Catherine Harrison-Clark lit a candle on 14th August, 2008:

To the Abernathy Family,
I am sorry to find out about your loss. Although Roger is in a much better place than we are now; he has no more worries, no more sickness, no more heartaches & no more pain! May the LORD THY GOD bless and keep your family.
Much Love,
Lady Cat

Kay lit a candle on 26th June, 2008:

sometimes we never find the answers of why a certain loved one is taken from us...it is my prayer that your precious memories can help you find your smile as you walk thru this journey

Samaritan lit a candle on 21st June, 2008:

Roger you have just added another life to heaven. You will be truly missed however the life you left here will be the sunshine that will take everyone through. Rest Roger in the arms of our savior. Your the blessed one.

Sherrie Patton-Rives (Hendersonville, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Renee Martin (Madison, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

Roger you will be missed. I just saw you a few weeks ago and its hard to believe you are gone. Rest in peace my fellow classmate. To the family and friends of Roger, you all are in my prayers.

Uncle Jerry, Renita, & Alicia Abernathy (Muscle Shoals, AL) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

John W. Perkins (Nashville, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

To the family, Roger was a dear friend and I will really miss him.

Jeffrey Hathaway (Nashville, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

To the Abernathy Family: Your loss is our loss as well. For us that grew up with and went to school with Roger - To know him was to love him. He will remain in our hearts and minds and you in our thoughts and prayers from this day forth and forevermore.

ShaRhonda Cartwright (Goodlettsville, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

To the Abernathy family my family I love you and always will. You are in my prays always and forever. PSALM 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil: for thou art with me thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of LORD for ever.

Byron Hayes (Columbia, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

To the Abernathy family, let me offer my deepest condolences for the loss of Roger, and it is my sincere hope and prayer that you find peace. oh and Rog, thanks for the memories man, we'll miss you.

James & Linda Darden (Springfield) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

Chemika Johnson (Goodlettsville, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

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.

Larry & Bernadette Lee (Franklin, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

Frank & Benita, we are truly sorry about the passing of your brother, Roger. We are praying for you and your family during this very difficult period.

Robert Williamson (Old Hickory, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

WILLIAM JONES (NASHVILLE, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Paquinta lit a candle on 19th June, 2008:

Roger,

Roger, I light this candle in memory of our childhood. Although I have not seen much of you the past 20 years or so, I can still remember all the fun times we had growing up. Your memory will forever be in my heart. You were like a brother to me and I will miss you.

Love You,

RIP

Sista-in-Law (Benita) lit a candle on 18th June, 2008:

Roger..
You will truly be missed. Most of all we will miss your unselfish and happy go lucky soul. Thank you for being in my life. Thank you for being in my son's life. Thank you for the wisdom you provided him. The one thing I know Alex will always keep in his mind is
"It's yoin' boy! " Go in peace Roger.
We Love you ticket man! Love always, Sista-in-Law

Wesla Brown and Delores Beasley lit a candle on 17th June, 2008:

Linda and Family,

I can only imagine what you must be going through. Know that all who know you, saw what a wonderful Mother you are.Our prayers are with you. This old hymn helps me. " While life's dark maze I tread, and Griefs around me spread. Be Thou my guide. Bid darkness turn to day; Wipe sorrows tears away; Nor let me ever stray from Thee..." Love you.

Juanita Tubbs Phillips lit a candle on 17th June, 2008:

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know this is a trying time but keep the faith and be strong. I am lighting this candle for your son. I did not know him but I know he was loved by his family and friends. You will have memories forever.

canea black lit a candle on 17th June, 2008:

Uncle Roger I can't believe that you will no longer be with us it seems so unreal. You will truly be missed. Even through this hard time we are having with your passing we know that you are in a better place. If you never knew it before or I never told you I love you dearly Uncle Roger. R.I.P

Sharon lit a candle on 17th June, 2008:

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you Alesia and the Abernathy family.

A human life is a story told by God
-----Hans Christian Andersen

Monique Robinson (Summers) lit a candle on 17th June, 2008:

I light this candle in your memory. You will be missed. I remember as a little girl you always would say "come her you need a whopping!! Love always

Kerry E. Wagner lit a candle on 16th June, 2008:

R.I.P. Roger. and you be strong Aleshia

The Pope Family lit a candle on 16th June, 2008:

Roger, We light a candle today in remembrance of you. We will always cherish the memories of your visits to Southern California. I am so happy that we got to see you in March in Nashville. May your light forever shine in us. We will miss you! Aunt B.

Your Niece Destiny lit a candle on 15th June, 2008:

Dear Uncle Roger

I miss you so much I hope you feel better.

