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Bryant PRETLOW Obituary
He was born Aug. 15, 1973, to Mildred Williams Pretlow and the late George A. Pretlow Sr. He was employed by Dominion Power and served four years in the United States Army. He graduated from Smithfield High School in 1992. He graduated from Knoxville College in 1994 with an Associate Degree in General Studies and Alcorn State University in 1998 with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice.
He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Mildred L. Pretlow of Smithfield, Va.; brothers, George A. Pretlow Jr. (Joan), and Darryl L. Pretlow both of Smithfield, Va., Carlton L. Pretlow of Newport News, Va.; sister, Veronica Cutler (Morris) of Windsor, Va.; grandmother, Margery R. Williams; nieces, Veronique R. Pretlow, Morreesa S. Cutler and LaTasha M. Pretlow; nephews, George A. Pretlow III and Darius D. Jones; aunts, Dorothy Newby, Jane Evans and Margery Davis; uncles, Melvin L. Williams (Jackie), Milton L. Williams and Marvin L. Williams(Jackie); a very special friend, Kristen Stancill and numerous cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at Shivers Funeral Chapel, 12749 Courthouse Highway, Smithfield, Va. Viewing from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. Interment will be held in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Surry, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bryant PRETLOW
David Lyons
December 8, 2010
Bryant was definitely the spirit of the Class of 1992. Always a huge smile and a laugh that was unmistakable. Our class, indeed...the whole community, has lost a terrific person. Thoughts and prayers continue to be with the Pretlow family and all who were blessed to have known him.
November 18, 2010
I will never forget you Bryant. I will always treasure our life and love at Alcorn. Those are memories that I will never let go of. You had the biggest smile an heart on campus. God has gained a great angel. I am praying that God keeps this family close.
Alcorn State University Alumni
Myria & Larry Black
November 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers to the Pretlow family. B was always there to make you smile, from our SHS c/o 92 days to our Dominion days. You will be missed!
Tonya Thomas
November 16, 2010
Words can not express the loss I feel of the Man who truly touched me with his heart, smile, laugh, and advice. My Heart and Prayers go out to the Pretlow family knowing that Bryant will truly be missed. May GOD hold your family tightly during this time. May GOD give you strength and comfort. Bryant will never be forgotten.
Jarvis Richardson
November 15, 2010
Words can't express the sense of loss that we feel by the absence of our dearly departed Bryant Pretlow. Earth truly has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. Our prayers go out to the Pretlow Family
Nykeeya Stewart
November 15, 2010
I miss my cousin so much!! Eventhough he is not on this earth, I know he is with us in spirt!! Love you Bryant!!
Scotty Mitchell
November 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Pretlow family. Bryant was a great guy and always had a smile and a joke at hand. He will be missed.
November 15, 2010
A good friend, you always told it straight.
Mike French
Rachaun and Stacy Tatum SHS c/o 1993
November 15, 2010
Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bryant was a wonderful person with a smile that would brighten your day. He will truly be missed. We pray your strength in the Lord during this time.
Nikki Purdie & Family
November 15, 2010
My prayers & sympathy to the Pretlow famliy.
daphane butler/grant
November 14, 2010
i remember summer of 91 tonya montogmery,her brother robert,bryant, kristy stancil, and ronald mavin..spent the whole summer in rushmere...that was a great summer. he will truly be missed.
Yvette Clarke Thornton - SHS c/o 91
November 14, 2010
To the Pretlow Family:
I pray for your comfort and strength during this time of sorrow. Bryant was a remarkable person and I will never forget his mega-watt smile. May he rest in peace.
Freda Holloway
November 14, 2010
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Losing a loved one is the hardest thing that one must endure but we should remember the good times that were shared with Bryant. This is a celebration for GOD had a plan for an Angel and he called Bryant home to be one of his servants. He is in a better place right now, just rejoice and know that he is okay. He will truly be missed!!! My thoughts and prayers are with the Pretlow family.
November 14, 2010
To the Pretlow Family:
I met Bryant when he was a student at Alcorn State, I can truly say we had a great friendship because he would always tell me "Ms. Shields, I can always come and talk to you because you always treat us (meaning he and his friends) like you love us and we belong to you. I indeed feel like Bryant was an adopted son. I reconnected with Bryant thru my daughter "Shonda".My heart goes out to the family. His memories are precious. Death leaves a heartache No one can heal; Love leaves a memory No one can steal; Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache:, but those who care and, share your loss wish you,
comfort and peace of mind., May you find strength, in the love of family,
and in the warm embrace, of friends.
God looked around his garden And He found an empty place. And then He looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you, And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered"Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you . But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. May you rest in peace.
We love you---The Shields Family
With Deepest Sympathy---Cornelia Shields "Retired" Alcorn State University
Samantha Alexander
November 14, 2010
What can I say.... Bryant was someone I was happy to call a friend. Someone that could ALWAYS make me smile. My heart goes out to the Pretlow family. May you find comfort in knowing that his pain and the cares of this world are over.
I pray your strength during this diffcult time.
May God continue to bless you.
Amy Camper
November 14, 2010
I would like to express my condolences to the Pretlow family. I pray that God will comfort you in this time of loss. Bryant was not only large in stature but large in personality. He will be greatly missed and I can't wait to carry on with him in Heaven!
