Cynthia (Cindy) Lambert
Cynthia (Cindy) Lambert leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband and three beautiful children.
Cindy’s favorite things in life were God, family, NASCAR, ferrets and Christmas.
After seeing the difference a heart transplant made in the life of her older brother, Cindy became very passionate about being an organ donor and made her family promise upon her death to honor her wish to be a donor.
Merrell Pendergraft Lane
My mom was one of the strongest people I have ever known. She was a very devoted and loving single mother. She made many sacrifices for me so it was only natural that I take care of her when she became ill. She has been diabetic her entire adult life which led to both of her legs being amputated and end stage renal failure. I know the images of her being sick and in a nursing home will stick with her friends and family forever. I want to thank the NC Eye Bank for the opportunity to remind some of them of what she was and not what she had become.
She was beautiful, confident, headstrong, funny, and full of life. She and I had so much fun together. My mom loved a road trip. It did not matter where you were going, she was ready to pack and ride. She had a minivan at one time that we lovingly named van-can-go, because believe me it did. She also had a great sense of humor and would laugh with you even if she didn’t know what you were laughing at.
According to my mom everyone was “baby.” She adopted all my friends like sons and daughters and wanted every child under 10 to call her granny.
I am sure that by now she is somewhere in heaven dancing with Elvis. My mom was the biggest Elvis fan that ever lived! She was also a fan of country and bluegrass. She loved going to the Bass Mountain Bluegrass Festival and meeting new people. She could talk to anyone!
She took great pride in her family. She only had one child but loved her nieces and nephews like they were her own. She was also very devoted to her parents, Clabon and Grace Pendergraft. Even though she was sick and battling her own illnesses, she still did what she could to help them. They took care of each other even though they were all in bad shape. My mom also had three brothers that she loved very much: Steve, Frankie, and Randy. Merrell was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and mother!
I love you Mommy and I miss you! I know that I will see you again.
Nathaniel Leak
My father was loved by everyone who knew him. He never met a stranger. He will be missed so much. My father was the type of man that if you needed anything he would give it to you. That is why it was not hard for me to donate his eyes, because I know this is what he wanted me to do.
Dad, we love and miss you,
Tiwana, Tionyia, Jackie and grandkids
Julius Lindsey
Husband, father, brother, friend, but most of all great – these words all describe Julius Jasper Lindsey. Julius was born on May 5, 1948 in Bricks, NC. Throughout his 58 years of living he was continually motivated to make things better not only for himself, but for others around him. He married right out of college to his high school sweetheart, Shirley, and they had three wonderful daughters during their 36 years of marriage. Julius worked in both the Edgecombe and Weldon City school systems for 27 years as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and the Director of Special Projects until his health began to fail. All through his life he has been through many trials and tribulations, especially with his health, but he remained humble all the way to the end.
Here are a few words out of many that describe Julius Jasper Lindsey:
Jewel, because he was of rare excellence
Unbiased, because he was fair to everyone
Listener, because he always made time to hear people
Intelligent in both books and people
Unable to back down from any obstacle
Straight forward with everything he said
Jestful, because he knew exactly what to say to brighten our spirits
Administrator, because he knew how and when to take charge
Serious, because he was always in deep thought
Philosopher, because he knew the depth of reason
Easy to talk to no matter what
Respectful to his family, his peers, and strangers
Leader, because he paved the way for so many
Inspiring others to do their best and beyond
Nurturing and loving to his family
Decisive, because he could always find the right answer
Soft-spoken, but yet his words were meaningful enough that everyone listened
Empathetic, because he always placed himself in other people’s shoes
Yearning to live each day, one at a time
Richard Lister
Richard was born in Elizabeth, NJ on April 26, 1952. He married Diane and they celebrated their 25th anniversary on June 13, 2006 at Biltmore Estates, Asheville, NC. Born to Richard and Diane were three children: Patricia, 21; Stefanie, 15; and Allison, 9. Richard was in the Navy for eight years and served on the submarine USS Queenfish. He then worked at Siemen’s Medical Solutions as a technical instructor. He enjoyed music and played the drums in various bands. Richard was an avid NASCAR fan, and worked as an inspector at a local racetrack for a few summers. He loved to read and enjoyed technical, action/adventure and espionage books, especially the Hornblower series by C.S. Forester. He died on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 2006.
Charles Maynard Litzenberger
Charles Maynard Litzenberger, known as Charlie by family and friends and often Rev. Charlie by parishioners, was almost a Christmas baby, born in Buffalo, NY on December 20, 1943. He came south in 1962 to serve as a hospital corpsman in the Navy and was assigned to the 8th Battalion Marines in Jacksonville, NC, hence he was a veteran of both Navy and Marines. In 1965, he met his future wife, Annette Lancaster, in Jacksonville in the Methodist church where she was employed at the time directing the educational program of the church. They were married within the year and had celebrated 41 years of marriage at his death in October of 2006.
Charlie was described by one of his three brothers as having a strong spirit. All of those who were fortunate enough to know him will understand exactly what is meant by this. His life was full of obstacles and challenges such as the loss of a son and never having any other children, moving immediately from active service to college with a high school diploma from a vocational high school, and the most difficult was facing brain surgery for a tumor at 30 years of age three years after graduation from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. As he was just beginning a very promising career as a United Methodist pastor, he began the fight of his life. He refused to ever leave the active ministry, or even take a leave of absence, as he spent the next five years in multiple craniotomies and radiation therapy. His interpretation of his survival was that his prayer had been answered and God had provided a ram in the thicket to save him. Too much cranial radiation resulted eventually in losing sight in one eye and that was followed by having a prosthesis in that eye. For several years he was active in the Lions Club because of their commitment to helping people who were blind or experienced other vision problems.
