Kenneth Leonard Surber Jr.
Kenneth Leonard Surber Jr.
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This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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Sondra Scroggins
April 1, 2023
Always loving and kind...a hard worker and eager to help others! This will always be a day that we dread reliving the horrible way you were taken from us way too soon...and the moment we got the devastating news! I love you dearly Kenneth... and will always carry you in my heart and mind! God keep you in his care...always! Grandma Scroggins
April 2, 2021
Yip, we're missing you as much as ever!
Forever, mom
April 2, 2020
Dearest Kenneth... A correction to the years since you were taken from us stated in my
posting yesterday. It has been fourteen years, not fifteen! Love you so much! Grandma Scroggins
April 1, 2020
Dearest Kenneth....Not only today, but many days....your memory stirs in my soul, reminding me of the beautiful. giving, caring and loving grandson we all lost on this horrible day, fifteen years ago! You are very much alive in our hearts and one day I hope we will all be together again! I love you so much Kenneth and we all miss you terribly! Until we are reunited...Go fly high....dear grandson! ALWAYS LOVED...ALWAYS MISSED!
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November 27, 2019
send us a piece of you from heaven. We're lost without you Kenneth!
November 27, 2019
Wishing to feel your presence babe. Where've you been? ("pls come BACK!")
Sharon and Jon Gantt
April 1, 2019
13 years ago, we lost this wonderful person.
We will never forget you Kenneth..
Grandma SCROGGINS
April 1, 2019
Loving you thru all eternity! Miss you so much! We have lot's of memories and pictures that help in recalling the past! Group hug for you
..our Beloved Kenneth! We love you! Grandma
Kevin Burns
April 1, 2019
Still miss you my friend. See you soon.
February 22, 2017
I miss and need you horribly baby!
Loving and praying for you Always,
Kenneth and Grandma, Christmas 2005
January 22, 2017
We miss you Kenneth, today, tomorrow and forever. Love you so much and will forever, carry you in our hearts..
Grandma Scroggins
Kevin Burns
February 22, 2015
Why doesn't it get any easier? Miss you my friend!
February 19, 2015
To our Dearest Kenneth....Here it is February of 2015 and I feel like it was yesterday that you left us. I still wonder why...and how....it all happened! There just aren't any answers...at least none that comfort me. I wish you could talk to me and tell me why, why, why you had to go...I love you and miss you so. Your mother and brother...your family and friends...we all love and miss you terribly. I look forward to the day when we are together again! In the meantime...we have our wonderful memories of you to help comfort us. Love you forever...Grandma Scroggins
Grandma Scroggins
July 12, 2010
Our Darling Kenneth....We love you and miss you very much! Looking back...I often think of you and how you gave of yourself so often...all the love that you showed us...the flowers you would bring me...the help you gave us with the yard work and the arbour. You always offered to help out with anything. Your memory will always remain strong in our hearts and minds....
loving you....
July 11, 2010
Good Morning Babe!
I can’t help missing you terribly every day! While knowing that you have reunited with Paw-Paw provides some comfort, it cannot relieve this horrible pain!!
Joshua and I do the very best we can! With our family chain broken, each and every day is such a major struggle for both of us. Sleepless nights, lost days. Lonely holidays, birthdays, vacations, gatherings and the emptiness we experience every day & night. Trying to have fun when we’re not. Just wondering around doing the very best we can without you. This will never change for us. Time seems to heal many others, but not us.
As we till and prepare Paw-Paw’s tomato garden, I can still see you and Paw-Paw’s proud smiles doing the very same like when you both used to do it and I’d watch. Give him hugs from us! Please let him know we’re trying around the house. We are horribly missing him too!
All I can hope is that God allows you to be with us, visiting us frequently and watching over us. Let’s have our ice cream together. I need your hugs!
I miss you SO!
All My Love to you Kenneth, My Beautiful Angel.
I Love You, SON!
Always,
Mom
Kevin Burns
June 13, 2009
It still isn't easy. Miss you!
April 1, 2009
Kenneth, My ANGEL-
Well, here we are...1095 days after HE took you home. Each day feels the same as the very first.
Babe, the Best day of my life was the day you came into it! The Worst day was when you left it!
Can't wait to be with you again!!!
I LOVE YOU, Kenneth!
A-Debi
January 11, 2007
Josh, Jac - there could never be comforting words to help sooth the pain. Goodbye is the hardest thing to say.
Kenneth, My Child
I held you as my child.
I sang to you as my child.
I played with you as my child.
I fed you as my child.
I helped you as my child.
I enjoyed with you as my child.
I took pride in you as my child.
I spoke to you as my child.
