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Alfred Piker Obituary
He leaves to cherish his memories: his caring mother and stepfather, Joyce and Charles Gholston of Hopewell; his father, Alfred Lee Piker (Gloria) of Newport News; his godmother, Lurniva Carter of Surry; stepbrother, Charles Corey Pettaway of Atlanta, Ga.; godsister, Latonya Berry; godchildren, Marquria Gholston and Markalay A. Thomas, both of Hopewell; his grandparents, Jennie Piker of Surry, and Percell and Ethel Mae Blizzard of Spring Grove; aunts, Clarice Cypress, Jannie King of Claremont, Mollie Diggs (William), Barbara Piker (Paul) of Smithfield, Nancy Edwards (Phillip), Janice Blizzard and Brenda Blizzard of Spring Grove; uncles, Ronell Piker (Mary Ann), William Wyatt (Bobbie) of Smithfield, James Wyatt (Norma), Jerome Piker (Barbara), Michael and Larry Piker, all of Surry, Alvin and Clinton Blizzard of Spring Grove, Samuel Blizzard of Virginia Beach, and Calvin Blizzard of Berlin, Germany; a host of cousins, among them a devoted cousin, Shawn King; devoted friends, Shanell Brown and Marqkeis Thomas; a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at noon Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Morning Star Baptist Church, Burrowsville, with the Rev. Dr. Robert Elliot, pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Mt. Sinai Community Cemetery, Prince George. The family will assemble at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director.
Please send online condolences to: www.blandenterprisesinc.com
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Timara
May 2, 2025
wow can´t believe it´s been this long. On your anniversary I just want you to know it´s not a day goes by i don´t think about you. i randomly have memories of things you said or places we rode by or went and thank about you. I miss you. And i wish i could´ve spent more time knowing you.
Timara Rich
May 7, 2023
It´s not a day goes by I don´t think about you. I miss you so much. I´m sorry we couldn´t finish life together. Sorry I couldn´t reconnect sooner.
Sharell Rugga Dorsey
May 18, 2010
Beanie, I will always remember your smile and humor. Kicking it wit us next to Petrol like it wasnt nothing. You always showed love no matter what. May you rest in peace.
BreAndra/Kendra Stewart
May 17, 2010
To The Piker family, I am so sorry for your loss. Beans you were a good friend and yes i will always remember your smile and laugh. LOL i remember us chilling at the pool hall and your funny jokes you always made. You will always be loved and I miss you. R.I.P Beans.
Chris Barfield
May 12, 2010
I read about this in the Sussex-Surry Dispatch today when I got off work and couldn't believe the words I was reading. I knew Alfred back in Surry Public Schools. I remember during an open house in 1st grade we both arrived at the same time in Mrs. Judkins classroom. While we were sitting by the book shelf, we made our introductions, and while we were talking, he offered me one of his Tootsie Pop suckers. That act of kindness always has stuck with me, and it showed how great of a man Alfred was. I am deeply saddened by the news of his loss, and my heart-felt apologies and prayers go out to the entire Piker family. RIP Alfred. You'll be missed. Now you can go up and put a smile on God's face. You were always good at doing that.
Linda Lyttle
May 12, 2010
Joyce,our love and prayers are with you and your family at this time of lost. May God continue to bless you and may you find comfort in His promise "never to leave you nor forsaken you."
The Debrick Family
Michael Tyler
May 12, 2010
I'm very sorry about your lost to the Piker Family. Alfred aka Beans was a close friend to me we use to chill all the time just know he in a better place gone but not forgotten
Shade"Hershey Black" Williams
May 12, 2010
Sorry about your lost, to the Piker Family. Beans was always there when I needed him, Beans is smart with an good head on his shoulder, He will not be forgotten, So lets Celebrate the life of Bean "45".
eric ware
May 11, 2010
i'll miss u buyin ice cream for me.....
shaunta cromartie
May 10, 2010
Beans your definitely going to be missed you was family to the cromarties and we love you for just being yourself you kept a smile on no matter what and you'll be missed but never forgotten much love to you and your parents.
Love *nik* and the Cromartie Family
Ramon Betancourt-Alvarado a.k.a Mack
May 10, 2010
As for the why's , there isn't a good enough reason . Hard to imagine not bumping into you , somewhere , in the course of a day . Life is long , Four Nickle will be back!
Angie Gray
May 10, 2010
Joyce I am sorry your lost; My prayers go out for you and Alfred Lee; May God be with you in your time of need.
DAWN BROWN
May 10, 2010
RIP BEANZ U WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY EVERYONE.I WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR SMILE OR YOUR LAUGH.THIS IS NOT GOODBYE THIS IS SEE U LATER.
dawn brown
May 9, 2010
sorry for your lost..r.i.paradise beanz
May 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ladiera Fowler
May 9, 2010
I first want to say im so sorry for what happened. I want to extend my condolences to Mrs. Joyce and Mr. Gholson. I will always love Beanz and he will truly be missed but never forgotton i know he is still here in spirit. LOVE U BEANZ I will see you again One day.
Quanae Watson
May 8, 2010
First, my condolences go out to the Piker family. When I first met Beanz, it was 8 am and he was smiling. They say the first impression is a lasting one and this is what I know to be true. Beanz, physically you are not here, but your laughter and smile are just a small amount of what you left with us. Save me a comfortable spot man....I will miss you. You were too good to be here and you were needed to recieve your wings. Watch my back for me. I got MAD love for you and will always remember you!
Trammell, Patrice and Patricia West
May 8, 2010
TO the PIKER family and friends, Im sorry to hear of your loss, I too am still in disbelief. "BEANZ always has been a good person to me and my family, loved by my MOTHER as well , she sends her condolences. A good friend lost is always hard to accept.
To the family you all are in our prayers. BEANZ will not be forgotten.
Everytime we saw him he always had a smile and a Laugh to Share
Rest In Peace Beanz...
Shadiera and Ladiera Fowler
May 8, 2010
Sorry for your loss to the Piker family we want everyone to know "Beanz" will truly be missed and never be forgotten.
Tabitha Whitehead
May 8, 2010
My heart goes out to the Piker family, Beans always kept a smile on his face even though i havent been knowing him for years and years, but he was a sweet young man and he will be missed dearly
Kelley Fowler
May 8, 2010
Joyce and Mr. Gholson, my heart goes out to you all on the lost of your one and only child. I am still in total shock and disbelief. Beans was a fine and respectful young man. Our family loved him so and this has hit us so hard. I have shared many of tears at his loss. I will be praying for you and your family to find comfort in the word of God.
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