Bob and Bettizelle Abrams

Sunday, July 29, 2012

our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time of losing Rue. May the wonderful memories you have help you in the weeks to come.

Karen Thompson Francis

Saturday, July 28, 2012

May the sympathy and friendship extended in your sorrow help strengthen you and comfort you throughout each new tomorrow. May God Bless and Keep You Is My Prayer.

Rue was the best! I remember his wit, his kindness, and especially his smile. I will miss him and I am better for having known him. Heavn just got brighter!!

Gary Crafton & Family

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Getting to know Rue over the last 10 or so years there is one thing for sure, he was a fighter. His refuse to lose attitude really showed in everything he done. I really enjoyed coaching with Rue because his competitive spirit never wavered. When he hollered "HA-BIT" on the field those girls always resonded!! May God wrap his loving arms around his family and give them comfort like only he can. With all our love.... God Bless

Una

Friday, July 27, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Sandy and the children. Rue was a special person and fought really hard. I will miss seeing him, but know that he is out of pain and in a much better place waiting on his family to join him. God bless!!

Danny & Jean Duck

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Remembering you in our thoughts and prayers.

Rance and Shelly McNeil

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Rance and I are truly sorry for your loss. Mrs. Annie as a mother, I can't even imagine how your heart must be breaking. Maggie and Chance, our kids-Malorie, Makayla and Petey would like to say how sorry they are for your loss. Sandi, be strong for God is close to the broken hearted. To all of you-- a light was put out to soon but he will live on through you. He was a good man. May God give you comfort during this difficult time Rance and Shelly McNeil

Gale Garrison

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless the Garrett family.

james H.Henson

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Anavurl, I remember you an Doug from many years back and have nothing but good memories of you both. I am very sorry for your great loss.

lashana shelton

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

to tracie and family, my heart goes out to the family ive just recently been in your shoes and loved one has passed all i can say is look to jesus the only that can help you in this time and the time after everything is over with i didnt know rue personally but i know if he is like tracie my friend he was a blessing may good keep you all

Brad Besancon

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

A true champ. He will be missed.

Dianna Fason

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Truly a pleasure to know & a blessing too all. You will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. God bless the family!

William Bodnar

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Brother I know you are in Heaven. See ya again when I get there. Much love, respect and my condolence to the family and all those who were blessed to have Known Rue. God be with and comfort family and friends.

William (Critter) Bodnar

Melinda Luce

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Rue and I worked together for a brief time during my employment at CHDC ..Rue was always so nice to me when I worked w him during our orientation. He was my partner in the skills and training exercises. He always made the class fun for myself and everyone else. He was a very nice man. I ended up being pregnant and was always getting sick during orientation. He used to kid me I was preg
nant and lo and behold I was. I always wanted to see him again and let him know I was and he was right. I pray God holds you all in his arms and comforts you like only he can. Rest assured Rue left behind a legacy. He will be missed!

Cissy and G.L. Lieblong

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Annavurl and family, our hearts hurt for you in the death of your dear son and loved one. I did not know he had cancer, but i know it is hard to see them suffer with the disease and still have their chances be so small to recover. We must be absent in body to be with the Lord and I pray he is with God and will never suffer again. Love you all,
Cissy and G.L.

Scott Garrett

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

He was full of life. I have fond memories of visiting family in Conway growing up. Way too early for him to go. God's Blessing.

Toni Johnson

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Anavurl, Tracie & Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rue was such a nice guy. May God's love carry you through this time of sorrow.
Toni Johnson
Retired CHDC

Bryon Lovelady

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Chris & Janie Hogan

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with ya'll. Death leaves a heartache only God can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Rue made an impact on everyone that he met, CHDC will not be the same without our friend.

Ginger Roberts Harrison

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of the family. Rue and Kendall will have lots to talk about in heaven. As we will always miss and love them both, We will be with them again someday. They are the winners in this battle. Love each and everyone of you.

Connie McMillen

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

To the family of Rue Garrett: My heart bleeds for you at this time. Rue was a true country gentleman...he had good manners that he used at all times...he was a good man that came from good blood and will be remembered as such. May our Almighty give you the strength you need to help get you through this tough time of saying goodbye to your loved one. God bless all of you.

