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My Sweet Angel
My memory of you will never fade. Your infectious laughter, your beautiful smile, and our daily cuddles are everlasting memories that I will forever cherish. My love for you, my sweet baby is eternal. Grayson, your loving brother, now has a guardian angel who will forever guide him through life, as do I. We love you Gavin. As your Mother, my heart aches. I have comfort in knowing that one day we will see each other again. Rest well, my sweet baby. I need you, but the Lord all mighty needs you more. You are now in the company of your Grandpa Jack, cousin Vincent, D.I. and many others who will give you the hugs and love that I can no longer “physically” express. I pray that you are at your happiest because now sweet baby you are an angel. Rest well Gavin and don’t fret. Your “Mommae” will always love you.
A Child Loaned
“I’ll lend you for a little time
A child of mine” He said.
“For you to love , the while he lives and mourn for when he’s dead. It may be four or five years or twenty -two or three
But will , till I call him back
Take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you
And should his stay be brief, You’ll have his lovely memories
As solace for your grief.
I can not promise he will stay
Since all from earth return
But there are lessons taught down there
I want the child to learn.
I’ve looked this wide world over In my search for teacher’s true. And from the throngs that crowd lifes lanes, I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love?
Nor think the labor vain
Nor hate me when I came to call
And take him back again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
“Dear Lord, thy will be done, For all the joy thy child shall bring,
For the risk of grief we’ll run
We’ll love him while we may, And for the happiness we’ve known, Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him
Much sooner than we planned
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes And try to understand”
- I Love You Son, Your Loving Dad Gari
In Loving Memory of Gavin Reid Settles
Our Baby Grandson
You were so very, very special From the very start We held you in our arms But mainly in our hearts.
You have gone to play with Angels In Heaven up above Although you were with us For just a little while You left special memories that will live forever in our Hearts.
All our love Hugs & Kisses -Grandma Rena
Our hearts are broken from you leaving us. You were a joy in our hearts and life. We know you are with God in heaven. We loved our 3rd generation Settles son.
Love Settles Family
Mothers hold their children’s hands for a while, but their hearts forever.
Mama’s Shadow
When I was a kid (you know, last year) I was like your shadow, always near.
While learning what the world was about I followed your footsteps day in and day out.
There were so many things I wanted to know You answered my questions and helped me grow.
All too soon, Mama, I will be grown And making my way in this world on my own.
When you remembered the good times we had And wish I was with you, don’t be sad.
Just stand by this picture and pretend That I am your shadow once again.
Reflections
Reflections
of
Life
Farewell Our Precious Baby Boy
“The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them.” Isaiah 11:6
Gavin Reid Settles
born April 7th, of 2013, in Memphis, Tennessee to Gari and Jacquelyne Settles. Gavin left his earthly home and went to run and play with the Angels on August 19, 2017.
Gavin was nothing short of amazing! Although Gavin left this earth way too soon, he brought all that knew him so much joy. Friends and family enjoyed his bright and bubbling personality.
Gavin was Christened at the age of eleven months and was a vibrant and talented young boy, who loved to play with his baby brother, Grayson. They enjoyed lots of sports car racing, birthday parties, and recreational activities at the school as well as in the community.
A budding scholar, Gavin attended Great Expectations Preparatory Academy at the age of three. Holy Rosary Catholic School welcomed Gavin as a Pre-K student at age four, and there he would join his first Soccer team (#36).
Gavin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack Raymond Childress.
Gavin leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted parents, Gari and Jacquelyne Settles, a baby brother, Grayson Riley Settles. Grandparents, Gregory and Sylvia Settles, and Rena Childress. Great Grandparents, Alice Coley Patrick and Fannie Thompson. An Uncle, Gregory Settles along with his wife Tammy, and an Aunt, Shawndra Childress. Also a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Gavin, I only miss you every second of every day. You will never truly be gone, I will hold you safe in my heart forever.
I love you sooooo much. - your cousin, Kirsten
Celebration
The Celebration of Life
Cherishing Memories
Saturday, August 26, 2017 • 2:00 P.M.
Brown Baptist Church - North Campus 980 Stateline Rd. - Southaven, Mississippi 38671
Pastor Bartholomew Orr ~Officiating~
“Our Prince” Gavin Reid Settles
Processional
Scripture:...................................Pastor Derrick Anderson
Prayer..............................................Pastor Terence Green
Musical Selection........................Professor Lester Stacker
Words of Comfort Chaplain Jack Conrad (Lebonheur Children’s Hospital)
Reflections:
(2 minutes, Please)
Dr. Stephanie Waller & Reverend Rubin Lowe (Cromwell Elementary School)
Dr. Sandra Vaughn (Family Friend)
Musical Selection........................Professor Lester Stacker Eulogy Pastor Bartholomew Orr Recessional
My first nephew, a precious little angel You changed my life the day you were born. You left with out saying goodbye, God only knows why. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place nobody else will ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, You didn’t go alone. You took part of my heart with you the day God took you home.-“Auntie” Shawndra
“Missing you Gavin”
Now that you’re not here to share my life each day, I feel sadness in my heart that will not go away. When the sun goes down and evening starts to fall is when my arms long for you and miss you most of all. When we were together, we were as close as we could be. There isn’t anyone on earth who could mean the same to me. -Love Searcy
Gavin was full of life and energy. He reminded me of myself as a child. He will never be forgotten. ~Uncle Greg
Acknowledgement ~ Words cannot adequately express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to each of you for the kindness rendered during our time of bereavement. We will be eternally thankful for your concern, prayers, encouraging words and thoughtful deeds. We pray God’s richest blessings upon each of you. -The Family of Gavin Reid Settles
Mr. Deandre Mitchell
Active Pallbearers ~
Mr. James Rayford Jr.
Mr. Marcus Metcalf Mr. Darryl Anderson Mr. Jeff Earle ~Committal Rites & Entombment ~ Memorial Park Cemetery 5668 Poplar Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38119
Private (Family Only) Reception Following Entombment Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc.
