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Edwin Kizzie Obituary
He was born to Marion E. Kizzie on July 11, 1963. "Bootsy," as he was known to everyone, attended the Petersburg Public Schools and graduated in 1982. Bootsy was employed at Rubicon Hope, formerly The Turning Point in Petersburg, Va., where he was known for his dedication and compassion toward the clients. Bootsy also was the team consultant to the Petersburg High School football team and was one of their biggest fans. His heart and support was always with the team.
He will be remembered for his laughter, jokes, and dedication to helping and encouraging others, especially the youth. He accepted and loved Christ and was a true believer.
Bootsy was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, the Rev. Henry T. and Elnora Kizzie; two aunts, Adele Batten and Zelma Hoosier; and an uncle, Henry T. Kizzie Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted mother, Marion E. Brown of Petersburg, Va.; a daughter, Dorian Kizzie of Glen Allen, Va.; and a son, Breon Kizzie of Roanoke, Va.; a sister, Adrian Bright (Kenny) of Petersburg, Va.; two brothers, Aaron Kizzie (Annette) of Varina, Va., and David Kizzie (Juanita) of Maryland; a stepsister, Kim Craigen of Hopewell, Va.; an uncle, James Kizzie of Petersburg, Va.; six aunts, Martha Barnes, Jacqueline Roney, Audrey Johnson, Patricia Ward (James) and Ann Riggins, all of Petersburg, Va., and LaBarbara Lawrence (Thomas) of Chesapeake, Va.; a godson, Korey Saunders; nine nieces and nephews; eight great-nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins, to whom he was affectionately known as "Uncle Boo;" and friends, two devoted, Rita Moore and Orlando Maple. Edwin Kizzie, gone too soon but never forgotten, we love you Bootsy!
A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Third Baptist Church, 550 Farmer St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Leroy A. Cherry, pastor, officiating. The interment to follow at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at 1648 W. Clara Drive, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 733-8584 or (804) 919-3810.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Kizzie online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
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 Edwin Kizzie
DeeDee Trotter
September 24, 2010
Bootsie I am in total shock that my friend is gone. I am so glad we got to know you and you became a part of our family. Your smile could light up the world and it never was a dull moment when you were around. I love you Bootsie and think of you often. I know you are up there lighting the whole place up. I miss you my friend.
DeeDee Trotter
Donna Trotter-Taliaferro and the Trotter Family
michelle slaughter
September 23, 2010
To the kizzie family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Kizzie changed my life in so many ways and he will never be forgotten. love you kizzie
Scarlette Hunley
September 21, 2010
To Marion and Family: From Our Family to Your Family. Our heart goes out to you . Bootsie is gone for a little while we will see him again. GOD saw fit to call him home to be with HIM. Maybe you cannot understand now but when it becomes a reality the smile that overcomes you will make you proud that he is RIP and up there taking care of some other things GOD would have him to do.
Know that we love you and dearly loved Bootsie and our hearts are sadden for you but we too has experienced that emptiness and we know that "GOD Makes No Mistakes. Be Blessed
Scarlette Hunley and Family
jacqueline kizzie
September 21, 2010
We send our deepest regrets to our "Kizzie" family in Petersburg Va.
From the Kizzie Family - Jacqueline Kizzie (Great-Great Granddaughter of Cora Kizzie (South Hill VA).
Shari Shipman-Greene
September 18, 2010
To the Kizzie family, I send to you my sincerest condolences. Bootsy was a wonderful person and will be surely missed. I will always remember his sharp wit and his readiness to help. May his light continue to shine on all that knew him. Kizzie family, may God comfort you in His loving arms. God bless. R.I.P. Bootsy.
Shari Shipman-Greene
Class of 1980
Former co-worker CSH
Friend
September 18, 2010
Family of Kizzie: my heart goes out to your family doing this time of sorrow. I will remember Kizzie for his humor and kindness. Tammy Allen Figueroa from Prince George Va.
Tammie Lane-Cox
September 17, 2010
Hey Kizzie,
This note is for you. If you didn't want to buy breakfast Sunday morning, all you had to do was say so. But to leave without saying good bye was so hard for me. Co-worker, friend, and classmate you will truly be missed because I don't have anybody to fuss with on Sunday morning about the newspaper being all over the place and the way you leave the office in a mess. Not only that I will miss the way you always joked and made me smile early in the morning when I felt like going back home and going back to bed. I always will miss you so keep smiling down on me and we will see each other again. And please don't have the sports page of the newspaper all over the place.
