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Terrance Early Obituary

EARLY, Terrance L. (Tank) Age 49 of Lynchburg, VA, slipped quietly away on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, VA. He was a former resident of Nashville, TN before returning to Lynchburg. He was the loving son of Mrs. Jean B. Early and the late Ralph P. Early. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Shirley Drummond-Early; two daughters, Barnisha Roberts and Brittany Early, all of Nashville, TN; one brother, Gary P. Early (fiancée, Rhonda) of Baltimore; one sister, Jarita R. Early of Lynchburg; one niece, Lakeesha Perry (James) of District Heights, MD and many other loving relatives and friends. A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Fifth Street Baptist Church, 1007 Fifth St., Lynchburg, VA 24504 with Rev. Dr. Joseph D. Moore officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Burial Park. Military Rites will be provided by American Legion Post 16. The family will receive friends Friday, July 17, 2009 from 7 to 8 p.m., at Community Funeral Home Chapel, and other times at the residence. The cortege will assemble at the residence. Condolences may be emailed to [email protected]. Community Funeral Home directing. Compliments of HOLMES FUNERAL HOME, Nashville, TN; Ronald "Bo Boy" Smith, Director.

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Published by The Tennessean on Jul. 17, 2009.

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Deleva Callinder

August 2, 2009

To the Family of Terrance Early;
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Terry will forever hold a special place in my heart & will be dearly missed.



Deleva (Cheryl)

Norvel Dillard

July 22, 2009

To the Early family,

Today, I was truly saddened to find out that my dear friend "Tank" passed away. Tank and I were great friends in High School as we were both in ROTC together and in the graduating class of 1977. Tank had a great spirit of joy and laughter. I am so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. I know God has a very special place for Tank. I pray that God abundantly blesses all of you and that Tank be forever remembered for his wonderful spirit as he now rests in peace.

Phyllis Gray

July 20, 2009

Dear Shirley and family,

I was deeply saddened to learn of Terrance's death and I would like to extend may sympathy to you and your family. Terrance and I were co-workers at Vanderbilt for 4 years. I will pray that God comforts you in the month's to come.

Dottie Huffine

July 20, 2009

To the Early Family:

The news of Terrance's death brought both tears to my eyes and smiles to my face. Tears because his family is in mourning and smiles because I remembered him fondly. I worked with Terrance at XO Communications and on many occasions had the opportunity to experience his gift of baking. He will be missed.

Amber Sawyer

July 20, 2009

To the Early Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I worked with Terrance at XO Communications and he was a joy to be around. He had such a warm heart and he was always so positive. He will be missed by many.

Everett Thomas

July 20, 2009

My deepest condolences for the loss of a dear childhood friend. Drowing up in Lynchburg, Terrance(Tank) was always someone you could call a true friend and a good laugh partner.HE will be sorely missed by his adoring family as well as his friends

Vanessa Gray

July 19, 2009

Ms.Jean

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Terrance was a co-worker of mine at ACS.We had become close friends and I am gonna miss him dearly,I only knew him for just a little while, but he touched my heart so dear with his kindness, I only wish we could have had him just a little while longer.I always will remember Terrance,he was truly a wonderful man and friend. May GOD continue to comfort you and the family.

Karen Skinner

July 18, 2009

Ms.Jean and Family
Our prayers goes out to you and our love. Terry and I was childhood friends, neighbors, and school mates. Just know that he is resting now and is with God. Karen Skinner and Family
Love and Blessings

Sherry Tidwell

July 17, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Terrance was a co-worker of mine and he will be greatly missed. You could not ask for a better person. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Michael and Katherina Scruggs

July 17, 2009

Our Prayers are with the family and friends. Terrance was a wonderful co-worker and most of all friends. He will be remembered, celebrated, and not forgotten.

July 17, 2009

Julu 17.2009
To the Early Family. We are truly sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.


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Tina Williams

July 17, 2009

I am truly sorry for your loss. I worked with Terrance at XO Communications in Nashville, TN. He touched so many people's hearts during his tenure here and he will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Cherray Brown

July 17, 2009

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.

Tymekia Hunt

July 17, 2009

To the Early Family, my prayer for you is to find comfort in the LORD and seek the peace of knowing how his is now with the LORD. He was an uplifting co-worker and dear friend at XO Communications. As a pastor recently reminded me, we never "lose" a loved one because when you lose something that means you don't know where it is and it is misplaced. However, you have not lost him because you know where he is. He has just moved to another place for now. The family will continue to be in my prayers.

Melissa Foster

July 17, 2009

Dear Early Family,

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

Pam Banks

July 17, 2009

To the Early Family. I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

July 17, 2009

To the Early Family, God's word says, to absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Our 1977 Classmate will be missed.

Bernadette Jones

The Hull Family

July 17, 2009

With heartfelt condolences, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Madeline

July 17, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Natalie (Davis) Obeng-Amponsah

July 16, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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