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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Sabria
January 16, 2022
I love you dad
Shantell Byrd
January 8, 2021
Hey friend! It had been a minute, but its never day I don't think about you. Happy birthday boo! I miss you dearly. Your favorite girl. RIP love you
romaine coles
June 17, 2013
hey brother i know im late but know you are always on my mind. Happy belated farthers day. we love and miss you much
Shantell Byrd
June 16, 2013
Happy Fathers Day friend, my boo! R.I.P Miss You! Your best Girl love u always!
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Shantell Byrd
May 3, 2013
Hey friend! Stopping thru it has been a minute since I stop thru, but you know you are always in my heart, and mind... I'm sitting here at work... Was thinking about you... I miss you! Miss your phone call... Your favorite girl! Love you always!!! R.I.P
Shantell Byrd
February 14, 2013
Hey boo! Happy Valentine Day!! Love you always!!!
Shantell Byrd
January 7, 2013
Hey boo! You know I had to stop through. You really been on my mind.. Somebody got a birthday coming up.. Happy birthday boo!!!! Miss you!!! R.I.P Your best girl love u always!!!!
Shantell Byrd
January 1, 2013
Hey boo! U know I had to stop through to say hello! Happy New Years friend! Love u always! R.I.P
romaine coles
December 18, 2012
Hey baby brother just lettn you know i kept your book online so i can come back soon lovn you and missn u always
Shantell Byrd
December 16, 2012
Hey friend! Feeling emotion today! Tears! R.I.P boo
Shantell Byrd
December 13, 2012
Hey boo! It's 1:00am in the morning,I'm at work. Sitting right here thinking about you.. Miss you! Miss that voice! I want you to know your favorite girl haven' t forgot about. It's no day that goes by that I don' t think about you. Ttyl! RIP Love you always!
Shantell Byrd
December 8, 2012
Hey boo! Just stopping thru to say hello! I been thinking about you! I miss you so much! I was on my way to work and one of our song came on.. It bought tears to my eyes... Miss you always! Your best girl, you know who she are... Love u always!
romaine cles
October 20, 2012
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romaine coles
July 18, 2012
hello bro its my birthday i woke up with u on my mind i wished the day before that u was here and u show up i must have wished very loud thank u for hearing me cuz me thinking about u was u telling me happy birthday cuz you never forget even heaven i love u dearly
Shantell Byrd
July 16, 2012
Hey boo! Stopping through to say hello! Missing you! Love u friend! Your best girl!
romaine coles
July 10, 2012
Hey lil bro. how are you. im here. loveing and missing you still.I will talk to you later.
Shantell Byrd
July 6, 2012
Hey boo! I was sitting right here listen to some music and it bought a lot of memories to me.. Got me in tears.. Miss you so much! Love u friend always! R.I.P ! Your best girl
romaine coles
June 18, 2012
hey lil brother i know its been so long but i still love and miss u i will be back soon
Shantell Byrd
June 17, 2012
Hey boo, my friend! Happy Father Day! Miss You! Love you always! Your best girl. R.I.P
Shantell Byrd
June 3, 2012
Hey boo! I was sitting here thinking about you. Feeling a emotion. I miss you dearly. I will come visit you soon. Love you always! Your best girl you know who! R.I.P
Shantell Byrd
February 20, 2012
Hey boo! It been a while since I stop by to say hello, but your favorite girl haven't forgot you. It never a day that go by that I don't think about you. Miss u friend, my boo always! R.I.P
Muffen Cox-Terry
January 8, 2012
Happy Birthday to my fav. Little Big Cousin I Miss and Love You So Much.
romaine coles
January 8, 2012
happy birthday lil brother love and miss u dearly
LAVERNE BRAXTON
January 8, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON YOUR MOM LOVE AND MISS YOU. REST FOREVER IN PEACE
romaine coles
December 15, 2011
HAPPY ANIVERSARY LIL BROTHER.
Its been 5 years since I saw you last. Dosent seem that long but my hearts sure knows the difference. It aches when im alone and I think of you. I smile and cry a river of tears at the same time when memories are shared or even a simple reminder of you. I know im not the only one who shares my joy and my pain but i swear lil bro it gets lonely sometime with out you being here. I dont know if i would make it if i couldnt think out loud and speak of you freely. Thats the only thing that keeps me going and not be angry. I am thankful that I was given 30 years to cherrish your life. I say all these things because i dearly love you and truly miss you sooo much. Merry Christmas my brother. Im coming soon Every day i live Im one day closer to you. May God bless you and keep you until i get there. Forever your sister
love always Pluty
romaine coles
December 15, 2011
Hello brother its that time of year. God said you had enough and no longer could you be here. All we could do was to remember the good and keep your smile and love near. Its been 5 years tomorrow and wow it seems like yesterday but my hearts still feel pain. I wonder if it will always hurt so much when it closer to this day. It a pain that I will bare forever and a day if that what it takes to get me thru until I can see you again some day.I look to the skyand wave to see if you are waving back but the sun comes out and I know its you sayn hey. I love you my brother and i miss you dearly.
