Andrew Hunter Powell — In Loving Memory

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Mama AL May 10, 2009

Today is Mother's Day Bubba. It won't be the same but I will try to fill my heart with beautiful memories instead of sorrow. Thank you for being the son that you are and will always be to me. I love you.

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Amy Powell Groves, TX February 23, 2009

Anda,
Look how long it took me to get around to signing your book. Typical, right?
I'm so sorry that I didn't go with you. I always griped about having to ride with you to do something. I would complain and say that you are a grown man and do not need me just to ride to the store and get something. Every time I ended up going with you to the store. I should have been there this time, just like you asked. Maybe I could have done something like get the car off the road.
Things keep going through my head. Like, what was your last thought? Did you know it was coming? Did it hurt? What was your last word? What was the song playing on the radio? This is endless. It's endless, and I wonder now what am I supposed to do? You can't have just peanut butter without the jelly. You can't have the peas without the carrots.
Andy, you were always the most gentle person to me, and you always were the one to uncomplicate my life with a few simple words. I'd pretty frequently present my current situation to you, and you'd say something like, "Okay. Now see, this is what you do..." I would really love for that right now. I think that would be awesome. So how bout it, huh? Just give me one of those colorful phrases that you sling around like nothing. I just don't know if I can handle nothing at all.
I love you, Andy. I promise that I will keep what faith I have strong so that I can see you again.
You be good to Precious, Wrinkles, T-Met 1 and 2, and Shiv. They all loved you.
Make sure you start ironing out my record with the big guy, k?

I won't forget you. I promise.

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brandi groves, TX February 17, 2009

andy was a great person with a big heart! he was always there if you needed him and would give the shirt off his back. him and ronnie were great friends and now they are together again. i was so happy that i was able to bring andy to church in the past and i know he is with god now. Andy, you will be greatly missed!

yall are in my prayers,
brandi curtis

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Mama Groves, TX February 17, 2009

For Andy..

I'M FREE

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Task undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at close of day.
If my parting has left a void
then fill it with remembered joy.
A freindship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
oh, yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much,
good friends, good times,
a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me
God wanted me now:
He set me free.

I miss you Bubba. Every morning I still bring myself to peek in your room to see if I was dreaming and that your whole bigness is sprawled out on that big bed, your feet hanging out the end because even a kingsize wasn't long enough.. with your puppy "Lil' Bubba". I will smile for you my baby and give thanks for the short time I was blessed to have you here with Amy and I. I will not question Him again. Fly high, free and painlessly man... you've earned it.

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Torri Powell Orange, TX February 16, 2009

I know i've already posted something on here but i have one more thing to post..i was sitting here at work and listening to a song called thank you by Ray Boltz, which reminded me of you...

Many memories come in like a flood. We buried you yesterday and many many tears were shed. But sitting there amongst friends and family, hearing their sobs and heart wrenching cries I realized that no matter how many people I lose in this life time that the memories I have of them are still burned forever in my mind. Even though we shed tears and go through different stages of mourning, the difference you made in our lives is still here. The smiles we shared, the tears we’ve cried, the gut hurting laughter, and the many hugs that have been given are all somehow intertwined with in our memory of you. Andy, I know your love for your father was strong and true, I know I can’t replace that love that you gave to get rid of the pain. I can however, love him more and more with each passing day. I can’t promise your mother, father, sister, or brothers, step mom, grandparents or even your closest friends that everything’s going to be ok. I can however tell them that they will see you again someday.

As you’re walking down streets of gold and beside crystal clear waters with no more pain and suffering in your body I pray that every now and again you send us a sign to let us know that things are good with you, to show us that little bit of love that we may need to get us through our day. Here in the near future isn’t going to be a bed of roses on this earth but having the peace of knowing your in a better place is what will keep a smile on this face.

