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Bennie Brinson Obituary

Bennie L. Brinson

Mr. Bennie L. Brinson went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2013

He was born in Davisboro, Ga. on April 8, 1925 and worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber for over 45 years. Bennie was loved by everyone he came encounter with.

He leaves to continue his memories; wife, Juanita; daughters, Brenda, Kim and Cynthia; son, Ronnie, and a host of grandchildren, great great children, and a host of other relatives and friends who loved him dearly.

Going Home Services will be held on Saturday, December 28th at Sommerville Funeral Services, 1695 Diagonal Rd., Akron, OH 44320 at 12 p.m. Calling hours 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Internment Rose Hill Burial Park.



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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Dec. 23 to Dec. 28, 2013.

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BOBBY FORD

January 4, 2014

TO THE BRINSON FAMILY,
YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST MOST SINCRE REGRETS ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER AND FRIEND,TO BRENDA MY BELOVED,KIM,RONNIE, AND MS. JUANITA WE LOVE YOU ALL AND PRAY FOR GOD,S RICHEST BLESSINGS TO BE EVER TOWARD YOU ALL SHALOAM LOVE BOBBY

Autumn Williams

January 2, 2014

Kim, Ronnie, and Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you and I pray God's blessing be with all of you during this difficult time.

From your classmate,
Autumn

Judi Johnston

December 31, 2013

Juanita and family - So sorry to hear of you loss. It's especially difficult when that happens so close to Christmas. I know, I've had similar experiences in my life. Remember the happy times you shared and know that he suffers no more. Those he leaves behind are suffering his loss. Take care.

James E. Foster

December 28, 2013

My Condon lenses to the Brinson Family, may God bless the Family!

Veronica Sommerville

December 28, 2013

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Charles Small

December 28, 2013

To the family:
Sorry to hear of Bennie's passing. He was a wonderful person to know. God bless the family.

Yvonne Woolridge

December 28, 2013

Dear Brinson Family,
I am sorry to learn of your loss. Hold on to the everlasting memories that you have.
My Condolences,

Allison Smith

December 28, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lisha West

December 28, 2013

To the Brinson Family,

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Eric F. Jackson

December 28, 2013

My Condolences to Ronnie and the rest of the Brinson Family. May you find comfort in the love that you all shared!

December 27, 2013

My prayers and thoughts go out to the entire Brinson family.Know that he is now in the hands of the Lord. God is there to heal our hearts as we grieve as long as we put our faith and trust in Him. RIP Grand Dad Brinson.. May God Bless you all.. Luv Laura "Tigger" ,Lauren and Logan Keith

Shovonne Johnson

December 27, 2013

To the Brinson ,Mitchell family my prayers are with you all at this time..god has another greeter at the golden gates..a wonderful beautiful angel.

Willa & Larry Davison

December 27, 2013

To the Brinson Family, We were truly sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Brinson. He will be missed but his memories will live on.

DeAnne Marie Johnson

December 27, 2013

My best memory of Mr. Bennie was when he first met me and he said I needed to come around more so he and Ms. Juanita could feed me...He said I was too skinny....I will never forget this ever, my heart goes out to the Brinson Family

Glenda Gunn

December 27, 2013

To the Brinson Family, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Brinson. May God give comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time. Glenda Gunn and Family

Autumn Hill-Vaughn and Family

December 27, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 26, 2013

To The Brinson & Mitchell Families,

May God give you all peace during this difficult time. All the memories from Rankin & The West Pee Wee's have come flooding back, and the wonderful times we all shared.

Uncle Bennie, you as well as the rest of our parents during that era, made our Westside community the best growing up. Thank you for contributing to our phenomenal childhoods. May you rest in eternal peace.

With Our Love & Sincere Thoughts,
Cheryl K. Wells & Family

Charles and Cynthia Grant

December 26, 2013

To The Family,
So sorry to learn of Mr. Brinson's passing. May the love of God and the support of family & friends, bring you comfort during this challenging time.

Bob, Valerie & Gloria McGruder

December 26, 2013

Our hearts goes out to the Brinson family. Oh so many memories that "Porto Rican Bennie" created for us. Dad was his mailman for many years and Dad remembers those special "stops" at the house. His humor and love will always be cherished. Rest in peace Porto Rican Bennie

December 25, 2013

May our God of all comfort and peace be with your family during this time of sadness.

December 25, 2013

May the God of all tender mercies be with you and your family during this most difficult time. 2Corth 1:3,4

Ms. McDaniel

Sheryl R. Lamb-Davis

December 25, 2013

Brenda, Ronnie and Family I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories and the word of God.

Charles Allen

December 25, 2013

Thank you Mr. Brinson for always being sincerely Charles Allen my prayers and thoughts go out to all of the bit Brinson family and friends and loved ones.

RICKY Allen

December 24, 2013

To the Brinson family would like to think Mr. Brinson for being a father to all of us and thank you Ronnie Brenda Kim and and Mrs Juanita Brinson as well present for sharing your dad with us when we were kids when he used always take us to the ball game the Noah Avenue guy

RICKY Allen

December 24, 2013

My heart and prayers go out to the Brinson family Mr. Ronnie Brinson this Brenda Brinson this Kim Brinson in this Mrs Juanita Brinson our heart and prayers go out to your all your Brinson family friends and loved one God bless you all that this trying time may God be with you make out lookover you got bless you from the from From RICKY & Riva ALLEN and family love always his memory will always be remembered sincerely the Eaton Corporation and Cleveland clinic foundation and may God be with you all God bless you.

December 24, 2013

Ronnie , so sorry to hear of the passing of you Father, may you find peace in the memories of the times shared with your Father. With deepest sympathy ; Richard A Bailey
cmiaorg@ aol.com Stow, Oh.

December 24, 2013

grandma we love you very much god bless in every way love dj dylan dailyn dayla

Chandra Long

December 24, 2013

To the Brinson Family. Ronnie, I send my condolences to you and your family. May you all find strength in all the memories you shared with Your father/grandfather.. I will keep the entire family in my Prayers. Peace and Love

December 24, 2013

I was sorry to hear about the passing of cousin Bennie. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sybil

Shataun Hardy

December 24, 2013

Praying that The Lord will give the family strength during this diffilcult time.May your memories bring you comfort.

Ron Duckworth

December 23, 2013

To the Brinson family,its going to be hard this summer turning that corner and your father is not on the porch.May God bless you in this time of sorrow. 'Duck'/Ron & Sandra.

December 23, 2013

To Rickia, and family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Grandfather. I pray that God wrap his arms around you and your family during this difficult time. I pray his peace encamp around you all that surpasses all understanding and which comes from the Lord. Octavia Hardaway

steve harmon

December 23, 2013

you will be miss

December 23, 2013

My prayers and condolence to Mrs. Brinson, Brenda, Ronnie and Kim.
Harvey Taylor and family!
Costa Mesa, Ca

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