I felt your pain as my child.
I shared with you as my child.
I loved you as my child!
I mourn you as my child!
I am grateful to you as my child!
In my heart you will always be... my child too
Kenneth, THANK YOU for
your tears
your laughs
your comfort
your strength
your boredom
your frustrations
your caring
your passion
your enthusiasm
your flexibility
your joy
your thoughts
your shoulder
your smiles
your integrity
your motivation
your kindness
your sincerity
your understanding
your imperfections
your forgiveness
your fear
your support
your courage
your patience
your love
your presence
THANK YOU for saving Derrick
THANK YOU for being you.
Kenneth, Because of You
Because of you my sorrow is relentless
Because of you I am forever indebted
Because of you I try harder to forgive
Because of you I believe in eternal life
Because of you I believe in Angels
Because of you I reflect on what matters most
Because of you I see the moon with my eyes
Because of you I listen to the rain
Because of you I felt the warm touch of lasting love
Because of you I know what the "-" means
Because of you I appreciate more
Because of you I try not to regret
Because of you I understand that children are not ours but God's
Because of you I can't wait for the rest of us to get there too
Because of you I will try harder to love others
Because of you I learn and teach differently
Because of you I will try harder to heal and be happy
Because of you I will try to live
Until it is my time to join you I shall find comfort and peace knowing you are watching over those you love. I saw your star!
Goodbye KJ, my heart will forever weep - my love is never ending
December 26, 2006
Merry Christmas, Babe!
NOTHING is normal without YOU, Kenneth! WE NEED YOU!
OUR LOVE, FOREVER...
July 1, 2006
HI BABY!! I wrote you days ago...again, it didn't come thru. Must be doing something wrong.
My Sweet, I Miss You So Doggon Much!!! I feel as though I'm in a prison, my own prison.
Broken Hearted
I LOVE YOU
YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL, KENNETH!!!
June 28, 2006
You & Me, BABE! I LOVE YOU!
June 28, 2006
SMOKES, FINALLY!!!! Gotta be proud of your Brother!
June 28, 2006
Keith, Nick, Jesse, Sean & Others also came. I believe your Brother had a Super Time! We hope you did TOO!!
June 28, 2006
Tommy, Dan, Nick, Chris & Josh R.
June 28, 2006
Cameron, Kenny & Josh R. were here for you Both
June 28, 2006
Your "Brother" Joe, me & Joshua. A Special Tribute to YOU TOO, BABY!
June 28, 2006
A Banner for Danny & Kenny too; they're going to Iraq, you know
June 28, 2006
Your "Brother's" Joe & Josh and Aunt Debi
June 28, 2006
Joshua's Suprise Birthday Party - Belated
June 28, 2006
Aunt Cindy likes to share You @ Work!
June 28, 2006
Joshua thinks I'm a doof, still Handsome As Ever though, huh?
June 28, 2006
Derrick w/his Mommy bringing You some presents After He Got Better
June 28, 2006
Derrick @ Ffx Hospital after YOU MADE HIM BETTER!!!
June 28, 2006
Derrick's fantastic photography @ PW Hospital last Nov
June 28, 2006
You @ 15 after that FAB Stingray Catch of over 6 1/2' @ Reboheth Beach
June 28, 2006
Paw-Paw playing You in all his glory w/Aunt Debi cackling in the background
June 28, 2006
You, Grandma & me on Mother's Day last year after your Probe broke down, we made it Thanks to Joshua, Kristin & her Dad
June 28, 2006
Mom
June 2, 2006
Hi again, Babe!
I made a mistake earlier...Joshua's Sailing Team is going to The Virgin Islands in the Carribbean, NOT Cancun. Oops! I truly wish he'd consider going although seems he's made up his mind & we still haven't gotten his passport so it really might be too late, I think? I truly wish your brother would reconsider. Perhaps you could persuade him!!!! Will attempt to get his passport in time, just in case! I may be able to pull a string or two(?) but doubtful.
Also, I meant to mention...I mowed the rear yesterday, Otis mowed the front (as he usually does once a week for us--Otis has been very good, AS USUSAL, to us!!). So, you thought I always mowed when you didn't? ha! I pulled weeds in the rear garden & then began to weed wack. Only I ran out of trim in the wacker again, but previously had purchased, or 5 or 6, refills only I cannot find them in this mess, go figure! Therefore, I had to finish up the work on my hands & knees with scissors. Yes, that was a funny sight. Alas, it took all of 2+ hours to do the entire job which you would have completed in about 5 minutes!! I AM getting better with the trimmer though...you'd be proud of your Mom, I know you would!!! If I hadn't had to cut with scissors, perhaps I'd have finish up in, oh, about 1/2 hour total (including weed pulling). Not too bad, eh?
