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Poem from Daughter: Kelly Ethridge
                                                                 One Lamb

           been close friends for years and years. In my later
           years in Lubbock, he would come by at least once a    “They shall take every man a lamb or kid, according to the
           week, and he never left without a prayer for me. He is   size of the family of which he is the father, a lamb or a kid
           a man of great character, integrity and honesty. I never   for each house.” Ex. 12.3
           heard him criticize anyone, and that is evidence that
           he is very close to the Lord.”
                                                                 One lamb, one lamb for a family -
                                                                 One lamb for my dad.
               From Stan Martin,                                 One Lamb - perfect, chosen, slain, risen, enough -
               Former Owner of Hi-Fidelity of Lubbock, Inc.,
               Stan’s Car Stereo, and BAE Technology, Inc.,      He is enough, perfectly enough for
               currently living in Newnan, GA
                                                                 Every sibling, every trial, anything we could ever face.
               Roy Mears is a man of great intensity and love
               expressed to his God, his family, and his fellow   Every new addition to the household -
               man. He has been a friend, business associate, and a
               co-laborer in Christ for over 50 years. He has always   Already covered with love.
               been focused on others and thinks of ways that he
               can help and encourage. He often drops by for a
               quick cup of coffee or a brief hospital visit, many
               times with a little gift such as a book or a CD. Roy is   A legacy - a family of promise, living in destiny -
               a gentle man who discovered many years ago what   All because one man dared,
               is truly valuable and important in life. He lives
               life to the fullest and thus is a wonderful influence   Laid claim with both hand and whole heart to
               on all whom he meets. He is one who “Rejoices
               with those who rejoice, and weeps with those who   One LAMB.
               weep” (Romans 12:15). Truly he is a man of whom
               many say, “We give honor to whom honor is due”
               (Romans 13:7). Roy is one to whom honor is due!




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