Charlie was truly eclectic. He loved college and pro sports, good books, jigsaw puzzles, dancing (all kinds), cards, history, golf, bowling, being with his brothers and family, computer games and both theology and psychology. He traveled in Europe while in the service, but during the last couple of years he was able to take the vacation of his dreams to Alaska and then last May he returned to Italy and back to Rome, where he knew he was meant to go one more time.
Last, but not least, he was a collector. During his years in Atlanta at Emory, he trained as a clown with the YMCA. After his surgery, he put his make-up away and started collecting clowns. He has left quite a collection! But nothing like the number of people who have been touched by him throughout his 62 plus years.
Conrad (Sandy) Livingston, Jr.
February 5, 1945 – May 14, 2006
We did not expect it to be this hard to write about our hero, but we hope to somehow express what a wonderful, giving, and loving person he was.
Sandy was born on February 5, 1945 in Copperhill, TN to Conrad R. Livingston and Martha Tarpley Osmann. He loved his country, volunteering to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home from Vietnam, he actively served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Big Boy (as he was affectionately known by his comrades at the shop) retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with 40 years of service in the 91 Machine Shop. He was an active member of the AmVets, American Legion Post 55, the 40/8, Fleet Reserve Association, Marine Corp League 1075, VFW, Disabled American Vets and the 7th Engineer Battalion Vietnam Veterans. Sandy was Past Master and a very active member of Clemmons Masonic Lodge No. 755 AF&AM. He was extremely involved with the Winston-Salem Shrine Club, well after his service as Past President, and served as captain of the Desert Rangers. He was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church, Twin City Eastern Star and a driver for Barefoot Transportation. Sandy was a loyal, caring and devoted husband and best friend. He was a protective, loving, strong and devoted dad, grandpa, brother and son. He was so supportive of his family and was always there for us. We could always count on him, because no need was ever too big or too small for him. Sandy truly loved people, with a genuine mission in life to serve and teach others. He always tried to learn from others, continuously gave of himself to others, and very much believed in doing the right thing. He sincerely touched the lives of so many people, and is sorely missed by all who knew him. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved life and he never stopped living it. He was and always will be Our Hero. We are thankful and take comfort in knowing that others can now see the world through his beautiful, warm eyes.
Words from his friends and family…best friend, husband, dad, grandpa, pawpaw, son, brother, cousin, nephew, family man, Santa, patriot, Marine, Mason, Shriner, protector, grand gentleman, firm handshakes, warm smiles, bear hugs, looked you square in the eye, good friend, loved one, radiating warmth, faithful, loyal, supportive, loving heart, always lifted others up, strong, big smiles, big hugs, always remembered, generous, appreciated, a special friend to all that knew and loved him, super human being, great sense of humor, full of kindness and laughter, good spirit, good friend and confidante, always helping, always smiling, always lending a hand of friendship and sincere caring, legend in his own time, will always have a place in our hearts, open arms, helped us to be strong, wonderful person and wonderful Dad, there were many nights spent at the Livingston home that he was also a Dad to me, fond memories, wonderful life, truly a unique and special individual, always ready with a smile, joke or helping hand, precious memories of assembly meetings, road trips, majority services, always there, great person, loving, full of life, anyone who had the opportunity to get to know Conrad was blessed by the experience. What a wonderful testimony to his character!
With much love,
Patsy, Denise & Sandra
Michael Bruce Longworth
July 3, 1951 – March 12, 2006
Michael Bruce Longworth was the son of Norma Jean Longworth Dunn and Charles Hubert Dunn. He was 54 years old. Mike was my oldest son. He had three brothers, Timothy Charles Dunn, Gregory Keith Dunn, and Stephen Dale Dunn, and one sister, Jeana Renea Dunn Garraghty. He had two sons with his wife Janice Harper Longworth, Brian Christopher Longworth, wife Allison Turner Longworth, and Craig Michael Longworth and wife, Amanda Short Longworth. He had one granddaughter, Sumer Elizabeth Longworth. Mike was a heavy machine operator for General Companies. He loved outside work and was a good worker. Mike enjoyed life to the fullest. He was still my little boy.
Jay Mario Lowry
This is a photo taken of Jay a few years ago, but it shows his eyes more than any other photo we had. I feel it accentuates his eyes. He was born April 9, 1974 to Benford Lowry and Kathleen.
He was a son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin and a friend to many. He was intelligent, handsome, and enjoyed basically all sports and hunting. Jay’s favorite saying when he called on the phone was “What are you doing?” He always wanted to know what we had cooked or eaten. He always had a big heart for someone who did not have the same opportunities as he did. He felt he needed to do something to help. He had a big heart.
We miss him terribly and think of him daily, almost hourly. However, we do find great comfort in knowing that he is now with the Lord. We also find comfort in knowing that someone sees because of his gift of sight. He left a gift to someone less fortunate than he so they too might see the wonders of life.
Jay was never married nor did he have any children. Our memories are centered around him and the photos we took. We know that if Jay was given the chance to come down from heaven to be with us again, he would stay right where he is because he is out of a lot of pain that this earthly life brings with it. We treasure every moment we had with him.
His loving family, dad, mom, stepmom, stepdad, sisters, nieces and nephews.