Always Loving You, Baby!!!
Mom
June 2, 2006
Hey My Sweet Baby!
Wanted to “THANK YOU!” for making your Father better! He’s doing great!, considering :(. He got a cast on his left arm & thumb Wed. & went to the eye doctors yesterday. His eye is just fine…He hasn’t lost any vision @ ALL & needs NO surgeries! His vision in BOTH eyes are still 20/10, better than perfect, as always!! Grandma Surber took out the stitches from his lip yesterday also. He’s doing great, other than a few bumps & bruises & of course, his head is really, really hurting but his fractures will heal with time. As Always, SUPER GREAT JOB, KENNETH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Went to our Pearl Jam concert Tues night. Joshua backed out last minute, that’s ok, you probably would have too due to work, like you said. An “old friend” from high school Matt Thompson (Big Matt) went w/me. PJ played from 8:10 to 12:30am!!! It was Terrific!! But they didn’t play ‘Rats’, Bummer! Joshua & I are going to see Nickleback & Chevelle for you Wed, July 26th @ Merriweather. Still can’t find my CD, must be in your room @ PawPaw’s? ha! Jeff is wanting to go w/us but Shane doesn’t like Nickleback. We’ll gig for you, Baby! Jeff & Shane have been working hard up @ the River. He’s finally getting electric on the property. Costs a lot more than they told him it would, figures. (I told him, ha) When we tube the river this year, I’ll ride your raft & take your poles to try to fish for you instead. Jeff said you were gonna ride the tubes because they looked like more fun. We’ll ALWAYS Be With You, Kenneth & You With Us!!!!! When we go, we’ll feel you SHINING DOWN upon us, laughing & giggling like you do. It’ll be fun, right?!
Sam isn’t doing so well. Aunt Debi took him to the vet last night…He has a failed kidney, a few stomach ulcers & one in his mouth. With his rotting teeth, he cannot eat very well & is really hungry. She’s thinking about lying him down so you have one of your favorite buddies to play with. Sam would like that!!
If you were here, you’d say “Jeese, Mom!!” ‘cause our house is a wreck! Josh & I will get things together soon…well…I will, I promise! We’re gonna get your “TV” room back in order so Joshua can use it like you used to. You’ll be proud. Gary is off next week & he, Joshua & I are going to put the other engine mount & that other part on the Eagle. You know, it’s Josh’s car now, woo-hoo! Someone just wrecked into it Sunday, they broke the driver’s mirror & scratched same side. We have the wheel cover & will file a police report. The state inspection expired & it got towed, go figure! Should pick it up today. Josh has been looking @ a Mustang, yeah, right! We were supposed to get his Learner’s Permit Tues. but ran out of time & Josh forgot about me yesterday, he came home too late. We’ll try again today if they’re not too busy.
Your Father & I took fresh flowers out for you again Tues. & I chose a little red plant. He’s good @ flower arrangements & does a terrific job. I’m still picking out flowers by the time he’s done!! I will come to see you in a bit to give them all water, there’s been little rain lately. I hope they’re ok.
Wanted to send Joshua to Cancun, Mexico w/his sailing team in two weeks but he wants to stay home, for personal reasons. I’m thinking of going to Grandma & Don’s friends, Wendy & John’s, in England for a week sometime this summer. Wishing I could take You & Joshua!!!! You know, Don just back from visiting them and Grandma & Don are fine. Pawpaw just returned last week from visiting my brother, Larry, in Albequerque. He’s doing really good. Same ‘ole, same ‘ole.
Trying to golf quite a bit lately, have another tournament next Thurs. @ Va Oaks where I play weekly w/Pawpaw, Clint & Scott. It’s a Women thing & begins after I play w/Pawpaw. On Wed.’s, I play w/my Women’s League @ Westfields. They are a lot of fun. Two weeks ago I won a prize! Scott has been staying busy w/his golf instructor’s work @ Va Oaks & his “new” lawn business. He’s doing pretty good…you’d be proud of him! He enjoyed fishing w/you @ his last tourney in Md the other week. SUPER JOB catching the “Big One” for him, Baby!!!!!!! You know he couldn’t have done it without YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MISSING YOU SO FRICKING MUCH, “My Precious”!
ALL MY LOVE FOREVER & EVER, KENNETH!!!!!!! See You in a Few!
Love, Mom
Mom
May 14, 2006
Hi Babe!
We wrote you again on Thurs, but it didn't seem to come thru. Joshua shared your Mother's Day gift w/me today, Very Nice! Thanks Baby!! We're with you today, bet you Can Feel Us, we have No Fear!