Always your sister
September 12, 2011
hey lil brother how are you. still missing you much. I love you and think about you everyday. RIP ALWAYS YOURS SISTER
Shantell Byrd
September 10, 2011
Hey boo! It been a while since I stop through to say hello, but I'm sorry. I been through alot lately. But you are always in my heart. I miss you dearly! I miss that voice and smile.I be back soon! Love u friend!
ROMAINE COLES
July 27, 2011
hey brotherhow are you. i know its been a while but i have been going thru. But no excuses i know i should have come see you. you have not gone without being talked about or sharing of your memories. we love and miss you and we will never forget you. your life may have been short but you left us a lifetime of memories. Your smile is unforgettabe. The love you showed others spread for miles and miles. The love in your heart was shared by many people some we knew and many we didnt. Such a wonderful person how could you ever be forgotten. No matter how others saw you God saw the best in you no matter what you did he saw you for who you are. Thats why he only takes the best. RIP lil brother . I will be back. love you always your sista.
sabria braxton
June 19, 2011
hey dad just stop by to say happy father day and i miss you n love you dearly i wish u was still here
derrick braxton
June 19, 2011
happy father dad an i am worry about u today an i wish u could b here wit me an i was cry 4 u 2day sum days i just com out of the blue and start cry r.i.p dad i love u dad.
shantell Byrd
June 19, 2011
Hey boo! Stopping through to say hello! Happy Father Day!
sabrina mclaurine
June 2, 2011
hey boo, my good friend. i miss yhu so much. everytime i look at lil derrick i see yhu all in him. so im just stopping by to say hello and i love yhu.
shantell Byrd
April 27, 2011
Hey boo! My good friend, I know it been a minute since I stop by to talk to u , but u is always in my heart and mind. Stopping through to say hello. Love u always!
roamine coles
April 23, 2011
hey baby brother. how are you silly question I know. you are in the kingdom of God where everything is good. Just stopping by to say hello and that I love and miss you. Touch your big brother rob he is not feeling too good these days. It scares me sometime cus I think he is leaving me to be with you. I dont know if I can handle that right now. so if you can just touch him with one of those golden wings of your and whisper peace. thank you and I love you always.
romaine coles
March 2, 2011
hey lil bro. Your sister truly need a hug from you today. things on this side is not going well. My life seems to be falling apart. I dont seem to have control. So I just thought I would come talk to you today as a prayer since you are up there with
God. This is the only way i could find to talk to God today. I hope that he hear me thru these words that I need to here him say everything is gonna be ok. I love you derrick and I am happy you are resting in peace. Im on my way just save a place for me cant wait to see you and hug you and kiss you again. love you forever.
always your sister
Shantell Byrd
February 14, 2011
Hey boo! Stopping through to tell u Happy Valentines Day! Love u!
Draquan Byrd
January 8, 2011
Happy BirthDay Uncle Derrick Just Sitting Here Thinking Like If U Was Here We Could Have Fun Playing Da Game And Stuff But Look Dont Forget We love u And Always Wil
Shantell Byrd
January 8, 2011
Hey boo! Stopping by to wish u a Happy Birthday! Love u!
Shantell Byrd
December 24, 2010
Hey boo,my friend! I was sitting here thinking about you. I just want to stop through and wish you a Merry Christmas!! Love you, and miss you!! Merry Christmas sweetheart!
romaine coles
December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas Derrick. I still hear the songs. I still see the lights. I will always feel your love on cold wintery nights. I still share your hopes and all of your cares. I still remind you to please say your prayers. I remember telling you how proud I was of you and that you should stand head and shoulders above all the crowd. Derrick, i told you to keep trying each moment to stay in his grace, because you went on before me to help set my place. I told you that you did not have to be perfect at all times because God would for give you the one slip if you continue to climb. Derrick i cry for you because I feel so alone.
But I know you are in a better place around God's throne in grace. I believe if you could talk directly to me you would say To all my family and friends please be thankful today. I'm still close beside you in a new special way. That you love all dearly, now dont shead a tear,I'M FINE cause i'm spending my Christmas with jesus this year.
Again Merry Christmas to you Derrick I miss you so much
your loving Mom Sisters Brother Rob your children family and friends. With all our love at Christmas and always.
