Thursday, August 23, 2012
Now the laborer’s task is over; Now the Battle day is past; Now upon the farther shore Lands the voyager at last. It is with great sorrow that we part with our brother and cousin,Jerry Rufus on this side of Jordan, but oh what joy when we meet on the other side. When we reach that blessed homeland, where there's everlasting day; on that bright and blessed morning, God shall wipe all tears away. Always bear in mind that spirit was never born and spirit can never die. Remember that God gives grace for each trial, and courage for each sorrow and faith to face in confidence a blessed, sweet, blissful and bright tomorrow. I have known my cousin Jerry Rufus and your dad since his birth from my aunt Willie V. Evans-Rufus, Magnolia, Arkansas. As a matter of fact, I had the pleasure of growing up with his siblings, Barbara, Helen, and 'Big Baby.' To his children(s), Keith, Rodney, Jerry, Teresa, Veronica, Sandra and Felicia, your father was a good and proud man of whom you should feel great pride and admiration for. As I go to my Father in prayer, I will ask for a special blessing for the entire family of Mr. Jerry Rufus. With warm regards, Cousin James Brown Retired Educator Arlington, Texas