Tonya Batten
November 14, 2010
I can't find the words to express my feelings. I remember Bryant from High school so clearly..We had so many great times together. Then after years of loosing contact with him, we met again through his cousin Nicky(who happens to be my bestfriend) Oh my God seeing Bryant again after so many years was great. I will never forget his smile and great conversation. My heart goes out to you all....
Christopher Jackson
November 14, 2010
To the Pretlow Family,
Words cannot express how sad I know you all feel from the loss of Bryant. I had the pleasure of knowing him while we served in the Army in Heidelberg Germany. He was always a stand up guy and had the purest heart I had seen in an individual. I was introduced to him by my brother that he lived upstairs from. We had some very memorable times over there that will never be forgotten. His loss was very sudden to me and he will always be remembered by those individuals that he came to touch. I pray for strength for the family during this hard time.
Valerie & Roy Maupin
November 14, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless You.
Camille Calloway
November 14, 2010
To the Pretlow family,
My condolences and deepest sympathy on your loss. May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and strangers and the comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many, help you through this difficult time.
I ask for God's blessings on your family. May you find the courage and strength to move forward in peace and confidence and in knowing that his was a life well-lived.
Paul Harte
November 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Bryant Pretlow today, as the Memorial and Final good-byes are shared with each other... Pretlowwww, as I called him, we both went through the Dominion Security Academy together. Very funny guy, and a great friend to have! He shared many stories about football, and his friends in the NFL with us all. A down-to-earth personality, with a heart of gold. I am sorry for your loss. A Great young man he was!
LISA FORD
November 14, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Earl Allen
November 13, 2010
My prayers go out to the Pretlow Family. I had the pleasure of serving with SPC Pretlow during his tenure in the military. He served our nation with honor and pride. He was a Soldier that I enjoyed having on my team (181st Signal Company)! He was a consummate professional that lived the Army values: Loyalty, Duty, Respspect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage...CSM Allen
Duane Rome
November 13, 2010
God always has a plan. I know there was a reason you and I carpooled to work everyday. We built a strong friendship that became an extended brother. I will always remember and cherish "my dawg" and I will see you again.
Friendship... is not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything......
Muhammad Ali
A true friend and one who will live on and on. One of the greatest in my book every...day. Big Pret, One Love.
God bless you and your family.
Ebony Scott
November 13, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Pretlow family. Bryant will live on in the hearts of everyone who new him, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.....
Kelly (Jones) Cheek
November 13, 2010
To the Pretlow Family,
God has not promised skies always blue, Flowers strewn pathways all our lives through, God has not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, Peace without pain
But God has promised strength for the day, Rest for the labor, Light for the way, Grace for the trials, Help from above, Unfailing sympathy-Undying Love.
I extend my deepest sympathy to the Pretlow family. Bryant was a great friend and we had great times together. He will always be remembered and greatly missed.
Efrem Harrison
November 13, 2010
To the Pretlow Family,
I cannot believe he is gone but will never be forgotten. I will truly miss my dear friend and my brother I never had. Our Lord has summoned him home to stop him from suffering anymore.
Shaneta Pretlow
November 13, 2010
To the Pretlow Family, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Pretlow family. One could always rely on Bryant in school to cheer you up or brighten your day with his smile. Bryant always graced the atmosphere with such a warm spirit, and flawless personality. Although we will truly miss him, we know that he is in a better place, smiling from above with the angels.
Gregory Sanchez Jr.
November 13, 2010
My condolences to the Pretlow family.
Had a blast in Germany with him, and at Dominion. He will surly be missed by all.
Tramesha "TreTre" Spratley Good
November 13, 2010
To CL and Family:
So sorry to hear about the loss of Bryant. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sending out heartfelt love and rep. from back in the days. TP POSSE(Thomas Park)
Carrie Wayno
November 12, 2010
You will be greatly missed. Your smile, your warm and caring nature. My deepest condolences to the family..... Your in my thoughts and prayers
Krysta Martin
November 12, 2010
My heart is soooooo heavy my pain is so deep i cant hardly believe that you can be here today a just gone tomorrow dnt know how imma make a smile without the kindness of your words in my world i cant hardly breath!!!!!!! im already missin you my heart my soul my best friend my brother no one will ever take your plce or all the memories i have of you as we made our path at ASU hand and hand never seeing one without the other far behind you are now and forever will always be my baby brother!!...~MZ DIRTY~
Judy & Glen Spencer
November 12, 2010
To the Pretlow Family:
I was so sorry to hear the news about Bryant.He was the nicest young man and we all thought alot of him. He and my son Alan were very good friends growing
up at Smithfield High and even after they left for college.I know he is in a better place now and will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Don Dobbs
November 12, 2010
I worked with Bryant at Surry. I will always remember his fearless sense of humor. I am so sorry for your loss.
Michelle Justice
November 12, 2010
Bryant u will definately be missed. You were such a great guy, friend to all and Fun. Prayers and Hugs go to all of your love ones during this sorrowful time.
Brenton Byrd
November 12, 2010
To the Pretlow Family:
May God comfort you all.I pray that God continues to strengthen you daily.
Tim Taylor
November 12, 2010
RIP HOMIE I STILL GOT THE PIC WE TOOK BACK IN THE DAY
November 12, 2010
Definitely want to send condolences to the Pretlow family. Bryant was a major piler in our class. Always had a smile on his face or helped someone else to smile. We're going to miss you B, but we know that you now reside in a better place. Kevin Bradby, class of 92 (High Point, NC)
Calvin Drew
November 12, 2010
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.
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