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We shall see you again..

June 28, 2021
I remember when I first met Rondie.. It was like we were old friends.. He was so nice and kind.. Rondie had this spirit about him that made you feel relaxed and right at home when you met him.. He had a big heart.. And most of all he loved the Lord.. That's what sealed the deal with him.. He would help just about anybody.. He would give his last piece of bread if you didn't have any.. Such a kind soul... I would have stuff to throw away and I would call my dear friend kay (Karen) and ask her to ask Rondie if he had time and wasn't tired to come and haul it away for me.. Such sweethearts.. He would always come through and haul it away for me.. He didn't have to do it.. We would have such great talks about how we acted before we changed our lives.. He had great stories to tell.. I will NEVER forget how he would get scrape metal and break it down and and sell it and split it with his father-in-Law.. They had a good relationship.. I loved that about him.. Such a kind man.. And most of all he loved my dear friend Kay and his family.. I will miss him but I know that our God didn't want him to suffer any longer and we will see him again.. Rest my Angel ..When I see you in heaven I'm going to tell you "WELL DONE".. I will NEVER forget you.. 

Your Friend;
Sandra Giles

Remembering Rondie R. Mechem

June 22, 2021
Remembering Rondie R. Mechem
     _By Roxanne Valentine
              6/22/21

  I remember Rondie as someone who  for most of the time was joyful.
  He seemed to always have a smile on his face.
  He was a man with many friends. It seems when we were all together
  and went someplace, Rondie ran into someone he knew.
  He was never lost for words and always shared his thoughts, opinions and beliefs.
  Especially his knowledge of the Almighty and the Bible.

  Rondie loved God and was not ashame to let you know.
  I always admired that about him and how he stood on the Word of God.
  We had many conversations and discussions. Shared many Scriptures
   and at times voiced our differences in our understanding, but in the end we
   always agree that God's Word was self explanatory.

  The love of nature and of animals were our other interests we share, along with  most family members and friends we know.
  There were times when my sister Rose and I would sit with Rondie and Karen in their
  back yard, just enjoying nature, seeing and hearing the birds. Sometimes a cat  or two
  would run across the yard or on the fence.
  It was always a Blessing and great family times and fellowship.

  I'll always remember his smile, his laughter and sometimes his what seemed to me, a
  wild statement.
  I will remember whenever I called the house and he answered, He would say "Hi Cuz."
  I laugh when I think about how he would sometimes call me and Rose both, "Rox and Rose.
  Also,he would tell Karen"It's Rox Rose'' when he gave her the phone.  Even  the kids would say  it was Rox and Rose or Rox Rox after they answered the phone. That was many years ago, of course.

   I wish I had got the chance to talk to him at least one more time, but he would be studying or sleeping later days.
   I never wanted to disturb him but I wanted him to know I loved him and was praying for him.
   I already miss him very much, but I believe I will see Rondie again and there is  going to be a great
   wonderful Family Reunion in God's Kingdom. I can hardly wait!

It's Just A Name After All

June 21, 2021

It's Just A Name After All

Rondie Ray Meachem was contemplative, friendly, funny and warm. 

I met Rondie the year before he and my cousin Karen got married. In fact, it was shortly before they were engaged. We were at church and we were all sitting at a table. Rondie kept smiling at Karen, so it was obvious that he was interested n her.

Kay introduced us and he kept calling me Rosie. I told him I didn't care for that name and to just call me Rose, but he kept calling me Rosie and acted like he forgot. Soon I started to get angry and Karen knowing me well, told Rondie to stop and call me by the right name or I might not like him. It was obvious Karen wanted me (and my sister who was with us) to like him. It was also very obvious that she really liked him.

Well, i did like Rondie. I came to love him, not as a cousin-in-law, but as a cousin. That's how we always addressed each other whenever we greeted one another: "Hey Cuz!"

As I got to know Rondie through the years I came to learn that he was a man with a lot of insight. He asked a lot of questions and had a lot of answers and although we didn't agree on some things we agree to everyone's right to have their own opinion.

Rondie had a sense of humor that sometimes I didn't get until later. He was also very serious about things. He stood for his beliefs and was not shy about sharing them. 

Rondie loved people and the people he loved more than anything was his family. I,m so glad that i became a part of Rondie's family.
As for him calling me "Rosie," well he stopped but I wouldn't dislike him if he hadn't. It's just a name after all.

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