Brian Curtis DeGraphenreid

When we were on our way to Allen Middle back in 1989 I had a crush on his GF Nikki. I was 11 and overwhelmed by hormones but I managed to speak to her one morning while she was getting on the bus with Brian. I hadnt even considered that I might get beat up by her BF. I told her I thought she was nice and looked pretty and she blushed and smiled and thanked me. Brian, to his credit, Smiled at me and pat me on the back and told me that was a nice thing to say then moved on. It always stood out as out of the ordinary that he would make that first moment in my life a good one the way he did.

Prayers and heartfelt comforting wishes to the DeGraphenreid family and friends. Dear family, we all join you in your grief and heavenly wishes for the strength and understanding necessary to absorb such a loss. May God bless you all !

Sending my prayers and Love! I'm just hearing of Bryan's passing! My deepest condolences!

Mr. and Mrs. Degraphenreid, Craig, and family. I am so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I believe the last time I saw him was not too long ago at a Dudley game. We talked and I told him that my son was now a senior on the FB team. My heart aches for the family. You are in my prayers.
Love to you all.

Kim Pettiford & family
DHS c/o '87

Brian will be greatly missed! I have known Brian since elementary school. My heart is saddened hearing of his death. I pray for all the ones who knew and loved Brian. God Bless all his family and close friends

Great co-worker and friend!! you will ever be be remembered my friend.

My Condolences to the DeGraphenried family My heart goes out to you Love and Prayers Mr.Roderick Pop Garrett

We will continue to pray that Gods grace and mercy continue to be with you. Brian was a great young man who was dearly loved by this Morgan family. We love you, and will always be there for you. Deacon Sidney and Deaconess Suzanne Morgan.

The Williams family(Steve,Adonica,Brianna & Jalen) extend our deepest condolences to the DeGraphenreid family. May God continue to order your steps.

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In loving memory of a stand-up guy and an amazing friend.

We are so very sorry to hear about Brian’ passing. May the light of his life continue to warm your family during this difficult time.

Though there are no words to heal the sorrow you must feel, I hope you do find some solace in knowing how loved and respected Brian truly was. His life was one well lived whose compassion impacted the lives of so many. Keeping you in our hearts and prayer with gratitude for the blessing you brought into this world.

You will never be forgotten. The love you poured out to all was incredible. You will certainly be missed. Sincere condolences to this family. May God comfort you during this time. Rest in peace my friend.

In remembrance of an amazing coworker-
Brian DeGraphenreid you are a true light, and you brightened the lives of all you met❤.
#foreverinourhearts #rip#

Condolences to the family!! Sending Love, hugs, and much needed prayers to get through this difficult time. May God Continue to bless you!! We will truly miss Degraff!

All our love to your family!! Rest
Raquel Sims Browning and family!!

Brian was wonderful thoughtful young man who respected and loved his Seniors and always was ready with a hand to help.You will truly be missed.

Peace, Love, and Prayers for the family

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

To the family and loved ones of Brian,
Affectionately known to most as "DeGraph", he had one of the biggest personalities of anyone you could ever meet and was always the life of the party. He had such a great spirit and was one of the kindest and most loving people that I've ever met. It was a pleasure to know him and to call him friend for many years. He will truly be missed and may He Rest in Peace.

I met Brian through the Peer Support community and knew right away that he was an incredible man that really cared about others. We stayed connected supporting one another in providing support to our patients and as as recently as March 15 he sent me resources for somebody I was working with. I just left the service where they had to turn people away because there was such an outpouring of love and support for him and his time on this earth. I am honored to have known Brian., or as I call him, Cowboy. Rest in the arms of our Savior, Cowboy.

The 336 GOAT! Never a dull moment spent around you Brian, in my 25 years on earth there’s yet to be an individual who I can genuinely say was a more positive roll model on all accords. May you rest peacefully and know that we will always be family. Love you forever.

You leave behind heavy hearts and lots of love Brian. Take your rest in peace now.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Brian will truly be missed.

We love you and heaven got a little brighter when they received you.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

To the entire family, friends and co-workers of Brian,
I share in your sorrow. I worked with Brian at Aycock Middle School. He was a delight to be around, and the students loved Mr. "D"!! He encouraged the students to do their best and was sort of a "big brother" if you will to many. He had a way of explaining things to them as only he could do, and his ingenuity was remarkable. He truly cared about people!! I pray that God will give you comfort during this very difficult time and know that Brian touched so many lives and although he is no longer present his PRESENCE still remains!
God bless you all!