Moskella Henderson
September 17, 2010
May it bring you solace and comfort to know how many lives have been deeply touched by "Bootsy". “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
Moskella Jordan Henderson " Prowd Crowd of 1982"
Kesha Jackson/ward
September 17, 2010
I am sorry for you lost!!! Kizzy was a good friend of my dad and I called and looked up to him as my uncle kizzie!! He will be missed! My sympathy goes to family! RIP Uncle Kizzy
GEORGIA BROWN
September 17, 2010
TO THE FAMILY I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS BOOTSY WAS AN AMAZING PERSON TO BE AROUND, FUN AND FULL OF SPIRITS PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Marvin Talley
September 17, 2010
Go to a quiet place, if possible.
You can sit, stand, or walk, but keep your back straight so your breathing is not constricted.
If you are sitting or standing, you may shut your eyes, although, if sitting, you might fall asleep. If you keep your eyes open or are walking, focus on the ground about three feet in front of you. If your vision distracts you, pull something over your head (a scarf or shawl) so your peripheral vision is restricted. You can imagine that as you enfold yourself in the scarf, you are enfolding yourself in prayer.
Breathe: listen to your breath until your mind stops racing around.
Imagine the Presence directly in front of you or enfolding you.
Breathe to the Presence; let the Presence breathe back to you.
Bless the Presence. To bless the Presence means to offer to be open to the Presence in such a way that compassionate blessings flow from the Presence through you and out into the world.
Brother in Christ many years that we are second cousins.
Marvin L Talley
Cynthia Harper (Gurley)
September 17, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Bootsy, my heart was truly sadden. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Kim Goodrich
September 16, 2010
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss". I worked with Mr. Kizzie at an agency in Petersburg. Mr. Kizzie was a great man who always kept a smile on his face and brought joy to all those he encountered. He will truly be missed.....
Ireatha Crews Barber (class of 82)
September 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Melissia Hill
September 16, 2010
Hi, my name is Melissia Hill. All of us at Professional Health Care will miss Mr. Kizzie. We've all known him for years, and he was a wonderful and funny man who made us smile every time he was in the office. We will miss him terribly. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Joyce Russell-Davis
September 16, 2010
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I remember when Bootsy was born. Marian, keep your head up. My family's prayers are with you & your family. Joyce Russell Davis----James Jackson Jr
Keisha Davis
September 16, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Kizzie. I worked with him some years back at Central State Hospital Forensic Unit and he was one of the nicest people I've ever known. We shared a many of laughs while working the wards. He will truly be missed. Another one of God's Angels definitely has his wings. RIP Kizzie!
Porferio Chambliss & Family
September 16, 2010
Marion Brown & The Family
"Farewell Message"
The time of Edwin (Bootsie) departure is at hand. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I've kept the faith" (II Tim 4:6-7) To him be glory forever and ever (4:18).
Do we live R lives for what will last
Or for what will fade away?
Are we striving 4 the world's praise
Or 4 Christ's "well done" one day?
If we are ready to die, we were ready
2 live. May Gods devine word be a
time of comfort and peace for the
family's loss LOVE.
Porferio Chambliss
September 16, 2010
Marion Brown & The Family
"Farewell Message"
The time of Edwin's (Bootsy) departure is at hand. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I've kept the faith" (II Tim 4:6-7) To him be glory forever and ever (4:18).
Do we live our lives 4 what will last
Or 4 what will fade away?
R we striving for the world's praise
Or for Christ's "well done" one day?
If we are ready to die, we were
ready to live. May Gods divine work be a time of comfort and peace 4 the family's loss LOVE.
Amanda Hayes
September 16, 2010
I am Amanda Hayes.....I was a client at Rubicon Hope this past month. I spent a lot of time with Kizzie right before he died. He had a major impact on my recovery. His love for his work was beyond words. He loved his clients and worked hard to ensure they could have a great recovery. He gave me some of the tools that I needed to come out into the world and make something of myself. He always told us "What you gonna do when Batman shows up at your door?" He was talking about the devil. I truly appretiate and love Kizzie for the impact he has had in my life. I will never forget. May you rest in peace.
