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Bennie Vanhook Obituary
He was a junior at the Durham School of Arts.
Surviving are his parents, Colette Griffin and Mark Vanhook; three sisters, Dominique Vanhook, Evelyn Vanhook, and Tierra Graham, all of Durham; grandparents, Dr. Bennie Griffin, Jr., Sadie Griffin, of Durham, and Charlie Mebane Vanhook, of Mebane; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
The funeral will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at New Jerusalem Community Church, 3107 Hursey St. Burial will be at Glenview Cemetery.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 2, 2007 from 7:00 --8:00 p.m. at New Jerusalem Community Church.
Contributions in Bennie>s memory may be made to New Jerusalem Community Church, 3107 Hursey Street, Durham, NC, 27703, c/o Bennie Marcel Vanhook.
Arrangements by Holloway Funeral Service, 2502 Highway 55, Durham NC 27713.
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Julianna Kostainschek
January 10, 2007
Bennie was a wonderful young man and will forever be deeply missed and treasured. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family. Especially to his Mother and sisters who are friends of mine and will always have a special place in my heart. God be with all of you.
Crystal Holmes
January 4, 2007
As a dear friend of Bennie's I will send prayers to God above for his family.
Bennie I miss you dearly and I did not know that my last conversation would be so soon.
Olivia Bailey
January 3, 2007
On behalf of the Pitney Bowes Staff we offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Olivia, Julia, Mike and Jan
wanda richardson
January 3, 2007
God will take care of him now.
Judy Fersch
January 2, 2007
I remember when he was born, I'm so sorry Colette for you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Judy
Mira and Randy Vaughan
January 2, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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