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In Memory Of Tony

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SUMNER, Tony Randall age 43, of Kettering passed away Monday, December 26, 2005 at Miami Valley Hospital. Tony was a graduate of Fairmont East High School. He had been a truck driver, though his love was for music. Tony was a musician who played guitar for several bands in the Dayton area and he enjoyed writing poetry. Tony was preceded in death by his father, Herbert R. Sumner. He is survived by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Sumner; sister, Jeanne (Joseph) Ray of Moraine; brothers, Steve Sumner and friend, Florie Gerhardt of Severance, CO, Robert (Catherine) Sumner of Beavercreek and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 7:00 PM at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. Family will receive friends from 5-7:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. In memory of Tony, contributions may be made to Make A Wish Foundation, 3550 N. Central Ave. Ste. 300, Phoenix, AZ 85012. Condolences may be sent to the family via the website at www.routsong.com.

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Do not stand at my Grave and Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift unlifting rush
Of quiet birds in circle flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

  

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This candle is in memory of my dear friend Tony. Though he has departed this Earth may his spirit forever remain alive within me. May You Rest in Peace Tony!