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Thurman Brizendine Obituary

Thurman Mitchell Brizendine, 73, of New Castle, Va., passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Nellie Brizendine; and two sisters, Ella Mae Lee and Grayce Underwood. He is survived by Betty Ring; three children, Ron Brizendine, of Bristol, Tenn., Judy Garman and husband, Richard, of Catawba, Va., and Glen Brizendine and wife, Brien, of Youngsville, N.C.; and five grandchildren, Daniel and Casey Garman, Emma, Anna and Ellie Brizendine. Also surviving is Claudette Abbott Brizendine, the mother of his three children. He is survived by one brother, Lloyd Brizendine and wife, Carol; one sister, Betty Maynor; and many nieces and nephews and Bettina Ring. He was the owner and operator of New Castle Fruit and Produce for 18 years. During this time he made many good friends and provided quality produce for his customers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home. A private interment will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, Va. www.paitselfh.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Feb. 2 to Feb. 3, 2009.

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Charlie and Linda Stull

February 11, 2009

We have said Goodbye to the Banana Man for now. Remember the good times and make a "memory" with your family every day.
Love, Charlie and Linda

Mary (Cross) Allison

February 5, 2009

Ron,

I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that you are in my prayers.

Love,

Mary

Missy Wilson

February 4, 2009

Ron, I am Doug Smith's sister Missy in Texas. Doug spoke so highly of you and I am saddened to read of your Father's passing. You were kind and sent a lovely arrangement to my mother when Doug passed away three years ago. Please know that even tho I haven't met you in person that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I lost my dad seven years ago and it is hard to be without him but I hold my memories close,I hope you can do the same. God Bless you.

Derek and Leslie Kotheimer

February 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jeanne Stitt-Bowers

February 4, 2009

Ron, so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Jeanne

Donna and Gordon Jones

February 4, 2009

Ronnie and Family,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you in the passing of your father. I know how difficult it can be to lose a loved one. Just know that I am thinking of you in your time of sorrow.

Carolyn Brizendine Duncan

February 3, 2009

Betty, Ron, Judy, Glen, Claudette and family,
I am thinking of each of you at this sad time. May your memories warm your heart and ease the ache there. Sincere sympathy,

Brian and Christy Abbott Fralin

February 3, 2009

We are very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers

Eric Bell

February 3, 2009

Judy - I know this has been a difficult time for you and hope that some peace will come to your heart soon. Just know we are all here for you if you need anything.

Karen Miles-Dobbins

February 3, 2009

God bless you in this time of loss. My prayers are with you.

Donna Clark

February 3, 2009

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.


Judy, I'm so sorry for your loss.I've been there and it really does get easier with time.Anything I can do to help, please just ask.

Lisa Minnix

February 3, 2009

Betty, Judy, and Glen,
Please know that all of you are in our prayers. I know it's hard but remember all of the good memories. Thurman will be missed by all.
Lisa Minnix

Karen Givens- Wiseman

February 3, 2009

Betty:
Thinking of you during this difficult time. May your wonderful memories of Thurman comfort you through the days and months to come. As your heart heals, you'll remember all of those good times and that will bring a smile to your face and a warm place in your heart. Just remember that he is in a good place where there is no more suffering and pain and now you have another guardian angel looking down on you.
Love,
Karen & Family

Herman Honaker

February 3, 2009

Loyd, Carol @ family,
Our sincere sympathy in your loss. You are in our prayers. May God Bless you.
Herman and Vivian Honaker

David Robbins

February 3, 2009

David Robbins: Ron i am so sorry about your dad, i did not know your dad , but i am sure he was a fine father and person, just knowing you tells me that. My prayers are with you and your family.May God bless you and your family. Your friend Dave.

Robyn Foster-Newcomb

February 3, 2009

Judy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Dad was a good man and will be missed by many. I'll always remember being at Briz's with your family.

jenny bryant

February 3, 2009

Judy, my prayers go out to you and your family in this time of grief. There are no words I can say that will help, but please know that I am here for you. If you need me for anything please call. Love, Jenny, Mike and boys.

Kim (Snider) Raymond Bobby, Danielle & Dylan

February 3, 2009

Glen and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your dad will be missed. Cherish your memories, they will last forever.

Paula Woolwine

February 3, 2009

Ron,
I'm so sorry for you loss. I'm glad we talked when we did. I will keep you and your family in my prayes.

David Lugar

February 3, 2009

Dear family;
God bless you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We'll all miss Thurman.
David Lugar and family, including June.

Sandra Abbott

February 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

February 3, 2009

Betty, Ronnie, Judy, and Glenn: May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Please know how much Thurman meant to my daddy, mom, and me. He was a great person who always had a friendly hello and a smile for everyone. I never saw him that he didn't ask about everyone and always said "give me a call if I can come do anything for you all". We will truely miss him and we will be thinking of you all over the coming months. You are all truely lucky to have had him in your lives.
Love To You All,
Jano and Marie Damewood

sherry barker

February 3, 2009

Judy - My heart goes out to you at this most difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Margaret Elmore

February 3, 2009

To the family:
It's so hard to give up someone you love. Remember the good times and keep them in your heart.
Love, Margaret Ann

michelle jones

February 3, 2009

Judy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sharon Hyde

February 3, 2009

Judy and family, I am sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you strength and comfort. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Sharon Hyde

BRENDA MINNIX

February 3, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

TRENDA MINNIX

February 3, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Glenn Moore

February 3, 2009

Ron,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My prayers are with you and your family.

Perry & Debbie Moore

February 3, 2009

Ron & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Perry & Debbie Moore
Clintwood, VA

Wanda Lambert

February 3, 2009

Judy,
I was saddend to hear about your father. My prayers are with you. Wanda

Christine C

February 3, 2009

Judy you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. so sorry for your loss.

Donna Rucker

February 3, 2009

Dear Judy-My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know how hard it is to lose your father. Keep warm memories close to your heart, this will help in the days to come. We are all thinking of you, and we know your strenght and your loved ones will help you through this difficult time.

February 3, 2009

Dear family,

We are truely sorry to here about the passing of Thurman.
May the Lord bring you comfort during this time.

Fred and Janet Craft

Paula Doss

February 2, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear of Thurman's passing. I remember him from my first day's in New Castle when Buddy and I moved up here from Fla. Buddy had just gotten out of Vietnam and Thurman was one of the first people in town I met. So very sorry.

Kelly (Carr)Tiller

February 2, 2009

Betty, Ronnie, Judy and Glen,

I'm praying that God will give you peace and comfort at this sad time. Take good care of yourselves, and remember that others are thinking of you and sharing your loss.
Love,
Kelly

Pat & Debbie Myers

February 2, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Melina Brown

February 2, 2009

Ms. Ring,

We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.

Love,
Melina, Wayne and Gus Brown, Ethan, Levi and Kayleigh Mayo

Jenny Carper Long

February 2, 2009

I can't imagine Craig County without him. I will truly miss him. My heart goes out to all of his family. He was an awesome guy!
Thurman and Betty have always held special places in my heart. They always will.
Much love,
Jenny

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