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Carlyle Emerson "Fruitti" Sayles Jr.
Carlyle Emerson "Fruitti" Sayles Jr.
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Carlyle Sayles Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Shellie Thomas
November 15, 2008
I am soo sorry for the lost. I remember growing up on Jeter Ave. and doing something I wasn't suppose to be doing, and Fruitti was on his way to the car and he would say "Shellie get your tale back in the house"! I will never forget him or the Sayles family. I'm sorry Bridgette, Ne Ne, Danyelle, Mi Mi, and Jonathan. I will always be your friend. Love you guys, God Bless.
Keith Fleming
November 12, 2008
He was a good friend of mine for many years. My condolences to the family.
Demetria Sayles
November 12, 2008
Its been really hard knowing that you are not going to call me this week or ever to check in. It's been hard to know that I will never see you again. It feels like something ripped away from me. I know you said that things happen for reason like I told you it wasn't suppose to happen to you at least not now. I know life expectancy is not forever and God said it was time for you get your wings so you could come home. I know apart of you is still with me when I look at my hands, my facial structure I know your soul still lives on within me and my children. It makes me smile to know that someone so great still lives within. I know this is not the last time I will see you again. Frutti I love you and I will truly miss you.
Love Always
Eric Sayles
November 11, 2008
PAPA
You left in such a hurry
We (Ayanna, Kiara and Eric) didn't even get to say goodbye.
We've tried so hard to understand the reasons WHY??
There are so many unanswered questions, than the tear starts following from our eyes.
If only you knew how we love you,
We wish we could wake up from the nightmare we are living
I hope from the pain you suffered, you are finally free.
And although we miss you, and wish so badly, you were here
Even though you're far away, I know you're really never that far apart.
Laughs and remembrance are what helps dry our tears.
We will keep relieving the memories so dear in our hearts.
Please watch over us, until we meet again.
Let your soul live on within us,
Rest in peace, PAPA.
We will love you always and forever..
Love
Eric Sayles Ayanna Bonner, Kiara Bonner(Your Grandchildren)
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Danyelle Bonner
November 11, 2008
Fruitti
I sit here and think back
To these past Thirty-four years
Memories flood through my mind
And in my eyes, appear the tears.
Through these years I've experienced
The love, the joy and pain
Learning each and every day
While precious memories remained.
I can't believe how fast it came
How quickly thirty-four years went by
That part of life seemed to have passed.
With just one blink of my eyes
They say we're to enter a new road
And face new challenges ahead
Towards an unknown future
In the life we've already lead.
But the sound of that scares me
Because it involves change
It frightens me to go on further
On this road that seems so strange
Yet I know I can't avoid it
Because that's what life is about
Discovering what the future holds
While walking on the different routes
The memories of these past thirty four years
Nothing will ever replace
I capture one last picture of
your face
I will never forget my Father
The ones I now call my friend
How do I say goodbye
When it all comes to an end?
You taught me
How to love and how to care
I cannot imagine going on
With out you not being there
High school prepared me for everything
Except for how to say goodbye
That moment has now arrived
And all I want to do is cry
But I will hold back my tears
And face this moment in time
I know wherever life may lead us
We will all turn out fine
Someday we will meet again
And be like how we used to
But till that day comes, just know
I will never forget Father ....
Love you always and Forever...
C C
November 11, 2008
Carlyle and Family:
Carlyle was a great man. He always talked about his family. I know that you are in a better place. Rest in Peace we will meet again.
KeeDee & Tasha
November 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We will miss Carlyle greatly.
jon sayles
November 11, 2008
fruitti i will miss you . cant wait untill i get to see you again
Michelle Mitchell
November 10, 2008
Fruitti was a very........great person, he was my cousin and and he always was there for me when I lived in Va. for a short time. Going to miss you very much cousin. Rest in Peace
Adrienne Vance
November 10, 2008
To the family of Fruitti, May the Lord always comfort you in your time of need. Love always your cousin in Philly Adrienne
Dave Friend
November 9, 2008
Mr Sayles worked with me at Stonehenge Country Club and I was shocked and sadden to hear of his passing. He was always helpful to me and was a very good man. He will be missed. Dave Friend
Ruben Bryant
November 8, 2008
To the Family of Carlyle Sayles " God So Loved The World That He Gave His Only Begotten Son And Who So Ever Believed In Him Shall Not Perrish But Have Ever Lasting Life. " I worked with Carlyle at Bellwood, he was a good friend and co-worker. His Bellwood Family will miss him dearly.