Shantell Byrd
December 16, 2010
Hey boo!It is a very hard day today knowing this is the day that u was taken from us. My heart is heaviest because I didn't get to say good bye. Each day I think about u I always remember the happy memories we had together. I want let know one take that from me. U will always be in my heart. Love u boo, miss u dearly! Always your girl u know who. R.I.P
romaine coles
December 16, 2010
Hey lil brother its that time of year again. the day u left me. yes it seems to get a lil easier knowning that you are not here but then sometimes not. I dont think i will ever get use to it being this way. Sorry God couldnt let you stay. My heart is filled over and over again with memories of you but that does not stop the tears from falling down my face. I know they are happy tears cus as i remember something funny you said i laugh. its snowing outside today and i know thats you and God telling me something i will understand it tomorrow not today. I love you and miss you very much.
Shantell Byrd
December 1, 2010
Hey boo! I was just stopping through to say hello! Today is my birthday! I wish u was here to celebrate with me. But I will always remember u will always be in my heart. I miss u and love u! Always your girl u know who.R.I.P
romaine coles
November 24, 2010
Hey lil bro, time moves so fast yes another year and its the time of year that my heart is the heaviest. Its the time that the joy of having you are my brother send a ocean of joyful tears down my face. God only knows how much I miss you. Tomorrow is thanksthankgiving and i will be cookn again with out you. I know you remember because I felt like someone was standing over me this morning and when I woke up noone was there. I had tears in my eyes but a smile on my face because I knew it was you. You came to wake me up so we could cook. So tomorrow when im cooking our family feast I hope i feel your presence as i move around the kitchen. In my heart i know you will be right there with me. Derrick I love you with all my heart and as long as my mind will allow me to remember you will never die. Happy thanksgiven brother. I miss you and I love you and this day will never beforgotten.
always your loving sister rest in peace.
Your Sis, Yvette
October 27, 2010
Hey Bro, Hope evrything is swell! I'm just chilling at work and thinking about my big bro. I miss you man. I just had a birthday and i ate cake for you. I will also visit you real soon. I work 2 jobs and am taking good care of myself. I know you are cheesing right about now. It's been a long, tough road but i take it one day at a time and you do likewise. Until i walk thru those golden gates know that i will always love and miss you much.
Shantell Byrd
October 19, 2010
Hey boo just stopping through to say hello.I cannot bring the old days back when we were together, but memories keep you close to me memories last forever. Love u always! Rest in Peace
Shantell Byrd
October 8, 2010
Hey my friend and my boo! I just stopping by to say hello!Me and sis will come by to see u soon.Miss u! Until then continue to smile down on me with that nice smile. See u soon! Love u forever! Rest in Peace
Shantell Byrd
October 6, 2010
Hey boo! Just sitting down thinking about you. You always on my mind each and everyday. I just wanted to let u know I miss u and love u always! Rest in peace friend
romaine coles
September 29, 2010
hey lil brotha i was just thinking about you this morning. i think about you everyday but just have not had the time to make it to the book. but as long as i know its here i know i will get too it. just want you to know that i love you and miss you dearly and that i know many wishes come true but i have one wish that i know wont come true and thats my wish for you to return. i know that you are here in spirit and that one day i will see you again but somtimes i just wish that you could stand beside me put you arms around me and talk to me. i love you derrick and will always miss you . talk to you soon. rest in peace my brother
forever love you
your sister
pluty
Yvette Byrd
September 28, 2010
Hey big bro,
Hope all is well with you. As for me, i'm doing just fine. I miss you so much bro. I constantly think of you and wish you were here to help me celebrate my recovery. I know it is what you always wanted. Just continue to smile down on me and I know i can make it. Just know that you are greatly missed and forever loved ALWAYS! Your Sister,
ROMAINE COLES
August 20, 2010
HEY LIL BROTHA HOW ARE YOU JUST STOPPING BY TO SAY HI. I WILL BRING YOUR BEST GIRL TO SEE YOU SOON . LOVE YOU AND SEE YOU SOON. FOREVER YOUR SISTA
Shantell Byrd
August 15, 2010
Hey boo! Just stopping by to show u some love. You will always be in my heart. Miss you!
Rest in Peace
eric braxton
July 23, 2010
dad we all miss u and love we wish u was here im doing good in school im geting a and b i know u was u be happy we move to atl and sabria down here for the summer we r howin fun i wish u was down here with us dad
romaine coles
July 1, 2010
hey lil brother. how are you I know its been a while since I last wrote you. Im sorry. I have been busy. I graduated your niece. She said she wished you was here. She said she know you was there in spirit before she laid her head on my shoulder and cried. I have not forgotten you. you have been with me every step of the way. I feel like as long as I have this book online it my direct line to you. I think about you when i look at tv. I think about you when i hear other people talk about loved ones they have lost. It only takes a little for me to remember you in some kind of way. Some people be tripping talkn about they dont speak to their sibblings. I say there was nothing that me and my brother could do to each other that would keep me from speaking to him. I also tell them God forbid something to happen to them and they leave this world and you cant speak to them any more. Everyone know's I would give anything to see, speak, spend time, hear your voice on the other end of the phone again. Just wanted you to know that I will always love you and never forget you. Miss you so much. until next time lil brother
Rest in peace
your big sista
romaine
Shantell Byrd
June 20, 2010
Hey I want to stop by and say hello. I am always thinking about you.I also want to say Happy Father's Day R.I.P!! Miss you!
