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1968
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2020
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Will Montgomery
March 26, 2025
Man as I still sit here saying it´s really been 5 years since you left your boy. I miss you brother I miss the morning talks, laughs and talking about our numbers lol. Continue to rest peacefully until we meet again.
Michele Reese
May 30, 2020
Mrs Charles my deepest condolences in the loss of your husband. I heard your story on the Daily. I am inspired by your deep faith in God and your love and devotion to your beloved husband. May God continue to bless and keep you and your family in the days ahead.
Michele Reese
May 30, 2020
Mrs Charles my deepest condolences in the loss of your husband. I heard your story on the Daily. I am inspired by your deep faith in God and you live and devotion to your beloved husband. May God continue to bless and keep you and your family in the days ahead.
Kobi
May 22, 2020
Dear Mrs Charles, i just heard the story of your beloved husband on The Daily, in far away Israel. He sounds like a wonderful person. My deepest condolences to you, your family and to Zulu community.
Cara D'Angelo
May 20, 2020
Mrs. Charles - You touched thousands of hearts by sharing your story, the love you and Dickey shared and stories of the wonderful man he was. I only know you from your voice on the radio but you are in my prayers.
Denise
May 20, 2020
Mrs. Charles - I listened to you on The Daily this morning and wanted to let you know that I so appreciate you sharing your story and memories of Dickey. What a beautiful man he must have been and you sound like a beautiful woman. You two had a mighty love. I was thinking this morning that I wish I could reach thru the phone and hug you. I am praying for you to find comfort and strength each day through our loving Father in heaven. Bless you!!
ALAN PAUL
May 20, 2020
I heard Mrs. Charles on the New York Times podcast The Daily this morning and was very moved. Dickey sounds like he was a wonderful man, the kind of guy I wish I knew, and I know the hole he has left is vast. I just wanted to let Mrs. Charles and the entire family know how moved so many of us who never even knew Dickey have been by his life and his story and that we stand with you on solidarity, love and support.
ElizabethDunams
April 3, 2020
I love his spirit,zulu isnt going to be the same with out you . To my niece Nicole God blessed you with a wonderful Husband ❤❤❤❤Love Teedy Liz
April 3, 2020
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Butler/ Charles family. We've been friends for a long time and we feel as though we are a part of your family. Again, we are deeply saddened by your loss. We will continue to lift you up in prayers. Hold on to God's unchanging hand.
Darrell, Gabrielle (GEE), Jalyn, and Ms. Joyce
Wendie Marshall
April 3, 2020
Praying for the family
Mrs. Val
April 3, 2020
So glad I got to see you at your Moms house a few months ago. One last time before you left your earthly home. ♥
Darrylon Lee
April 3, 2020
My cuz I pray your strength in the Lord trust God he will see you thru much love and blessing
Elizabeth
April 3, 2020
My Condolences from your family in Mississippi
Deborah Gaines
April 3, 2020
At a time when words are hard to find, I just want you to know I'm continually lifting you up in prayer asking the Lord to bring comfort, peace, and strength for each need you face during this difficult time.
Family continue to look up and remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal.
Yolanda Steptore
April 3, 2020
Thank you God for sharing your son Cornell with us,for the time you gave us , I say well done my brother. You were a humble servant , a friend , husband indeed, a father, brother, uncle, mentor Deepest sympathy to the Charles&Scales family the Zulu Community, the Coaching and Athletic Community. We lost a good one and now we have to commit our brother Cornell to Christ the God and father that sent him to us 51 years ago. Rest in peace Cornell. Forever in our hearts.
Yolanda Steptore/Press & Narcisse Family
Delores G. Peterson W. L. C. Class of 67
April 3, 2020
Condolences to the Butler and Charles family. May God give you peace and harmony in your time of sorrow.
norwood boullt
April 3, 2020
words can only say how special someone was but Connell was more then special he was a good person with big heart he was so excited to meet my grandson who every body would brag about on the football field and the love he should him was special that is going to be truly messed take your rest my brother love norwood boullt.sr and the touro security family.