Ron & Beckie Ridings

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

We remember the "ole" days of rodeo in Arkansas. What good times and great memories. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. He is now with God and all the pain is gone. Just think what a reunion there will be someday. God Bless you all.

Jim and Juanita Bryant

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. We will remember you all in our prayers.

Annette Shaffer

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Dear familys of Mr. Rue. He an I started work at CHDC at the same time , he was such a wonderful person . He was always willing to say a prayer for someone who needed it . He will be greatly missed Lord please keep these greiving familys in your loving arms , greet this new angle warmly

Keith Sams

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Rue and I had many great times together. I will always remember him as this fun loving friend who would make me smile.If Rue was with me I could conunt on him to have a positive influence on me. He made living life more fun! I love the picture of Rue, with a big smile. That is how I will always remember him.

To his family I wish all the best. Living so far away, we did not get to know each other well. I wish I could be there to pay my respects. Please accept my prayers and thoughts which will be with you in this difficult time.

Dena Garrett

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

My heart is with your family and a host of friends that love him dearly. May you rest peacefully now my friend.

Kami Branscum

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rue was a wonderful friend to my husband Robert and always had ice cream for my son Jacob. We will miss him dearly. May God get the glory from Rue's life and death.

Justin Hudspeth

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Sandi I cant be there tomorrow, but if I could, I would give him my rule book. He always knew what it said and I appreciated that. Most importantly he knew the rule book for heaven and he never questioned that heavenly umpire. He now has a better umpire than me or any of the guys from Greenbrier. I will miss him so so deeply.

Cathy Traffanstedt

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

All our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rue was a wonderful persons he will be missed..\ all our love is sent your way

Andy, Gina & Austin Adams

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Our condolences to Rue's family. He will be sorely missed. He is the perfect example of how we all ought to be, when we grow up. Surrender to the grace of our Father at this difficult time, and the journey won't be quite so ruff.
Quote for Rue..."Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway." Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kelly Eoff

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

To all of Rue's family. He was a great all around guy/cowboy!! I knew Rue from back in his rodeo days and we all had some really great times! He will truly be
missed. He was in such pain and is no longer. He fought so hard to keep living but it just wasn't in God's plan for him. He will live on in our hearts and we will always have our memories of the good times with Rue. I will miss you, my friend!!!!!

Rita Newland McDonald

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Rue was always the most kind person and great friend to all. My prayers are for your families during a difficult time. He will be greatly missed my many.

kris lee

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

he was a good honest man so sorry for you loss you are in my prayers .

Rita Garrett Carlson

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Rue Garrett Family,

We hadn't been blessed to see Rue Douglas in many years. Distance is the reason but now I think it is not reason enough. With all these lovely things being said about Rue, I wished I would've known him as a grown-up. We all just knew him from when we were kids traveling to Conway every summer. I pray that you will somehow gain the strength to do what Rue asked everyone to do at the end of his video. God bless you all and wrap His loving arms around you. We love ya'll!!

Martha Lane

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to the Garrett and Karber family. The void will be great but God can give you peace and understanding. Remember Rue daily and the positive impact that he made on peoples lives. God bless each of you.

Conway-Hematology-Oncology

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

From the chemo girls---You guys are in our hearts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything at all. Rue was not just a patient, but he was (and will always be) a part of our family. We love you Rue!!!

Priscilla Garrett Duncan

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Dear Family: We are praying for peace and comfort for you all. No one can take the memories. Rue will be there with you always.
Love you all.

Animal Care Veterinary Center

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Sandi, Dana, and family...We are so very sorry to hear about Rue. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Gabbard and Staff

vicki hutto

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

My prayers are with ya'll.

Lisa Wilcox Jackson

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

So sorry to hear about your loss. I will certainly pray for you all at this most diffucult time. I loved the video memorial...he hasn't changed much since the last time I saw him. He is in a perfect place now! Love, Lisa

Joe III and Tammy Peak

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers for the family.

