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Collin Burnette Jr.
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Seanna Williams
June 4, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Angela Burnette
June 5, 2023
Missing my sweet cousin, I still can't believe you're not here. Things haven't been the same, since u life us. Baby Cee is misses you more than any of us, please send angel down to watch over him. He is so lost and has not clue. I love you CeeJay, I still been making you fav, mac&love...
Elaine Williams
June 4, 2012
God please continue to give my Aunt Linda, Uncle Collin and the entire family the strength to make it. Much love.
Tamisha Upshaw
November 8, 2011
Hey Cee I was at ork thinking bout u we miss u down here you got birthday coming up soon I know u going to enjoy yourself.You and Tonya bette not misbehave too much love yall tell everyone hello and tslk to yall soon.
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Tamisha Upshaw
April 1, 2011
Hey see what's up it's ben a while normally I would hit you up on facebook but I am at school and needed someone to talk to.My days have never been this stressful wanting something so bad and not knowing what the outcome will be I just pray that I get through this exam today.Will you sit in with me and make sure that I am doing my best and bring good thoughts to me when I need them.You know my hard and that I mean well and so does our Father.How is everything going up there I know Tonya was happy to see you huh.Not a day goes bye that we dont think about you down here it's been a long a long road but we all think about you daily.Everytime I hear your name tears come to my eyes but then I think about all the good times that we shared just as well as the bad.As a friend you taught me how to hold my own and to never let anyone nor man run over top of me we werent blood related but you were just like fam and I miss you Cee still watching you peacefully lay there with your soul already at heavens doors.But the memories you left behind are so wonderful and you will never be forgotten.Sometimes I find mysef shedding tears of pain tears of joy in the middle of the day and I dont think know one really understands Cee but know that u will forever be missed and we love and miss you always til we meet again.
Tamisha Upshaw
December 13, 2010
No that we think of you often.I am finally able 2 sleep because I know that you are resting comfortably now. At first I was at my whits end.But you know the saying let go and let God.I had 2 stepp back and let him take full control and know that he needed you more then this crazy world.I will never forget the good and bad times that we shared.Every one misses you Cee especially all your many brother's and you even brought some people back 2 getha.Now that my friend is love.We all gone rep u til we meet with you in our father's house.Love yah and miss you to one of the realest friends that had crossed my path
Lavoshia Whitfield
November 26, 2010
I miss you so much my heart is in so much pain Iam sorry things ended the way thay did, but I will always have a space for you in my heart love always{ Voshia}
Sapien Edmonds
October 23, 2010
To CJ. just remanence of the times we spent together, at work,clubbing,just chillin,the times i would call you long distance to Atlanta, you would give me advice about girls,situations,and life in general. I respected my man and he respected me to be in his presents was honorable feeling. He was so kind hearted, and would do anything for anybody. Although his life was taken to soon, He will always live on in all who carries his memories, thank you lord for allowing me to meet such a soul and now I know he walks with you, Amen, R.I.P. I will see you when I get there..... Love you Brah Sap
Rashard Jones
October 22, 2010
JUST THINKING BOUT YOU..MAN I MISS YOU
LOVE
SHARD
blu
July 10, 2010
IM so sorry, and Im late I didnt even know you were gone, I didnt even get to say bye, Im so used to saying talk to you later. I was looking for you and then I find all these postings. We were focused, putting God first in everything we do, you were working and I can keep thinking of how good you were doing. And now....your in a better place. I thought you were just busy.....Bye Brazi
Rome Fleming
June 22, 2010
Collin .... I am sorry to hear of your loss ....I will keep you and your family in my prayers
Rome
June 13, 2010
cee jay you will be missed ..... i know its gone take sum time but ... but i know i will find my way ...rip cee jay
Seanna Williams
June 12, 2010
It is very hard to express the hurt i felt when i found out you were gone...You were taken off this earth so soon...Your gonna truly be missed CeeJay but never forgotten..We go back so many years and i just cant believe your gone...I could'nt bring myself to see you in that estate today and it hurt more for me not to show up...We love you CeeJay and miss you always...My prayers go out to your family and friends in this time of need...You were a great person Cee Jay and you have touched a lot of lives...Your memory will live on in Baby Cee...Love you Cee Jay
Joyce Baker
June 12, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May God keep you close during this time
Joyce Robertson Baker
S WILLIAMS
June 12, 2010
U ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN, U WILL BE MISSED MAYBE NOW U CAN SEE YOUR SISTER AND U TWO CAN BE TOGETHER AGAIN WE WILL LUV U ALWAYS.
