I first met AD at Neely's bend church of Christ while he was an adolescent. At that same church is where I met my wife of more than 15 years now, and she knew him long before me. Soon he grew up to be a man of faith with the guidance from his loving grandmother Mary. Conversations of cars and such took place before service on Sundays, always a smile on his face.  When I learned of his struggles, I was sure he would pull thru then I heard of GOD calling him to heaven, I couldn't believe it and then Mary Jo, one of the kindest people I have ever met. Not even two months ago we ran into her at Kroger's in conference drive and got to see my two children, happily she took a picture to show AD. Dear GOD, thank you for allowing us to know AD, thank you for making him a gentleman with a gentle and kind heart. His memory will endure the passing of time. May you GOD also be with the ones AD and Mary leave behind; may you comfort them the way they need to be comforted.  Amen

The Valadez family.