My man Arthur (ABey) Love you man. These pics reminding me how young we were when we lost you. We all gettin old now. I guess thats a blessing. So much happening in life and in the world, I can only imagine what you woulda been into. I got to see lil Caliph play football a couple weeks ago. I know you woulda been a great unc to all the kiddos. Haven't seen moms in awhile. She still awesome and I'm blessed every time I talk with her. Her and Joy hangin down in Carolina. Blessings Brotha. Pray for me when think of me, if that type of thing happens. This world still full of hardship on the path to peace

7 years my guy.

I don't know how 7 years fill in heaven but here on earth, it seems to have flown by. It doesn't seem like 7 years. I have another kid, Cassidy who's 4 whom you never met so that's crazy.

God has given me the task of starting a discipleship ministry which you were a part of a few times way back when but this is now really the vision that was sparked then. You encouraged me in this by simply just showing up to a few meetings and allowing me to teach the scriptures as the Spirit would lead. It was during one of those meetings that you shared about your heart issues and wondered how you could still love the Lord your God with ALL your heart even though your heart was not working at 100%. I walked about being ministered to by your new journey to do so.

But hey, this is where we are and life goes on.

Miss you though.

Whenever I hear "I can only imagine", I think of you. I don't know if the song was played at your funeral service or what but you come to mind. I guess as with that song, it is rare that I hear it on the radio these days...for me it is not often that you cross my mind anymore. But when you do, it brings a smile and joy to my heart my guy.

Much love Arty Bey.

Happy Birthday my guy. You still are missed and loved here on earth. Somethings have transpired since you left the earth, both good and no so good but we are still blessed. I don't have much to say but I know that you are in the presence of the Lord at peace and that there is no place that you would rather be.

PS your guy Ron Massey said the other day that he truly does miss you and your light.

Once again Happy Birthday but I guess next year I will holla catch on your heavenly entrance date.

2 years my man..."I can only image"

i light a candle for you my friend because you were BRIGHT, you SHINED wherever you went and you INFLUENCED and caused many to CHANGE because of your presence.

You made it my man.

Miss you but I am happy that you are right where you belong.

love buddy.

happy birthday

I will miss our late night conversations talking about anything and everything.

I will miss our prayer time when we allowed God to speak to our hearts thru each other.

I will miss our road trips exploring new places and new restaurants.

I will miss our times of laughter together whether it was about each other or just life.

I will miss your love and care for me, the way you would say don’t worry everything is going to be okay.

I will miss how you would tell me that I am beautiful even in the times my confidence was low.

I will miss sharing about God’s goodness, His Word and how we saw him working in our lives.

I will miss your strong arms giving me a bear hug and trying to pick me up therefore making me feel like a small little girl.

I will miss your smiling face and silly ways that both irritated and delighted me many times.

I will miss your exuberance for life and positive outlook even during the bad days.

Although I am grateful to God for the time we had, my heart is broken for the time we will miss together. I am sure one day God will mend this broken heart but as of right now it aches to see and hug you one more time.

Happy Birthday Brother, your first spent in the Father's presence and your new home. I love you beyond words.

Arthur brought light to those around him. Although his journey here was short, his impact will be felt for many years to come.

Where do I begin? Mr. Arthur had the biggest heart, he was a gentle giant, with the best hugs and the sweetest SMILES! My Children absolutely adored him! The songs that he taught my children will continue to be sung in his remembrance. He truly was an angel on earth, and I feel so blessed to have had him as a mentor, teacher and friend to my crazy kiddos! Thank you Mr. Arthur, for being such a precious soul! You will be forever missed. Big, giant hugs...Carre, and the kiddos. Xoxoxo

My friendship with Arthur began when we were working at the summer camp. Through those moments we shared our testimonis and spoke truth from the Lord. Having had a brother Christ by my side comfortered my soul. Also, I will remember when he would give hugs, affirmations to the kids, and give the kids nicknames. God sure gas blessed that man and used him in mighty ways. My heart yearns and mourns with his family and all who carry his legacy on during such a time as this. Peace.

What a sweet gentle soul. His light will be missed.

My family knew Arthur from the after school program, I always felt like he took a special interest in my children. He was always smiling, always in a good mood, and always had everything under control. We would always chat and he would fill me in on everything I needed to know. I could tell he had a big heart, beacuse he was so involved in what the kids were up to. He was exactly the type of person I wanted them to emulate: kind, warm, just a great guy.....

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I meet "Mr. Arthur" when my daughter first started attending the after school program he taught at. He was such an fresh breath of air, always happy and always smiling. Over the years he became my daughter's absolute favorite, she would look forward to the school day ending just to be by his side. I looked forward to picking her up because every time Arthur and I spoke he put a smile on my face. I feel truly blessed that God allowed us to not only know him but to be able to have such a significant impact on my daughter's life. Thank you Arthur for all the encouragment you gave to me when I began law school and all the love you showed Mina. You are truly an amazing person with a beautiful soul. Heaven is lucky to have you. We miss and love you <3

20+ years of good'ol friendship...we went from boys to men together. You exemplified a friend. You were a supporter, encourager, counselor, jokester, promoter...

You'll always be near and dear to me my man.

I'll miss your laugh and your aggressive excitement...you never understood that I was smaller than you...

Rest easy my man. No surgery needed now. Enjoy this "new body".