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Herman Grandison Obituary
He was a native of Dinwiddie County, Va., born Feb. 5, 1954. He was the son of Martha Granidson and the late Rev. Herman Grandison Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Regina Grandison, and grandmother, Gussie Grandison.
Herman, affectionately known as "Peter" and "Short Circuit," accepted Christ at a very early age at First Baptist Church, West Petersburg. He had a strong passion for singing and was a member of the Mass Choir, Male Chorus and ANU Community Choir. He was a member of the Sound Ministry, Brotherhood Ministry, West Petersburg Weekend and WPVA. He was also a member of the Tri-Cities and the Shock Wave CB Clubs.
Herman graduated from Dinwiddie High School in 1974. He was currently employed at Southside Virginia Training Center for 35 years. He will be remembered for his warm smile, bubbling personality and willingness to help others. He was well known and loved. He touched the lives of so many people and will certainly be missed.
Left to cherish the memory of his life are: his devoted and loving children, Hervie L. Williams of Atlanta and Teaira S. Grandison (Dorian Daniels, fiancé) of Matoaca, Va.; one granddaughter, Ty Williams and her mother, Cartesea Davenport of Petersburg, Va.; mother, Martha Grandison; five sisters, Delva Williams (Norman) of Dinwiddie, Va., Gloria Grandison (Larry Stanley) of Richmond, Va., Barbara Rives (Clifton) of Fayetteville, N.C., Jacqueline Griffin (Richard) of Petersburg, Va., Frances Easter (Tony) of Chesterfield, Va.; two sisters-in-law, Francine Ross of Petersburg, Va., and Robertha Hill (Charles) of Church Road, Va.; five aunts, Alma Hardy, Thelma King, Mary Roberts and Lady Roberts of McKenney, Va., and Ruth Phidd of New York; two uncles, Freddie Roberts of McKenney and Melvin Roberts of Dinwiddie, Va.; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; godbrother, Keith Walker; and god-sisters, Robin Walker and Via Branch; a very special, loving and devoted companion, Teresa Carter and family; and some very special, loving and devoted friends, the Rev. Bernard Bowden, the Rev. Joe Ford, James Richardson, Charlie Taylor, Greg Brown, Alphonso Nicholas, Velma P. Nicholas, the First Baptist Church family, the West Petersburg Community and CB Club members.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Jeffrey L. Reaves, pastor, and the Rev. Dr. Peter R. Jeffery, pastor of First Baptist Church (West Petersburg), Petersburg, Va., eulogist. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
A service of love and remembrance will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at the First Baptist Church, West Petersburg, 25720 Greensville Ave., where the family will receive relatives and friends.
The family will also receive friends at 21104 Warrior Drive, Ettrick, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 590-9615.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Grandison online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herman Grandison
Arnold,Margaret & Danielle Johnson
January 11, 2010
To the Grandison Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. It is hard for us to conceive that Short Circuit will not be coming by to check on 7425 or Johnson on Dinwiddie Court. He was always there when we needed him. Circuit will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. Continue to be comforted by God's holy word and know that "Joy Will Come In The Morning." God Bless You All,
Marvin Ridley
January 7, 2010
My prayers to the family of my friend Herman and his family. From classmate, Marvin A. Ridley Dinwiddie High, 1974) and my family. Herman is one of those special people one meets in life that leaves a indelible mark in fondness and honest friendship. Memories of friend and classmate from Eastside Elementary to Dinwiddie High, Herman, you will be surely missed my friend. Marv
The Melvin Gilliams
January 7, 2010
Teaira and Family
We just found out that Papa Bear has gone on to glory. Our heartfelt condolence is with you at this time. We pray God answers your questions and grant you the peace and comfort that you need.
We love you, give us a call.
The Gilliams
Melvin, Robin, Mia, Timeka and Brea
Barbara Copeland
January 6, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child My deepest condolences are with you at this time.May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Prince
January 6, 2010
To the Grandison Family:
I got to know Herman through the CB club. They say first impressions goes a long ways. And it did for me and my family. I also got to know him as a co-worker at SVTC. Seeing his smile and talking to him on a constant base truly touched my heart. We will truly miss him . And we will never forget him. God Bless you all!
