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Christopher Mayberry Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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for Christopher Mayberry
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Jennifer Bryant
June 27, 2016
I didn't know Chris or his beautiful momma personally...but I did grow up always hearing about the "Mayberrys" and how much of an awesome family they all are/were because my parents were close friends with the Mayberrys...I am very sorry for your loss Jennifer! Christopher was a very handsome young man...very sorry to hear of his passing...
Lester Sutphin
June 26, 2016
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Shannon Reid
March 14, 2013
Chris,
So much time has passed, I still think of you often. Me and Mom alwasys seem to be on the same page when you are heavy on our mind, heart and call each other. I love that its like your here with us still. I know when we lost you I lost another piece of my heart but when I come home I hope to meet you and my son at those golden gates with open arms along with many other young family members we lost too soon. I miss your laugh, smile. We were not close at the end due to life changes (me with child.) I want you to know you were my best friend and got me through some tough times with your personality, and the many times you and Travis would come rescue me from chesterfield and go back to Amelia. You were the only male in my life at the time i could depend and count on to be there for me. I will never forget or stop loving and missing. You and Mom are my famil always.
Tonia Thornburg
January 21, 2013
You have been on my mind a lot lately. Missing your laugh and good times. Seems like yesterday....love you always.
Daniel Davis
October 15, 2012
Happy birthday Chris! Miss you tons man!!
Daniel Davis
June 27, 2012
Hey Chris, I just wanted to let you know I miss you tons man.. A lot has happened in the last 9 years I'm married now to a wonderful woman (heather) and we have a beautiful child now.. You would love them and I know they would have loved you as all of your friends did.. You managed to touch everyone with your cheer! I really miss all the great times we had together.. Well be sure to watch over us down here, I'm sure you are bro.. Love you and miss you man!!
Daniel Davis
Angie Adams
November 18, 2010
Thinking of you always.
Aly
June 27, 2009
Chris...I can't believe you have been gone for as long as you have...me and John miss you so much. This world still doesn't seem the same without you. We can't find anyone that even comes close to the friendship we found in you. We love you very much..
Pete & June Hines
June 26, 2009
We love and miss you so much.
Dad & June
SHANNON CHAPLIN
June 23, 2009
CHRIS....I WAS SITTING HERE THINKING HOW I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU HAVE BEEN GONE FOR 6 YEARS NOW! THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT WE DON'T THINK ABOUT YOU...I KNOW YOU AND LILL JOE ARE UP THERE WATCHING DOWN ON US. I MISS YOU BOTH VERY MUCH..
LOVE YOU!!! XOXO
Alyson Hurst
June 15, 2008
Hey Chris, I just wanted to say that I think about you alot. You are so missed...the anniversary of you leaving us is approaching fast, and I can't believe it has been 5 years almost!...How in the world have we all been able to make it without your crazy self around...lol. I love you to death and wish that you were here, well, I know you are doing wonderful, so i will see you eventually. Love you sweetie:-)
Ashey Seay
June 14, 2008
Hey. So there isnt a day goes by where i dont think of you.. your picture hasnt been taken out of my car sits there clipped to my mirror and i look like every day. Steven just turned 17 and i am about to turn 21... finally!! :) Dad is doing ok we recently lost PAPA (i kno you remember him) and Aunt T (dads sister) so its been really rough. But I went to lunch with Momma not to long ago it was def. good seeing her and talking about you.
*Continue to watch over all of us*
Angela Adams
May 8, 2008
I know it has been a while since I wrote. In February I had my first little one. He was 8lbs and 4oz. He is almost 3 months old now and such a joy. It has been a hetic year. Shortly after Ashley had her son, we discovered that we were pregnant. In October we bought our home and of course we had the baby in Feb. But just recently I had to have my galbladder removed due to the pregnancy. I felt that all of you guys in heaven were looking down and watching over me while I was in surgery. Thanks for make sure that I was going to make it through so I could be there for my son. Any how, about a month ago on my way to work I was stopped by one of your teachers from Amelia. She saw your sticker on my truck and had me pull over. You still cross her mind from time to time. We all miss you and you are still in our thoughts.