Tyiesha, Family, and Friends,
We send you all prayers of comfort and pray that God's graces and mercies begin to ease the pain and confusion in your hearts and minds. Also remember to lean more into each other and the love from Jesus.
The Fryars, Harvest Church...Marriage Class

My heart goes out to the DeGraphenreid Family & Friends!! In our darkest hour, remember God is always our compass!! You will be miss Brian!! ♥♥

To the DeGraphenreid family My deepest condolences, i’m a coworker of Brian‘s I had the opportunity of training him, when Brian enter the room he lit it up with his wonderful smile his kindness will never be forgotten Brian was such a joy to work with, he always had a kind word or smile, he met no strangers, Brian will be truly miss and may God continue to comfort you

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mr. & Mrs. DeGraphenreid and family. We are extending are deepest sympathy in the lost of Brian. My children were fond of him as they grew up together and showed their Dudley Panther Pride. May God give you strength in the days ahead.
The LeGrande Family

My sincerest condolences to your entire family, especially Jaelun.

My prayers are extended to his family. Brian was and will remain a dear friend to many, he will be missed.
To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord.

My deepest condolences to Reid, Charlotte and Craig. I remember him as a precocious little boy, when I worked at Juvenile as a student intern under James Degraphenreid. Both boys were beautiful. May God bring you comfort at this time of sorrow.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My condolences and prayers to the family.

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your son my brother. We pray that God will comfort and strengthen you and your family during this sad time of bereavement. Please don't hesitate to call on us should the need arise.

Praying for the family. He was well known and liked by all who knew him. Brian will truly be missed.

My deepest condolences to Mr. & Mrs. Degraphenreid and family. Brian we will love you and miss you always. Holding on to memories always keeps the ones gone before us close. May God comfort you in your time of grief.

May God give you comfort and strength during this most difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the DeGraphenreid family and my Dudley High School family during this difficult time. Brian was a friend to all he came in contact with. He always greeted me with a smile, a hug, and a genuine inquiry about how I was doing. While his time here was shorter than we would have liked, his impact is long lasting. He touched a lot of lives and he will be missed.

Like so many that I know that are shocked that Brian's spirit has returned back from where we've come from (which seem so soon), his spirit was such that it reached back to our Father and he took him back because the ground that he developed from was so blessed that he out grew his vessel. I was truly pleased to have shared his type of spirit at some of the public schools in this county. I could count on Brian at times to have my back on many occasions, then we would talk about my ties to the Ville (Asheville) and our families. Gone and not forgotten !
Lynn Woods and Family

Sending out my love and prayers. Brian was like family and will truly be missed.

Brian will be missed, he had a great personality and was a very good person. He left us too soon, but the Creator knows best! Reid, Charlotte and family, we will continue to send up a prayer for you. May God give you strength to shoulder this tremendous burden. Much Love, Coach Roberts and Family

My Condolences to James. Charlotte and Craig. May God continue to put his comforting arms around the family. Edwin and Patsy White ( Greensboro,NC)

Charlotte, my very deepest sympathies to you and your family.

GC-BH WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. YOU WERE SUCH A SHINNING LIGHT , ALWAYS KEPT US ALL SMILING & LAUGHING. YOUR COMMITTMENT & SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY WILL BE UNMATCHED. GOSH--- YOUR WORK HERE WAS DONE & GOD WAS READY FOR HIS SON. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.

Tyiesha, Breana and the family & friends of Brian DeGraphenreid, we offer our sincere condolences to you all. Death is never easy. We as humans have a desire for our loved ones to remain with us forever. We want to always be able to see their face, their smile, hear their voice and feel their touch. It's hard to fathom "Goodbye"; to wrap our minds around the absence of their presence. While we trust God to carry us through, the pain and emptiness is still so surreal. Please know that we love you and are praying for you during this difficult time. We understand it will be awhile before you even come out of the daze and shock of understanding that Brian is really gone and our hearts hurt with you and for you. We are always just a call or stop-by away whenever you need us. Love Grandma & PawPaw

B your spirit lives forever through the will and betterment of the people you served and the family you supported. Will miss you man

May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.

Brian was such a blessing to those who knew him. He was always so positive as we knew him as a young child, teen and young adult. We enjoyed activities with him and his family at Dudley. I enjoyed working with him at Mendenhall. He always had a kind word, a bit of good humor and that smile that lit up a room. He never forgot you and how important you were to him. Brian was a leader who enjoyed guiding and teaching out students and others in our community to be their best selves. He sure made our world a better place. Brian was important to our family. He will be so missed. His family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love in Christ, Bob and Judy Mays

The loss of a child / sibling is never something that can be eased by words. May you receive the comfort and guidance that comes from above and the support from everyone who hold you dear here on earth. Memories of our two sons attending kindergarten and playing together will forever be stored to bring heartfelt smiles of joy. Please know we will be thinking of and praying for you often.

May God bless him, forgive him of his sins, open up all of the gates of heaven for him, make all matters easy upon his family, and grant them with ease, ameen. - Rasheedah Shabazz

James and family. I am so very sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. Know that we send our sincere condolences.