Kim Mayfield-Knight
September 16, 2010
Words can not explain the impact of so many people Kizzy touch in so many ways .Thank you for the peoms the plays that you wrote and when i did'nt have patient with my son in football and on those noisey drums you step in and help me. Kizzy you are a great person im not going to say good bye i will say see you later because we all have to cross over one day and i hope and pray that my light will shine also . We love you man.
Sherri Williams
September 16, 2010
I was truly saddened to hear of Bootsy's passing. Sharing much of my childhood on Ross Court (Grannie Mac), I remember all the jokes and laughter that he brought to all those around him. It's evident that his life brought much joy & wisdom to everyone he encountered. May God be with you all as you mourn the loss of a great son, brother, uncle, father, & friend.
Paul, Sherri, & Jamaal Williams
September 16, 2010
Jackie, Adrian and the Kizzie family, my sympathy is with you. I was so sorry to hear of Bootsie's passing. Just know that our Lord and Jesus Christ has you and Bootsie in the palms of his hand. Love you all, Ursula La. Pegram
Gwen Thomas
September 16, 2010
Adrian,I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May God's love comfort and keep you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Patricia Powell
September 15, 2010
Now that the gates of heaven are open no more troubles to conquer. Only tommorow will bring a brighter day. Kizzie will always be a joy to remember I worked with him at the hope program and the one thing I can remember no matter what my day was like Kizzie kept you laughing and reminded me to always look and hope for a better relationship with GOD. He always talked about GOD and now he's close to his garment let the angels of heaven say AMEN and let the flesh of his spirit be with us. I,we,us miss you...................
Co-Worker Ms.Pat Powell
Greg Foreman
September 15, 2010
My prayers and condolences to the family of my classmate and friend "Bootsy". Many memories ran through my mind upon hearing of his passing. Always one to make you smile,those memories did just that,he will truly be missed. Greg "Proud Crowd of 82"
Jean Graves-Bonner
September 15, 2010
To the family of Bootsy Kizzie my prayers are whith you at this time of great loss because its a great loss to me too.I talked an laughed with Kizzie Friday Im glad I saw him and talked to him .his smile will be greatly missed. Love Jean Graves-Bonner , Tyrone,Dwayne and JoeJoe Graves
Melissa Malone-Whitter
September 15, 2010
To the Kizzie family:
He was a rare and precious jewel on loan
from our father--Then the father returned to reclaim him as his very own.
We loved him, but God loved him best.
A co-worker: CSH. Petersburg, Va.
Melissa Malone-Whitter.
Sharon Washington
September 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May the memories of his spirit and the life he shared with you bring you comfort.
God bless each of you.
Ivan Ketter
September 15, 2010
To the family, God will heal that pain with time. And I can only say that I'm greatful and thankful for the oppotunity to have laughed and collaborated with him in music.I will never forget those smiles.
Andrea Trower
September 15, 2010
I first met Boosie at a family reunion in Petersburg many years ago. In conversation we discovered we knew a lot of the same people in Petersburg, but were unaware we were family. We continued to keep in touch periodically. I can truly say that he had a spirit that could not be contained. I am regretful that I did not meet him sooner in life. RIP cousin.
Andrea & family
Faye Morrison
September 15, 2010
KIzzie you were a kind and devoted friend. You will surely be missed. Only thing I can said "GONE TOO SOON".
Faye Morrison
September 14, 2010
Kizzle was a person that was very concern about others even though he had problems of his own. Going to miss you old friend. My love and prayers go out to the family cause he was one gone too soon.
Alvin K. Talley
September 14, 2010
The light, of another brother shines bright in the darken sky above. God only allows light to shine, that has touched someone in a special way. I've know Bootsy, for over 35 years. And just found out a couple of years ago that we are second cousins. May the Lord watch over you, and your family as your light shines brightly over us all.
lawrence johnson
September 14, 2010
Bootsie will be miss,family keep your head up
Calvin Chambliss
September 14, 2010
Edwin, really was great meeting you after all those years, a cousin I never know I had, enjoyed all the laughs we shared. You will truly be missed...but GOD has another plan for you, may GOD continue to BLESS your family...your smile is now in heaven....
Mandie Brando
September 14, 2010
He was a wonderful man who made an impact on me and countless others. He will definitely be missed. My prayers are with his family.
