Joseph Ramie Alsberry III
Joseph Ramie Alsberry III
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Joseph Ramie Alsberry, III
Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Ramie Alsberry, III will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 2006 at West Flor ence High School Gymnasium with interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. He died on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 in a local hospital.
Bucky as he was affectionately called, was born May 28, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a son of the late Joseph Ramie, Jr. and Pauline Smith Alsberry. He attended South Hills High School in Pennsylvania and furthered his education at Fayetteville State University. He was a member of Florence Christian Center Church, Timmonsville.
Bucky started his teaching and coaching career in Fayetteville, NC, He was a former Latta High School teacher, football, track and basketball coach. At the time of his demise, he was employed at West Florence High School as an Administrative Assistant, girls track team coach, former football and basketball coach.
He was the owner of Pee Dee Events and Catering, an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors are: his wife, Pamela Gail Alsberry; children, April Danielle (Edward) Moss, Jason Dean-Devone Alsberry, Morgan Monique Alsberry and Joseph Joey Ramie Alsberry, IV; grandchildren, Alexander Reynolds Moss and Lauren Elizabeth Moss; brothers, Richard Alsberry, David Alsberry and Gary Alsberry; father and mother-in-law, Richard (Marilyn) Parham; sisters-in-law, Bevelyn (Forest) Harper and Deanna Parham Stewart; brother-in-law, Richard D. (Kristen) Parham; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, school family, church family and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to the Joseph R. Alsberry, IV College Fund and Family Needs Account. Contributions may be made at any Bank of America Banking Center.
The family is receiving friends at the home, 1816 Benjamin Blvd., Florence. Memorial and Condolence messages may be mailed to Ideal Funeral Parlor, 106 E. Darlington Street, Flor ence, SC 29506 or visit our website @ www.idealfuneral.com.
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Muhammad (Creesha) Hayes
September 16, 2006
To Mrs. Alsberry and family,your departed husband(and father) was the first faculty member from west florence high school i met in the summer before my freshman year.He was a hard coach but he instilled a drive in us that i can say has lasted well beyond my highschool fottball career.I want you all to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family in light of this tragic lost.I also want you to know that he touched lives of many and he will always be rememberd for what he taught us.
Susie Melton
September 8, 2006
Dear Pam and family,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Coach Alsberry was a great influence on our son A.J.. He always loved and respected Coach. I am sorry we were not able to attend his funeral.We were out of town when we got the news. We were with you in thoughts and prayers.
You and your children will be constantly in our prayers. WFHS has lost a wonderful leader. How blessed we all were to have known him.
Love,
Alfred, Susie, A.J. and Katrina (Campbell) Melton
Jessica Griggs
September 7, 2006
Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers.
John Davis
September 6, 2006
Dear Mrs. Alsberry and Family,
I graduated in 2004 from WFHS and since then have joined The U.S. Navy. I wanted so badly to attend Coach's services, but due to my being on the west coast I could not. I ran track, cross country, and was in the vanguard knights under the supervision of coach and was always doing things with him often loading up stuff in the back yard and small community projects with him. He still is one of my favorite people in the world and always will be. He has been a great father figure and mentor to all of us and he will be greatly missed. I'll look forward to seeing him again in Heaven. God bless you all and may your faith remain strong in the Lord!
Love,John Steven
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The James family
September 5, 2006
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.