Dennis Mallory
November 8, 2008
My condolences to the family that was our next door neighbor while growing up in Creighton Court. I will always remember "Frutti" being a big brother to me, and the closeness and love that the family was to my family. Rest in peace "Frutti" and may God bless you always.
Derek Sayles
November 7, 2008
Frutti i will miss yu
Thelma Marville
November 7, 2008
To The Sayles Family:
I am a co-worker from Bellwood,and will remember Sayles always smiling,pleasant and kind. I am deeply sorry to hear of him passing. May God and your memories be of comfort and peace to all of you today,tomorrow and always.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Thelma Marville ( Midlothian, Va.)
Barbara Mayo
November 7, 2008
Tyrone,Moniqie,Demarre,& Jaymarre
Fruitti will live forever in your memories.You all have my deepest sympathy
Lois Moore
November 7, 2008
I am so very sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Sayles. I've known Mr. Sayles since 1990. He was a member of the credit union in which I am employed. I remember him as a very nice man who always had a warm smile and kind words for everyone. He always had time to say hello and to share a few words with the staff as he never allowed life to get too busy for that. Several of our employees at our 360 Branch and Federal Building Branch knew Mr. Sayles very well and will deeply miss him. Our prayers will be with the entire family during this time. We share in your loss.
Lois Moore
Sr. Loan Manager
Partners Financial Federal Credit Union
Towanna Griffin
November 7, 2008
To The Sayles Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you. Thank GOD he was here and able to see the accomplished goals in your journey through life.
I LOVE YOU ALL,
Towanna
Towanna Griffin
November 7, 2008
To The Sayles Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you. Thank God he was here and able to see the accomplished goals in your journey through life.
I LOVE YOU ALL,
Towanna
Darlene Greene Scott
November 7, 2008
Bridget and Family,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Always,
Darlene and Family
Bridget Greene Sayles
November 7, 2008
To the man I have known since I was 14 years old. You are the love of my life. There was not a day we didn't speak to each other. You will be greatly missed.
Bridget Greene Sayles
November 7, 2008
To My Children,
Jeunesse, Danyelle, Demetria, Jonathan.......I want you to know your father adored his children. His children were the best part of his life. He was so proud of his family. Your father spoke about you all often. My children remember the good times, the family gatherings, graduations, holidays, the weekends we hung out. Pray and keep him in your thoughts. I love you all.
Cynthia Wilson
November 7, 2008
To the Sayles family
Sayles and I worked together at Bellwood (1985-1998). He was a fun person to be around and always had a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed. My continued prayers go out to your family.
Demetria Sayles
November 7, 2008
Danyelle, Jeunesse, Jonathan
I could have never been born into a better family to have such closeness to my brother and sisters. This is a hard time for all of us but through prayer and faith we will make it through. We are survivors like our father..........Danyelle, Jonathan, Jeunesse may God walk with you through this journey and keep you.
Love Always,
CSH 94-1
November 7, 2008
Our hearts are saddened by your loss. Our prayers are with you. Please call if you need anything.
George Christian
November 6, 2008
I will always remember your loved-one as a smooth, mild-mannered, and respectful man. I was glad to see him again at serveral football games supporting Jonathan in 2001. I got to see that you, his family, had grown up from little babies and toddlers.
Peace and Best Wishes to you, Jackie, Wanda, Tyrone, Norman, their families, and all who loved him.
