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Ollie Braye Obituary
Ollie Braye Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Ollie "Sonny" Braye Jr. of the 400 block of N. Oceana Blvd. died Sept. 4, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Doris Braye; one daughter, Claudine Burrus (Melvin); one son, Welton Braye; one sister, Dorothy Coleman; one brother, Willie Braye (Clara); three grandchildren, Kenyatta, Zauna and Tahira; eight great-grandchildren; two aunts, Pearl Uzzle and Annie Niles; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by one sister and one brother. The funeral will be Wednesday at noon in St. Mark AME Church by the Rev. Earnest Gregory. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Community Funeral Home, Virginia Beach Chapel, is handling arrrangements.
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Troy Lemon
September 10, 2008
I was introduced to the Braye family many years ago and knew instantly that they were a very close family. My family and myself are truly sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.
Dre' Gonzalez
September 10, 2008
Uncle Sonny...I remember the days when my sister and I would be at Nanny's and you would stop by and make us laugh about one thing or another...I often look back and think those were the good times...But I know there will be many more and you all are probably having good times up there as I write this, but make sure you all save some for when I see you all again...and give all the fam a kiss for me and make sure you give Nanny two! I'll catch you all later...Much Love.
Carolyn Jones
September 9, 2008
Doris, Welt and Claudia, I wanted you to know that I am thinking of you in this time of despair. I know that the Old Road/East Lane Community mourns with you in the lost of our brickmason and friend, Sonny Braye. May God be at your side during this time of sorrow.
Kenyatta Burrus
September 9, 2008
I love you Grandad I know you in a better place now There will not be a day go by that I don't think of you. Tell everybody I said hi. Grandad please do me one thing Please watch over me and keep me on the right track and I'm going to support the family like you always have.
Arthur, Fern Anderson
September 9, 2008
Levi & Clara
Thinking about you and praying for you and your family at this time. Always remember that God is your help in the time of need.
Love you
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