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William Saye Obituary
He was born Aug. 29, 1989, in Petersburg, Va.; and was a 2008 Prince George High School graduate. Matt is the son of William Jay and Betty Jane Saye of Disputanta, Va.
He is survived by his parents and his sister, Elizabeth Jane Saye of Nashville, Tenn., and his brother, Jackie Bradley Jr. of Prince George, Va. Other survivors include, grandparents, Marceline Saye, William and Rebecca Jane Menefee; and aunts; uncles; many cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his grandfather, William A. Saye.
Matt attended Southside Virginia Community College in Alberta, Va., where he studied criminal justice. He was employed with the Virginia Department of Corrections. He graduated from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections Basic Correctional Officer Academy Training just last June. Matt's passion was baseball. He played for Prince George High School. His senior year of high school he was awarded comeback player of the year. He continued playing baseball for Southside Virginia Community College. He played travel baseball for the Richmond Braves and participated in numerous baseball showcases. He also enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, and any activity he could share with his Dad. He will long be remembered by his friends for his excellent humor and his ability to bring smiles into any situation. His kindness and compassion graced the lives of all who knew him.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will also be held at the funeral home at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, with interment to occur following the service at Southlawn Memorial Park in Prince George, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Saye
Miriam Scroggins
August 12, 2011
My son, Spencer, was in the Academy for Corrections Officer with Matt and he has been deeply touched by your loss. My husband and I were at the graduation in June. Our prayers are with you. May God surround you and bring His peace.
August 12, 2011
I didn't know your son, but when I saw his obituary, it broke my heart. Someone so young with his whole life in front of him, it's hard to understand why these things happen. I thought of you'all and the pain you must be going through, I pray for you that God will ease your pain. Only time will make this terrible loss a little easier to bare.
AneSia Newton
August 11, 2011
May you all look to God in your time of sorrow. Matt was an awesome baseball player, a great friend/classmate and just a wonderful person. God bless and my deepest sympathy to your family.
c/o 2008
Officer Pearson
August 10, 2011
May God be with you during this difficult time. Matt was a special young man who I was blessed to know and spend time with at school. Matt will be missed by all but never forgotten.
Carol Clark
August 10, 2011
The passing of this young man has hurt my heart for your family. My son graduated from Prince George the same year as Matt and we live just around the corner. I pray for comfort and healing for all of you. May your wonderful memories sustain you as you go forward in your grief and know that, although you don't know me, many people are praying and thinking about your family during this difficult time. God Bless all of you.
Renee' Gartman
August 10, 2011
Keeping you all in my most heartfelt thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and give you peace during this time.
Krystal Avent
August 10, 2011
Im sorry to hear about the loss of OFC. Saye i just met him during our hard hours of training for the DOC. He was truly a good person to be around he will be greatly missed. Ofc. K. Avent (Greensville COunty)
Steve & Dawn McGuire
August 9, 2011
Jay and family, Our sympathy and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. Hoping God will ease your pain and your memories of
Matt help see you through.
M Carter-Moore
August 9, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss words cannot express my grief. I am employed at Sussex 1 State Prison and had the pleasure of working with Officer Saye. Praying that God will continue to bless and keep you always.
C/O M. Carter-Moore
August 9, 2011
Jay, I'm so sorry to hear of the the lost of your son.My prayers are with you and your family. Just trust in GOD and he will heal your heart. GOD is
with you. Cathy D.Roach (Honeywell, Hopewell)
Jim & Lorena Browning
August 9, 2011
We were so sad to hear about the death of your son Matt. I can only imagine how your hearts feel at this time. May our love and prayers comfort you in this time of deep sorrow.
Barb Brooks
August 9, 2011
Jay, Betty & Elizabeth, more than anything, I wish there was something I could say to ease your pain. Matt was truly a wonderful young man who will be missed...we are all blessed to have known him.
Janet Ross
August 9, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort each of you during this very difficult time.
Sherry Taylor
August 9, 2011
Betty & Family, My heart goes out to you all at this time. Matt was an awesome young man. May God comfort you and help you find peace. Sherry Taylor (Aleshire)
Kim Love
August 9, 2011
I am so sorry for yalls loss. I can't imagine the pain of loosing a child. However I'm sure he is in a much better and safer place now.
Danny, Kim, Molly, Wesley, and Maddy and kids Stowers
August 9, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. No matter how many miles there is between us I deeply feel your grief and wish I could be there. Love you guys so very much.
August 9, 2011
Dear Elizabeth, Mr. and Mrs. Saye, I did not have the privilege to teach either William or Elizabeth, but I have always been taken with their smiles and their friendly and joyful demeanors. I was so sad to hear of your loss. I will think of you often, and my prayers are with you and your family. Kandie Bradshaw PGHS
Rita Wills (Chiarky)
August 9, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. God now has another wonderful angel to watch over us and for that we are truly blessed.
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