McLaughlin Family

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

It was such a blessing to know Rue! He is a great man and loved his family more than anything. I pray that you find strength in your faith, comfort in God’s love, and peace in knowing your friends are praying for you. Romans 12:15 tells us to weep with those who weep. We love you and will continue to pray for you and your family! 1 Peter 5:7 "Casting all your cares upon Him; for He careth for you"

Dino, Shannon, Alyssa, Breanna, Dino 3, and LaNaya McLaughlin

Robin Nance

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Sandy, Chance & Maggie,
I am so sorry to hear about Rue.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and comfort you.

Tammy Vanaman

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Sandi, Chance and Maggie
Just know that we are thinking of you and your entire family.
The Vanamans - Tammy, Doug and Abbi

Sandy (Thomas) Cameron

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Sandi & kids...My heart goes out to you in your loss. Praying for peace & comfort for you all in the days ahead. Very beautiful video tribute to Rue!

Steve Jeanette & Billie Faye Stephens

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless.

Randy & Sherril Bowling

Monday, July 23, 2012

We've lost a real good brother. Rue worked on our house when he worked for NBMC. We were hoping that he'd whipped the big C. We will miss him especially when we come to visit the Highway 65 congregation.

In Christian Love,

Randy O. & Sherril A. Bowling
Damascus Church of Christ

R.O.B./

Sonya McCollum Mann

Monday, July 23, 2012

Sandi,
I grew up knowing Rue all my life. He was a great man and a dear friend to my Daddy and Uncle Kenny(Pup). You and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers.

Deena Hartsfield

Monday, July 23, 2012

Dear Family,
So sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers. May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Phyllis McMillen

Monday, July 23, 2012

Tracie, I'm So Very Sorry May God Bless You & Your Family. Just Know He Isn't In Pain Anymore. Your In My Prays.

Phyllis

Alissa

Monday, July 23, 2012

Tracie
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. There are no words just know He will always be with you.....

Wes Hudson

Monday, July 23, 2012

You all are in my prayers to a Loving and Caring God !

Pump & Sissy (Chad & Sarah Jobe)

Monday, July 23, 2012

We shared a many of laughs with Rue. He was a great man. It was a honor to know him. He will be missed dearly. The Garrett family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Phyllis Sams Clements

Monday, July 23, 2012

My thoughts are with you.

Teresa Brazil

Monday, July 23, 2012

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Darrell Langston family

Monday, July 23, 2012

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in knowing that he is with the Lord and one day you will be reunited.

Beth Taylor Flippo

Monday, July 23, 2012

Sandi, Chance, Maggie and all the Garrett family. I am so sorry to hear about Rue. What a wonderful person he was! I am praying for God's peace and comfort that only he can give during this hard time. Love you all!

Jon Rea

Monday, July 23, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We remember Rue as a teenager. He grew into such a nice man.
Jon & Jackie Rea

Debbie Peoples

Monday, July 23, 2012

A Great man that will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to the family and you will get through this with God's help.

Rick & Melinda Reynolds

Monday, July 23, 2012

To the Garrett family, You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Kevin, Hillaree, Andee and Toree Tiffee

Monday, July 23, 2012

Our family was truely blessed to have our lives touched by Rue. You all are in our continued prayers. Love the Tiffees (Kevin, Hillaree, Andee and Toree)

The Sweere Family

Monday, July 23, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything please let us know.

Donna (Reynolds) Berry

Monday, July 23, 2012

My prayers and thoughts are with the family & friends of Rue. His life was cut way too short but God needed him in heaven. An outstanding cowboy and individual, he will be missed by so many. Go Rest High on that Mountain Cowboy!!

Bev wells

Monday, July 23, 2012

Dearest Sandi, Chance and Maggie, my heart breaks for you in the loss of Rue. May you have the peace and understanding that only God can give. Love you. Bev Wells

Cody, Shannon Allen and family

Monday, July 23, 2012

Prayers go out to Sandi and children along with the rest of Rue's family. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. He always had a great spirit about him and a way with children he coached. Blessed to know him and will miss him. Prayers and love to all that knew him.

Gary, Lisa McGinty

Monday, July 23, 2012

May God be with you and guide you. RIP Rue, you will be missed.