Keep Shining!!!!
Your Halo hasn't gone anywhere!!
Time for you to Take a Break!!! Go Fishing!
Always Yours,
Mom
jacqui
May 11, 2006
Good Job, Babe!!
There still is plenty of work to do & I wanted to say "Thank You, My Darling" for helping me the other day! I felt your strength the Whole Way!
All My Love,
Mom
I Love You, Mom
May 3, 2006
Our Wonderful Kenneth-
Thank You for "Protecting" Derrick yesterday morning!! He really enjoyed your VISIT!!!!!
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, Baby!!! WE KNOW he's in Good Hands!
Our Love ALWAYS, The Surbers & The McGiffins
Jacqui & Joshua Surber
May 1, 2006
Our CHAIN has been BROKEN...We MISS YOU, BABE!!!!!!!!
WE ARE FOREVER YOURS KENNETH!!!!!
ALL OF OUR LOVE FOR ETERNITY,
Mom & Joshua
Cindy Heavener
May 1, 2006
MY DEAR NEPHEW KENNETH,
Aunt Cindy LOVES YOU and I MISS YOU TERRIBLY!!! I Thank You for getting me through my work day Wednesday, April 19, 2006! I ENJOYED Having YOU for MY Nephew!!! I ENJOYED ALL the Hugs & Kisses on my cheeks you had given me!
LOTS OF LOVE,
AUNT CINDY
"I LOVE YOU, KENNETH LEONARD SURBER, JR."
I MISS YOU ALWAYS & FOREVER!!!
Dora Pullen
April 17, 2006
My sister Jacqui & nephew Josh,
You both are in my prayers everyday. For the Lord will give us all the strength we need to carry on. We all feel a great loss with you and there's not a day that goes by that I don't think about SWEET KENNETH. We'll all MISS HIM dearly and we will cherish all the good memories forever and ever for Kenneth (KJ) will NEVER-EVER be forgotten!!! For one day we'll all be together again and live happily ever after!!
With my greatest Love for you both,
Sis, Dora & Aunt Dora
Harry Yeatts
April 17, 2006
Remembering
My window in the morning, I hear birds,see squirrels,Too I think of you.I'll walk the yard,see the flowers,The Garden you just tilled and think of you. Perhaps ride my mower and trim my lawn as you use to do,Then I'll think of you.I'll walk the golf course,Trying my best.Remembering how you liked it to, I'll think of you.Then evening falls, dusk sets in,I wish you were here.And I'll Remember You!
Linda Hatfield
April 14, 2006
Jackie & family, I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you during these hard times. God Bless
val and joey jones
April 11, 2006
I hope you know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time and always! Know that Kenneth still lives on in each one of your hearts now and forever!
Amy-Lynn Mullins
April 9, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Whitney Dolinger
April 9, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sheree Northrup
April 9, 2006
Dear Sandi and Don,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time as I know first hand what it's like to lose one so dear. Cherish your many happy times, and Kenneth will be always close to your heart.
Sheree Northrup
Garry and Maggie Justice
April 9, 2006
Dear Anne and the Surber Family:
We are so sorry to hear of the death of your loved one, Although we never met Kenneth but I am sure that He was very special especially if He was a Surber.
This family has lost two important loved ones recently and we are very saddened by this. Anne and family you all are in our thoughts and Prayers and may God be with you at this difficult time.
Maggie and Garry Justice
Robyne Gensel
April 8, 2006
Dearest Jackie,
Having a son of my own, I can’t imagine what you are going through. My son is the breath I take each and every day and to have him taken away from me in such a senseless and tragic way, well… I wish you the strength and the courage to go forward even though I know it must be hard. My prayers are with you and yours in this tragic time. I am so sorry.
God be with you,
Robyne
Bill and Katrina Dick
April 8, 2006
Jacquie and Josh,
This comes with our deepest sympathy and sorrow on your loss. It was devastating to hear of Kenneth's passing, though we can't imagine how difficult this has been for you. Please know that our thoughts are with you and hope that you will find the strength needed to continue on. Again, our strongest condolences.
Chad Laibly
April 7, 2006
Jacqui,
I offer my sincere condolences on this tragic, tragic loss to you and yours. I will keep good thoughts for you all during this difficult period.
Dave Walters
April 7, 2006
Jackie,
Mike Rowe and I were there not long after little Kenny was born. Were all just heart broken for you. Remember that all Gods children eventually return home to Heaven. Some of us just get to stay here a little longer than others.
