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Darryl Andrews Obituary
Virginia Beach - Staff. Sgt. Darryl Lanard Andrews 47, passed on September 8, 2012. Darryl was born in Montgomery, Al and retired from the U.S Army after 22 years of service.
He leaves to carry on his legacy, wife Katie Andrews (3) daughters Alfredia Cooper, Tameca Andrews & Elnora Andrews. (2) sons Darryl Andrews, Jr & Alfred Cooper, Jr. all of Virginia Beach. (8) grandchildren (3) sisters (6) brothers, lifelong friends & his beloved "Granddog".
Funeral services will be held on Saturday 11am in New Jerusalem COGIC by Elder Adam Thoroughgood. He will be laid to rest in Albert G. Horton Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Viewing will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. in Community Funeral Home Virginia Beach Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
for Darryl Andrews
Elnora Marvin
September 7, 2023
I miss you so much!
Goldman
October 30, 2012
First of all a great person as well as a Soldier... You will be missed
Javier Lamoso
October 2, 2012
My deepest condolences for the Andrews family. Darryl Andrews was a great leader, team player and brother we will miss you. Roll Tide
MSG Wyatt
September 26, 2012
SSG Anderson,
He will be sadly missed.
Dwight Beeman
September 26, 2012
The Beeman family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Darryl. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy, "Our thoughts and prayers are with you all".
Dennis Dabney
September 26, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
September 18, 2012
I pray that you all find peace & comfort in knowing that Darryl lived a life that many of us can only dream of. He was a very humble, caring, kindhearted and gentle MAN who loved & provided a good life for his family. He has touched many hearts & will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
SSG Latisia Jordan
September 15, 2012
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort, and may God continue to bless the family.
September 14, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Anna & Angel Cruz
September 14, 2012
Aunt Chele, our prayers go out to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Diane Brisbon
September 14, 2012
To the Andrews Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Though I am not there, know that my heart and prayers are. (Katie), In the lonely hours when your heart feels heavy with grief, ask God for the strength to guide you and the family through the pain, he knows your hearts are hurting.
Be Blessed..... your sister in prayer.
Lamar
September 14, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 14, 2012
R.I.P CUZ Lamar Haigler and family.. peace.
mary muller
September 14, 2012
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
TOMMY MCCANTS
September 14, 2012
WITH GREAT REGARDS
Traci/ turner wisdom
September 14, 2012
From my family to yours much love to you. Want to say I'm sorry for your loss.
Tanya
September 14, 2012
Andrews Family:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. At this time your hearts are heavy due to your great pain. But may God who is 'greater than our hearts and know all things', comfort and strengthen you during this time of grief-1 John 3:20
Krista Williams
September 14, 2012
Yall in my prayers so sorry for yall lost IM here for yall if yall need anything
Donald & Tina Williams
September 14, 2012
To my dear adopted Daughter Tameca and Family you have our sincere condolences. There are no words that can express what you all are going through right now, The Andrews Family are in our Prayers and we are here for you if you need us. God Bless you all.
Krista Williams
September 14, 2012
To my best friend Tameca fam aka my adopted fam and sis you have my sincere sympathy he was a gud man,husband,father,brother,Grandpa,and friend he will be missed but never forgotten I love yall and here for yall you are in my prayers
Krista Williams
September 14, 2012
To my best friend Tameca fam aka my adopted fam and sis u hv my sincere sympathy he was a gud man,husband,father,brother,Grandpa,and friend he will be missed but nvr forgotten love yall and ur in my prayers
Donald & Tina Williams
September 14, 2012
To the family of my Adopted Daughter Tameca, you have our sincere condolences, our Prayers go out to you during your time of need. Theres no words that can express how we have been feeling your grief, my Daughter Krista has talked so much about her other family which is you and, Tameca is like my Daughter and we love her and are feeling her pain and suffering, if you need anything we will be here for you.
September 14, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Andrews family. I can't imagine the pain you must feel. May "the God of all comfort" give you peace in your time of grief. (1 Cor 1:3)
Alfred cooks
September 14, 2012
SGT Andrews was one of the first people I met when I came to Fort Story. Not only was he a great NCO he was my friend. Rest in peace my brother
Harrison Jenkins
September 14, 2012
May prayers go out to the family and love ones of Darryl. Forever in my thoughts (7th Group)days with him. REST IN PEACE BATTLE...
Sandra Gibbs
September 13, 2012
To the Andrews Family,
May the Peace of God, that surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and your thoughts through Christ Jesus during this time of loss.
Chaplain Richard Reuer
September 13, 2012
I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a greatful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, mail to: Chaplain Richard Reuer, Honoring Those Who Served Ministry, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. (This is a free service to fallen veteran families.) Please give name of fallen veteran. Thank you.
Thomas Seeney
September 13, 2012
The Seeney family send their condolences and are praying for the family
September 13, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Denise Ware and family from Montgomery Al
Leroy Barr
September 13, 2012
It's, rare in life that you meet someone who is honest and genuinely true. I am deeply saddened but extremely joyful and proud to have served with such an outstanding human being. May god bless his family and strengthen their hearts in their time of sorrow.
Jim and Maria Craig
September 13, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sandy Poland
September 13, 2012
Mechelle I would just like you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Darryl was a wonderful husband and I am sure he will be missed greatly.