Mitchell Geter
September 5, 2006
Mrs. Alsberry, may the peace of GOD be with you and your family hence now and forever more. LHS c/o 1993
Colleen Krezel
September 4, 2006
April, Ed, Alex and Lauren,
We are praying for you and thinking of you during this time. We are here for you whenever you need us. We're so sorry for your loss. I know he was an amazing father and person. Love and sympathy to all of your family members, Colleen and Brian Krezel
Erin Witherspoon and Family
September 3, 2006
To the Alsberry Family:
May God comfort you during this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Witherspoon/Gerrald Family
Regina Byrd
September 3, 2006
I never have seen coach Alsberry without a smile on his face, and nice words to say! Our son is going to WFHS, he always had nice things to say about him!! He will be missed very much! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!! My GOD wrap his loving arms around you and your family and keep you in his blanket of LOVE!! Love in Christ, Claude, Regina and Corey Byrd
Regina Byrd
September 3, 2006
I never have seen coach Alsberry without a smile on his face, and nice words to say! Our son is going to WFHS, he always had nice things to say about him!! He will be missed very much! Our thouths and prayers are with you and your family!! My GOD wrap his loving arms around you and your family and keep you in his blanket of LOVE!! Love in Christ, Claude, Regina and Corey Byrd
Barbara Willoughby
September 2, 2006
To The Alsberry Family,
We, the Willoughby family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sorry that we are not able to be there with your family during this time, as we are in New York. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. "Coach" will be missed. Love, Barbara, Samuel, and Alicia Willoughby-Davis
Shanitra Briggs-Mason
September 2, 2006
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
rebecca strait
September 2, 2006
i'm very sad to hear that a good person has passed away. coach alsberry had a kind heart.he will be missed but not forgotten.
The Eaddy Family
September 2, 2006
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Eaddy
(Stacey Sierra and Tommy)
Crystal and Lucas Brown
September 2, 2006
Words can't express the love, and the dedication of Coach Alsberry. No matter what the problem was, he was there with a solution. Coach Alsberry will truly be missed. To his wife and family may your days be fill with his memories, and your hearts overflow with his love.
James Wilson Jr.
September 2, 2006
To The Alsberry Family. May God look over you all in this time of grief. I'll continue to pray for each and every one of you. My condolences.
Robert, Cindy, Laurie, Will and Jenna Crosswell
September 2, 2006
Our hearts are heavy as we share in your loss. Joe was a very special and kind man whose giving heart and exhuberant smile touched us and so many others in countless ways. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jamar R. Spears
September 1, 2006
My prayers goes out to the family of Coach Alsberry, but want you to remember that earth has no sorrow heaven cannot heal. I know you loved him but God love him best.
Ministers Herbert & Rhonda Williams
September 1, 2006
To the Alsberry family We are so very sorry to hear of coach passing.
We offer our condolence & continue to pray that God will comfort & protect you during this time.
Yevonne Thomas
September 1, 2006
Coach Alsberry was a great man and made a great impact on many people. He was like a father to me and he will always be remembered. My prayers go out to the Alsberry family and if you ever need me just let me know
The Geralds
September 1, 2006
To the Alsberry Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss, We will keep you all in our prayers.
Marcus,Shana,Dorian & Jaylen
Tylia Green- Bryant
September 1, 2006
Coach Alsberry or "Pappa Joe" was a very kind-hearted, compassion man. He was a father figure to most of us that did not have a father or father was not around . He took the time to listen and had a solutions to a problem. He took time to meet every deadline or problem without breaking into sweat or frenzy. There never was a frown, always a smile, for a man that was a friend , husband father to many , man of dignity , integrity honor and respect will be greatly missed. Go home Coach Alsberry and take your rest, we love and miss you deeply but God knows what's best"!
Jason McElveen
September 1, 2006
I will miss Papa Joe very much. Mrs. Alsberry and Family. I want to send my prayers and love to you all in this time of sorrow. May God bless and keep you all under his mercy and Grace.
Robin Colston
September 1, 2006
Sister Pam,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this special time. I am so happy I got a chance to meet and spend some memorable times with you all. I will truly miss Brother Joe Alsberry. Continue to think about all the wonderful times shared, and also continue to talk about Brother Joe, for this will keep his light burning. Together you all have touched many lives and left an impression on many hearts. Continue to be strong in the wisdom and the might of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Gloira Frierson
September 1, 2006
Pam and children, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. He was a great inspiration on my children when they were at Latta High School and even now, they speak kindly of him. May the kind memories of him keep you at peace.