Lady T M, Peppershaker, Wild Bill, Tumbleweed, Lil Stink, Mr. B, J-Baby
Sandra Epps
January 6, 2010
He was there when I was a little girl and as I grew up. He was there with a smile on his face. I love my "Short Circiut" alot and I will never forget him. He will always be in my heart.
A.k.a. Pumpkin
January 6, 2010
To the Grandison family our prayers and thougths are with you at this time.May God continue to bless and keep you near Him. Leon,Deborah Whitted and Family
Larry Holloway
January 6, 2010
He was always there when I needed him.
Rest in Peace Circuit!!!!!!!!
Alias Soul Ranger and Ranger Lady
Margo and Armond Hardy
January 6, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your loving memories comfort and keep you.
James & Marian Richardson
January 6, 2010
January 6,2010
To the Grandison Family: May you sense the Lord's loving presence today, keeping you close to His heart, assuring you of His tender care and covering you with His grace. We will truly miss that wonderful personality.
Sharna Gannaway
January 6, 2010
To the Grandison family my sincerest condolences to you. I have known Mr. Grandison since I was a little girl. He did all the electrical work in my parent's home as well as he worked with my mother, Gayle Gannaway. He ALWAYS greeted you with a smile. I am truly going to miss him. May God continue to bless you and find comfort in knowing that God will see you through.
Cherita Hicks
January 5, 2010
To the Grandison Family during this time of sorrow...please know that " Your Loved One is Resting in the Arms of God". May the peace that surpasses all understanding comfort each of you in your time of sorrow. My prayers are with you.
Estelle Spratley
January 5, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Natasha (Spratley) Perkerson
January 5, 2010
To The Grandison Family,
I extend my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you. May God's presence of comfort be with you at this time.
Tonnessa Scott
January 5, 2010
Grandison Family:
We are sorry for the loss of your loved one.we will keep you all in our prayers.Tiera keep the faith and never give up because god is always looking after you.
tonnessa scott
January 5, 2010
Tothegrandisonfamilyiwillallwayskeepuinmyprayersandmaygodbewithu.tonnessascottandfamily.
Estelle (Yates) Lacy
January 5, 2010
Gloria, I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I still remember the pleasant smile and personality of Peter from school days as if it was only yesterday. Hang in there, because God is in control. Love you and will be praying for you and your family.
January 5, 2010
To: The Grandison Family
You are in our prayers. When days seem to get a little lonely go to Phil. 4:13-I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.
Cheryl Lassiter Coleman
Classmate(1974)
Floyd, Gale, Robin, Chauntae, & Jamar Winfield
January 5, 2010
Teaira,and the Grandison Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Your father was a very special person. My husband and your father had a conversation on Christmas Day. Me and your father always had a great word talking about the goodness of God. God word states, weeping may endure for a night, but joy will come in the morning. I pray that God will continue to keep you, and your family strong and safe in His Arms.
Machelle Vaughan
January 5, 2010
Jackie: I am sorry to hear of your family's loss. My prayers are with you and family.
Kim Tucker-Ponton
January 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
lawrenza hunter
January 5, 2010
To The Family of The Late:
HERMAN GRANDISON JR.
We share the sorrow of your loss. I, (Lawrenza)did not know him personally,
but on behalf of my daughter,Otis, We
send you all our deepest love.
May you find comfort in the words spoken as a promise at John 5:28-30,
there will be a resurrection.
From: Lawrenza & Family
Enid Baskerville-Lindsay
January 4, 2010
I had the pleasure of getting to know Herman Jr., Rev. Herman Sr. and Mrs. Grandison when we all worked at CSH. Peter was a quiet soft-spoken one who would try to do anything he could for people. I remember that smile he carried daily. May Mrs. Grandison and Herman Jr's family, that I did not meet, find comfort in knowing there are others sharing your sorrow.
James & Annie Reed
January 4, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
January 4, 2010
To The Grandison Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Grandison's jolly spirit will be missed. It was a pleasure to have known him. May God comfort the family during this time of sorrow.
