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RICHARD BROCKWELL Obituary
The son of the late Richard Garland and Mabel Ayers Brockwell, he was a graduate of the University of Virginia, where he was rolls editor of the university yearbook, Corks & Curls, and a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and longtime owner and operator of G.E. Matthews, Realtors Inc. in Petersburg. Mr. Brockwell was a member of Christ & Grace Episcopal Church and longtime board member of Preservation Virginia. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of Lee's Mill Pond in Prince George. He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Brockwell Elmore.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Ann Brockwell; daughter, Laura Brockwell Eure and husband, Wes, of Gloucester, Va.; son, John Wesley Brockwell and wife, Teresa, of Prince George; grandchildren, Ryan Wesley Eure, C. Logan Eure and Caitlin Rachel Brockwell.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 7, at Christ & Grace Episcopal Church with the Rev. David Teschner, rector, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christ & Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Jerri Murden
June 7, 2012
My deepest condolence to Mr. Brockwell family. Mrs. Brockwell, Laura, and John. I will truly miss him. I would often tell him, he was a History book. The stories he told of Count Basin in Germany. Being entertain by the BIG BAND such as Benny Goodman, Cab Callaway. Being a life guard, how met his beloved Phyllis,his days at UVA. It was an honor to have known him. REST IN PEACE, Jerri
Leslee Absher
June 6, 2012
To the Brockwell family....I was saddened to learn of Garland's passing. I first knew Garland & all all his family when I worked as Upper School Sec @ Bollingbrook. I later worked for Garland at G.E.Matthews for a year or so. Garland was so fun to be around and was a great boss. My thoughts are with all of you. May warm and precious memories carry you thru this sad time.
Greg & Ann Swedish
June 6, 2012
John, our thoughts are with you and your family.
June 5, 2012
Our sympathies to Phyllis and family. Garland was a great guy, fun to be around and we had many great conversations with him over the years and were always happy to be included in family activities. Brenda & Terry Schraner
Arie Guy Fenderson Blankenship
June 5, 2012
Much love and many prayers are with you all...So many fun memories of the years past....Hold tight to your moments with him and he will live on within your heart forever and bring many smiles
June 5, 2012
Garland was always one of my favorite people. His wit and smile will be remembered. He will be missed. Jackie Ruffa King
June 5, 2012
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. We always loved seeing Garland and truly enjoyed his sense of humor.
Sincerely,
Leanne Heggen Eckstein and family
(Mom of Debbie Schraner)
Barry Bridges
June 5, 2012
John, so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Barry and Marilynn
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