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Charles McKenney Jr.
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Bobbie McKenney
June 8, 2011
I miss you so much Bear! I thought to myself just let me get through the funeral & then life should get back to normal, but here I am today a year later and it still hurts so bad and I can't seem to get it all back together. I think about you all the time Bear and you know that I talk to you every night before I go to sleep. I know you are in a better place and I am thankful that there is no more pain for you & you don't have to worry about medicine or running back and forth to the hospital. I know that you are still with us in spirit because we have those little weird things that happen here at the house and Carrie will say "Ok Daddy..we know you're here"! I feel so bad that it took this for me to realize just what you meant to me & that I love you more than even I thought I did at the time. I keep you in my heart, Bear & I know that time will make it easier and soften the edges. I LOVE YOU!!
June 5, 2011
uncle booger was a great man. i hadnt seen him in a while, but that doesnt mean i didnt love him. he was an awsome uncle, and is dearly missed. he is in heaven now with his brother and sister (my mama) and nanny.. hes an angel watching over all of us...love and miss him dearly
amy moore
June 5, 2011
uncle booger was a great man. i hadnt seen him in a while, but that doesnt mean i didnt love him. he was an awsome uncle, and is dearly missed. he is in heaven now with his brother and sister (my mama) and nanny.. hes an angel watching over all of us...love and miss him dearly
Shanelle Thomas
June 3, 2011
My Uncle Bear was the best ever, I didn't know him that long and did'nt see him alot but when I did see him he always had a smile on his face. He was very close to my mom and she really misses him . But for now he is in a better place now but he will always be missed. One good memory I could think of was when my Uncle Bear got his Hover Round chair and was rolling down his drive way it was a very fun day, but I loved him very much and will always miss him <3
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David & Patricia McKenney
June 3, 2011
Booger Bear not a day goes by that we do not think of you. You know I (Patricia) miss our long telephone conversations every night, but I am sure you still here me talking to you. We share a cup of coffee with you every now and then drinking out of the mugs with your picture on it. One of David and I's fondest memories with Uncle Booger is fishing! We sure had some good times out there! Our grandkids loved when he would come dressed as Santa. We all enjoyed it. We love and miss you very much.
Jessica Norman (McKenney)
June 3, 2011
It has almost been 1 year since Uncle Booger went to be with the good Lord. He is deeply missed by all of us in so many ways. My mama and daddy gave me there old house phone and there is one message on there from Uncle Booger that will never be deleted. It's good to hear his voice when the old messages play. One of my fondest memories was listening and watching him sing karoake at my 21st birthday and college graduation parties!!! He sure did have a good time :) Christmas is hard when the time comes around because the image of him dressed as Santa Claus always pops up and the kids either got excited or they cried!! I could go on listing memories but I would be here all day. He was such a good man that I love and miss so very much. RIP Uncle Booger Bear.
Patty & Brian Stephenson
June 2, 2011
It has been almost 1 year that we lost dad, time goes by so fast because it only seems like yesterday that i was having a conversation with him on the porch, both of us smoking cigarettes and drinking coffee just talking and laughing together. He would be so very proud of Kayla, Cameron, Carrie, Bubba & mom...he loved you all so very much and on the 6th we will all take him some flowers and tell him we love and miss him...RIP dad we all miss you very much but we know that GOD only calls the perfect angels home and that is why you are no longer here on earth with us..my best friend Carrie your daughter misses you so much, not a day goes by that she does not miss you or think about you, sometimes she makes me cry because I hate to see her in pain and I wish there was something that I could do to bring you back to her if even for 1 minute. we will make sure that your grandchildren know all about you as they are growing up. Gone but NEVER forgotten RIP dad!!!
