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for Skip Brinkley
William Church
March 12, 2025
I still miss you my brother. Let my dad and granny know I miss them too!
Rob Wiles
October 23, 2008
Moma Deb, Paw Den, Jeni and pretty girl Emma. I can never put into words what you have always meant to me. I love you so much. This has been the hardest month of my life. I know it could never compare to what you are feeling. I just want each of you to know that I am forever here for you. Skip has always and always will mean more to me than most will ever know. Thank you so much for raising a Beautiful person. There will never be another one like Skip, his smile, his golden heart and that wonderful acceptance he showed to so many.I know we must move on with the strength from above, however a part of my heart will forever be lonesome. I thank you for always opening your doors and your arms to that Wiles kid from Lenoir. You will always have a place in my heart. I love you all. In the loving Honor and Memory of Skip Brinkley.My brother my best friend.
Wanda
October 6, 2008
I didnt know Skip but I worked with Jeni at Jim Armstrong and Deb I met you before. I am so sorry for what your family is going through. I have prayed for you daily. My heart goes out to you.
Todd, Addie, Tyler and Taylor Dodson
October 1, 2008
We would first of all like to thank God for sending Skip to share with all of us.There are so very many of us that will have wonderful memories of him to treasure forever. I would like to thank Den, Deb, and Jeni... your love and faith in God and family are a true inspiration. You have been, and will continue to be in our hearts and prayers. We love you!
Debbie
September 30, 2008
I do not know your family, but I would like to extend my heart-felt sympathy for you. I would like to thank Mr. Brinkley for his service to this country, so that my son and I could lie down at night to sleep. May God Bless your family now and the future. The Lord will keep you through the storm, just hold tight to him.
Jeffrey, Allyson and Megan Hefner
September 30, 2008
To all the Brinkley's, you are all in our prayers and we just want you to know how much we value your friendship. Psalms 147:3 says God heals the brokenhearted and bindeth up your wounds
Kim Caraballo
September 30, 2008
To all of the Brinkley Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you. I consider it a wonderful privilege to know such a great and loving family and to have known Skip as well.
Tommy & Kay Castelloe
September 29, 2008
Den and Deb, you've been in our thoughts, prayers but most of all our hearts for the past days and will be forever. Skip was my friend even though I only shared his company at the hunt back in those hills he loved so much. He will be missed by all and know that comfort will come through Gods love for us all. We love you both so much.
Tommy and Kay
Tex & Sandy Lippard
September 29, 2008
To the Brinkley family, you are in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Please know that you can find comfort with God now and in the days ahead . Bless each one of you, and we love you.
Barbara Gaither
September 29, 2008
We would like to express our hear felt sorrow in the loss of your beloved Skip. To the Brinkley family and all the close friends that will miss Skip,may the grace of God be with you in the comming days.
Louie & Barbara Gaither
Christine Sumner
September 29, 2008
To the Brinkley family, Jennifer and children, my thoughts and prayers are with you now and in future days to come.
I was fortunate to have known Skip in high school. I was from out of state and Skip welcomed me in with open arms. Always greeting everyone with a bright smile, Skip, was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed.
I am deeply saddened by the loss of someone so great.
Tweentown Cafe
September 29, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss. Skip was always very friendly and nice to all of us. He will be missed.
We want you to know that we are praying for all of you in this time of sorrow. May God's healing Grace be with you.
James & Dolene Bobbitt
September 29, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
T , L. Mull
September 29, 2008
May the warmth of many embrace the Brinkley family during this time.
T. Teague [Lenoir NC]
September 29, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
kathey abernathy
September 28, 2008
deb,den,jen and family, there are no words for the pain that i have felt in my heart for you all since hearing of this. my thoughts and prayers have been with you constantly. he was precious to me and always come to find me when he was in town at wal-mart, lenoir, with that big beautiful grin. i grieve with you because my son loved him as a brother, his best friend is gone, along with his dream of spending his years after military, in business with Skip. May the Lord give you the strength and grace to get through the next couple days and be your comfort in the days to follow. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lorena & Jeff Foster
September 28, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Jennifer Wiles
September 28, 2008
I am so so sorry for your loss. I know what a wonderful person Skip was. He was my brother Rob's best friend for 20 years or so. He will live in all of our hearts forever. Hang on to the fact that this world is only temporary and one day we will see him again. While Rob was in Iraq Skip would drop by Walmart in Lenoir (where my mom and I worked) just to say hey. That is forever etched in my mind. The fact that he loved my brother as his own brother and he took the time to check in on us. You guys raised a wonderful person. Lives will forever be changed if they had the chance to have known him. May God grant you all the mercy you need thru all of this. We have been and will continue to pray for all of you. Sincerely-Jennifer Wiles
A. Shuford
September 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gail Patterson [Fort Mill SC.]
September 28, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Rob, April, Ben, Hunter & Colton Wiles
September 28, 2008
Den & Deb,
As always, your family is on our hearts. I hope it comforts you to know that everyone who has had the pleasure to know Skip is a better person because he touch their lives. We are truely sorry for your loss.
Tim , Jannet [Lenoir NC.]
September 28, 2008
Deb & Jeni thinking of all of you during this difficult time .All of you are in our prayers
J. Allison [Atlanta Ga.]
September 28, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robin Laxton
September 28, 2008
To the Brinkley family, Jennifer and children, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you, and give you strength during this time of need.
Bryson Richards, Benji & Summer Richards, Robin Richards Laxton & family.
Jerry & Liz Bowman
September 28, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come.
kim wilsford
September 28, 2008
I didn't know Mr.Brinkley,but if he helped protect our country I'm sure he was a good person,we shouldn't judge people on the outside.May god be with his family,I'll say my prayers for him and his family.
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
September 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers out to the Brinkley/Bruke families and all who KNOWED him.
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