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Melvin Thorpe Obituary
He was born Nov. 25, 1960, to Harold L. and Laura P. Brooks of Petersburg. He was a 1979 graduate of Dinwiddie High School. "Cool" was a member of St. Peters R.Z.U.A. Church, Church Road, where the Rev. Dr. Alvera Jaratt Parris is pastor. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Criss B. and Irene Thorpe of Church Road, as well as his paternal grandmother, Mary Brooks of Petersburg.
He leaves to cherish loving memories; his devoted wife of 24 years, Velda M. Thorpe of Petersburg; three devoted children; two daughters, Shaykia Mathis and Shanekia Thorpe of Petersburg, and a son, Jerome Mathis of Houston; a special placeholder in his life was his only grandson, LeDonta Johnson Jr., and two godsons, Sincere Harrison and Tre'Wayne Davis, all of Petersburg; one goddaughter, Wayneque Davis of Petersburg; one sister, France Thorpe (Gilbert) whom will miss him dearly; three very sad-hearted brothers, James (Martha), Travis (Crystal) and Matthew Pegram (Tara), all of Petersburg; seven nieces, whom he loved dearly, are to include Markia, Desiree, Jasmine, Keonia, Toneka, Tierra and Bre'onda; five nephews that cherished him, Matthew of Georgia, James, TyQuonne, Wayne and Melvin, all of Petersburg; two great-nephews, Quinton and Khamaree of Petersburg; six aunts, Irene Bland, Clara Bland, Beulah Jones, Alma Manson and Betty Link of Petersburg and Shirley Robinson (Raymond) of Claremont; three uncles, Andrew (Helen) and James Thorpe (Paulette) of Petersburg and Criss Thorpe (Joyce) of Disputanta; two sisters-in-law, Angela Davis (Michael) and Yolanda Mathis; three brothers-in-law, Frederic Davis, James Mathis and Rodney Mathis (Delores), all of Petersburg; and a host of devoted cousins, relatives and friends, among them the very devoted Joe Scott and Quinton Scott of Petersburg.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 at West End Baptist Church, Dinwiddie. The remains will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 11:45 a.m. until the hour of services. Relatives and friends will assemble at the residence, 506 Lock Lane, Petersburg, at noon, in loving memory.
Remains rest at the Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, A.A. Tucker, funeral director.
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Memories and Condolences
for Melvin Thorpe
luqman Shabazz
June 6, 2007
Franches,very saddend by your loss of one so dear to you and your family.I only pray that the joy your pleasant smile has brought to every one that knows your will bring joy to help heal the hearts of your family .May the Lord always keep the ligth shinning bright on you.
Frances Thorpe
June 3, 2007
Hey "Cool",
I am so grateful for the time we spent together in the past few weeks. My memories are fond! I will forever thank the LORD for allowing me to spend my birthday with you and I will be forever grateful for the times we lived together. "You're not heavy you're my brother" I will continue to keep your legacy alive!!
Love you much,
Shorty
Malik Thorpe
June 2, 2007
Uncle Cool, I love you, if only for a short time. I'll miss you a lot.
Deborah Thorpe
June 2, 2007
Cool Melvin, you hold a very special place in my heart and always will. I will miss you but I'll hold the loving memories close to my heart.
DeAndre Arcangel
June 1, 2007
Cool, its Deandre im happy that i got the chance to know you even though it was for a short time. Hopefully one day ill see you again oh yeah, you still owe me a game in madden. RIP
KEONIA DAVIS
May 31, 2007
HEY UNCLE COOL, IT'S ME KEONIA YOU ALREADY KNOW HOW MUCH IT HURTS WITH YOU NOT BEING HERE WITH US ANYMORE BUT WE ALL KNOW THAT GOD NEEDED SOMEONE SPECIAL FOR THE JOB AND HE DECIDED TO HIRE YOU SO SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND FLY HIGH AND ALWAYS,ALWAYS PROTECT US, LOVE YOU SO MUCH KEONIA AND KHAMARREE
pamela spencer
May 31, 2007
Vel and family
I am so sorry for the lost of your love one. Please be strong and know that he can now rest and be at peace. love you pam
Toneka Davis (niece)
May 31, 2007
To A Special Uncle In My Life. I will always keep you in my heart. Whenever I needed you, you were there to give your helping hand. I will truly miss you and we shall meet again.