Carrie McKenney
June 1, 2011
Well its been almost a year and I still wake up crying sometimes. I miss you more then I did yesterday and only as half as much as I will tomorrow. A piece of our family is missing now and it will never be the same. You may not have been the perfect father, but to Bubba and me you were OUR daddy. I will always love you and never forget the time we had together. Whenever I have a bad day I close my eyes and think about what you say to me and how even if was not the right thing to say you always said it out of love. I miss you daddy!
love your daughter,
Carrie
Carrie
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas Daddy!!!! Today will be hard for us but we know you are in no more pain and a free of all illness. We love you and miss you as much as we did the day you left us to go to the castle in the sky. you will live forever in our hearts! i love you
Carrie Mckenney
November 3, 2010
dad,
You have no clue how bad I wish I could open the door and you be there. I miss you more then even I thought was possible. I am glad you chose me to spend your last minutes with. I am just sorry we didnt spend more minutes together while you were here. My life changed in a ten minute span that day and i would give anything to have just a few more moments with you. Dad you brought Toni back to us and we had a mini family reunion on Oct 16th. It was amazing and I felt you there. dad I love you so much. I lay in bed some night and think of you and the faces you would make when I came in with a new tattoo... so many people say I look like my daddy and used to make me mad but now I just smile and say I know. kayla is getting so big daddy and she will know who you are I promise. You look in on us from time to time. I love you forever. I will always be your Boot......
Debby Siddons
June 11, 2010
Carrie and family, we send our deepest sympathies to you all at this time. We will always fondly remember the fishing and crabbing fun we all had with Bear at the "Rivah". God shared Bear with you until he needed him to come home. You have been blessed to have had Bear in your lives. You will all be in our prayers in the weeks to come. Love, Debby and Scott Siddons and family (Chesterfield, VA)
Randy Moore
June 10, 2010
Deana:
So very sorry to hear about BEAR. I know it's been years, but I still remeber his gentle heart and ways about him. I do know what it is like to loose some one close. I still live in the pain. He lived how he wanted to
thats all we can expect from life.
May God keep you and your family in his care. Bless you and your family.
Live long and procper
Patty
June 9, 2010
carrie do u remember how he made me breakfast when you and mom was at work lol..and his 2 or 3 pots of coffie a day?? he was just so kind and easy spirited.. not sure if this picture will show up or not but im going to try it..
william hall
June 9, 2010
I wish to express my very deepest of condolences to the entire McKenny family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Red Hall.
AMY B. DALTON
June 9, 2010
Dear Bobbie and Family:
I'M TRULY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF "BEAR" HE WAS A GOOD MAN. I REMEMBER GOING TO RHONDA'S AND HAVING COOKOUT. HE WOULD MAKE ALL OF US LAUGH AT HIS JOKES AND TELL STORIES. HE WAS A GOOD MAN AT HEART. HE IS THERE WITH THE OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS TELLING HIS JOKES TO EVERYONE NOW. (LOL)!!!! I KNOW YOU MISS HIM SO BAD, IT WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT HIS CHARM. REMEMBER HE IS IN GOD'S HANDS NOW AND CAN BE FREE FROM PAIN AND LAUGH AND SING HIS LIFE FOREVER. HE WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN YOUR HEART WITH ALL THE SWEET MEMORIES YOU STILL HAVE OF HIM. CHERRISH WHAT HE DID FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU BOBBIE AND FAMILY. I LOVE YOU GUYS I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY HEART AND MY PRAYERS FOR YOU TO HAVE SOME PEACE AND HAVE TIME TO HEAL.......
Melissa Gregory
June 9, 2010
May God bless you and keep you close during this difficult time.
Patty & Brian Stephenson
June 9, 2010
Mom and Carrie I am so sorry that you lost dad. We all loved him very much. I remember him waking up listening to that country music singing, then knock on the door ''hey patty, you have a ciggerette??'' and him always calling carrie to bring him some home...He is not suffering anymore, he is in a better place now he is just smiling down over you and making sure that everything is ok, and trust me it may not seem that way now but things will be ok. I am here for you no matter what you may need day or night. Carrie is my most best friend in the world i hold her close to my heart and mom im here and love you the same..so ladies I will see you later today, take care and remember that YOUR family loves you very much and is here for anything you may need.
Stephanie Johnson
June 9, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Beth Sheffield
June 9, 2010
Bobbi and Carrie; I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. Bobbi you have always been so dear to me. My heart goes out to you.
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