With Deepest Sympathy
The Savage Family (Dinwiddie, VA)
Marvin Bolling Sr.
January 4, 2010
To a friend forever. Even though you have gone home before me,you still live in memories.
I will remember the great times we shared at school together in the class of 1974. My condolences go out to your siblings and family. May GOD take you into His arms and lead you through the Gates of Heaven.
James, Connie, Antoine, & KeAndre Branch
January 4, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Daniel "Poorboy" Humphries
January 4, 2010
To the family and friends of Peter. It was my pleasure and my privilege to have known "Short Circuit" over a long number of years. We shared many laughs and had lots of fun with CBs & CB'ers. All will miss you. Rest in peace.
Ennis & Barbara James
January 4, 2010
A Reminiscence
YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.
May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.
Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;
To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.
By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation
January 4, 2010
To the Grandison Family,
May the LORD continue to hold HIS comfording ARMS around you during this time of sorrow. Our prayers are for you all.
Kelly & Charlie Walker, Jr. (Hopewell)
Jamie & George Faulcon
January 4, 2010
Time flows by to quickly. I have fond memories of Peter and others as we sang in the junior choir. I'm so sorry about his passing. May God grant you peace and comfort in the passing of your brother, uncle and loving son. You are in our prayers and thoughts .Much love .
Darlene Pryor
January 4, 2010
Dear Mrs. Grandison and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. I saw Peter a few months ago when I was home visiting my mother. His smile, kind demeanor, and gentleness were just the same as I remembered from more than 20 years ago. He was a "good testimony" to us all. We will miss him. God bless you.
Linwood Jones,Jr.
January 4, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Chequila Harvell Fields and Family
January 4, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
January 4, 2010
My most heartfelt condolences to Peter's family.
Vince Nanny
Annette (Bunny) Bland Kizzie
January 4, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
gwen
January 4, 2010
Just close your eyes and you will see
All the memories that you have of me
Just sit and relax and you will find
I'm really still there inside your mind
Don’t cry for me now I'm gone
For I am in the land of song
There is no pain, there is no fear
So dry away that silent tear
Don’t think of me in the dark and cold
For here I am, no longer old
I'm in that place that’s filled with love
Known to you all, as "UP ABOVE"
Ellen and William Parham
January 4, 2010
As I look up to the skies above,
The stars stretch endlessly--
But somehow all those rays of light
Seem dimmer now to me.
As I watch the morning sun appear,
The shadows still don't fade—
As if the brightest light of all
Was somehow swept away.
Though I see the branches swaying,
And watch their dancing leaves--
The echoes carried on the wind
Don't sound the same to me.
As I listen to the morning birds
Sing softly from afar--
It seems to be a mournful tune
That echoes in my heart.
Another day has come again,
As time moves surely on--
But nothing now seems quite the same,
To know that he is gone.
The days and weeks and months ahead
Will never be the same--
Because a treasure beyond words
Can never be replaced.
The loss cannot be measured now,
The void cannot be filled--
And though someday the grief may fade,
His mark will live on still.
For even with my heavy heart,
I know that I've been blessed
To have been one who's life he touched
With warmth so infinite.
The Yates family
January 4, 2010
Abide with me, fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens, Lord with me abide!
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;
Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changes not, abide with me.
I need Thy presence every passing hour;
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s power?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies;
Heaven’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
Robert Thomas
January 4, 2010
Words, however kind,
can't mend your heartache:
but those who care and
share your loss wish you
comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength
in the love of family
and in the warm embrace
of friends.
Deepest Sympathy
Cindi Thomas
January 4, 2010
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.
With Loving Memories
EASY BEAVER
January 4, 2010
"Some people make the world special just by being in it."
When those we love go away, they never really leave us;
they are with us now, wherever we are.
Those whom we have cherished, live on forever,
WE SHARED SO MANY GOOD TIMES,SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES YOU HAVE LEFT EVERYONE WHOS LIVES YOU TOUCHED.yOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL...i LOVED YOU MY FRIEND AND I WILL FOREVER TREASURE ALL THE MEMORIES IN MY HEART...