Ruffin
January 22, 2008
First of all iam sorry its been so long since i stoped by but just wanted to let you know that me and Travis has had another lil one her name is Kayiah Shannon Ruffin!!! we had to have one of our kids to have some part of your name. well we miss you alot. Isaiah and Saryiah loves you they miss there GOD FATHER!!
Angela Adams (Jernell)
August 24, 2007
Hey Chris,
I didn't realize how much time has passed since I wrote you last. So much has happened and changed since then. My husband and I have decided to buy for now instead of building, but when we do build I will be out in the country. Ashley had a little boy in June. His name is Matthew Shannon Paul. He is so darn addorable( he looks just like Ashley). Garrett and I went to Arizona in May and brought back a little souvinier that we didn't know about, yes I am pregnant. I am about 3 months and the baby is very healthy.
We miss you so much. Hope I can see you face to face one day.
Love ya lil bro!
That's my baby <3
Pam Proctor
August 22, 2007
Hey Chris, you probably already know everything I'm about to say, but I'll say it anyway. A lot has happened with me in the last few years. I'll give you the short story so this wont be 5 pages long :) Gammy's daughter Crystal passed away this March. She was a special girl and is very missed. Gammy is doing the best she can to hold herself together. I have a 15 month old daughter now. Her name is Bonnie Roxane, and she is the apple of my eye. My sun rises and sets for that girl. Oh yea, you'll love this... I chopped all my hair off! And you know- you're the only person I actually wish were here to make fun of me about it. Over all I'd say I'm doing okay. I have a few adjustments to make, but I am happy.
I just dropped in to let you know after all this time, I never lost any of my love for you. Believe it or not, there is REALLY a space in my heart that says "reserved for Chris Mayberry". To me, you are still the most funny, sweet, handsome, gifted and beautiful person you always were. I hope one day I will find out why I can't say all of these things to your face.
I hope this last statement will not be misunderstood by any readers: I love my daughter's father very much, but the day I began to love you, it was so pure, there was never another love that could compare.
PS I'm not angry anymore.
Dad & June
June 26, 2007
If we could have a lifetime wish
A dream that would come true,
We’d pray to God with all our heart
For yesterday and you.
A thousand words can't bring you back
We know because we've tried,
And neither will a million tears
We know because we've cried.
You left behind broken hearts
and happy memories too,
But we do not want the memories...
All we only want is you.
We love and miss you, Chris.
Rest in Peace.
ALYSON
June 17, 2007
HEY CHRIS, I KNOW IT HAS BEEN AWHILE SINCE I HAVE WRITTEN YOU, THINGS HAVE BEEN CRAZY AS I KNOW THAT YOU KNOW....BUT ME AND JOHN LOVE YOU DEARLY AND MISS YOU SOOO MUCH, I WISH THAT WE HAD MORE TIME WITH YOU, BUT I KNOW THAT YOU ARE DOING WONDERFUL IN THE BEAUTIFUL HEAVEN ABOVE, PLEASE KEEP A WATCH OVER ME AND DON'T LET ME GET INTO ANY TROUBLE...LOL...LOVE YA CHRIS. TALK TO YOU SOON:)
Ashley
June 14, 2007
Chris. It has been a very long time since i have said something prolly since that year it happened. I was turning 16 seems like yesterday and now i am turning 20! you would have loved to see what me dad and steven had grown into. I ran into your dad a while back at Rockahack camp ground for bike feastival with my ex fiance. Man it brought back memeories. I miss you. I have this picture of you that just cracks me up.. kings dominian water ride. you gettin soaked cuz you were smart wtih the gate keeper and he just keep squirkin you with water... that day you got pam that glass item with her name.. man i can remember it as if it was yesterday. i miss you hun
elizabeth
March 2, 2007
i dont know him but im sorry for your loss
Pete & June Hines
October 13, 2006
This coming Sunday, October 15, is your 25th birthday. We used to give you birthday cards with money in them (so you could buy parts for that Lowrider) but now your Dad and I go buy flowers to place on your grave. It just doesn't seem right and its not fair. We love and miss you Chris. Happy Birthday.
