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Michael Frederick Brice

1947 - 2018

BORN

1947

DIED

2018

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Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home - Hampton

251 West Queen Street

Hampton, Virginia

Michael Brice Obituary

Michael Frederick Brice was born July 22, 1947 to the late Joseph and Evelyn Byrd-Brice. He passed on July 3, 2018. A lifelong resident of Hampton, VA, Michael was formally educated in Hampton City Public Schools and was a 1966 graduate of George P. Phenix High School. After graduation, Michael began a long career with Newport News Shipbuilding as an Electrician (X31). Michael retired from the shipyard as a Master Shipbuilder after 50 plus years of service. Preceding him in death are his brothers Keith and Vincent Brice. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife Sylvia, children Lisa Artis, Risa Cheatham, Malik and Michael (Tamika) Brice, all of Hampton, VA. He leaves one sister, Madeline Vanzant of Detroit, MI, brothers Larry, Kermit, Vanzaunt of Hampton and Stephen Brice of Silver Spring, MD. He also leaves a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and loving friends. The viewing is Fri., July 13th from 12pm to 6pm at Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, 251 W. Queen St., Hampton. The funeral is Sat., July 14th at 12pm at Canaan Baptist Church, 1100 W. Queen St. Hampton. Entombment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens.

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Published by Daily Press on Jul. 12, 2018.

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HERBERT washington

July 3, 2020

Test in peace. You will always be reed for your style and fashion.

Carl Williams

July 16, 2018

May you rest in peace and may God have mercy on your soul. May the Lord be with your loved ones. You will be missed by all who knew you.

Dona Fazarro

July 15, 2018

My deepest sympathies for the Brice family. May God be your strength at your time in need. Michael will be truly missed.

July 14, 2018

I am going to miss you my brother.My PITTSBURGH BROTHER as well. You also gave me great service In the shipyard maintaining electrical power to my welding equipment.That's how we met and began to form a wonderful and friendly relationship the moment I got hired in 1971 until this date .You also school me as well as giving me at vice such as come to work on time and learn all you can about those welding machines AND DON'T DO DRUGS YES HE WAS A GREAT ROLE MODEL FOR ME.On THAT NOTE I RETIRED AFTER 40 YEARS OF SERVICE And the BROTHER CAN DRESS ALWAYS CLEAN AND GOLD ON EACH FINGER . GOLD CHAINS AROUND HIS NECK .HE WAS so clean he work with gold rings on his fingers supplying power to my welding equipment..IN THE YARD , OUTSIDE THE YARD and every where. THE BROTHER WAS NICE .I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU SO REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.LOT OF LOVE.

herbert washington

July 14, 2018

Prayig comfort to the family during your
time of grief.

Annie Copling

July 13, 2018

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

July 13, 2018

Ricky

July 13, 2018

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

C'Faison Harris

July 13, 2018

Dear Sylvia and Family,
Please know our hearts and prayers are with you during this time. Be comforted and encouraged in His Word and in His Promise.
With Love and Sincerity,
James Byrd, Edith Byrd Faison, and The Byrd Family.

Mathaline Hunt

July 13, 2018

Sylvia the Hunt family is very sorry for the loss of a wonderful person you and your family will always be loved, may god be with you and the family always

Lila Wells Whitlow

July 13, 2018

God is with you in your time of loss. Closer than a falling tear, He's ever present and always near. Hope it comforts you to realize that God is with you every moment-- along with all the thoughts and prayers of everyone who cares about you. My condolences to your family.

Mathaline Hunt

July 13, 2018

I'm very saddened for the loss of a good person may god be with the loving family forever Rest In Peace Michael I know you are being taken care of up there Pittsburgh Steelers are looking up at you my brother

Dorothy Little

July 13, 2018

To the Brice Family, much love and encouragement is sent to you from the Pearl Little Family. Tomorrow will shine a new light, and you all will receive greater blessings. Rejoice that Michael is in his new home with no more pain and sorrow. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Mary Charity-Stephenson

July 13, 2018

That beautiful, warm and sincere smile, the stops for a small chat, the quick wave when you were in a hurry, and the honking of your horn, this I will greatly miss when you would pass my house. Family I am deeply sorry for your loss. We all loved him, but God loved him best. RIP my friend

Taja McRae

July 12, 2018

Hi Brice Family! Although we cannot be there with you physically, we are praying for God's strength and comfort to be with you now and weeks following! We love you! Derrick and Taja McRae

Sylvia Freeman

July 12, 2018

Sylvia,

Love and prayers are sent to you and family at the loss of Michael.

I pray that your memories and stories will help to keep you as you look to celebrate the life of your dear loved one.

Please contact me if I may be of help in any way.

Peace and Love,

Sylvia Freeman

July 12, 2018

Sylvia and family, we send out our condolences and heartfelt prayers at this time.

Please know that you are in our prayers, and thoughts and know that I am here if needed.