LaWanda and Christopher McAllister
September 1, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
olivia Haynesworth
September 1, 2006
Pam and family, No one knows like i do what a big Heart Mr. Alsberry had.When you all took my daughter (von) into your home her last year of high school,treated her she was yours and gave me a chance to grieve the lost of my daughter Karma.Weeping may endure for a night, But joy cometh in the Morning. I will Continue to Pray for You and Your Family.
Vanessa Zeno
September 1, 2006
Coach Alsberry was a great influence in my daughter - Monica C. Zeno life. He will truly be missed. Or sincere sympathy to the family.
Love and prayers, Anthony, Vanessa, and Monica Zeno
William Frierson
September 1, 2006
To The Alsberry Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Coach Alsberry was a kind, dependable, and fun-loving man who will be greatly missed. West Florence was truly blessed to have him. God and time will ease your pain.
Love,
William and Katie Frierson
Alisha Ellerbe Spears
September 1, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. This came as a great shock to me. Coach Alsberry was like a father to me at school. I loved assisting with the football team and being under his leadership for Teen Institute. He has made a great impact in my life. I hope the thought of knowing that you and your family are in my prayers will be a source of comfort to you. God bless you in your time of sorrow.
"In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears" (Psalm 18:6).
Murray Hartzler
September 1, 2006
Pam, he was a fine man, an example to all - our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Murray Hartzler
FMU Athletics
Denita Taylor
September 1, 2006
Coach Alsberry was a valuable person in my life while I attended West Florence High School. He kept me in line and always was there when I was in trouble or just needed someone to make me laugh. I will miss him alot and you all will always be in my prayers.
billy isgett
September 1, 2006
a great guy and a fine example for our young people. always a servant. we will surely miss this man.
Dylan Eagleton
September 1, 2006
Coach Alsberry will truly be missed! He was dedicated to his extended family at West Florence High and encouraged his students to set high standards and achieve their goals. He also often drafted members of Teen Institute and sport teams for participation in his extracurricular activities. Coach Alsberry has influenced many people and I give my condolences to the Alsberry family during this difficult time.
West Florence High c/o 1997
Pastor C E McCall, Free IN Christ Ministries
September 1, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Veronica,Tyler, Toya, and Tyra Gainey
September 1, 2006
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharyll Alexander Wright
September 1, 2006
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
sharon Grissett
September 1, 2006
I am so sorry to hear about the death of Coach Alsberry. He was such a dear friend to my family and me. Our prayers and thoughts will forever be with you and your family.
Tyler Bessenger
September 1, 2006
He was the best and did it all. West Florence will have big shoes to fill now and it is very doubtful they will be able to fill them as he did.
Katasha Harris
September 1, 2006
To Sister Pam, Morgan,Joey and family...
The loss of a love one is very hard to bear but with God's love and the love of family and friends it will ease the pain. I pray that God will continue to give you strength during your time of sorrow and allow the memories of such a admired and giving man,your husband, your father and a friend too many to ease the sadness and bring the smiles of joy of knowing that he had touched so many lives. I thank God for the opportunity to have been in the body of Christ with brother Joe and I know that his memory will forever live on in each one of you and the so many people that he touched.
Michael & Brenda Heath Beauford
September 1, 2006
Pam and family,
May God continue to comfort you during this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
With Love,
Michael, Brenda, Shane' and Andre'
JACKIE BLAKELY
September 1, 2006
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. COACH ALSBERRY WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN HIS GRACE.
Laurie Hyman
September 1, 2006
Pam,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I will never forget the kindness and friendship you and Joe showed us when we were your neighbors on Larkspur Drive. Joe was a great example to everyone who knew him, always upbeat, positive, and smiling. I know that he will be greatly missed by so many people who were honored to have known him.
Sincerely,
Laurie Hyman, Brandon, and Taylor.
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