Shantell Byrd
May 21, 2010
Hey I wanted to stop by and say hello. I was sitting down thinking about.You have been on my mind.Only you and God knows what kind of relationship we had.We went I different ways,but you was always in my heart.I didn't get a chance to tell you how I really feel.You never realize how you feel about a person until they are gone. It just seen like yesterday when my mother call me telling me that you stop by looking for me.That made me feel good to know that you still had care about me.Even though you are in a better place I will always remember that smile.Miss you! Love you always! Rest in Peace
ROMAINE COLES
May 13, 2010
HEY LIL BROTHER. WELL YOUR NIECE IS GOING TO HER PROM TOMORROW NIGHT WE MISS YOU CUZ WE KNOW YOU WOULD BE SO EXCITED FOR HER. SHE SAID IF YOU WAS HERE YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN HER DATE. YEAH HOW U LIKE THAT. I MISS YOU MORE THAN ANYONE AT LEAST THATS HOW I FEEL. MAN IF YOU WAS HERE WE WOULD BE PLAYN POKER. YOU WOULD BE GOING TO VEGAS WITH ME IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS. THINGS IN LIFE ARE JUST NOT THE SAME WITH OUT YOU. THATS JUST HOW IT HAS TO BE I GUESS BUT KNOW YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I KNOW THE DAY I FORGET ABOUT YOU WILL BE THE DAY IM IN HEAVEN WITH YOU AND MAN WILL I BE HAPPY. SO YOU GET READY CUZ EVERYDAY GOD LET ME HE LIVE THATS ONE DAY CLOSER TO ME BEING WITH YOU. I LOVE YOU HOMIE AND CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN. LOVE YOU ALWAYS ALWAYS AND ALWAYS AGAIN. UNTIL NEXT TIME REST FOREVER IN PEACE.
romaine coles
April 27, 2010
I have memories in my pocket, they rattle among the change. My momories of you are treasures I carry whereever I go. They are stored in bits and pieces part of a beautiful whole. They give me comfort when i think im alone. Yes, I have memories in my pocket like so much other stuff I keep there. But of all the treasures I have its the meomories of you that are the most prescious.
ROMAINE COLES
April 12, 2010
HEY LIL BROTHER I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT BEHIND EVERY SMILE THERE IS A TEAR. FOR ONE WHO LOVED AND LOST SOMEONE SO DEAR. AN EMPTY PLACE THAT CAN NEVER BE FILLED. I MISS YOU AND ALWAYS WILL. EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE YOUR SMILE, YOUR HEART COULD NEVER BE REPLACED. LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER
YOUR BIG SISTA
ROMAINE COLES
March 23, 2010
HEY BROTHER. SORRY IM LATE. IM WORKING HARD. I STILL MISS YOU. I AM FOREVER TALKN ABOUT YOU I WONDER IF YOU EVER HEAR ME. I LOOK AT THE SKY AND WONDER WHAT YOU ARE DOING. I GUESS IT WILL NEVER GO AWAY. I CANT FIND A WAY TO PUT YOU TO REST. IT SEEMS LIKE WHEN I FORGET TO WRITE ON THE 16TH I FEEL LIKE I HAVE DID YOU WRONG. PLEASE FORGIVE ME AS I DONT MEAN TO ITS NOT THAT I DONT BE THINKING ABOUT YOU. I JUST GET BEHIND. YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE KING OF MY HEART FOR YOU HAVE A PLACE IN MY SPIRIT THAT COULD ONLY BE HELD BY YOU. WHEN YOU LEFT IT WAS SEALED OFF LOCKED DEEP INSIDE ME SOUL AND I HAVE THE KEY. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DEARLY.
FOREVER LOVE YOU WITH ETERNAL PEACE
ROMAINE YOUR BIG SISTA
romaine coles
February 19, 2010
hello brother. i know im late but its been busy here the last few weeks. Did uncle war make it to heaven ok I know you and granddaddy and uncle "AP" and grandma king was there to great him. I know aunt Grace was there holding his his hand. I thought about you on valentines day you know you are my king of heart. Derrick i love you and i cant find enought ways to tell you.i wish i could tell you more but i know you already know that i love you with all my heart.I miss you so much. well i have to go right now i will be back soon. You are thought of often forget you never.
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