Judy McCollum Reynolds

Monday, July 23, 2012

Dear Family; There are so many people who were blessed to have Rue in their lives...He has been an inspiration to us all...his wonderful loving spirit will be with all of you forever!!! May GOD Bless!

Chris and Leah Hutto

Monday, July 23, 2012

Dear Sandi and Family-What a blessing it has been to be around and work with Rue over the last several years. Rue was a special person and truly enjoyed life. Just as Rue always said it's the little things that truly mean the most. He lived his life enjoying the little things that most of us over look. It has been also a joy getting to know those kids and watching them grow up.Sandi- There is nothing we can say except we are so sorry. Rue is not only standing on the promises of God (as the song says) he today is truly experiencing those promises. With Love-Chris and Leah.

Vickie Palmer

Monday, July 23, 2012

I have great memories of Rue! My thoughts & prayers are with you all...

Danny Fleming

Monday, July 23, 2012

My Thoughts and Prayers are with all of rues family, He will me missed but just know he is done with the pain !!!!

Jerry LaValley

Monday, July 23, 2012

Very sad to hear of Rue's passing. I met Rue in the early 80's, when we were both out on the rodeo trail. He came over to Seminole, OK and handily won the rodeo that we were ALL planning to win! He was a tough competitor and a good friend. My prayer for the family: May your sadness at his loss soon turn to best memories of a good man.

Wendy Barton

Monday, July 23, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Rue's family and friends. He touched so many lives and will be missed by many.

Martha Hall

Monday, July 23, 2012

My heart is with you and your precious children. May God hold you close.

Leta Kirkland

Monday, July 23, 2012

May God bring you peace and comfort. Rue was such a great guy. Have lots of memories of him from when we were in school. Always brought a smile and lots of laughs. He will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace.

Denise Bryant Benight

Monday, July 23, 2012

I just want to tell all of you how sorry I am to hear of Rue's passing. You have lost a special special family member. I pray that Jesus will wrap his loving arms around you all and give you strength, comfort and grace during this most difficult time. I am praying for you all.

Marilyn Whitley

Monday, July 23, 2012

To the Garrett Family I send my deepest sympathy. Many great memories to cherish.

Randy Jones

Monday, July 23, 2012

So sorry to hear about Rue , To the Family thoughts and prayers are with you. Randy

Kirk and Peggy Hardy

Monday, July 23, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this tine of loss. Heaven is a sweeter place today with Rue's presence.

Jennifer Cantrell Hightower

Monday, July 23, 2012

Praying for peace for your family during this time.Rue was a great person and will be missed.

Dickey Goss

Monday, July 23, 2012

Prayers are with all the family. Rue was one of the nicest men there is. His smile, laugh, and great personality would always light up the entire area he was in. Always enjoyed seeing and talking to him.
RIP Cowboy!!

sandra fowler farmer

Monday, July 23, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Rue years ago when I rodeoed, he was a very nice guy. May God Bless your family and give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Euna Garrett

Monday, July 23, 2012

I am sorry for your loss of Rue, we will miss him, we are praying for all of you. We are here for you. God bless you all during this difficult time. We liove you.

Stephanie Smith

Monday, July 23, 2012

Sandi, I an praying for you and your family. I will be out of town and will not be able to attend the service, but please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

James & Shirley Pollard

Monday, July 23, 2012

Sandi, Chance, Maggie, Anavurl, sisters and family, I did not know Rue (except as a little boy) but I know he must have been a wonderful man. Our prayers are with you all.
We will be out of town and not be able to attend the visitation or service but you will all be in our prayers. May God bless.

Terri

Monday, July 23, 2012

Such a great cowboy. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Joe R. Goss

Monday, July 23, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Garrett and Karber families. I'm sure you know he was loved and respected by so many.

You have suffered a great loss, and there will be difficult days ahead, but there is comfort in knowing that you will see him again in a better world. RIP Rue, until then.

Rick Whitaker

Monday, July 23, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to all the family. Rue was loved by all who knew him.