Langston Willis
September 13, 2012
SGT Andrews was a great leader and outstanding motivator. My prayers go out to his family. He will be missed.
Melissa Cruz
September 13, 2012
To Aunt Chele and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Love you all. Melissa and Antonio
Nathaniel Banks
September 13, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Andrews family, SGT Andrews was an exceptional leader, and an all around good man. He will surely be missed,but never forgotten. May God bless his family in this trying time.
September 13, 2012
Our prayers go out to the entire Andrews Family! It is our prayer that God will continue to strengthen you. May you feel the peace of God as He comforts you during this time.
God Bless You All,
Pastors Del & Arlinda Halfacre
New Life Christian Ministries
Greg Winbush
September 13, 2012
To the Andrews family, may you find comfort in knowing that there was never a time that I could not go to him for good advice and leadership. May you rest in peace my friend SSG Andrews
September 13, 2012
To the Andrews and Cooper family: I am so sorry for your lost. You are in our prayers during this difficult time God Bless and keep each of you
Dottie Drummond
Pastor Delano Halfacre
September 13, 2012
To The Andrews Family:
I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of my dear Brother Darryl. He was such a kind, gentle soul. He would do anything to help someone in need. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My God Bless you and the family. My brother will be missed we will always be knowed as 3D at the job... Darryl, Daniel, Del
Pastor Delano Halfacre, Jr.
New Life Christian Ministry
Weary Bennett
September 13, 2012
"Extending deepest sympathy
For you in your loss.
And hoping, too,
That comfort and peace
May come
Harry Pough
September 13, 2012
Sgt Andrews was a good guy, who really never spoke badly of anyone. He was a positive person and a man of christ. You will truly missed! RIP Friend
Latrina Williams
September 13, 2012
To my family;The Andrews and Coopers:
I offer my deepest sympathy at this time to each of you that God may guide you safely throughout your moments of pain
and confusion. We all will miss Uncle Darryl and his wholesome spirit, but as we celebrate his life together let us not forget his smile and how much it meant to him to be a "Happy" family. My prayers will unite us all in the same direction to focus on telling each other we love one another more often. So today, as the tears roll down my face I will be wrapping my arms around each of you to say "I love you" and keep you close to my heart. Faith and love equals Family. R.I.P Uncle Darryl in Jesus name.
Scheel
September 13, 2012
RIP Comrade
Linda Antezana
September 13, 2012
Michelle, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved husband. What a tradedy. I know you will greatly miss him. Draw near to God during this time of grieving. I pray for His grace to be upon you.
Glenda Rogers
September 13, 2012
Our condolences to the Andrews Family. My you rest in peace Darryl. From your Union Chapel Church member, Glenda Rogers & Family.
mark jones
September 13, 2012
SgtAndrews was a good man he was the first person I met at ft story he was a good man I will miss him he all ways had a smile rip
Daniel Hird
September 13, 2012
Mrs Andrews and Family,
Please accept my prayers and condolences during these trying moments. Although Darryl is not here physically in the present, he will never be forgotten. He wil always be remembered by his gentleness and caring leadership. May you rest eternally in peace my friend.
v/r
Daniel Hird
September 13, 2012
To the Andrews Family: Words can't explain or express my profound sadness I felt after hearing of SSG Andrew's passing. He was one of my Leaders at Fort Story and I will never forget some of the valuable lessons that I learned from him; he was a true mentor. May God forever bless you'll.
Walt Jones
Larry Dozier
September 13, 2012
My prayers goes out to the Andrews family - God Bless
Frederick Thompson
September 13, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kisha Jackson
September 13, 2012
My prayers goes out to the Andrews family.
Mr. & Mrs. Alphonso & Regina (Gibbs) Lweis, Sr. & Family
September 13, 2012
Praying For The Andrews Family!! Lighting This Candle In Remembrance For My Friend Darryl Andrews, Sr.
Mike Bachiuni
September 13, 2012
Mrs. Andrews and family,
I knew Darryl (although I called him Drew) from the Army. We were squad leaders together at Fort Lewis. I remember the many accomplishments and words of wisdom he shared with me. I also served in the same battalion with him at Fort Story.
Drew was a GREAT NCO and leader, I know that his legacy of leadership continues to live on with many Soldiers even today.
I remember helping fix the van window and him suprising me with a sweet potato pie that he said "my lovely wife made".
Drew is sorely missed, please accept my condolences.
v/r
Mike Bachini
Mrs. Loretta & Tiffany McCants Robinson
September 12, 2012
My Prayers Are With You & Your Family!!!
Mr. & Mrs. Alphonso & Regina (Gibbs) Lewis, Sr. & Family
September 12, 2012
To My Beloved Dear Friend of The Madison Park Community (Montgomery, AL) & Classmate (Class of 1983, Robert E. Lee High School). To The Andrews Family, I Wanted To Let You All Know That You Are In Our Prayers & Thoughts During The Passing Of Your Love One!!! But You All Can Rest Assure, To Be Absent From The Body, Is To Be Present With The Lord!!! My Heart Is So Heavy & Sadden But I Will Be Paying My Respect By Attending His Home Going Celebration!!
Much Love,
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