leslie Hawk    Aug 16, 2009

Our family in St. Augustine came to know and call him Uncle Carl when he married our Aunt Eileen. We have today become aware of his passing and want to express our sincere condolences to all his family. Uncle Carl always spoke good of everyone no matter what. He was a loving person who always had a hug and smile for all of us. We can all take comfort in his faith and know he is now with our Lord and family and friends who have gone before. God's prayers and blessings to everyone. Uncle Carl, I and my Florida family will truly miss you.
Posted by: Gretchen Pitcock Burks St. Augustine, FL   Jul 19, 2009

I will dearly miss unccle Edward. I wish my children could have known him. I know that he is now in heaven smiling and looking down on us.
Posted by: Kristie Dixon AUburn, AL   Jun 15, 2009

Uncle Edward was truley an inspiration to all who knew him. His love for his family and God was ever present in his conversation. I smile when I think that I know he is in Heaven and he and my Dad are rejoicing together aain. I love you Uncle Edward, Cathy
Posted by: Cathy Childers Key Opelika, AL   Jun 15, 2009

For my Dad, There really aren't enough words to express my love for my Dad. He was a wonderful man who I was fortunate enough to call my father. Although I haven't been able to see him in several years, we called each other often. I always loved our phone conversations, they were the high light of my week. There is now a hole in my heart knowing I will never hear his dear voice again. So many of us will miss him, but I am glad he is no longer suffering and is now with rejoicing with his family and friends in Heaven. With so much love, Debbie
Posted by: Deborah Parker Montgomery, AL   Jun 15, 2009