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Ronnie TISDALE Obituary
The family wishes you to remember him as alert, able and strong. We also wish to thank all in the Wythe and Hampton communities, who helped him while he lived. Should you see him now, he is able to walk and has no need or want, but to have you understand that now he is truly free. Thank you all!
He is survived by one brother, Benjamin F. Tisdale Jr. of Williamsburg; sisters, Gloria Tisdale of Washington, D.C., and Amy Ozimok of Hampton; as well as his nieces and nephews. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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LaVerne Ricks-Brown
January 7, 2010
Dear Tisdale Family,
Although I am now in GA, whenever I returned home to Garden City I would often see Ronnie. He always had a smile and an update on old neighborhood friends. He would also keep a look out for our Homeplace. We miss "Tisdale" in the hood and will forever keep him close. Our prayers are with the family.
Dominique
January 5, 2010
It was a blessing to have known him for the few weeks that he was at our facility. He knew how to keep a smile on our faces. We will really miss him. Thanks for the smiles here at Heart & Soul .
January 4, 2010
To the Tisdale Family, Ronnie and I went to High School together. Have not seen him too often over the past 30 years. We were fellow soldiers as well. We will miss his smile. Capt. Donald Highsmith (Salinas California)
donald highsmith
January 4, 2010
To the Tisdale Family, Ronnie and I went to High School together. Have not seen him too often over the past 30 years. We were fellow soldiers as well. We will miss his smile. Capt. Donald Highsmith (Salinas California)
Betty (Drummond) & Paul Bowes
December 31, 2009
Sympathy and wishes for peace to the Tisdale Family- Benjamin, Gloria, and Amy, we are so surprised and saddened to learn about Ronnie's passing. It's been many years since we've seen each other, but I remember growing up together and sharing so many experiences. Even when our paths crossed in later years, Ronnie was kind and friendly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, cousins, as you go through this most difficult time. May God continue to be with you all. Love.
December 29, 2009
The Tisdale Family,
We would like to extend my deepest and warmest condolences during this time of sorrow.
Ronnie will be missed yet always remembered.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Carolyn Carson & Jacinda Hardy
William "Jr" Moore
December 29, 2009
Peace and Blessings to the Tisdale Family. I was sadden to hear that my friend has gone. We became friends trading bologna and peanut butter sandwiiches at George Wythe. A few of those balls you couldn't outrun him for at the ball park he gave to me. I will miss him greatly. No more giving him a ride home from Fresb Pride. No more hearing him ask for a ball or two at The Dollar store. No more leaving a little something at the 7-Eleven when I could not find him. No more talking about the Lord with him. Farewell my friend until we meet again.
Sherri Foster
December 29, 2009
Mr. Tisdale I truly miss you. You always treated me nice. Everyday I go to the shop I still look for you. You may be gone home to glory but you are not forgotten. God has allowed no more pain and now you can fly like an eagle. Fly Mr. Tisdale fly on. Love you.
ANN JONES
December 28, 2009
TO THE TISDALE FAMILY
OVER THE YEARS I HAVE SPENT WONDERFUL MOMENTS TALKING WITH RONNIE ABOUT SO MANY THINGS. ON HOLIDAYS I WOULD SEARCH FOR HIM AND BE SURE THAT HE WAS OKAY. THIS HOLIDAY I SEARCHED AND SEARCHED FOR HIM AND FINALLY WAS TOLD THAT HE IS WITH CHRIST. I KNOW THAT WITHOUT A SHADOW OF DOUBT THAT HE IS DANCING AROUND HEAVEN EVEN AS I WRITE THIS. REGARDLESS OF ALL HIS TRIALS AND TEST, HIS HEART WAS ENCLOSED IN GOD'S HEART AND HE RAN THE RACE AND CAN REST NOW. I AM SADDENED BUT I AM EVEN MORE EXCITED THAT ONE DAY I WILL BE ABLE TO LAUGH AND ACT SILLY WITH HIM ONCE AGAIN.
