"Brenda, My sympathies on the loss of your husband.

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"Alvin and I are very sorry to learn of Joey's death. I know he is not sick now, but I know it will be hard to be without him. I pray for you and your family.

"I am really sorry to hear about your loss. I will be thinking and praying for you the next few days and the following months.

"When I was driving to the visitation last night, wishing that I were going to see Joey to sit and talk with him, I was remembering the times in school when he made me laugh so hard, and of the beautiful drawings he used to do. I wanted so much to know what he had been up to since I had seen him last -- in the '70s. The wonderful slide show filled in a lot of the blanks, seeing Joey in all the phases of his life -- kissing his sweet Brenda, holding his beautiful babies, playing music.And meeting Ty and Whitney, it was easy to see that Joey had been living his life as a good example for them -- they're so full of love for him! Sharing the story with them of Joey's funny drawing in our class made them laugh, but it made me feel really good to know that if I couldn't talk to Joey anymore, I could do the next best thing -- talk with them about him.I know you all miss Joey terribly, but I can see that you will find comfort in just remembering him together. Whitney will see him every time she looks at her sweet baby's chin -- Joey's chin -- what a gift! And Brenda's faith in God, her natural grace and obvious strength of character will see her through the hardest of times.I'm so glad to meet you all and wish you well.

"Joey was my student in Marked Tree. I have such good memories of his great personality and pleasant smile. He was always happy.

"I will always remember the fun times all of us had growing up in Marked Tree, and Joey was a huge part of those good memories. He was one of the sweetest guys in our entire class. I know he will be greatly missed.

"My thoughts and prayers are with you in you time of sorrow.

"Brenda, I wanted you to know that I'm thinking about you and praying for you and all the family. I wish I was there with you now.I love you all and will see you when you get back to Tennessee.

"I want to expess my sincere condolences to all the family and want you to know that all of you are in my prayers. I have know Joey for many years as the insurance consutant for RCR Building Corp. Joey was one of the nicest guys I have ever met. I never heard him complain, and very seldom ever saw him without a smile on his face. I know he will be sorely missed. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to call me. 615-482-2042

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"Brenda, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and be with you in the coming days. If you need anything, all you have to do is ask.

"Joey was a good friend, who provided great comic relief for us on long band bus rides. He was a kind and loyal boy, who listened and provided true, meaningful conversations with you. What a great legacy he left for all of you who were fortunate enough to be family. My condolences to the family at this most difficult time. May God comfort your hearts and provide peace in the difficult days ahead. DyAnne Tucker Scott, a fellow Marked Tree band friend.

"Joey was a very good friend of mine and a great band member, too.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Suzie Walker Garner

"So sorry to hear of your lose. My prayers are with you.

"I worked with Joey at RCR for several years. He was a close friend and will be missed but also remembered by all of us who were at RCR at the time.

"Brenda,I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for your family. God bless you all.Donna Latham

"Joey was a joy to be around and will truly be missed. I worked with Joey at RCR Building Corporation. Prayers to Brenda and all of the family and friends.

"Brenda, haven't seen you at church in a long time and didn't know about your husband' s condition. So sorry to hear about his passing.

"My loving sympathy to you Brenda, Whitney, Andy, TY and other family members. My prayers are with you. Love, Barbara