I know I didn’t say it much when you were on this earth, but I love you and for as much as it’s worth these memories that I have will FOREVER be in my heart…

Always and forever
Torri

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Sharon Powell Houston, TX February 14, 2009

Michael, Vickie, Denise, Tater, Maggie, Amy Sue,
I am so sorry for your loss and the pain that you are feeling now. I am not saying goodbye to Andy, I am saying see you later for a family reunion in heaven. The pain here is so harsh and overwhelming because we are flesh and bone. Thank God for the promise of Revelation 21:4- And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
I am so glad that Andy is in heaven and has been healed of his back pain and all other problems he had in his physical body!! We can't understand death, but it says in Psalm 116:15- Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
God loves us and desires for us to be with him, and He will comfort us and give us the strength we need to in this time of sorrow. I will miss so much Andy's smile and I will miss the phone calls from him. I will miss his encouragement and will miss hearing him say I love you Aunt Sharon. I am making plans to see Andy again one day in heaven, and I encourage you all to do the same thing and the first step is for you to accept Jesus as your personal Saviour as in John 3:16- For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Let me invite you on behalf of Andy to tune in to Joel Osteen's church program for the Lakewood Church out of Houston, Tx. He comes on weekly on TBN and also several mainstream media stations. Andy and his best friend Ronnie were especially fond of Joel. God bless you all, I love you more than words can ever say. Sharon Powell

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Patti and Jack CA February 14, 2009

Dear Denise and Amy, Family Members and Loved Ones of Andy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

"Time"

Time is not just a minute or another day,
It is a lifetime of memories stashed away.

So many of those memories that we hold dear,
Far too many shed many a tear.

Our Faith and Belief will see us through,
God walks with us daily, with me and you.

Hold on to those treasured gifts he so willingly gave,
Assuring us our eternal home and wanting us all to be saved.

One day together in heaven we'll be,
The promise of Life Forever for you and me.

Hold onto the memories forever to cherish,
Those we hold dear never really did perish.

Time goes on beyond with abundant treasure,
One day forever with you what blissful pleasure.

Time waits for no one, it goes by so fast,
What we encounter in loving one another is what will last.

Take hold and feel the warmth of the sun and the wind blowing,
Together what waits for us is knowing.

Life's treasures are beyond what life holds in store,
Heaven has to offer ever so much more.

Our precious ones God has in HIS care,
Giving each back to HIM is so hard to bare.

Hold onto this time, if God wants it to be so,
Time does not stand still and HE wants you to know.

Time isn't just to be here for another minute or a day,
Its' a lifetime in Eternity Forever with HIM to stay.

Thank you God for allowing this to be,
For sending your Son Jesus, for each of us, you, you and me.

This is a poem I wrote on Febuary 2, 2007

Thank you God for giving me the words to write, without you I could do nothing.
Patti (Baby Blessing)

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Ashley Roye Nederland, TX February 14, 2009

I am so sorry for this terrible loss. Andy was a GREAT friend to my brother, Ronnie and he was a great friend to myself and husband. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to see his handsome smile that very same day. I know that Him and Ronnie are throwing a HUGE party- enjoying the fact that they are now able to hang out with one another again. To his family- My prayers are with you all.
---Ashley, Brandon & Kendal Roye

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Greg Broussard Orange, TX February 14, 2009

It seems like yesterday that Andy was just a little boy wandering the neighborhood and just being a little boy. May the comfort, peace and loving arms of God through his son, Jesus be with the Powell and Hunter families throught this difficult time.

Greg Broussard (Mike and Denise lived next door to us when they lived in Norman Acres in Orange)

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Michael Sherman Center, TX February 14, 2009

My prayers are with you

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Jennifer Benoit clarksville, TN February 14, 2009

you will be missed greatly andy!

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Alaina Powell Beaumont, TX February 13, 2009

Just wanted to say to those who are left to mourn your loss Andy...Sometimes things happen in our lives that we can't quite wrap our head around, but through it all, thick and thin, happy and sad, broken and whole if we remember that God is always right there with us, a potter trying to make our vase one presentable to the world then it makes the fire a little easier to bare. This story says what I have in my thoughts for how to make it through hard times.

LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH UNCLE MICHAEL & AUNT VICKI. MS. DENISE AND AMY ALL MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

I know that God will help you to find peace in this tragedy.

There was a couple who took a trip to England to shop in a beautiful antique store to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They both liked antiques and pottery, and especially teacups. Spotting an exceptional cup, they asked "May we see that? We've never seen a cup quite so beautiful."

