Rev. Ronald DeeHoward

"Ron preceded me as Drum Major in the Greenville High School band. He was a very accomplished musician and he served as a friend and mentor for me as I studied his outstanding leadership abilities and his character traits. He was a role model for all of us. I had seen Ron on only a few occasions since high school. However, had I known of his passing, I would have been on the front row at his funeral. He will be sorely missed"

"Martha,I just want to say that I'm so sorry to hear of Bro.Ron's passing.I pray that You,Deanna,Allen and the rest of the Family can find comfort in knowing that he is finally receiving his reward for the good work that he has done serving God.You and the Rest of the Family are in my Prayers.Here's just a little something that I hope will give you peace.

When tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today;
While thinking of the many things
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me
As much as I love you;
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand.

She said my place was ready
In heaven far above;
And that I'd have to leave behind,
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye;
For all my life, I'd always thought
I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,
So much yet to do;
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad;
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday
Just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized
That this could never be;
For emptiness and memories
Would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things
I might miss come tomorrow;
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates
I felt so much at home;
When God looked down and smiled at me
From His great golden throne.

He said, "This is eternity
And all I've promised you;
Today your life on earth is past,
But here it all starts anew."
"I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last;
And since each day's the same day,
There's no longing for the past."
"But you have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true;
Though at times you did do things,
You knew you shouldn't do."
"But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free;
So won't you take my hand
And share my life with me?"

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.

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"Martha, Deanna, and Alan. I am so sorry to hear of Ron's death. I will always remember him as a great pastor and a wonderful man. Our time at Agape will always be remembered as some of the best times of my life and I am truly blessed to have known him ( and all of you). You will certainly be in my prayers that God will place His loving arms around you and comfort you as only he can. Sincerely, LaVerne Doss Campbell."