Carroll Wayne&Darlene Taylor
June 11, 2010
Collin/Linda and Family
We are deeply touched by this. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Gods Blessings upon you all.
Elaine Williams
June 11, 2010
Aunt Linda, Uncle Collin, and family I am so sorry for the lost of our precious child, gone entirely too soon. I pray that the Lord will continue to bless you all and continue to give you all the strengh to go thourgh this tragety. After all you all have been through, and now this. God please help them, in Jesus name. It is so hard to understand this, help us Lord. I love you all.
Deborah Earley
June 11, 2010
Barbara and Family
I am so sorry for your loss, may God grant you and your family peace during your time of grief.
Theresa Bailey
June 11, 2010
To the Family
I am very saddened by the loss of your son,my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Roy Lewis
June 11, 2010
I sorry you not with us anymore but I still keep the memories alive and well.
To Collin Sr and Linda, my prayers goes to you and the rest of the family
joann carter
June 11, 2010
I would like to express my deepest
sympathy to the Burnette family
regarding the loss of their beloved son
"CJ" I met him at my grandaughters 1st
birthday party and he struck me as such
a really nice youngman. My sons Corey
and Kelley are both devastated about the loss of their beloved friend and
our thoughts and prayers go out to his
mother and father and brother Steve. May God be with you during this very
difficult time.
Joann Carter
June 11, 2010
Words cannot express the sorrow and
hurt i felt when i heard about CJ. Corey and Kelley are both devastated.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the
family during this very difficult time.
Barbara Tyler & Family
June 11, 2010
My prayers go out to the Burnett Family, may you keep love in your heart & your faith strong. CJ will live forever through your memories.
June 11, 2010
To the Family,
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Lorranda
Hill Family
June 11, 2010
When we first moved to Old Post Rd Cee Jay was my son's first friend. I still can remember him setting at the kitchen table eating hamburger helper. I spoke with my son (Lil' Willie) soon after Cee Jay's passing and this is how my son explained his relationship with Cee Jay, Boo and Cornell. He said Cee Jay was the heart that connected them all together. My heart goes out to his family. May God bless you and comfort in this hour of need.
Merri Howell
June 11, 2010
Collin and Linda,
Really sorry to hear of your loss and want you to know you're in our prayers.
God will get you thru this.
Sincerely,
Bunny Howell
From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home
June 11, 2010
We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.
DeShawn Thomas
June 10, 2010
I was real hurt when I heard about this loss. Me and CJ became real close friends over the years since I lived in GA and he was a real good friend. Im devastated now that he's gone and he will be truly missed. May you rest in peace til we meet again homie.
Erika Alexander
June 10, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mary H. Greene
June 10, 2010
Cee-Jay was like a son to me. He will be greatly missed, but his kindness, love & respect will linger forever. Carl & Linda: may God give you strenght, widsom & courage to continue on. Your neighbor, Butch & Mary
Olivia Pollard
June 10, 2010
I was divastated to hear about CJ. I can feel your pain my heart goes out to you both Linda and Collins may God be with you .
Ynia Owens
June 10, 2010
This is a flame of eternity there for it may never burn out because Cj will always be in my heart and never would i forget him.
Ynia Owens
June 10, 2010
gone to soon ,but never be forgotten, now may you r.i.p with all the rest of the falling solders. Love ya always
Ynia Owens
June 10, 2010
Alesia Carson
June 10, 2010
Aunt Linda and Uncle Collin and Steve--
My heart is heavy at the loss of CJ.
May you find peace and comfort in the loving embrace of our Lord.
The Price Family
June 10, 2010
To the Burnette Family, from little boys playing softball, to mature adults remaining friends, we remember as if it were yesterday. We would like to offer our sincere condolences for the lost of your son. May God surround you with His love and strength and comfort you with His goodness. His grace is sufficent for all you must go through. With all our love...(Le'Roger's Family)
Rashard Jones
June 10, 2010
Bro
Who would have thought things would go down like this. But, I guess that's just life (Totally Unexpected). I just came to see you two weeks ago and now you’re gone (But Never forgotten). You have been a brother and best friend to me since South Richmond Baseball. I know you are in a better place because you are a good person. Times have changed, people have changed, but we (Frog, Boo, T.J., Spoon, & Gee) as friends have only grown tighter. Everybody has been messed up about this but I know you looking down like “Be strong” are maybe you would say “Why Shard, Why you mad?”..Like you always do. I will try my best to be strong for you as well as for your family. I'll see you again one day.