With Our Deepest Sympathy
Diane Winter
April 7, 2006
My boys grew up with your boys and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. .
Carol & Tom Hammond
April 7, 2006
Dear Sandi and Don,
We send you our deepest sympathies with this most tragic loss of your grandson. our prayers are with you.
Grandma Scroggins
April 7, 2006
TO MY VERY SPECIAL AND DARLING GRANDSON, KENNETH! From the moment you were born, you were such a big hit with your Mother, Father and of course, your Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. You were your own unique person...from little up, you were always there to lend a helping hand to whom needed help. You always worked hard at whatever you did...pulling weeds for Grandma, helping me to plant trees, laying pavers for the arbour,digging up dirt. You took pride in every job you did. What a strong young man you were. When you would hear Grandma talk about a big project she had to do, you'd say...'Grandma, I'll do that for you'. You were a very big helper and always there if I needed you!
I remember how proud you were when you started your lawn mowing business. You worked so very hard at that, a young man your age with his own business. Such an accomplishment and something to be very proud of! You liked to work on cars...I remember how excited you were to get that old car from Uncle Jay. You had big plans to fix it up. You tried many jobs, working hard at them all.
I enjoyed spending time with you...working with you on a task, going out to dinner for your birthdays...sharing Christmas celebrations, family barbecues, shooting pool together at Grandma's house during family get togethers...and when you were smaller, watching you play soccer, having a day out at Kings Dominion with several of your Cousins, Grandma and Don. We had fun going to the swimming pool at bull run with your Cousins, Mommy, Don and I.
Hearing about your fishing trips, seeing a picture of the fish you would catch...and that smile on your face, told the story of how happy you were. You loved to go fishing with your brother Josh, your Mom and others! You and Josh were so close! What a nice family you made. Just watching you grow into a handsome young man was a treat. You helped out so much with your little Cousin Derrick as well. He loved spending time with you, having fun with you... and you with him. What a close relationship you had. When Aunt Debbie needed help, you were there. Helping her move furniture or whatever the task...you were there.
As for Grandma, I enjoyed our little talks and time spent together. And when your schooling years came to a close, oh how handsome you looked in your graduation gown.
You were always a very polite and mannerly young man from little up! That always impressed me! Always greeted Grams with a big hug, that made me feel so good! I'll miss those hugs and cherished moments together Kenneth, I wish we would have had more. I'm thankful for the many pictures we have, the gifts from you we received over the years, the precious memories...these all will be kept in my heart and in my mind, and will stay alive forever! You left us too soon...too suddenly!
I know you are happy with God now and away from the trials and temptations of this world. Rest in peace,with our heavenly father.
I love you so very much, Kenneth and will carry this empty spot in my heart until we meet again....signed by your 'Heartbroken Grandma', Sondra L. Scroggins
Dawn-Lynn & Joe Crawford
April 7, 2006
Jacqui & Josh, our deepest sympathies are with you during this time of great loss. Kenneth will be surely missed by all of us that knew him and spent time with him. All our prayers and thoughts are with you. Love, Dawn-Lynn and Joe
Everyone with Lensis Builders
April 7, 2006
Words cannot describe the shock, sadness, and emptiness we feel at the loss of Kenneth. He was a wonderful, sweet, and caring young man - and we all loved him. God bless his soul, and watch over his family during this terrible time.
Darryl Keating
April 7, 2006
Jacqui,
I am so sorry to hear about Ken. I hope that you will feel some comfort from our Lord in our prayers for you and your family.
Ethel Baldie
April 7, 2006
I am so sorry that you are going through what my family has been going through. My grandson was murdered on March 4 th . My sincerest sympathy to your whole family
Our Beloved Kenneth & Grandma Scroggins last Christmas
April 7, 2006
Sharon Gantt
April 7, 2006
What a terrible tragedy..Kenneth will be missed by all who came to know him and love him. My heart goes out to the family. I will keep them all in my prayers.
Whatup
April 7, 2006
A "Special" Remembrance of You, Kenneth. My Darling, You WILL ALWAYS be by our side!
April 7, 2006
Jacqui & Joshua Surber
April 7, 2006
My Precious BABY, I LOVE YOU & WE MISS YOU MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW!!! But we will see you soon!! KENNETH, You ARE the GREATEST SON & THE BEST BROTHER ONE COULD EVER ASK FOR!!! OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN & WE BLEED SO VERY INTENSELY FOR YOU!! FEAR NOT, MY SON-MY BROTHER, YOU ARE SAFE NOW!...ALL OF OUR LOVE FOREVER & EVER, JUST FOR YOU, KENNETH!!! WE LOVE YOU-MOM & JOSHUA
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