Lawrence,Patricia&Nicole Green
September 14, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nadine Bland Roberts & Family
September 14, 2010
My prayers are with the Kizzie Family in the loss of Edwin. He will be truly missed. His kindess will never be forgotten and his great personality.
Vanessa Floyd
September 14, 2010
Edwin will definately be missed. May God comfort you at this time, and may the memories you have of him stay with you forever.
Dorian Kizzie
September 14, 2010
I Love You with all My heart Daddy.
MISHELLE LUNDY-NEVERSON
September 14, 2010
I could not even understand the phone call-when I got it on sunday with this news, I am so sorry TO HIS FAMILY,Boosie will be missed so much,I will miss everything about him.laughs,text,FB,jokes,etc. R.I.P.
September 14, 2010
we are sorry for your lost yolanda (pudden) kelley vivian (zet)jackson he will be missed!
PATRICIA DENNIS
September 14, 2010
EDWIN [BOOSIE] THAT IS WHAT HIS LONG TIME FRIENDS CALL HIM WAS A WELL LIKED PERSON TALKING ABOUT A PERSONALITY HE HAD A BEAUTIFUL WAY ABOUT HIM . I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH HIM AND HE WAS ALSO FAMILY TO ME AND MY FAMILY WE LOVED HIM MUCH AND WILL MISS HIM DEARLY. MAY GOD BE WITH THE KIZZIE FAMILY WHOM I HAVE KNOWN ALLNY LIFE. TONY DYER , PATRICIA DENNIS &FAMILY
Patrice Hamlin
September 14, 2010
You will be missed. My prayers go out to your family and also your friends who I know will miss you. Rest in peace, my old friend. Class of '82, Patrice Hamlin (formerly Wilson)
Scott
September 14, 2010
I will always love you kizzie. Make em laugh baby!
Clothilda Hill
September 14, 2010
Words cannot express how deeply my heart is saddened to lose such a great person as Kizzie. You will be missed but not forgotten. Your classmate "82" Clothilda
Cheryl Bishop
September 14, 2010
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
~Author Unknown
Adrian and family, Hold to each other. Let your tears flow, for they comfort the soul. I remember Boosty from back in elementary and middle school days when Adrian and I used to talk on the phone for hours, he was always joking and just a sweet person. My prayer is that you find Peace in the Midst of this storm.
Stay Strong,
Cheryl Bishop Myrick
Audrey Burrow-Evans
September 14, 2010
My heart and prayers goes out to the Kizzie family for the loss of my friend and classmate: Edwin Kizzie, aka Boostsie, Kizz what ever you called him he always answered with a smile or laughter. You will truly be missed by all. Classmate "82" Audrey Burrow
Gail Powell
September 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Regina Haskins
September 13, 2010
My heart was sadden when I was told about Kizzie and my prayer goes out to the family. Regina Haskins- Lil Bit. Hopewell Va.
Edwin Chambliss Sr
September 13, 2010
To the Kizzie Family: May God continue to bless you during your time of sorrow. When I first met Edwin over 20 yrs ago, we automatically became friends and we joined this Z car club. People used to always ask the both of us if we were brothers or related and we both would always smile and say no. As time passed by we found out that we were 1st cousins and we both couldn't believe it after all of that time.
He will truly be missed by all who knew him. God Bless
September 13, 2010
Words can not express how I feel. I love him just like a brother and am going to miss him so much.
YOU WILL BE FOREVER IN MY HEART EDWIN KIZZIE.
Tabitha Smith-Parham
Tabitha Smith-Parham
September 13, 2010
Words can not explain my feelings. I do know that I loved him as my brother and wil miss him O so much.
Tabitha Smith-Parham
September 13, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Donna Kizzie
September 13, 2010
To the Kizzie family, I am a cousin of Edwin, and we met when I hired him as a seasonal worker for UPS. Since then, we have kept in touch and became more familiar with our family. I am so sorry to hear that we have lost Edwin and I pray that God will strengthen our hearts and fill it with beautiful memories of Edwin.
Yolanda Williams
September 13, 2010
We going to miss you, Kizzie! We Love You! Yolanda Williams and Larry and Deja Purcell.
John Hart
September 13, 2010
To the Kizzie family, I know you are going through a rough time. Just remeber all the smiles, laughs and jokes that Bootsy gave us and it will help us all through this.
John Hart
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