--Jasmine's & Xavier's uncle
John Scott
November 6, 2008
God's blessing on your family, I worked with Sayles from 1982 - 1988, my family will be in prayer for you all
Nate Jackson
November 6, 2008
Best wishes Nate Jackson & Family.
virginia jones
November 6, 2008
TO THE SAYLES FAMILY
I WORKED WITH SAYLES AT BELLWOOD FROM 1980-1995
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, AND YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOST OF YOUR LOVE ONE
November 6, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Wesley and Rice Family
Curtis Bonner
November 6, 2008
Romans 8:35-39
"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? [shall] tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
As brothers and sisters in Christ, we embrace the family of Carlyle Sayles Jr. as they mourn his death today. But we also hear what the Gospel has to say to us. At times such as these, when we can be overwhelmed by our emotions, it is important to hear the words of faith; those words which have sustained us through the good and the hard times of life. We turn to Paul’s words of comfort, which assure us that there is nothing - not hardship, nor poverty, nor danger, nor Alzheimer’s, nor cancer, nor diabetes (etc.) nor the unknown, nor death itself - nothing in all creation that will ever be able to sever our relationship with God in Christ. Absolutely nothing can separate us from God’s love.
With Deepest Sorrow
Curtis Bonner and Brenda Rowe
Missionary Audrey Fleming-Hawkins
November 6, 2008
Monique, Demarre, and Jaymarre:
It is with much regret that I read of the passing of your uncle.
May God bless each of you and cover you in the precious blood of Jesus at this time and always.
To my nephews Demarre and Jaymarre, I love you very much and if I can help you all in anyway during this time or whenever please call me. (Aunt Audrey).
Family, you all loved Fruitti, but God loved him best. Fruitti has made his transition from Earth to Glory.
Fruitti Rest in the Lord and Rest in Peace.
November 6, 2008
To the Sayles/Bonner Family:
Sorry to hear about your loss, As someone special to me once said "this is a journey we all must take and we must do it alone"...You will miss him put you will always have the memories...Keeping each of you in our prays....
Ardelia, George and Kristal Walker
Arneta Smith
November 6, 2008
I worked with Carlyle many years ago (1983-1989) at Bellwood. I am sorry to hear of his passing. I pray that God wraps His arms around his family. God bless.
L. Harris
November 6, 2008
To the Sayels Family:
May God continue to bless you and strengthen you today, tomorrow, and always. God has called another one of his children home. He is at peace now. His graciousness and kindness will never be forgotten.
Debra R Greene
November 6, 2008
Bridget & Family,
I am so sorry to here about Fruitti's passing. You all have my deeptest sympathy and may God continue to bless and keep you all during this difficult time.
Wanda, Felita & Monique (Nieces), DeMarre' & Jaymarre' (Great-Nephews)
November 5, 2008
To our uncle (Fruitti) you will be missed
Family in the quiet moments, when the hurt is hard to bear, may love become your shelter and may the beauty of precious memories be your comfort. You are held in gentle thought and prayer. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comfort. (Matthew 5:4)
Tenderly may time heal your pain,
Softly may peace replace heartache and may warmest memories remain
Shirley Douglas
November 5, 2008
Family of Fruitti, There is much love among his brothers, sisters, children and other close relatives and I believe God is with you to protect your hearts and minds as you mourn the lost of your dear brother. Peace to you always.
Jeannette Morton
November 5, 2008
For a special nephew,You may be gone,but believe me,you will never never be forgotten. Our deepest condolences.
Aunt Jeannette,Michelle,Marcia,Melvin Jr.,Marvin and family.
Sissy Williams
November 5, 2008
I am so sorry for your lost. Fruitti will be greatly missed as he has always been devoted to his family. His warmth and gratitude toward others was graceous and true. I never heard him speak negative about anyone or anything. He was just simply a good guy and will be greatly missed.
Peggy Vance
November 4, 2008
Wanda & Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I've never met you but we are family...I'm married to your cousin, Paul Vance. He's truly sorry to hear about Fruitti. We will remember you and the family in our prayers in your time of loss. God bless you., Love, Peggy, Paul, Jessica & Rebeckah Vance
Beverly Hayes
November 4, 2008
Wanda & Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Losing a love one is truly a sad situation, but time will ease the pain. The pain will be replace by the loving memories of your brother. May Jehovah continue to comfort you in your time of loss and need. One day, death will be no more. How we do look forward to that time. Your family are in my prayers.
Beverly Hayes
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