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BRUCE MYRICK Obituary
Wayne was born Dec. 2, 1952, to the late Elizabeth V. Myrick and Benjamin Taylor. He graduated from Job Corps, as a master mechanic. Wayne loved working on cars, going to drag races, and he also loved spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Mr. Myrick is survived by two sons, Dwayne and De'Marcus Balthrop; seven grandchildren, Nicole, Ty'Aisa, De'Lazagh and De'Mari Balthrop, Ja'Mari, Sha'Niya and Sa'Niya White, all of Petersburg, Va.; two brothers, Dozier Myrick (Mildred) and George Myrick; three sisters, Ernestine and Cheryl Myrick, and Scarlett Hundley, all of North Carolina; one devoted aunt, Roberta Granderson (Randolph) of Prince George, Va.; devoted friends, Calvin Newson, Tyron Graves and Darlene Balthrop (mother of his children); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services for Mr. Bruce Myrick will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at Third Baptist Church, 550 Farmer St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Leroy A. Cherry, pastor. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at 2235 Sedgwick St., Apartment G, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling 540-664-3111.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Myrick at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for BRUCE MYRICK
Denise Harris
January 8, 2014
I'm sorry about your love one I had two people that I had passed in my family and just lost another one last year before the 11/26 & 12/25 that is hard to go with out them but God will make it me for those who had the passing of the love one's.
baker
January 6, 2014
Sorry to hear u passed on brother,u were a true friend fly on
Russell's Junkyard
January 4, 2014
Brother Wayne, you will truly be missed. God has a good mechanic and an ace number one friend. We'll miss your smile, laughter, and kind heart. Love the guys at Russell's Auto-Truck Parts.
William (Billy) Emory
January 4, 2014
Brother Wayne your smile will truly be missed and all the stories of your family you shared. I know my friend you're in a better place, enjoying the fruit of God's Sweet Grace.
Lucretia Lee
January 2, 2014
Rest in Peace you will be miss Nicole Tia Lucretia Lee
debra raines
January 2, 2014
Rip cousin wayne we will all miss you dearly DEbra and Danny clavo
Gretchen Ridley
January 2, 2014
R.I.P. you will truly missed especially when I need someone to fix my truck I knew I could always count on you with love
from The Ridley & Balthrop Family
This picture was taken just a few days before Wayne passed. He always had a smile on his face. Gonna miss you cousin Wayne
Tooie & Karlene Wilkins
January 1, 2014
Jeannie Butler
December 31, 2013
R.I.P. My Friend I will miss your smile and laughter you were a Dear Friend and will be greatly missed but never forgotten . God Bless The Family !!
Kenneth Butler
December 31, 2013
I just can't believe your gone my friend,we have many memories. May You sing with the Angels until we meet again . My brother Wayne R.I.P. Love Kenny .
LAKEISHA GOODE
December 30, 2013
RIP MY FRIEND U WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
tamika berry
December 30, 2013
no words cannot express how grateful i was to meet him. god bless you my friend and may you rest in peace till we meet again.
herbert anderson
December 30, 2013
We go back many years
The hard times and bad times but made it
Will always remember you as the best mechanic i knew
Rest in peace my friend
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