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Decker Bristow Obituary
He leaves his wife of 54 years, Phyllis Grasty Bristow, his son, John Bristow (wife Meg), daughter, Paige Krug (husband Jerry), five grandchildren (Schuyler, Chesley, Carter, Decker, Walker) and brother, Schuyler Bristow, along with several cousins, a niece, and four nephews.
Decker was born in Richmond, VA, February 15, 1941, to Schuyler Walker and Julia Decker Bristow. He spent his early years in Chevy Chase, MD, before moving to Deltaville where he graduated from Middlesex High School followed by the University of Richmond where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He was employed in finance by General Electric for 37 years and traveled extensively during his career. Upon retirement, Decker and Phyllis returned home to his favorite place, the farm on the Piankatank River, where he enjoyed working on outdoor projects with his children, grandchildren, and brother. Decker was known for his quick wit and comical one-liners. His joyful sense of humor will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at Zoar Baptist Church in Deltaville, VA at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 4th. Faulkner Funeral Homes-Bristow Faulkner Chapel is assisting with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association, https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1 or the Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 98, Deltaville, VA 23043.
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peter olejar
March 22, 2020
It has been forever since I saw Decker, probably down at the Piankatank when Julia and Walker were alive when we were vacationing near there with the William Decker's or maybe at Bill and Marilyn Decker's wedding. (Bill is my first cousin; his mother Ruby and my mother Ruth were Dillard twins.) But even that long ago I have such good memories of him and am sorry that we did not see each other since then. It is good to read about his career and warm to hear of his continued love for the farm near Deltaville. What a great picture of him! My sincere condolences to brother Schuyler and all of his family. I LOVE all of the family names of his children; what great tradition.
Peter Olejar
March 1, 2020
It seems like a million years ago that we worked together for GE here in Hendersonville. Everyday members of that old group pass away, but I guess that is how it should be. It was a pretty good group to work with!!
Bernie Linder
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