I. Van Dyne
December 28, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Sidney Ricks
December 28, 2009
To the Tisdale family, words seem inadequate to express the sadness I felt when I recently learned of Ronnie’s death. He brought so many gifts to life. I will never forget him! When I ride through Garden City by the ball park, pass by the old George Wythe school site, or go to Farm Fresh, he will always be there. I share comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering. I will keep you all in constant pray.
Sidney Ricks
Linwood Foster
December 27, 2009
I met Tisdale when Phenix was still part of our lives.He would always come around and keep us company.Later on I would run into him down the Wythe area, I remember him most for the news paper clipping he had in his wallet of a track meet he had won .Tisdale would be sadly missed. May GOD bless you and the tisdale family.
Angela Moody
December 27, 2009
To the family I would like to offer my deepest sympathy... Mr. Tisdale was okay with me... I met him a couple of years ago years when I was working at the Zooms on Kecoughtan .. He was always a free spirit..
December 27, 2009
TO THE TISDALE FAMILY,LIVING AROUND THE WYTHE AREA I ALWAYS SEE TISDALE AND HE ALWAYS WAS SO FRIENDLY HE AND MY FRIEND PUP FREEMAN WOULD ALWAYS TALK.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KNOW THAT HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW NO MORE, PAIN. LOVE THE NOLEN FAMILY.
JAN BROWN
December 26, 2009
I last saw "Truesdale",the name I knew, on Dec.,17th. We always exchanged friendly chit-chat from a distance ,but on this day we talked face to face and he commented.."I always warm up around noon."Glad you have your noon time nice friend.Jan Brown
December 25, 2009
December 25,2009
To learn that Ronnie passed away saddens me deeply. I most remember Ronnie from when we used to go to the ball park and chase foul balls. Ronnie was always the fastest runner and would get to the balls first. He loved to run. He would laugh and we all knew running made Ronnie feel so good. Over the most recent years everytime I came home I would see Ronnie sitting out front of the stores at the Wthye. We would always talk. He would tell me everything that had happened since the last time I had been home. The last time I saw Ronnie was in Sept 09. I was at home driving sitting at a red light on W Queen St. Ronnie was walking across the street. I hollered at him he came up to my car and we talked. I will miss Ronnie.
My thoughts and sympathy go out to his family.
Tinker Mills - Seattle, Wa
William Young
December 25, 2009
Ronnie was my classmate all through school and a teammate on the track. May God give you peace as He has now given Ronnie.
Thaddeus Richardson
December 25, 2009
I'd like to offer my deepest sympathy to the Tisdale family at this time.
I had not seen Ronnie since he graduated Pembroke High.
It was truly an honor to have been his classmate.
Class of "69
Jerome Lynch
December 24, 2009
To The Tisdale Family,
Ronnie was a "good" guy who remembered EVERYTHING! May we all find comfort in knowing that he is now SAFE in the arms of Jesus.
Carlyse Ford
December 24, 2009
To the Tisdale Family, my condolence message should have referred to Ronnie. I remember him as well as his family mrmbers. After 30 years in California I was confusing the younger boys. Ben was with me in school. With sincere sympathy, Carlyse Ford
Jan Gundry
December 24, 2009
To the Tisdale family and my dear friend Amy,
I am so very sorry for your loss of Ronnie, your brother. He is free now and we are left to learn and to cherish the good in him. He touched many folks lives in one powerful way.
My love to you Amy.
Ulysses Patterson
December 24, 2009
My condolences and prayers to the Tisdale family. I will always remember the fun times we had with Ronnie growing up in the neighborhood.
Ulysses (Billy) Patterson
December 24, 2009
My condolences and prayers to the Tisdale family. I will always remember the fun times we had with Ronnie growing up in the neighborhood.
Terance Patterson
December 24, 2009
He will be remembered by many, as one of Hamptons best sprinters.