Learn to make the most of life
Lose no happy day
Time will never bring them back
Chances swept away
Lose no tender word unsaid
Love while it shall last
The mill will never grind again
With waters that have passed.
"DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE NO ONE CAN HEAL,
LOVE LEAVES LIVES A MEMORY NO ONE CAN STEAL"
for love wraps itself around the heart.
Although it's difficult now,
someday beyond our tears and all the world's wrongs;
beyond the clouds and all that we can see and touch,
we shall all understand.
Robert and Cindi Thomas_Ajax and Easy Beaver
January 4, 2010
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight."
If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane,
We would walk all the way to Heaven, to bring you home again
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good-bye
You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why
Our hearts ache in sadness, and secret tears will flow
What is meant to lose you, no one will ever know
Surrounded by friends
yet all alone
the one I loved
God has called home
the hugs of friends
helps ease the pain
and I know my loss
is my loved one's gain
but tears now flow
across my face
as I long for just
one more embrace
then comfort comes
and I see Christ's face
He hugs my loved one
and I feel God's grace.
Pamela Smith
January 4, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Short Circuit as we call him. I feel like I have lost another brother. Cheyenne's death left a whole in my heart knowing I will never get to hold his hand or share a laugh ever again. The same with Short Circuit. My thoughts and prayers are with all family, friends & CB Buddies. May God Bless You All!
Stanley & Eva Parham
January 3, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Pam Castelle
January 3, 2010
Gloria,
my prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Remember, through Jesus Christ we can make it through anything. Look to Jesus.
Love You
Phyllis Chavis,SVTC Laundry
January 3, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Sallie Morgan Jones
January 3, 2010
I am so glad that our paths crossed in this lifetime. What a very special man! I pray that Peter's family feel the love of our Lord and Savior during bereavement as I've asked that he wrap his arms around you extra tight. Peter touched a lot of lives and was responsible for even more smiles. I hope the treasured memories we all have will quickly replace the pain in our hearts from this great loss. You're in more prayers than you'll ever know, Family.
Bernard Lanier
January 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Calvin Batts
January 3, 2010
To The Grandison Family ,Own Prayers Are With You doing your lose. May GOD bless and heal you in the time of your sorrow. Sincerly Calvin & Sherry Batts ( Night Hawk) CB friend.
Anna J, James "Billy", Wilburt & Hattie Bonner
January 3, 2010
To The Grandison Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will strengthen you and may he find a comforting place in your hearts.
Katrina Jenkins
January 3, 2010
To: The Grandison Family & Friends,
May God continue to bless you during this time, just know he is resting in the arms of JESEUS. May the warm memories of "Peter" bring you comfort.
January 2, 2010
May god bless the family of Herman Grandison (Peter) my co-worker he will be missed he always had a smile on his face everytime you saw him. God bless the family. Catherine Moore @ Mckenney Va.
Debbie Draper-Pennie
January 2, 2010
To the Grandison Family
My sympathy goes out to each one of you during your time of loss. Herman was one that always displayed a smile to all and will truly be missed. May God be your source for strength.
January 2, 2010
To the family of the late Herman(Peter) Grandison.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It's hard to lose a love one, but to lose them during the holiday is more difficult. We lost our husband, father, farther n-law, grandfather, uncle and friend on New Year's Eve in 2002 (the late Peter Bland) so we feel your pain. Just know God is still in charge and he will get you through this most difficult time in your life.
James,Christine, Barbara, and Irene
January 2, 2010
To The Grandison Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of loss. May GOD comfort and keep you.
Peter will be missed though his smile will live on forever. I remember him during my childhood @ First Baptist when my father was minister.
Tracie Walker Kirkland Murphy,TX
Formerly of Petersburg,VA.
Maude Swanson&Family
January 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Teresa Rice
January 2, 2010
I am sending my condolences to the Grandison family in the death of their love one. Peter will be missed. May God bless each and everyone of you at this time of your lost. Love, Teresa Rice and family from Katy, Texas.
Jimmy @ Pat King
January 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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