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Darryl Drayton Obituary

Darryl Blaine Drayton HOLLYWOOD, SC - Darryl, 48, son of the late Rufus and Carrie Drayton, husband of Avis S. Drayton, died on Thursday, March 18, 2010, in Virginia Beach, VA. Family and friends are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday at 11:00 a.m., March 26, 2010, at The Metropolitan Funeral Home, 122 W. Berkley Ave., Norfolk, VA. Burial will follow at the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veteran Cemetery. Memorial Services will be held, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at Mt. Nebo AME Church in Adams Run, SC. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 23, 2010.

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Carol L. Smalls

March 29, 2010

To Sherlyn & The Drayton: May you find comfort in knowing that Darryl is in a better place. Much Love my Sister
BHHS class of 1979

Baptist Hill High School class of 1979

March 29, 2010

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

March 28, 2010

My sincere prayers are with you and your family.

Dana Washington Fabers

Diane Wilson

March 27, 2010

my sincere condolences to the Drayton family. Darryl will live forever in our hearts.

March 26, 2010

To The Drayton Family,

Even loving thoughts like these may somehow not express the sympathy that’s with you in this time of loneliness. Yet far beyond the power of any words to say, our heartfelt prayers and sympathy are truly yours.
Isaiah 51:3 states “For the LORD shall comfort…”
We pray that GOD will comfort you and give you his strength during this difficult time.

Julious Drayton & Family, Tucker GA

The Randle Family

March 26, 2010

To the Drayton family,our prayers and thoughts are with you. He will be truly missed.

March 25, 2010

To The Drayton Family,
It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter and the family love that will give you strength
and although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories
of these things that will help ease the pain and bring the smiles
back again. You all will always be in our prayers.

Bro. C. Roberts and Family

March 25, 2010

I am sadden to hear that Beanie is no longer with us, but Heaven is rejoicing to see him there. Keep the faith and know that God is with us in this time of need, love always.

Chery Drayton-Anderson

george smalls

March 24, 2010

GEORGE LEROY SMALLS CLASS OF 81

Debra Porter/Gardner

March 24, 2010

To the Drayton Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of sorrow. Darryl will truly be missed. May your memories bring you comfort. God Bless each and everyone of you.

Dr. Roger & Estrella Fooks

March 24, 2010

To the Drayton Family, we are sorry to hear about your loss, but be in peace as now he is in peace and being rock in the hands of the almighty God.

MaryAnn Drayton-Holdbrooks

March 24, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Willie Seward

March 23, 2010

To the Drayton family. Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Love, Willie, Carolyn, Kenyatta, Willie II and Danielle Seward.

ronald drayton

March 23, 2010

Ronald c Drayton lawrenceville GA. my prayers go out to the family. my father is George Drayton and uncle is Phillip Drayton

Tommy & Brenda Bowens

March 23, 2010

Sheryl & Family,

We are praying for you during the loss of Darryl and in the times to come. Take joy in knowing all the wonderful times you all shared. God will sustain you now and forever.

Cynthia Waring Gillispie

March 23, 2010

Avis & The Drayton Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.

Hold tight to memories for comfort,
Lean on your friends for strength,
And always remember how much you are cared about.

March 23, 2010

To the drayton family you are in my prayers so sorry for your loss,love always Bernard Smalls and family.

Tina Drayton

March 23, 2010

To Avis & Family,

As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.
Perhaps they are not the stars up above but, rather, openings in heaven where the love of our dear "Beanie" pours through and shines down upon us to let us know he is happy. I'm praying with you. Love you Always.

LOUIS&SHARON ANCRUM

March 23, 2010

May the memories of your loved one bring you comfort in your time of sorrow.

Apostle Gertie Smalls-Ford, Pastor

March 23, 2010

To The Drayton Family: May the Lord strengthen you during your time of bereavement.

Walk Of Faith Covenant Christian Church
Johns Island, SC

Liz Mckenzie

March 23, 2010

To the Drayton Family
My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of grief. The Lord will comfort you just trust him. BE Bless

Evangelist Sandra Aiken-Simmons

March 23, 2010

To The Drayton Family,

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Trust God to take you through, because he has promoise never to leave you nor forsake you. My continue prayers are with you.

Baptist Hill High Class of 1981

March 23, 2010

TO The Drayton Family,

Our hearts were sadden to hear of the passing of our dear classmate,Darryl. Our continue prayers are with you. Just look to the hills from which cometh your help and strength.

March 23, 2010

To the Drayton family, our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of grief. Julia Morrow and family

Aaron & Rhonda Waring

March 23, 2010

To the Drayton Family, our thoughts and prayers goes out to your family.

Monica and Malcolm Jefferson

March 23, 2010

Avis and the Drayton family
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of bereavement.Be strong and always remember that God is in control and he will never leave you.

Aaron & Rhonda Waring

March 23, 2010

To the Drayton Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of sorrow. Remember to be absent in this world is to be present with the Lord.

Miss Ellen L. Grampus

March 23, 2010

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

katherine brown

March 23, 2010

TO DRAYTON FAMILY. may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories .of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. kat.

George Bagby

March 23, 2010

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

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