Otto Lange
Otto was born in Lewes, Delaware where he played football, basketball, and other sports at Lewes High School. He graduated from Goldey-Beacom College with a degree in Accounting. He worked 47 years in the poultry field as an accountant and vice president of various poultry companies. Upon retirement he started his own business as a tax and business consultant. He liked golfing, swimming and traveling. He was President of the Rotary Club in Salisbury, MD and in North Carolina; a lifetime member of the Elks Club, member of Southern Pines United Methodist Church and Methodist Men, and involved with the Community Bible Study. His greatest love was his family and especially his nine grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.
RayShonda Lassiter
RayShonda was my little miracle, my blessing from God. She came to me with multiple medical problems when she was 10 months old. The doctors told me not to get attached because she would not live to see her first birthday. RayShonda proved them wrong. She was determined to live a long life with a lot of love and prayer.
RayShonda suffered from Dandy Walker syndrome, hydrocephalus, seizures, blindness and cerebral palsy. She also had a VP shunt, G tube, Bipap, and Baclofen pump, just to name a few. I stayed in prayer throughout her life and her countless hospitalizations. At times it was difficult caring for her 24 hours a day, but it was worth it. She has always been second in my life only because God was the first in my life. Being surrounded by so much love, she was spoiled rotten and was able to get away with many things like staying up all night when the others had a bedtime. She was also allowed to sleep in school while others had to stay alert. Her siblings did not mind because she was a very special young lady – she was one of the best siblings anyone could have. When she was in distress there was not a shortage of help to come to rescue her – all ages and sizes came to her aid, because of who she was.
On July 7, 2005, my miracle baby went home to be with the Lord. I was not ready to let her go. I realized I had no choice so I told her it was ok. I was left empty. God was the only one who could fill my void. My heart was hurting. I did not know what I was going to do without her in my life. God was the only one who could take away my pain.
I am so glad we made the decision to donate her organs so others could live. That is something I believe would please God. He gave us something valuable and so did she. She was able to be a blessing to many people and their families. I’m glad she is still here on this earth sharing the love she gave to us. I have peace knowing she is now able to do all of the things she was unable to do on this earth. Now she is talking, singing, running, walking, jumping and playing without any medical problems. I know she is happy and I look forward to being with my miracle daughter, my Father God, and my brother Jesus one day!
Well, RayShonda, it is mighty nice to be in the hands of the Lord! Proverbs 19:21 states, “We may make a lot of plans, but the Lord will do what he has decided” (New Contemporary English Version).
Loving you forever,
Your Mom,
Jenell L. McAllister-Lassiter
Jerry Lawson
Jerry and I were married for 32 years. We have two wonderful children, Lauren and Kane. He loved all of us very much and he never missed an opportunity to tell us. Jerry loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his son Kane, and best friend, Bob. He was an avid golfer and played every chance he got. He loved the ocean and fishing and had many fond memories of fishing at The Pierless with his best buds Arnold and Gus. He loved his four-legged babies, Tug and Shadow, with all of his heart. He was a loyal friend to all and lived his life to the fullest daily. To say that he is missed by all is an understatement. The positive effects this great man had on the lives of everyone who knew him continues even in his passing. We are honored he could give someone such a great gift as sight.
James Leonard
Jim was born in Philadelphia, went to West Catholic High School and graduated from the University of Maryland in Frankfurt, Germany. He worked with the CIA and Nuclear Regulatory Commission and had been retired for 17 years. He and his wife, Gail, were married in Basel, Switzerland and have six children and ten grandchildren. Jim was a loving partner and friend to his wife. He was a generous father and often a mentor to their friends. His grandchildren affectionately knew him as “Pop Pop”. To his family he was a figure of strength. There were not enough words to express the loss that family and friends feel. “Big Jim” will always be remembered for his twinkling blue eyes, passionate ways, strong opinions (both welcome and not), quick wit, sense of humor and love of life.
Randall Love
He was the youngest of my three sons. Being the baby, naturally he was spoiled. The older brothers had real blonde hair; almost white. Randall’s hair was darker. They told Randall he was adopted because his hair was not the color of theirs. This would make him cry and they would get a big kick out of it. Boys will be boys. Randall fished with his family almost since he could walk. He would get in the back of the boat to fish and you wouldn’t hear a word out of him until a fish slapped you in the face. When he got a little older, his father took him and the other boys hunting. All of his short life, he loved hunting and fishing.
Randall grew up and had a son of his own – a son that he loved better than life. He taught him to fish and hunt like his father taught him.
Randall was about 35 when his health started to decline. He had high blood pressure, seizures, and problems with the discs in his back. He would be in terrible pain with his back. He was struggling.
Then his house burned. He was so upset. He called me and was crying. Two weeks later, he went over to the burned house to see what he might save from the garage. The little bit he saved, he put in storage until he could figure out what to do. That evening, he said he was really tired and was going home to take a shower and rest. He did just that. He sat down on the couch and went to sleep. He never woke up.
Randall Kelvin Love was 39 years old. He was my baby and I loved him dearly.
Carol Pounds - Mother
Daniel A. Lynch
Dan was a wonderful husband and a loving father of five – four boys and one girl. He was an avid golfer and could spot a ball 200 yards away. He was a terrific bowler with a 189 average. He also was an excellent wood carver of ducks and birds; and recently he started a new hobby – playing the organ.
He started his own business in 1980 and it is still in existence today. He loved life and enjoyed each day. He was a true gentleman and a friendly outgoing person. He will be remembered for his terrific sense of humor, loving heart and artistic spirit. His kindness and concern for others lives on in his children and grandchildren. He is deeply missed by his family and many friends, but it is comforting to know that his beautiful blue eyes are able to still bring joy to others.