Love always
Kirmika Battle
June 10, 2010
For as long as I can remember, I remember CeeJay. From Broad Rock to Boushall and to Wythe. He's been family, around Deerbourne, I just can't believe he is gone. I offer my deepest condolences and he will truly never be forgotten. R.I.P. CeeJay, Love Ya "Cuz".
Tiara Murphy
June 10, 2010
Love you CJ, will miss you a whole lot but you are at peace with our Father who will take care of you better than anyone can. RIP Love Tiara Murphy
Kirmika Battle
June 10, 2010
Every since I can remember, I remember
CeeJay. From Broad Rock to Boushall to Wythe. Around Deerbourne, I just can't even believe that he's gone. I offer my deepest condolences and he will be truly missed forever. R.I.P. CeeJay.
Debra Jenkins
June 10, 2010
To The Burnette Family,
I am so so sorry for your loss. Only God can supply the comfort you all need at this difficult time. But it's always solace to have those who truly love you near. May God wrap each of you in His Loving Arms!!! I am a friend of Buggs-Parker; I'm Jenks.
TAUREAN JOHNSON
June 9, 2010
IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOST CJ WAS A GOOD PERSON
zakia robinson-scott
June 9, 2010
i light this candle to continue to keep your memory alive within everyone who got a chance to share your presence, love, laughs, warmth and secrets. i know you are resting safe with the presence of the Lord now. May his hands continue to keep you safe. I send my condolence to your family/friends and ask God to give them the strength to get this this lost. Even though you are no longer with us physical your memories/spirit will continue to be FOREVER!!! Miss u boo I love YOU.
Rachel Tellis
June 9, 2010
Mark the perfect man,and behold the upright:for the end of that man is peace...(psalm 37:37)
Our prayers are with your family.Cee-Jay you will truly be missed..Babe you left to soon,all the things that you and Ronnie wanted to do and see.I don't know what your best friend will do without you here now.This hurts so bad..We love you Cee-Jay....Ronnie and Rachel
LaNasha Coleman
June 9, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Latise Murray
June 9, 2010
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. CJ WILL BE MISSED BY ALL
June 9, 2010
I thank God for blessing us with you CJ we all miss you so much, I can't imagine holidays without you calling me requesting my macaroni & cheese or fussing when you see the pan almost empty. The memories I have of you will never fade. Thanks for giving us BabyCee we really need him and in him we have a piece of you. Love Anne
Tamisha Upshaw
June 9, 2010
To family and friends of Mr.Collin Burnette Jr. I send my condolances and pray that this family make it through this difficult time.Cee-Jay and I met back in middle school.Not knowing that his cousin was my neighbor so he often came over her house and we hung out.We had fun we would be outside sometimes til the street light went off just joking and tripping.We had our bad times as well but we never stayed mad.To the family know that he is in a betta place and there are no worries in the kingdom of God and that he was needed more there.To keep his legacy alive for his seed and let him know that his dad was a great man and a wonderful farther.I had just spoke to him briefly last week telling him I was coming to the A and we were gone have some fun like old times and that I was going to find Pam and bring her with me.He said you betta.Now I am sitting here like I am blank.To the family and friends hold on to all the memories that you have I know he left enough to last a lifetime.And I will continue to pray for the family and close friends cuz in due time your hearts will heel God Bless
Angel Pittman-Shaw
June 9, 2010
Rest in peace cousin. My condolences to everyone who will miss CeeJay dearly. May God wrap his arms around you all in this time of great sadness. Lord I say a special prayer for L'il Cee who will one day need to understand all of this; some answers we just won't get here on earth, but may God make his light shine upon you, L'il Cee forever.
Marvin Johnson
June 9, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
June 9, 2010
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. MAY YOUR MEMORIES BRING COMFORT .. ANTHONY AND BRENDA KIRKLAND (QUINTON,VA.)
Eunice Pittman Freeman
June 9, 2010
A Prayer for you my family, DEAR LORD... I'M ASKING YOU TO BLESS US ALL IN A SPECIAL WAY, they'll know within their heart that someone prayed for them today. They'll know they're loved and cared for, and have such a sense of peace, that their love one hears and says mom dad my family i am an looking after you all me and my sister are at peace. CJ I love you and i miss you [bootesy] truly love you my family Eunice & Ricky Freeman Nique,Jayda & Mike
Angela Willis
June 9, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jamesha Henderson
June 9, 2010
My prayers are with your family....a good man gone to soon.
Norman/Cassandra Armstrong
June 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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