Lance Austin Pafford

Lance, you have always been considered my brother. You and your mother were even at the hospital when I was born, so that shows how long we've known each other. We fought like family, and we loved each other like family! You were always considered my BEST FRIEND! I will miss you so very much...I still wish I could call and talk to you!

You will always be in my heart. I love you so very much!

Love Always,
Michaelyn

I wanted to say that I'm very sorry for your loss. I did not know most of the family and only met Lance a couple of months back at a youth retreat that he and Lonnie came to for Parkway Life. In getting to know him during this short weekend I could tell that he had a strong faith in God, even in the face of adversity, and was striving to be renewed in his walk with God and keep on fighting to move forward. I learned of the auto accident and know that it was nothing short of a miracle that he lived. I know that any loss hurts but i just believe that his life was spared back in June so that he would have an opportunity to get his walk with God where it needed to be. Thankful that God allows us many opportunities to serve him and love him, and now Lance is in a better place and the life that he lived can be a testimony to others that knew him displaying the Power, favor and grace of God. Praying for all who knew him and the family..In Jesus Name!

Rest in peace bubba. I love you with all my heart, and I miss you every second of the day. I'm being strong for mom and dad but at night when i'm alone, the pain of you being gone hurts more than anything in this world. I know without a doubt that you're way better off than I am, so you and God watch over me okay? I love you with all my heart Lance.

Sis DJ I'm sooo sorry to hear about Lance. That was my boy. It hurt me to my heart when my mom called n told me. I'm praying for you. I love you sis dj. "Squeezesqueeze"

To My *SWEET* D.J. & family, my heart breaks for you. I'm SO sorry for your loss. At times like these words are so inadequate. There is nothing I can say to ease your pain. The only thing I know to do is pray, and you can count on that. When I look at my 24 yr. old son, I cannot even begin to comprehend what you all must be going through. I've had some awful losses in my lifetime, but I've never buried a child...my mind cannot even wrap around that concept. I do know that we serve a MIGHTY God. He will see you through this most painful time. He's as close as the mention of His name. We don't always understand His ways, and we don't have to, all we are required to do is TRUST. I love you & your family D.J. I know that you are very special to God & that He has called you to do a work for Him. You've been responsible for leading many children to God through your ministry - Give it all you have - Don't stop - Trials do one of two things; draw us closer to Him or drive us away from Him...God has trusted you with this trial because He's confident YOU will lean on Him and NOT quit - you will get through this, one day at a time. You are NOT alone - you have a host of people praying & calling our your names daily in prayer. I'm here girl. Love you lots! Love, Debbie (and the Kinner family)

D.J. and Allen. I am truly sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in this time of grief. He will be there when you call him. We love you and are praying for you.

DJ and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Know that the Lord is with you, and may He bless you with strength! Keep your faith in God and trust that He loves you and will be by your side!

Just heard this sad news and had memories flood back from teaching Lance. I love those Pafford kids and am praying for all of you. May the Holy Spirit comfort you and give you courage to face today! -- Mrs. Deckard

Words are so hard to say but the Peace of the Lord is so wonderful to receive...that is our prayer for you and your family, May the Holy Spirit comfort you at this time.

The Garsen Family
Spring, TX

My deepest sympathy is with your family at this time.
We love you, Russell and Brenda Fontana