Ty, I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember the last time I saw you and Brian, you both were so happy. Please know you and your family are in my prayers. Sending love!

To the DeGraphenreid family my condolences go out to you. I met Brian when we worked at Mendenhall and he was a friend from day one. He will be missed by all who knew him.

May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Dear Charlotte and family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your son. There are no words I can say to ease the pain. I will continually pray for your comfort.

As the days and weeks pass, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. I know without a doubt all of you will be surrounded by love and support.

Sending love, prayers and comfort.

A kind caring soul, father, friend and a Degraphenreid

James, Charlotte and Family

I am sorry for your loss. I will miss Brian's smile and respectfulness. Whenever in were close, he would make his way over to greet me. Much love and peace.

Lewis

James, Charlotte and Family..
We are so saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. We’re praying that you have peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

Reid, Charlotte and family, Delores and I send our sincere condolences to you all. Brian was a very nice young man who always was polite and respectful. We will miss his beautiful smile.

Love Y'all
Brando & Delores

Brian was such a great man. Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never, ever the same. Brian did that with his caring spirit. He will truly be missed!

My deepest sympathy

My heartfelt prayers and love to the entire DeGraphenreid and extended family. I pray for comfort and healing as you deal with this painful loss. All my love.

My deepest and sincere condolences to the Degraffenried family! Charlotte's Class of 72, NCA&TSU

My Sincere Condolences to The Family. My Heart aches for all of the Family. Brian was really a great person and be really missed by all. May he Rest in Peace and May God Bless You All.

My deepest condolences to Brian's parents, brother, wife and children. He was a wonderful soul who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. May the Lord bless you all and give you peace in this difficult time.
Much love to you all.

Honey Miller
#Vandalia #Allen #Woodlea #c/o 95

Our sincere condolences to the Degraffenried family. We did not know Brian but we knew his mom and dad, Charlotte and James. Words can never express the sorrow you feel at the loss of a child. Know that your friends are here for you. May God‘s love sustain and comfort you during this sad time.
Carl and Mary Mcnair

Brian

From the neighborhood, to Allen then Dudley, you remained the same cool, calm collected dude that I want to always remember. No matter where I would see you it was always love shown. SMH. The sun will never shine the same friend. Blessings on a life well lived.

Sending heartfelt condolences to the DeGraphenreid Family. I am praying for God to hold you in his arms as you go through this time and that he will give you peace.

To my friend/classmate, you will never be forgotten. I always remember you with a smile on your face. It has been cool seeing us grow up into adults and have our own kids. Time definitely flies by quick. You are looking over us now. High in the universe, smiling. I’m praying for the family and friends. Sending my love ❤

Sending my sincerest condolences to the Degraffenreid family may God grant you peace in your hearts and minds

Sending love and sincerest condolences to the Degraphenreid family. God has called home a good and faithful soldier.

DeGraph,
We thank you for sharing your love, laughs and light. You are loved and you are missed by us all1 9 9 5

It’s in moments like these that words fall short. But I hope you all know how much Brian was loved. We have you in our heart and thoughts.

to Charlotte an family sorry for your lost you have our prayers may god bless you and your family

My condolences to Brian family! His passion and patience for people in need was unmatched. You will truly be missed by us all. Thanks for always being just a phone call away.

Our heartfelt condolences to James and Charlotte, and the entire DeGraphenreid Family and friends, during this time of your bereavement. Please know you are in our heart and prayers!

Mr. and Mrs. DeGraphenreid and Craig, My heart goes out to each of you. May God wrap his loving arms around you during this difficult time. Brian’s legacy will truly live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Catyna Cathey Simon

Brian will be missed by everyone whose life he touched. My sympathies go out to his family and close friends.

Please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss. Brian was truly a great person who exhibited noble qualities. He was kind, thoughtful, and compassionate. He wanted to be good to any and everyone. I pray for your strength and healing. Be blessed.

There are no words that I can offer at this time that will take away the pain left in your heart ,so I am asking God to heal your heart and give you strength to move forward. Cherish all the love you shared and your precious memories!
Thinking of you
Wanda Martin

Brian you was one of the coolest people I ever met. Your smile could light up a room and you will truly be missed! To the his kids and the DeGraphenreid Family you are in my prayers and thoughts.

With our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Loved one. May you find comfort in the enduring beauty of God’s word, and in the warmth of happy memories. With the passing of time, may the spirit of acceptance and inner peace be with you.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sincerest condolences and prayers for out to Brain's family. May the Lord grant you His divine comfort and peace. May the Lord strengthen you both now and always.

Sincerest condolences and prayers for out to Brain's family. May the Lord grant you His divine comfort and peace. May the Lord strengthen you both now and always.

The entire DeGraffenreid family are in our daily intercessions during this most challenging hour. May you find grace, peace and comfort today and in the future.