As the lady handed it to them, suddenly the teacup spoke, "You don't understand. I have not always been a teacup. There was a time when I was just a lump of red clay. My master took me and rolled me pounded and patted me over and over and I yelled out, "Don't do that."

"I don't like it!" "Let me alone," but he only smiled, and gently said; "Not yet!"

Then WHAM! I was placed on a spinning wheel and suddenly I was spun around and around and around. "Stop it! I'm getting so dizzy! I'm going to be sick!", I screamed. But the master only nodded and said, quietly; 'Not yet.'

He spun me and poked and prodded and bent me out of shape to suit himself and then he put me in the oven. I never felt such heat. I yelled and knocked and pounded at the door. "Help! Get me out of here!" I could see him through the opening and I could read his lips as he shook his head from side to side, 'Not yet'.

When I thought I couldn't bear it another minute, the door opened. He carefully took me out and put me on the shelf, and I began to cool. Oh, that felt so good! "Ah, this is much better," I thought. But, after I cooled he picked me up and he brushed and painted me all over The fumes were horrible. I thought I would gag. 'Oh, please, Stop it, Stop, I cried. He only shook his head and said. 'Not yet!'.

Then suddenly he put me back in to the oven. Only it was not like the first one. This was twice as hot and I just knew I would suffocate. I begged. I pleaded. I screamed. I cried I was convinced I would never make it. I was ready to give up. Just then the door opened and he took me out and again placed me on the shelf, where I cooled and waited and waited, wondering "What's he going to do to me next?"
An hour later he handed me a mirror and said 'Look at yourself.' And I did. I said, That's not me; that couldn't be me. It's beautiful. I'm beautiful!!!

Quietly he spoke: 'I want you to remember, then,' he said, 'I know it hurt to be rolled and pounded and patted, but had I just left you alone, you'd have dried up. I know it made you dizzy to spin around on the wheel, but if I had stopped, you would have crumbled. I know it hurt and it was hot and disagreeable in the oven, but if I hadn't put you there, you would have cracked. I know the fumes were bad when I brushed and painted you all over, but if I hadn't done that, you never would have hardened. You would not have had any color in your life.

If I hadn't put you back in that second oven, you wouldn't have survived for long because the hardness would not have held. Now you are a finished product. Now you are what I had in mind when I first began with you.'

The moral of this story is this: God knows what He's doing for each of us. He is the potter, and we are His clay. He will mold us and make us and expose us to just enough pressures of just the right kinds that we may be made into a flawless piece of work to fulfill His good, pleasing and perfect will.
So when life seems hard, and you are being pounded and patted and pushed almost beyond endurance; when your world seems to be spinning out of control; when you feel like you are in a fiery furnace of trials; when life seems to "stink", try this.

Brew a cup of your favorite tea in your prettiest tea cup, sit down and think on this story and then, have a little talk with the Potter.

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Leslie Branham Rascoe Kountze, TX February 13, 2009

My Heart Is With You All,
Time goes by without seeing extended family members for a long while but our love will never cease! From my Family to Yours ...Our Hearts and Prayers are with you now and forever.

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Lindsay TX February 13, 2009

you will be missed.

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Eddie & Becky Doiron Anacortes, WA February 13, 2009

Our thoughts & prayers are w/your family at this difficult time. God's love and healing,the Doiron Family

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Tommie Landry Orange, TX February 12, 2009

Denise and Michael ,so sorry for your loss

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Valerie Johnson Kirbyville, TX February 12, 2009

Michael, Denise, Michael, Jr., Amy, and family,
My deepest condolences go out to you and your families. I hope that in the days to come you will find the peace and comfort from all that knew Andy. I know that he is in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Andy had a kind and gentle heart, giving his love freely to those he knew. He will be loved and missed by the many lives he has touched. My prayers and love go to you all.

Valerie

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brandi miles tilley nederland, TX February 12, 2009

andy, i will always remember how every time i saw you, you came to me with open arms for a hug! i know we havent seen each other in a few years but there are many memories that i remember...especially with you and ronnie! give him big hugs for me! you will be greatly missed!

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Your Bro Bryce Kirbyville, TX February 12, 2009

I miss you bro. It doesn't even seem your gone. I wish I could have seen you one last time. We'll always remeber you. You' ll forever be in my thoughts. I love you bro. Save a place for me Andy.