I love you by,

Destiny

Walter F Box lit a candle on 15th June, 2008:

My cuz Roger, I light this candle in your remembrance. My cuz who kept it real on all cylinders. Your great heart and tremendous personality was the Greatest thing about you. Thanks for all the good laughs and fun times will always be thinking of you and will one day see you again Love your boy Box.

Shantra "Chelle" Phillips lit a candle on 15th June, 2008:

Well cuz, "YOU made it!" It's still so unreal to know that you're no longer with us, but YOU ARE THERE. No more hot days drinking the water you had to sell while getting rid of your tickets. No more rearranging furniture because you saw a mouse. I will most certainly think of YOU every time I wear my Titans jacket that YOU gave me for Christmas last year. I'll miss the ranting and raving & disciplining of the children. Most of all I'll miss YOUR heart of GOLD!! Luv ya cuz.

Cousin Chelsa lit a candle on 15th June, 2008:

Roger you are the only person that I would let call me "Peekaboo" and I wouldn't trip. And, you would say it loud. You know you were always 'COOL" WITH ME, I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU..

Love,

Peekaboo

Vanessa Johnson lit a candle on 15th June, 2008:

Uncle Roger I would like to thank for your great advice you always tried to teached me when I was younger and now. You will be truly missed be me. I will always remeber that you tried to make people better with your advice and I will CHERISH that forever

Big Brother Jeff lit a candle on 15th June, 2008:

I light this candle in remembrance of all the days we jumped around and played around, argued and fought, but that's what brothers do. I will miss your words of encouragement and the great disagreements we always had. You know you were LOUD BOY, and so was I. I LOVE YOU ROG, AND I AM SHO GONE MISS YOU. That's all I have to say, my heart is joking up.

Bye Roger Ramjack,

Jeff

Robin lit a candle on 14th June, 2008:

I light this candle in remembrance of you Roger Abernathy, who could ever forget your sense of humor and how you always had something to say. You will be greatly missed by the Bass family.

tanika lit a candle on 14th June, 2008:

Uncle Roger I will always light your candle on 6-12-08. I will never forget the last days we got even closer I thank god that he put you in my life to get to know you and my kids.

Diane Baker lit a candle on 11th July, 2008:

I light this candle in honor of Roger. I did not know you, but reading about you on this site, I feel that you where full of life and love for your family. Bless you and your family.

Natalie lit a candle on 24th June, 2008:

Cousin Roger,

I light a candle in remembrance of your joy, love, and life. I will always hear your voice for as long as I live at all Family Dinners and functions. That loud sound of laughter, fun, and pure love. I will miss you and forever remember you and hold you in my heart. I know you're in a better place looking down on all of us now. Rest in Peace...Cuzzzz

Joyce Hillman (Nashville, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

To Linda and Family

Please know that you and your family are in the hearts and prayers of many people. It is our wish that God keep and sustain you through this difficult time.

Joyce Hillman and Family

Donna Morgan (Nashville, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

To Rogers family..

I attened school with Roger for many years. I believe we started our education together at Kirkpatrick in 1975.

Although it has been many years since I have had any contact with him I am sorry to see him go.

All my prayers.

Chanel Berry (Nashville, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

Uncle Roger, you were truely a uniqe person and I couldn't have loved you more for that.You will remain in our hearts.

Darlene Sowell, Crenshaw (Nashville, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. I pray that God will keep you all in perfect peace. We will miss you, our classmate.
God bless you,
Darlene Sowell, Crenshaw

reginald lanier (nashville, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

It makes me sad to her about another fallin conrad. We must keep our eyes on the prise JESUS THE CRIST. REGGIE LANIER

Steve Dixon and Family (Nashville, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

To the Abernathy Family, you have our Deapest Sympathy in the passing of Roger. You are in our thoughts and Prayers.

Alexander Abernathy (Brentwood) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

-It's Yoin'-


Uncle Roger

Gwen Wilson-Darr (Goodlettsville, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

To the Abernathy family, my prayers are with you.

Carla Hyman (Atlanta, GA) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

It is very difficult to grasp the idea that someone so lively, so ambitious and so loving is no longer with us. To Alesia, Gregg, Jeff & Auntie Linda: anything you need, just let us know.

Kim Jenkins (Madison, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Calvin (offense) Holmes (Cane Ridge, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

BYRON LENOX (NASHVILLE, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Denise Hagewood (Nashville, TN) lit a candle on 20th June, 2008:

Linda,

My prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God be your guide and keep Him in your life and He will remove all of your pain. Be Blessed.

Karen Vaughn lit a candle on 19th June, 2008:

Roger,
I believe I only met you once as adults...at your Mom's house at Thanksgiving, but I know that you were loved and will be missed. Cousin Linda & family, I'm lifting you up in prayer. May God strengthen you in the tough days ahead and grant you His peace.

