JeROYD-STROTHER-Obituary

JeROYD STROTHER

RICHMOND, Virginia

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STROTHER, JeRoyd Antoine "Stage name, Dyore," 41, of Richmond, transitioned into God's arms on February 8, 2013. A 1990 graduate of Henrico High School, he was a founding member and/or integral part of Tuesday Verses, Lyric Ave, Slam Richmond and Say Word, also performed as MC and Poet. He leaves to cherish his memory son, Justin Strother; loving and devoted mother, Florence Strother; two aunts, Shirley Watkins and devoted, Annie George; one great-aunt, Cecilia Cole (Robert); three uncles, Bishop Melvin Strother (Marva), James Tiller (Roslyn) and a devoted uncle and aunt, Alvin and Betty Strother; great-uncle, Tommie Tiller (Julie); loving and devoted friend, Tracey Brown and daughters; a host of relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held Thursday, February 14, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral service 12 noon Friday, February 15, 2013, at Fifth Street Baptist Church, 2800 3rd Ave. Bishop Melvin Strother officiating. Interment private.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Jeroyd, you were such a blessing in so many ways and Im so happy to have been your friend for years! We still talk about your crazy butt and miss your smile and personality.I know your looking down on us and hopefully keeping us in prayer..Love you, dude!

Keep looking down on us rip

Dyore,

I am truly blessed to have known such a kind and loving soul as yourself. You will be missed by everyone who knew you. I will never forget your smile and how you always brought my spirits up whenever I was down. My deepest sympathies go out to the family, Tracey, and the girls.

Will miss your creativity my brother, but will hold it all in my heart. Tuesday verses and all of the other poetry contributions you left behind will never be the same. Love u man!!

You impacted so many lives. Joy is what you gave and will continue giving through memories.

Such a positive soul! I enjoyed my days working with Dyore in the marketing field. I am happy to have known such a great person! I would like to extend my condolences to all of his family & friends! We will all meet up with Dyore again, one day. Stay focused & stay positive, we know that's what he would want.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.