Amy Wilson
July 25, 2006
Hey Chris!
Sorry its been so long since I have been on here. Well, I survived the first year of Ciara's life. She turned one July 22nd and she reminds me of you because she is so wild and crazy. I can't wait 'til the day I can tell her about you and how crazy you were. Other than that everything is going good. Keep watching over all of us and we will see you one day again. Keep smiling and don't cause heaven to much trouble. Love You Lots.
Kimmie & Jonathan Waldrop
June 1, 2006
Chris I just wanted to let you know about my new addition. His name is Jonathan Curtis he was born 4 weeks early on May 14, 2006 @ 12:12am. As you probably know he had a lot of complications his first week of life but now he is growing like a weed and eating like a horse. He is a perfect little angel because you and his great grandpa are up there looking after him. I miss you so much and think of you everyday. Love you lots...
SHANNON CHAPLIN
May 26, 2006
IT'S BEEN A REALLY LONG TIME SINCE I HAVE SIGNED AND I APOLOGIZE. THERE ARE NO EXCUESES. I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN ABOUT YOU. HERE LATELY I HAVE REALLY REALLY BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU AND LILL JOE. I MISS YOU BOTH SOO MUCH. I FEEL LIKE IT WAS JUST YESTERDAY WE WERE ALL AT THE CAR SHOWS HANGING OUT AND DOING WHATEVER TO GET INTO TROUBLE! CHRIS I MISS YOU AND I KNOW YOU AND JOE ARE WATCHING OVER ME. I WILL SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE! LOVE YOU ALWAYS<3
Angela Adams ( Jernell )
April 3, 2006
I know it has been along time since I wrote but you are always on my mind. My one year wedding anniversary is coming up this summer and every day I wish you could have been there. I know in my heart that you were there looking over me. My husband and I are going to build a house out in surry. I am finally moving to the country. N E Ways I wanted to tell you that we all miss you and that Audrey (your baby sis) is growing up so fast. I wish you could meet her and that she could get to know you like me and Ashley did. Loves ya BOOBOO!!!
Ashley
April 1, 2006
Chris
Just wanted to say that we miss you soooo much. I know that i have not been on here in a while but I know that you are allways looking down on us. Lots of things have been going on here in the past few weeks, People just can not get it that when a family is happy they are happy and no one can take that away from us but one person and that is god. But enough about that we miss you and we will one day see you again. Stay with the Angles Chris Love Ya
Renee
February 28, 2006
hey chirs i knwo its been a while since i wrote to you but better late than never huh. I saw ur mom on my brithday and on another day i will always check up on her just make sure she doing ok . I miss u so much, just haning out with u,me ,pam ,and your cousin cr=hris. I remmeber when we went to the beach and ur cousin was flipping out about being late for work.And always getting lost leavein his house. But i know your up there smiling and looking down upon everyone and causing some sort of trouble in heaven try and not to give god to much ruckess :) u and john were they only guy thsat actually look after me and cared about me and one day we will meet again and drive around and cause trouble together miss you sweetie and keep smiling up there
ALYSON
February 6, 2006
hey honey just wanted to tell you that we miss you very much. My grandmother just passed away so now you have another person to keep an eye on your crazy behind:) we miss you and know you are watching out for us. Love you and will see you someday:)
Wanda Ruffin
January 5, 2006
Dear Chris,
This is a New Year 2006. I really wish that you were here with us but, I know you are looking down at us. You may be beside us. My brother Travis really misses you. I know one day we will all meet again cause I know that you made it to heaven! Hey I can rember it like yesterday. That smile of yours take care lil brother until we meet again!
