Rest in peace Uncle Shane!

Rest in peace Uncle Shane! Your smile, joy, and hugs will be greatly missed. I know you are celebrating your temporary life on earth with our Heavenly Father and now you have eternal life.

"Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am."

- John 14:1-3

Shane was born with hydrocephalus. This is a condition 'characterized excess fluid build up containing cavities of the brain which results in developmental, physical, and intellectual impairments.' Due to these circumstances, Shane had to undergo 5 surgeries to have shunts put in during his life. While this condition was not an easy road for Shane, he always had a smile when you walked in the room and you felt an abundance of love. It was not just an ordinary joy, it was the Joy that we receive when we put our hope and faith in Jesus. He shared this love and joy with everyone he came in contact with.

Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. - 1 Peter 1:8-9

The word that comes to mind when I think about the legacy Shane leaves behind is 'excitement.' He was always excited to see you. Excited to share about the love of Jesus. Excited to share scriptures. Excited to serve at church. Excited to preach at church. Excited to share with you the new worship song. Excited to listen to music. Excited to tell you about the Lego rides he built. Excited to show you the rides he built. Excited to learn about computers and technology.

Shane had an amazing talent that was beyond my comprehension. He would take small pieces of Legos to make fair rides and then built the machines to make them operational. If the fair was in town or nearby, you were sure to find Shane there riding the rides and knowing the crew members. You may have seen his Lego's displayed at the North Georgia Fair and we hope to continue to display them in his memory for years to come.

As we celebrate his life this weekend, we are asking for prayers for family and friends. This GoFundMe is created to help with the funeral cost. We appreciate your prayers, love, and support during this time.

"Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die." - John 11:25-26

"Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light." - Matthew 11:28-30