May GOD bless,keep and give the Tisdale family peace during this difficult time.
Marlene Williams Wiggins
December 24, 2009
Ronnie was my childhood classmate and friend. He had a smile that would light up the world! I will never forget his joyful spirit and tender heart. When he came back from war forever changed, I wept because of his sacrifice for his country. I'd give him a lift sometimes. We'd talk about family, the good days and taking care. He'd always ask about my brother, Bubba who lives out of town and my Mom who'd treat him to a breakfast biscuit or snack now and then. We loved Ronnie and will never forget him. If we can contribute to a memorial to give the honor he deserves, let friends and the community know about it. May God's love surround you.
Letitia Foster-Brown
December 24, 2009
Tisdale Family, you have my condolences. I met Ronnie while working at Revco and going to beauty school in 1987. We became the best of friends. My kids and I will truly miss Ronnie. God bless your family in this season of loss. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. Hebrews 13:2.
Nancy Kemp
December 24, 2009
To the Tisdale Family, Ronnie and I was
classmates, I would see him at Fresh Pride at times, and we would talk about
the good times we had in school. Ronnie
was my friend, and I will miss from seeing him, but i know he,s in a better place now , and finally at peace.
So rest on Ronnie, You,ll at a better
place now. Will miss you forever.
Your classmate.
Nancy, Kemp
Wallace Bailey
December 24, 2009
To the Tisdale family,We were next door neighbors for almost forty years and our families were close.Ronnie was one of the main reasons with his kind heart,good spirit and outgoing personality.Ronnie rest in peace,you will always be remembered as a neighborhood treasure in Dunbar Gardens and the Wythe area.
Carlyse Ford
December 24, 2009
The Tisdale Family,
It was hard to find the words of comfort to express to the Tisdale Family! Our Dunbar Garden Family is slowing fading away. Please accept my sincere sympathy and the comfort of knowing Roland is now with God. Carlyse Ford
Jennifer & Jasper Williams
December 24, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
T. Washington
December 23, 2009
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Everyone in the neighborhood fondly called him "ICETEA" I will miss seeing him at Family Dollar, Fresh Pride, and Shell Road. RIP IceTea!!
Norman Harris II
December 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in your time of sorrow. I will miss seeing Tisdale. He always had a kind word to say to everyone he would meet. May GOD bless your family.
Iola Payne White
December 23, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Quentin Smith Jr
December 23, 2009
Frank, Jr, Gloria and Amy~~You have my condolences. Ronnie had a spirit and character that made him very special. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
December 23, 2009
I worked with Ronnie on the track team at Pembroke High School. He could be truly amazing in his abilities as an athlete.9.8 seconds in the hundred yards then.Nobody ever ran it faster at that school. I always enjoyed seeing him over the years. It was a pleasure to knoe him. Harry Bennett
Patrice Langford
December 23, 2009
My Condolences to the Tisdale Family..I was 4 yrs old when I met "Tisdale", whenever I seen him, he would speak and ask me "Where's W.L, is doing alright?", he concerned hisself with others well being all the time R.I.P Tisdale, you will truly be missed!
December 23, 2009
Ronnie Tisdale--I always called him Rodney for years, and he would always respond. Rodney--I will miss seeing your face and smile. Times I knew you were in pain. I'll never forget when you invited the PATRICK family to your track events!! And when you went in the military, KENTUCKY AVE was so proud!
LaVerne Davis
December 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
S Chandler
December 23, 2009
My heart and prayers go out to the Tisdale family. Im much younger than "Tisdale" as I knew him but everyone in the community always talked about his track days. Rest in peace, Tisdale. God Bless.
