My Aunt Susan and Uncle Mike gave me the great honor of letting me speak at the memorial service for their son, my cousin, Jay. In no way did I deserve this honor, and I only pray that it honors the Lord Jesus by providing comfort for those of us hurt by this great tragedy. I’m Jay’s cousin on [...]
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In Memoriam Jay Franklin Derby June 22nd 1989-November 22nd 2009
Posted in personal, tagged accidental shooting, Appalachian State Student, eulogy, Jay Franklin Derby, matthews united methodist church, memorial service on November 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
More Prayers Requested
Posted in personal, tagged appalachian state, galen elijah rubble, jay derby, matthews on November 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We have some new developments in the details of my cousin’s death. This news report tells the story of how the accident occured http://www.charlotteobserver.com/topstories/story/1072100.html. This young definitely needs our prayers. I don’t want to comment on his behavior in haste. I’ll simply say that his behavior is inexcusable. That being said, Jesus died for the [...]
Please Pray for the Boyd and Derby Families
Posted in personal, tagged boyd, jay derby, matthews on November 23, 2009 | 9 Comments »
I got a phone call about 8:50 this morning that my 20 year old cousin, Jay Derby, was accidentally shot and killed last night. I’m with my family in Charlotte now. Please pray for me and my family in the midst of this tragic loss. In the midst of this senseless death, the Lord is [...]