Love Your Niece Neka
Valencia Grandison
May 30, 2007
Laura and Velda
My heart goes out to you and your families in this time of sorrow but as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May God bless you all.
Jackie and Kevin Pierce
May 30, 2007
To the Thorpe and Davis Family, Our hearts were saddned to hear of your sudden lost, just know that God makes no mistakes and he will guide you thru. If we can be of any assistance to you please do not hesitate to call. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Monique Goode
May 30, 2007
Vel,
May the fond memories of Cool you all hold in your hearts and minds bring you comfort during your days of sorrow and grief. God bless you and your families.
Happiness keeps you Sweet,
Trials keep you Strong,
Sorrows keep you Human,
Failures keep you Humble,
Success keeps you Glowing,
But only God keeps you Going.
Margaret Wilson and Family (Sonya, Monique, William and Big Bro)
Cynthia Jones
May 30, 2007
Velda,
Our Prayers are with you and your entire family in you time of mourning. Look to the LORD, for all our strength comes from him.
Thelma Green, and
Cynthia Green Jones.
Love You
Mary Baugh Burrow
May 29, 2007
Vel,
Words can not express the heart felt sadness we all felt when hearing of your lost. But knowing that God does all things in decency and in order is comforting to know that Cool is in a better place.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Marie Baugh and family
Connie Wilkerson - Harper
May 29, 2007
Frances,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My heart goes out to your entire family. Stand strong in the Lord and he'll carry you through.
Leroy Davis jr
May 29, 2007
Dear cousin you were always there for us when somebody needed you. Now God needs you. You was that father to me when minds had gone on and I thank you for that.I remember how we used to be riding or either sitting in the yard and you will keep on playing that Mad cobra song {FlEX}. I love you so much and you will always be in my heart. Now go and do GODS work and help us heal thank you for being there. PS. I still was better in the game.
The Manson's
May 29, 2007
Our Prayers & Thoughts are with the family at this time. Love and Blessings, The Manson family (Tilden"Tink-Tink", Aleisha, Tj, & Taylin)
Teresa Smith
May 29, 2007
Franes - I am truly sorry over your brother's passing. Please take comfort in knowing that he is now in a far, far better place. May God touch you and your family during this time of grief.
shellie thomas
May 29, 2007
Words cannot express the sorrow one shares when they have lost a love one. May God Bless the family
Barbara Moore
May 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Keon Langford
May 29, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and I want u all to know that my prayers goes out to you all and i'm sorry I cant be there to celebrate a life well lived for a man well loved "COOL"
LaToya Spencer
May 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family god bless.(Nikki)
Tina Wilson
May 29, 2007
Vel,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Whenever I think of you, I also think of Cool and that will NEVER change. God has got it ALL in control and remember to ALWAYS trust Him for HE does not EVER fail. We all are here for just for a season and only what we do for Christ will last. One day, you shall see Cool on the other side.
Peace and blessings,
Tina Wilson
Deseree Knight-Pegram
May 28, 2007
Uncle Cool I Will Miss You So Very Much And You Will Always Be In My Heart.
Love Always Your Niece Deseree Diesha Knight-Pegram
Charles & Tanya Gholson
May 28, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
LEFFIE SCOTT
May 28, 2007
TO ONE OF MY TRUE PARTNER'S FROM OUR STONEY SPRING'S DAY'S , A TRUE SOLDIER TO THE END , YOU'LL BE MISSED FOR SURE AND TOO THE FAMILY YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYER'S STAY STRONG AND REMEMBER GOD LOVE'S YOU.
TIFFANY KNIGHT
May 28, 2007
UNCLE COOL YOU WILL BE MISS VERY MUCH BY YOUR SMILE AND MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH. YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW AND YOU ARE IN GOD'S HANDS NOW. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.
Priscilla Bozeman
May 27, 2007
My Dear Cousin, you will be truely missed. Although it will be difficult to bear the loss we know that you are in a wonderful and beautiful place. Rest in Peace.
Love Always,
Priscilla Ridley Bozeman
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