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Carroll E. "Brizy" Brizendine Sr.

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Published by Bliley's Funeral Home Central Chapel from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2008.

BRIZENDINE, Carroll E. "Brizy" Sr., 78, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Gaynelle Brizendine; four daughters and their spouses, Diane Brizendine, Carol and Vince Hankley, Bobbi and Derek Chisholm, and Joan Wash; his son, Carroll E. "Bubba" Brizendine Jr. and his wife, Nancy; one sister, Beulah Graham; 12 grandchildren, Staci, Traci, Hunter, Christine, Heather, Holly, Brooke, Max, Alex, Jake, Gannon, and Patrick; and nine great-grandchildren. Brizy retired from Unisource as senior vice president after many years of service. After his retirement, he founded his family business Cebco Inc. in 1992. He loved his work, was an avid sports and St. Louis Cardinals fan, but mainly Brizy was the most wonderful, devoted husband and father a family could have. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where funeral services will be held 12 noon Tuesday. Interment will follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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December 22, 2008

Kenny and Bernice Wyatt posted to the memorial.

December 16, 2008

Chuck McKinney posted to the memorial.

December 16, 2008

Revs. Richard and Vicki Bunch posted to the memorial.

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Kenny and Bernice Wyatt

December 22, 2008

"Bubba" and family- We were sorry to read of your Dad's death. We enjoyed him so much during the Benedictine Baseball games when you and Phil both would hit home runs. He loved those games. You and your family have our sympathy.

Chuck McKinney

December 16, 2008

We are sorry about your loss. Mr. Brizendine will be dearly missed. Our prayers are with you during this tough time.

Chuck and Angela McKinney

Revs. Richard and Vicki Bunch

December 16, 2008

To Carol and family -- We send love and support at this time. We know your father's Spirit will remain with each of you throughout the coming years. In Light and Love....

Chris Claud

December 16, 2008

Dear Joan and Bubba,
I was crushed when I heard of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

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Martha Sauer

December 15, 2008

Joan and Mrs B,
So sorry about Mr B. May your memories help during this time of sorrow.

Cheryl Klaty

December 15, 2008

Bobbi,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. I think of you often wondering how you are doing. You and your family are in my prayers.

Rodney and Kelly Chenault

December 15, 2008

We are so very sorry for your loss! We know what a family man Mr. Brizendine was. He loved you all so much. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and will remain there in the weeks and months to come.

Love,
Rodney and Kelly

Janet Bostic Cook

December 15, 2008

Dear Gaynelle,family and A Boo,
I didn't know Uncle Carroll was that sick. I am very sorry. Many years ago, I spent lots of time at his Restaurant and have some great memories. I pray that Mom(Jenny), A.Dot, A.Alice, U.Pinkie, U.Mallory, and U.Junie (Doug) are having a sweet reunion. They all loved their baby brother. My prayers are with all of you. Love, Janet

December 15, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Rusty, Vicki, Sarah and Justin Bostic

Conrad Wash

December 15, 2008

The Wash family will miss Jake's grandfather's loving presence in his life. He was a man much revered and respected by his family and his memory will live on in the hearts of all of them and all others whose lives he touched.

Doris Balke

December 15, 2008

My deepest sympathy to all in your loss. I enjoyed working with Brizy for many years. He will be missed greatly.

Sarah "juba" BALTZ

December 15, 2008

Joan and Family,
my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Edward (Ned) Kidwell

December 15, 2008

My sincere condolences to the family.

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