Spencer and April Wiggins lit a candle on 18th June, 2008:

Ms. Abernathy and the entire family, you will be in our prayers during this time of sadness but also celebration of life. May God give you the strength to continue the legacy of Roger, the wisdom to find peace sooner than later and the love to praise God's name even while you go through this dark tunnel. You cannot see the other side but God will lead you to the light at the end. God continue to bless you and your family.

Renee Phillips-Berger lit a candle on 17th June, 2008:

I light a candle in rememberance. Rememberance of you and our childhood. Although it has been many years since we ran up and down that road between my great grandfather, Uncle Hubert's and Uncle Lee's homes, I always remember it was my cousins, the Abernathy's that I had so much fun with. Even though the years and distance didn't afford the opportunity to stay closely connected, we are still family and loss is experienced in my heart. May you rest in peace. And family, he is with God and he is doing just fine!

Dorothy Vaughn lit a candle on 17th June, 2008:

Roger, I light this candle in your memory. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Marcedes lit a candle on 17th June, 2008:

My condolences to you Alesia and the rest of the Abernathy family. I pray that God embraces you and your family with his love, and gives all of you the strength needed to make it through this difficult time.

Marcedes Harding

Yolanda "Pinkey" Phillips lit a candle on 17th June, 2008:

Wow where do I start !

Roger this flame will forever glow in your honor and in my heart.

You and I were best bud from the time that our moms met in 1965!! whew a long time!

Many people cant say that they have friends in their lives like you.
We have experienced lots of thing as we have grown togetherin sister & brotherly love . You are very special to me and I hope that God has a place for you to sell tickets into heaven !!!
May God Bless You and keep you safe.

Love you
Lil Pinkey

Dina Castillo (Filomena Milillo's daughter) lit a candle on 16th June, 2008:

I am sorry for your loss..I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers..

Rest in Peace Roger.

God Bless you all !!

Pls feel free to visit my mom's page

Marquez lit a candle on 16th June, 2008:

Roger - I will truly miss you. What fond memories ... (i.e. babysitting me when I was young, you visiting California when you were in the Navy, going to Hollywood Park and sight-seeing Southern California attractions).
You were always making us laugh and showing how you cared about life and family. It has truly taught us how playfulness and love can bring a smile to person.
Also, thanks for the ruff-house-play when we were young - it served me well (only close family will know that means). You are truly in the midst of God's Kingdom now and you will be remembered.

Cousin Tyler lit a candle on 15th June, 2008:

Cousin Roger I am going to miss you alot. You always made me laugh everytime i saw you. You always told me to stay out of grown folks buisness, and always had something to say to me and Jaylen. But i am goin to miss you and will alwyas remember you cousin Roger

Robbie lit a candle on 15th June, 2008:

Roger,
Your light will forever shine. Memories is now what we your friends and family have left. Every time we think of you and how you made us laugh, then your light will shine. We will keep your light burning.

Keshia lit a candle on 15th June, 2008:

Cousin Roger, I light a candle in memory of your sense of humor. No matter what was going on you always made us laugh. My memories will always be your smile. Roger I miss you and thank god for putting you in a better place.

Aunt Rita lit a candle on 15th June, 2008:

You and I had a special bond and I will always remember our hour long phone conversations and our laughs. I know that you will be at the gate with my ticket when I get there.

Carol Abernathy (sis in law) lit a candle on 15th June, 2008:

I remember the great times in Boston, when you would always burn the food but it would always taste good. I love your free spirit and you will always be Roger to me, loud and happy.

And, we love you and miss you...

Niece Taresha lit a candle on 15th June, 2008:

Uncle Roger I remember all the times you said to me to, "Close your mouth and open your ears" and that was your way of caring for me and I love you for that. And, I love for the way you thought of me and my kids and I will truly miss you.

Love,

Taresha

Lisa (only Sister) lit a candle on 14th June, 2008:

I light this candle in your memory on June 14, 2008. When you were born I was the baby of the family and wanted it to stay that way. I was the third child and the only girl, and my Momma brought this little bitty baby home. I am told that you were crying and because your cry was so low I got you off the bed and was dragging you to your Momma by your clothes. Everyone was stressed of course b/c you had been in the hospital for 2 months so that you could gain weight. I didn't mean to hurt you I was trying to help you because they were not aware that you needed them. But, I was always there to hear you.

Jackie lit a candle on 14th June, 2008:

Roger I light a candle today in remembrance of you. Your personality is one that I will never forget. I remember our last conversation about Titan tickets and how I use to always want you to sell my tickets to the games nobody wanted to go to. I'm sure I will go to my first game and unconciously look around trying to see if I see you out there selling tickets. You might be gone but the memories will last forever.