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Tennille BOYKINS Obituary
Tennille was lifelong Peninsula Resident, born to Linwood Thomas "Skip" Boykins and Carolyn Rourk-Burrell on March 12, 1965. He attended Hampton Public Schools and graduated from Hampton High School in 1984.
A laid back, mild mannered young man, Tennille enjoyed life on his own terms. To his friends and family he was affectionately known by many nick names. Tennille was a genuine person that would never lead you astray. He was a leader in his own right who loved his family, his friends, and never met a stranger.
A memorial service celebrating his wonderful life will be held at noon on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. Public viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tennille BOYKINS
J'Von Rourk
December 11, 2010
I wish Heaven had a phone so We could hear your voice again. I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and the day before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake from which I’ll never part. God... has you in His arms, I have you in my heart.
MISS and LOVE you tons!!!
Nicholas Lynch
December 11, 2010
Skip, Carrolyn, and April. Sorry to hear about Tennille. He will be missed. I'm also sorry I could not make it to the funeral, but I was ill. I would have liked to have seen you after so many years. I feel for your loss. I lost a stepson almost 15 years ago and it still hurts. Try to keep each other strong. Take care and maybe I will see you soon. Your cousin, Nick.
Michael J Taylor
December 10, 2010
There is life after life because memories are ever lasting.OPF
December 10, 2010
Our prayers to "The Rourke family" during this time of your loss. We hope that God continues to give your family the strength you need in the days to come. Tennille 's pressence will be missed.The Stoakleys families- Hampton Va
Jonne Hardy-Johnson
December 10, 2010
My prayers are with the Family. I only have fond and pleasant memories of Tennille.
Winston Guy
December 10, 2010
To the Rourk family, I am sorry to here about the passing of Tennille. May God Bless the family at this time.
Andre' Gibbons
December 10, 2010
April and family sorry to hear about the loss of my homeboy "Birdman". We had good times growing up and going to HHS football games at the old Darling Stadium. He will be missed. Andre' L. Gibbons - Hampton, VA (Shell Rd)
Andre' Gibbons
December 10, 2010
April and family I'm sorry to hear about the passing of my homeboy "Birdman". We had good times growing up together and catching HHS football games at the old Darling Stadium. He will be missed. Be strong
ANDRE' GIBBONS
December 10, 2010
April and family sorry to hear of the passing of my homeboy "Birdman". We had good times growing up together and hanging at the HHS football games. He will be missed.
DALE ROURK
December 10, 2010
Tennille, I will always cherish your wit and you being able to contribute your positive insight on whatever subjuct being discussed. You will always hold a place in my heart and may GODS BLESSING BE WITH YOU ALWAYS. UNCLE DALE
Anita Gulley
December 10, 2010
I am truly sorry for your lost.Tennille was a good friend and an even better man. It's hard to wrap my mid around him being gone. I'm thankful that God allowed us to enjoy him, if only for a short time.Tennille you are loved, you will be remembered, you will be missed
steven holmes
December 10, 2010
I would like to give my condolences to the family of Tennille Boykins. I knew Tennille when we were growing up. God bless you all during your time of grief.
Phillip Adams/Family
December 9, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 9, 2010
I just want to give my condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. I worked with Tennille with the City of Hampton. He was a good co-worker and friend and will be sorely missed. God be with you during this time as only 'He' can.
Sincerly, Robert Carrols,
Solid Waste, Hampton, Va.
Kim Works
December 9, 2010
Carolyn, I am deeply saddened by your great loss. Although I did not know your son personally, I'm sure that he was much like his mother...very kind and caring. May GOD continue to be with you and your family and I will keep you in my prayers always.
December 9, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Thomas Family on the passing of Tennille. Even though I hadn't seen him in many years, I still remember his friendly smile and loving spirit. Kellye Curtis Clarke and the Curtis and Clarke Families.
Rico Rourk
December 9, 2010
To my Cuz,
I love you and will miss you dearly. We spent alot of time together at 1011 easterly ave. getting beatings from Grand-ma and being bad in our own way. Alot of laughs and memories me and you, Marcus the Thinker, Grand daddys Spoiled April, Lillies little Juan Carlos, and lets not forget the Professor Jvon and then came the two little princesses Keisha and Shante boy they could curse with the best of them(LOL). Alot of laughs and drinks, I'll make sure the fellows toast you Sat. as we will reflecting on some fond memories.
Be Kool,
Luv you,
Rico Rourk
December 9, 2010
To my Cuz,
I love you and will miss you dearly. We spent alot of time together at 1011 easterly getting beatings from grand-ma and being bad in our own way, me and you,Marcus the thinker, spoiled April- grand-dads girl, Lillies little Juan Carlos,and lets not forget about the professor Jvon, and then came the two little princesses Keisha and Shante they could curse with the best of them(LOL). Alot of laughs and memories. I'll make the boys toast you Sat. as we reflect on some fond memories.
Love you Cuz,
Rico
December 9, 2010
To my Cuz,
I love you and will miss you dearly. we spent alot time together growing up at 1011 easterly getting beatings from grandma and just being bad in our own way (alot of good memories) Marcus, spoiled April-Grand dads girl, and Lillies little Juan Carlos, and lets not forget the visit from the professor Jvon and then came the two little princesses Keisha and Shante what a pair. Alot of laughs, you were my joking partner, debater, and drinking as well. I'll make sure the fellows toast you Sat. and of course you I'll be telling some our greatest moments.
Love you Cuz,
Rico
Fredrena Blow
December 9, 2010
Fugi, as I loved to call him, has always been a great friend to know. He will be missed by many in alot of different ways but to me, his smile and sense of humor always had me laughing. My prayers go out to the family.
DARLENE THOMAS-JENKINS
December 9, 2010
MY FAMILY SENDS THEIR CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE.TENNILLE WAS WELL LOVED AND WILL BE MISSED. THE THOMAS FAMILY.
Patricya Croom
December 9, 2010
You are my friend and I will deeply miss you. I know that God had a better plan for your life and although we may weep your loss, but God will wipe all tears away from our eyes.
Lisa Watts-Burrell
December 9, 2010
I was very saddened by this news because just recently he had crossed my mind and I tried to locate him on Facebook. The Tennille that I remember from school days was kind, humorous, thoughtful and just a great person.
To the Family: I've heard it said that our lives are books, which have been lent to man from God's library. When the world has used the books over and over, and the cover is beaten and tattered, The Story is still precious to God. He takes his precious book back to heaven, where He gives us a new cover, and He places us in the Library of the Angels. That beautiful story is then told and celebrated from one end of Heaven to the other. Know that Tennille may have taken off "Flesh", and put on "Glory", but the "story" that is his life will never die. God has made sure of that!
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