Wilbur Pegram Obituary

On Friday Jan. 30, 2009, our Lord called one of his soldiers home to rest. Wilbur Louis Pegram was born May 23, 1953, to the late Virginia Reed Pegram and Hampton Pegram. Wilbur was baptized at an early age and became a member of the Rocky Mount Baptist Church where he served faithfully for many years.

He leaves to cherish loving memories his wife of 35 years Ola Pegram; a daughter Michelle Pegram and a son Schafin Pegram; a granddaughter who was special to him, Bryante' whom he called Muskin; 10 siblings who loved him dearly, brothers, James Hampton Pegram, Robert Pegram (Cindy) and Ronnie Pegram (Nika); sisters, Virginia Lewis (Wallace) Lottie Robinson (Allie), Margaret Mabrey (Robert), Shirley Jones (Jeff), Rosa Procise (George), Carolyn Hall (Lawrence) and Sharon Pegram; his mother-in-law Rosa Smith; three sisters-in-law, JoAnn Tyler-Green, Daisy Tyler and Helen Skipper; five brothers-in-law, James Smith (Florence), Tony Tyler (Laleeta), Ronald Tyler (Carolyn), Abraham Smith and Larry Smith; his cousin James Grandison and his wife Laura truly loved him and were always there for whatever he needed. A host of nieces, nephews and cousins all of whom he loved.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at 11 a.m. from the Rocky Mount Baptist Church in McKenney. The Rev. Linda Skipper will be officiating. Internment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 at The W.L. Fields Funeral Home.

Funeral services have been entrusted to the W.L. Fields Funeral Home Inc. 10814 Doyle Blvd, McKenney, 478-4811.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Wilbur Pegram

11 Entries

Michelle Pegram

February 20, 2009

The day God called you home will always be etched in my mind,heart and soul.I'm a nurse I help people, I care for people so I knew you would always be protected and be in good health. The day I lost my daddy,my friend,and my safety blanket was the day I went numb.The pain I felt was unbelievable. The thought of you leaving us (especially your Muskin) was not acceptable. My faith in God would not allow me to comprehend that. Then there was a silence, it became real to me and as I cried out "Jesus" and grabbed my Bible God sent a sense of peace and comfort. Psalm121:8NIV "The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." So my dear father I want you to know that we will always Love You and JOB WELL DONE.

Jo Ann Tyler-Green

February 12, 2009

My brother will always be engraved in my heart. Our family and friends will forever feel an ache in our heart because we can't touch or see him physically, but we still can talk to him if we need to. We know exactly what he would say. We know exactly what he would do. We can see him in our many memories, always with his staceys adams shoes & steadman hat or his sneakers and caps. Either way, he was Wilbur.
We are sad for ourselves, but we need to remember, he left us because he had to not because he wanted to. We know he is with the one being, that will care for him better than we ever could. For that I will always be grateful for the time God has allowed me to know and love Wilbur.

Rhonda Carpenter

February 11, 2009

It has been a week and some days, since we lost our uncle. Ola is my aunt but he didnt feel like a uncle in law-he was uncle Wilbur and he is greatly missed. Even though we losted him, he is in a better place. We will always remember the good times that we had with him. He wll be forever in our hearts.

February 10, 2009

I will remember all the times our family had together. He will be greatly missed. He was such a kind hearted person. Everytime I saw him he had a smile on his face.

Love,
Sondra, Renard and family (Chesapeake, VA)

Anna J, James"Billy", Wilburt, & Hattie Bonner

February 2, 2009

To The Pegram Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will strenghten you and may he find a comforting place in your hearts. Look to the hills whence cometh your help, your help cometh from the Lord."For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning".

Lillie Perry-Hall

February 1, 2009

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Carol Perry-Square

February 1, 2009

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

NATASHA SPRATLEY & RAVEN-SIMONE

February 1, 2009

TO MICHELLE,

WE EXTEND A HEARTFELT CONDOLENCE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY GOD'S PRESENCE OF COMFORT BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.

nadine myers

January 31, 2009

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)
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