With deepest sympathy, love and peace,

Betty Casteel

July 12, 2018

"My deepest sympathy to the family. Mr. Micheal Brice, we were raised up in the same area; he was a nice person. A very friendly man with a kind heart.. He always had a kind word to share and a friendly smile. Always willing to lend a helping hand. He will surely be missed. Mr. Micheal, you stood as an Usher in church now you stand as an Usher at GOD's doorpost. You may be gone but you will Not be forgotten. "

Doris Parker

July 12, 2018

Hi my name is Doris Parker (Dot) I knew Michael for a long time you will be truly missed Rest in piece my friend rest in piece I will always remember you my friend. Family keep your Spirit up his in a better place and not hurting any more. Love you all more. The Parker family

Sandra Seaborn

July 12, 2018

Malik,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your WSSU Family

Griffin

July 12, 2018

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position tp comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

Margaret Stokes

July 12, 2018

Sylvia, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time of great loss. May your precious memories of Michael sustain you now and always.

Sherlock Bruce

July 12, 2018

I remember Mike from my days at George P. Phenix High School. I remember him as being a clean cut care free person with the big smile. I extend my sincere condolences to his family. I pray that God Almighty will provide his family and friends the strength that they need during their time of bereavement.

M. D.

July 12, 2018

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. May you find comfort in knowing that God cares for you and will help during this difficult time (1Peter 5:6,7).

Ella Holley

July 11, 2018

RIP my friend you were a blessing to all of us you will be miss .my pray to the family thank you for sharing such a mighty man of God ... Dogwood Street always

Sylvia Chester

July 11, 2018

My sincere condolences to the Brice Family. Your father/husband/uncle/grandfather/friend was an awesome man of God. I pray that God continues to comfort you as you mourn the lost of your loved one. With much love, Sylvia Chester and Family

Darlene Bailey

July 10, 2018

UR WILL BE TRULY MISSED R.I.P. LOVE YOU

Ronald Gayle

July 10, 2018

My condolences goes out to the Brice Family. Mike was one of the best brother you would had ever known. Take your wings Brother and fly. You have really deserved them. RIH Brother

Cachet Brice

July 10, 2018

Uncle Michael was & will ALWAYS be my FAVORITE!!! Rest In Paradise Uncle!!! Till we meet again!!!

Edith Shepherd Peters

July 10, 2018

Sincere condolences to Sylvia and family. Michael was a wonderful, giving, kind person who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. May he rest in the peace that only our Lord and Savior can give.

James Elliott

July 9, 2018

My Sincere Condolences to the Family of My Former Class Mate Michael Brice. May God Lift You Up in Your Time of Sorrow. Be Blessed

Dianne Williams

July 8, 2018

My condolences to the Brice family. Rest Easy Michael.

Patricia McKinney

July 8, 2018

My condolences to the family.
May God continue to bless and comfort you.
Patricia Williams Mckinney

Bertina Cross

July 7, 2018

To the Brice Family..my condolence to you and your entire family.Michael as I know him was a very good husband ...a wonderful father to his 2 boys and any child that he had a part in raising.He was also a very dear friend to many and a great brother in law to a big family who had a great deal of respect and love for him as well.Michael always had kind words to say as well as a hug for anyone.He had so much love and respect for my sister whom he was married to for a number years.I know if my mom was here(Cherry Sniped) she would be defiantly say the same ....she loved her self some MB.But little does she know he will be joining her soon.I say to the Brice family ..be strong ..hang in there ..you have a lot of people supporting you.To my sister,Sylvia...be strong as I know you will..keep praying for strength..God will make away.You have team ..Snipes, team Turner, team Mann,team Copeland x2 and yours truly , team Cross ..we are right here and we have your back ...and everything is gonna be alright sister.
We love you and that's that..
Love Tina Cross & The entire Snipes Family

Alfred Elliott JR

July 6, 2018

A Great man but a much better person. Mich you will be missed by all your former classmates Phenix 1966.

Smith MA

July 6, 2018

Wanting to send my sincere condolences to your family. In memory of one of the first people I met at NNSB. Full of personality, with a compelling overall good spirit It was a pleasure to know you dear friend. May your soul rest in eternal peace.

Mac and Brenda Gibson Stewsrt

July 6, 2018

May God comfort you family .....as you reflect upon Mike, memories are treasures which hold deep in our hearts. We will miss the smile and His kindness... but will treasure them.
Holdfast to the word of God : Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Fathers house are many mansions: if It were not so , I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you . And if I go and prepare a place for you , I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am , there ye may be also.. praise God Mike made that decision to trust God.... praying family that God will give you strength to endure the days to come.
Love, Grace and Peace unto you all. ❤

Trudy Coleman-Rawles

July 4, 2018

My prayers and condolences to the family of my best friend of many years. I treasured our special friendship and will miss our weekly conversations. You are gone, but you will never be forgotten. I know, you are now "Resting in Peace". Love you

Bishop William Thomas IV

July 4, 2018

You will be missed but never forgotten thank you for leading me to the spiritual journey and standing by my wife until I found her

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