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Torri Powell Orange, TX February 12, 2009

Andy there's so many things i didn't get to say before but i know you're looking down on us evermore than before...As many have gone on before me i know you won't be the last but please be in my welcoming comittie when i go home at last..I envie the honor you have to laugh with and hug Aunt Loretta...just between you and i don't chase her too long with those lizards...I love you and will truly miss you...To the rest of the family i know this is a hard lost but if i know my family we will rise above and find strength from one anothers hearts...

Andy rest in peace...no more pain and hurting...I love you and please tell everyone i send my love and make room for me in the skies above...

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Val Downs Lebanon, ME February 12, 2009

Denise and family,
I am sending my thoughts and prayers to your family. I am so sorry for your loss. We will pray your hearts will be filled with many memories to get you through these hard times.

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Daddy & Vickie Vidor, TX February 12, 2009

We love and miss you with all of our being.

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wade/howard port arthur, TX February 12, 2009

May the Lord comfort you in this time of sorrow and the days ahead.Our thought and prayers are with you.
Stephanie, Mallory, Harley, Noah,Craig, & Becky

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lawrence Raymond powell indianapolis, IN February 12, 2009

I am sorry for your loss and want you to know that I miss and love all of you and would love to hear from all of you .. grandma has my # . I wish I could be there and pay my respects . God has called andy for more important things ..

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Amy (blanton) fitzgerald spring, TX February 12, 2009

You will be dearly missed. Your family is in my prayers!! we love you!

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june and david randolph valdosta, GA February 12, 2009

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILIES IS HIS TERRIBLE TIME,BUTI KNOW HOW MUCH FAITH THIS FAMILY HAS AND THE WAY THEY WERE RAISED.THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM IN HEAVEN FOR THIS ANGLE.THEY GROW UP TOO FAST AND ARE GONE TOO SOON .MY LOVE TO NEECIE AND MICHEAL . THE MEMORIES OF HIM AS A SMALL BOY WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. LOVE JUNE AND DAVID,JENNIFER,JESSIE,RAY AND TONY.

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Nanda kirbyville, TX February 12, 2009

I love you Andy. Thanks for always making me smile. Save us all a spot up there, we will all be one big happy family when we get there.

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Daniel & Cindy Ray Orange, TX February 12, 2009

May GOD give you piece of mind in your time of sorrow.less you.

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Ashley and Jeremiah Matthews Groves, TX February 12, 2009

Maggie and Mike, My heart goes out to the entire family. I know Nate and Tony Baloney are gonna miss their uncle Andy! Such a terrible loss of a Great and Wonderful man way too early in life! I will miss seeing him at the boys birthday parties... Love you dearly, Ash and Jeremiah

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Mary Somers Nederland, TX February 12, 2009

I just wanted to say..that I'm sO sorry of the passing of this young Man. I Pray that God will undertake the Pain in your time of Grief. God Bless YOu..And keep yOu!!

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Mama TX February 12, 2009

Bubba my heart is aching without you here. I can't even bring myself to turn off the tv in your room. I know you are happy and without pain now..whoopin it up with Ronnie. Wish I could have seen the reunion of you two brothers. I live you my baby, we will be together again. I'll love and take care of Bubba for you. Godspeed Andy.

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Vicki C. Barber Corsicana, TX February 12, 2009

Denise Amy Michael Family and Friends

My deepest condolences to you and your entire family. I pray that God will just comfort you and give you his perfect peace during this tragic time of your life. Rest knowing you will see Andy again. Denise you were with him when he came into this world and you were there when the hand of Jesus took him home. Andy will greet you with open arms when your time comes and that is your assurance. Please know your Yorkie Kingdom Family loves you and we are all praying for you. Please remember my long endearing email to you I sent. I am sure it is a fog right now but you hold on to that and in the days ahead read it. I did not know Andy but I know many did and I know he touched many lives. Rest with Jesus Andy.

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Trisha Anderson Orange, TX February 12, 2009

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

The Andersons,
Trisha, Bobby & Zackery

Andrew Hunter “Andy” Powell

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