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Bryant Wise Obituary
He was born Dec. 5, 1985, and was the youngest of three children born to Bryant Sr. and Debra Wise of Stony Creek. He was well-loved and will always be remembered for his cool demeanor. He loved his family and friends, and also loved to fish. He enjoyed life. He attended Sussex County Public Schools and was currently a student in Job Corps. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Gertrude Wise; and maternal grandfather, Robert L. Williams; two uncles, George M. Wise III and Darrin Tracey Williams; and one aunt, Cynthia LaFaye,
He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted family, one sister, Nicole Wise, and one brother, Markel Williams, both of Stony Creek; two nephews, Naekwon Williams of Charlottesville and Markel William Jr. of Chesapeake; a maternal grandmother, Nellie Williams of Stony Creek; his paternal grandfather, George Wise Jr. of Amelia; six uncles, Robert Williams Jr. of Hopewell, LaFayette Williams of Lynchburg, Maurice Williams of Stony Creek, Michael Williams of Petersburg, Bruce Wise of Chesterfield and Kenneth Wise of Amelia; three aunts; Doris McClenny of Charlottesville, Sharon Barrow of Waverly and Sylvia Danslay of Georgia; a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, from the chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. The Rev. Paul Wilson will officiate. Interment will be held at the Moore Family Cemetery, Stony Creek. Service of comfort are entrusted to the staff of McClenny Funeral Service Inc., Charlottesville.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bryant Wise
Phyllis Smith (formerly Parker)
January 12, 2011
To Debra, Bryant and the Family~
Words cannot express my heartfelt sympathies when I found out about the passing of BJ. I remember when he was a baby and running around as a little boy. I will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. Hold on to the memories of BJ and that will carry you through in the days to come. Be Blessed in the Lord.
LaTonya Jones
January 7, 2011
My prayer are with you and your family. I can't say that the pain will go away but you will learn to leave with it. With love always
LaTonya Jones and Family
Netra Taylor
January 7, 2011
DEBRA, BRYANT AND FAMLY.
PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HOLD ON TO THE MEMORIES AND PLEASE KNOW THAT THE DAY WILL COME WHEN YOU WILL FEEL JOY AGAIN. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY; GOD'S GRACE AND MERCY WILL CARRY YOU.
LOVE YOU ALL.
FRANCES TAYLOR AND THE ENTIRE TAYLOR FAMILY (Yale, VA)
January 7, 2011
TO DEBRA AND BRYANT KNOW THAT GOD MAKES NO MISTAKE MY FAMILY IS PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY BRYANT IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW HE WILL BE MISSED WE LOVED HIM BUT GOD LOVED HIM MORE ALEESHA BLUE (TUDY)
ROSCOE TYLER II
January 6, 2011
COUSINS, LEAN ON MY SHOULDER AND I'LL COMFORT YOUR SOUL. YOUR FAMILY, OUR FAMILY WILL HELP CARRY THE BURDEN OF YOUR DIFFICULT TIME.
frances winfield
January 6, 2011
May you all find comfort in knowing that God will be with you in this time of grief.He will give you sunshine on your darkest days, when nothing else seem to go right. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Frances Williams Winfield. Richmond
Linda Goode
January 6, 2011
To The Wise and Williams Families - We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep your loved one memories alive. May God continue to Bless and Keep You.
The Burrow Girls and Families
Gloria, Phyllis, Linda, Lavern
Jamar Farley
January 6, 2011
Speechless at the moment BJ went too fast but i know he in a better place now watching over us friends and family...but Bj wouldnt want us to be sad at all because he's a cheerful person.ONE THING I WILL MISS ABOUT BJ IS DAT HE KEPT A SMILE ON HIS FACE NEVER SAD ABOUT ANYTHANG rest in peace BJ HOPE TOO SEE YOU SOON.
January 6, 2011
The Wise Family - Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May you find comfort in knowing that we care and that God will give you comfort,hope and strength during the days ahead. Love, Lillian, Brenda and Graham
Cousins Lonnie and Cathy Harris
January 5, 2011
Cousin Bryant,
Sending heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. May God continue to bless you.
We Love You.
Pam Tyler
January 5, 2011
To My Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. I Love You.
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