Jannette Coney Griffin Karaff

Monday, July 23, 2012

AnaVurl and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss, May God be with you and your family throughout these trying times...I know we are not suppose to ask why, but someday you will be reunited with Rue and you will know. Time will help, I find myself thinking about Chance and wondering what would have been in his life. We are never suppose to bury our children. I know God will comfort you and keep you in his arms while you are having to endure such a loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God Bless You All

Rusty Smith

Monday, July 23, 2012

Your family is in our prayers.

BARBARA RICHMOND

Monday, July 23, 2012

Just wanted to let you know you are in my prayers

Teresa Maxwell-Laird

Monday, July 23, 2012

May God Bless an comfort you all as you lay one of God's children to rest. Remember one day you will see him again an he is in no more pain or sorrow. My prayers are with each of you I am praying for God to comfort and give each of you peace

Debbie Jones

Monday, July 23, 2012

Sandi, Chance and Maggie, and the rest of the family.
So sorry about Rue. He was a great person and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

clarence taylor

Monday, July 23, 2012

was a great cowboy,and good friend.

Dwayne Weatherley

Monday, July 23, 2012

You will be missed.

Penny Pratt Baker

Monday, July 23, 2012

Please know you are all in my constant thoughts & prayers. Rue was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. I've known him since he started rodeoing and he was always a sweetheart with a wonderful smile. That picture says it all!!

Stuart Schichtl

Monday, July 23, 2012

I got to know Rue through my brother George. He was was a great friend and a good Christain man. Always loved playing softball with him and the times when we would meet and work on George's house at Hooter Hill. My prayers are with your family.
Stuart "Dink" Schichtl

Mary Ferguson

Monday, July 23, 2012

Dear Sandi and family: I and my family have very blessed to know you and Rue. He was my son's baseball coach during the 2nd or 3rd grade. "Nick Ferguson". Nick would always run to him at the start of practice and say, "I love you coach Rue". What a great man to be loved by a young child. Thank you all for sharing him with us.
Mary Ferguson
Nick Ferguson

Brad Curtis

Monday, July 23, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the all of Rue’s family and friends. Many will remember him for being a very talented bull rider, but I simply remember Rue as the nicest person I ever encountered on the rodeo trail. I take comfort in knowing that I will see him again one day in heaven.

God Bless
Bro. Brad Curtis

Jackalyn Barton

Monday, July 23, 2012

I loved Mr. Rue

Tony Palmer

Monday, July 23, 2012

We are going to miss you. Will be praying for your family. Thanks for all the great time we had deer hunting and playing softball.

Jerry Roberts

Monday, July 23, 2012

My prayers go out to the family. Rue inspired many in his battle with cancer. I really enjoyed our visits and getting to know him again during chemo. He had a lot of support from his family and friends. He loved to talk softball and bullriding, but most of all he liked to quote scriptures from the Bible. Love and miss my Christian brother.

Carrel/Alexis

Monday, July 23, 2012

Prayer for the entire family at this time of sorrow. Our family was blessed to know you all. We will miss Rue greatly, hearts are so very heavy.

Lynda & Jack Harmon

Monday, July 23, 2012

Our prayers are with you and the kids.

Janis Garrett Robbins

Monday, July 23, 2012

To all of Rue's families, our family extends our greatest sympathies to all of you and to let you know we are sorry for the loss of a precious life. Heaven has gained another saint. You are all in our prayers, we love you.

Charlie Bowden

Monday, July 23, 2012

Can't say enough what a kind Gentleman Rue was, everyone loved him and i was honored to have known him.

Mark and Cassy Tudeen

Monday, July 23, 2012

Rue was such a great guy! Always full of laughs and mischief! He used to always ask Nicklaus "how do you get to Greenbrier from here" . Funny thing is we were in Greenbrier at the Softball fields!! It was just the way he said Greenbirer that made us laugh! He was such a fun guy. He will be greatly missed by so many. He had friends from one end of the spectrum to the other! Praying for Sandi, Chance and Maggie and all the Garrett family and friends.

Cyndi Bailey

Monday, July 23, 2012

May God bring you peace and comfort. Rue will be missed by many. I will always remember the smile he wore and also the smile he put on everyone around him. Rest in peace Rue.
Cyndi VanPelt Bailey