James Vanderhorst Obituary

Only GOD knows what it will take to fill the void you may be experiencing, with your lost. Allow the Lord to shepherd your heart through these dry and heavy days. He specializes in restoring and renewing the human heart.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of bereavement. Continue to keep your hand in the masters hand, he WILL comfort you.

To Dec. Vanderhorst and Family:

Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. Dec. Vanderhorst, Sr. was a great pillow to our community and greatly respected by all. Siggie, he was a father we know you were very proud of, and he was proud of you as well. It is our prayer that God will keep you all and strengthen you in this difficult time.

Remember to trust in God, and He will always see you through your darkest times. May God Bless and Keep you. Your friends always,

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked at the bank and always asked James, Jr. how his dad was. I'm sorry to hear he's gone, but take peace in the fact that he is in a better place and will be well taken care of there. May he rest in peace.

Deacon Vanderhorst was a giant of a man.He was a wise man with devine christian values, and I truly was impacted by our conversations to always do the right thing. I will always remember him.My thoughts are with you Siggy, Grace Ty, Omar & Tamara .God has again pick a beautiful flower for his garden in heaven.Keep the Faith.

To the vanderhorst family:
May the peace of God, that passes all understanding, comfort you. know that the prayers of friends and loved ones goes before you, that God may continue to sustain you in this hour of breavement.

To Vanderhorst and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

To Jimmy and Family:

Though I walk in the midst of trouble...you stretch out your hand,and your right hand delivers me. Psalm 138:7
My prayers are with you during this difficult time

To the Vanderhorst Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of sorrow.

Angel Feaster & Family
Union Baptist Church

Dear Jimmy, Grace & family,
We send our sincere condalences, prayer and love. Always,

TO THE VANDERHORST FAMILY
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR HOUR OF SORROW I'LL BE PRAYING FOR YOU

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Vanderhorst Family,

I was sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Grace, and Tye know that your family is in my prayer. May God bless you and give you all the strength you stand in need of during this dark season.

May God Bless,

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Vanderhorst Family,

I pray that GOD will bless you and your family members with the peace and strength that only HE can give.

My uncle was no statesman or held a high position, but he was the patriach of our family. He loved God, family, and friends.He will be greatly missed by the family and memories of him will last until we depart this earth. The Best Uncle and Father with great love!