Mr Sr
April 3, 2020
Cornell was a joy to know. Always full of laughter and smiles. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Prayers and condolences sent to all. God bless
Shaboo
April 3, 2020
Coach Dickey was a friend you will never forget. I met Dickey at Harrell Park under Coach Mims and weve been friends ever since. He was a wonderful Coach to all my sons BeeJay, Anthony and Sean (Twins) and Jonathan. My Prayers and Condolences goes out to his family. D Byrd you will be missed R.I.P. my friend my brother.
TayTay
April 3, 2020
You will be truly missed coach Dickey by TayTay & family.
Joseph Jr
April 2, 2020
One of the best guys and best friend I have we coached together from 1989 to 2017 my life will never be the same I will really miss Coach Dickie R.I.P. my brother
Ro
April 2, 2020
Cornell was a great human being that always went out of the way to help others. He wasnt just a normal customer at the store he was a family friend that knew he could always call me for anything he needed for the Zulu club.
Linda Nunnery
April 2, 2020
My condolences to my family we are going to miss you cousin RIH. We love you from Linda Nunnery and family
Yolanda Hayes
April 2, 2020
Nicole & Bethaney you have my deepest sympathy, he's gone from your sight but never from your heart.
Sonia
April 2, 2020
C/O 1986. Get your Rest in Heaven, Condolences to All the family, may God Comfort you all.
Charlene Williams
April 2, 2020
My DEEPEST Condolences to Nicole S. Charles, his Daughter's, his Mother, Father, Brother, and both sides of the Families.. Weeping only for a NIGHT, But Joy will come in the morning.. Death is SWALLOWED UP IN VICTORY!! R.I.P. Cornell L. Charles, Gone to SOON!!!! A GOLDEN HEART HAS STOP BEATING!!!!
Paulette
April 2, 2020
My brother and friend you will be truly missed.,keep a watch over your family until we meet again. condolences to the family and lots of love and prayers, from paulette and troy sippio.
Susan Scifres
April 2, 2020
We are praying for your family at this time of loss.
V Bocage
April 2, 2020
My deepest sympathy and prayers goes to the family
Lynell Daggs
April 2, 2020
My Deepest Sympathy and Prayers Nicole to the entire family. The Daggs Family with Much Love!
AUNT SANDY SCALES
April 2, 2020
To my niece and the entire family:
I will be praying for you. I will miss my nephew, his love and cooking
April 2, 2020
Deepest most heartfelt condolences to Nicole, Jeffrey and Mr Frank at this time. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Dickey was an an amazingly funny man. Great friend & will be deeply missed.
April 2, 2020
This is still so unbelievable. From our family ties to Zulu you always greeted me with that smile. We would share tarpon memories and you would be waiting for me to ask for "Dickey's Pasta". Whenever needed you have always been there, "I Got You" is what you would say. I pray your legacy lives on in all those you encountered. Prayers & strength to Nicole and your girls. Gods got you now, Heavens Soldier. Love Monica your Governess 2005 & Queen 2013.
Sandra Labat-Johnson
April 1, 2020
To: Nicole,Bethaney,and the entire family: Remember GOD makes no mistakes. I know all of you loved Cornell,but GOD loved him more. Weeping may endure for a night,but joy cometh in the morning. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. The Johnson/Hilliard families.
Will Montgomery
April 1, 2020
Man man man where do I begin. For the last 17 years I can truly say I found a friend in you. From all the morning 6:30 am talks and laughs I am missing them like crazy. Take your rest brother your work down here is done. As much as we need you down here with us the lord had bigger plans and needed another strong soldier in his army. To Nicole and family hold on to God unchanging hands. The God that we know and love never makes mistakes and he will be right by your side every step of the way. No more pain no more suffering I will forever love you Dickey and thanks for being my friend ,, my big brother and the incredible man you were doing for the kids in this city. Rest Easy take your rest until we meet again Love Will Governor 2012.
John and Veronica Hill
April 1, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family. I will continue to keep the family in my daily prayers. Love you guys!
Tiella and Rodney Cooper Payne
April 1, 2020
Keeping the family and everyone that was impacted by the loss of such a good person in prayer. His living was not in vain. May he continue to rest in peace. Will miss you always a clown since High School
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