S. Chandler Hampton, Va
December 23, 2009
The last time I saw Ronnie was at Bay Days and I was amazed at his resilience and determination.He offered me his condolence at the home going of my brother,Howard.I look forward to seeing both of them again in Heaven.(Faith and Love) "
Minister Claudette Hopson
December 23, 2009
To the Tisdale Family: I will always remember Ronnie as a person that could make you laugh difficult times away.Jr.High School was a serious time in life for me. Ronnie was one of the people that unknowingly helped me make it over.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
December 23, 2009
Dec. 23, 2009
I will miss seeing Ronnie around the
Wythe Shopping Center. He was a kind, gentle man. He loved to talk about the
Lord Jesus. I know Jesus has a very special place in heaven for him.
Susie Mahoney, Hampton, Va.
Lester Reed
December 23, 2009
To the community, Ronnie Tisdale, in his "Hey Day" was known as The World's Fastest Man - 9.8 seconds, All Track & Field.
Always The Best,
Lester Reed
MICHAEL NOTTINGHAM
December 23, 2009
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT RONNIE BECAUSE HE WAS ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS. HE WILL BE MISS.GOOD BYE OLD FRIEND.
LINDA MINES
December 23, 2009
It seems like yesterday when my brother would tell me about how fast Ronnie was on the track field and his accomplisments running track. Ronnie was one of those people who communicated with all and anyone, that's how he became one of my brother's friends at an early age (Allen Jones). He had a lot of miles on those legs, now he has a new pair. To the family, Ronnie has just graduated again.
Gladys Baker
December 23, 2009
We will truly miss "Tisdale" as we called him in the Wythe area. Ronnie never failed to holla to me "Hey Ms.Gaskill"! I feel comfortable knowing that Tisdale is at rest with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Gaskill family often extended love and charity to Tisdale, but God has extended the greatest love of all.
My best to the Tisdale family.
Gladys Gaskill Baker, Hampton
John Golden
December 23, 2009
Ronnie was a true and faithful soldier. I see Ronnie's passing as him moving home. He has left the tent, the temporary dwelling place that he used here on earth, and he has gone to live in the permanent home that will last forever. He has left his loved ones. However, because of his faith in Christ, he lives on in a new existence where he is strong, healthy, and free of pain.
Frank Tolliver
December 23, 2009
My condolences are hereby extended to the family of Ronnie Tisdale. I will miss seeing him at the Wythe Shopping Center and him updating me on the lastest events in Garden City whenever I would come home. Tisdale was a very unique person and his presence will be missed. To the family, take comfort in knowing that your loved one is no longer suffering. Peace be with you during this most difficult time.
Sidney Combs
December 23, 2009
Sorry for your lost!!!
MARIE BRODIE
December 23, 2009
OUR PRAYER ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.
Ellie Kinney
December 23, 2009
I thought Ronnie's obituary was very well written and just perfect. My prayers are with all of the family. Amy and I are friends and have talked often about family.
In GOD'S grace. Ellie
Stephen C. Smith
December 23, 2009
To the Tisdale Family: Ronnie will always be greatly missed! He will forever be a good friend and neighbor! I am so thankful that he is resting comfortably now in the LORD! May GOD bless the entire Tisdale family!
With Great Sympathy!!
Stephen C. Smith
Erika Sampson
December 23, 2009
I will always remember his bright smile and deep baratone chuckle and his reknown phrase "Baby Girl you don't ask a grown man his business." That was one of the last things he said to me the last time I saw him in responce to "Why are you out here this eary and when did you get this chair? What Happened?" He asked me to get him an Arizona Iced Tea and we chatted about GOD and how HE protects him. That was the last Friday I will ever see him and the last chance I could help him out. I know no doubt that Ronnie is in HEAVEN now and doing far better than we are Praise GOD!!!! I will never forget you my friend.
Sherlock Bruce
December 23, 2009
Ronnie was a one of a kind guy. I would see him at the Wythe Shopping Center or the neighborhood Seven Elven where we would always talk about our times growing up together in Dunbar Gardens. He truly was a good person. Rest in peace Ronnie and May God provide his family and friends the strength that they need during their time of bereavement.
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