alyson hurst
December 20, 2005
DEAR CHRIS,
JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT JOHN AND I MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. STILL CAN'T BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE GONE. I COULD NEVER TELL YOU HOW MUCH I TRULY CARED FOR YOU BUT YOU WERE TRULY A BROTHER TO ME AND JOHN. I KNOW THAT I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY, BUT UNTIL THEN WE WILL ALWAYS THINK OF YOU AND YOUR CRAZY WAYS (AKA. JUMPIN IN THE RIVER!!!) SEE YOU SOON HONEY AND WE ARE KEEPIN A LOOKOUT ON MOMMA DUKES FOR YA:) LOVE YOU
October 31, 2005
Dear, Chris it's been a while we miss you very much. i know your probally laughing wright now things have been so crazy here on earth.Travis miss's you very much you can see it in his face every day the night of your birthday it was sad he looked lost and well you probally know the rest. Of course his better half is always making a fool of her self. Travis miss's u very much mabey u can visit in his dreams and let him know u fine well gotta go love u lots. HAPPY halloween!!!!!!!!!!!
Ashley Hall
October 6, 2005
Chris,
I still can not belive that you are gone. Everytime i turn around it is your Birthday or the Anniversary of your Death that is hard you know. You mean so much to each and everyone of us it is just so hard sit back and realy relize that you are gone alot of people can not acept that Chris. Well your Birthday is comeing up and you know we will be with your momma. We Love You Chris!! I know this might sound crazy but,Thanks for the Dream last night you really touched me & scared me at the same time well got to go back to work will see you soon.
Momma: Me and Travis will be comeing over on the 15th hope everything is well. Well I know it is kind of late but HAPPY BIRTHDAY anyway. I love you we wil see you soon. Call Me.
Renee' Stegemerten
September 9, 2005
chris,
i still cant believe u are gone, i miss u so much and i miss hanging out with you so much, you are such a good person and i hope u are not causing to much trouble up the heaven. I miss driving pam to see u or pickin u up just to go to wendys and get something to eat,or a pack of cigaretts ha ha . And teh damn room still better be painted blue in your moms house. lol feel like yesterday me and pam were painting that room in 90 degrees with no air conditioning.And im so sorry it took me this long to write to you,been tryin to get my life striaght. but i know your watchin over us and everytime i see a white S10 i think of you. keep bein u up there in gods hands and i'll see ya when its my turn to come up there. rip chris
renee'
Ashley
August 18, 2005
HEY CHRIS AT WORK THINKING ABOUT WHY STUFF HAS TO BE THE WAY IT IS. WE MISS YOU AND I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO SEE ISAIAH GROW UP HE KNOWS WHO YOU ARE EVERYTIME WE GO SEE YOUR MOM HE RUNS TO YOUR BED ROOM DOOR LIKE HE KNOWS YOU ARE IN THERE OR SOMETHING HE MISSES YOU JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE. WE STILL CAN NOT BELIVE THAT YOU ARE GONE FROM US. I WILL WRITE SOON GOT TO GO BACK TO WORK WE LOVE YOU CHRIS YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN NO MATTER WHAT.
MOMMA: NICE SEEING YOU AGAIN WE WILL HAVE TO DO THAT AGAIN BUT WITH OUT THE KIDS. LOVE YOU CALL US LATER
Ashley Hall
July 27, 2005
Chris
i was sitting here thinking about you we miss you so much chris and we are still heart brooken that you are gone. wish you were here to be in the wedding but you will be there we will have a special place for you & you will still be Travis's Best Man no one could ever take that place. we love you and miss you sooooooooo much. MOM: hope you are doing okay we have not talked to you in a while we are thinking about you all the time please call us
Kendall Hambright
July 6, 2005
On july 4th...my day was spent haning out with u..i think i sat there for a good while....it still hurts to no ur gone and its been 2 years..just doesnt feel right its like im hoping and praying ALL THE TIME that...you will come back...but ill see you 1 day and then i wont have to think about u ALL THE TIME some times ur just there and like i always said U will NEVER be forgotten!
Frosty Mason
June 27, 2005
Chris,
Wow! I can't believe it has been this long without you. Everyone misses you. Keep watching over your mom, she needs you!
shannon chaplin
June 24, 2005
chris,
wow, it doesn't seem like you have been gone this long! i think about you and lill joe all the time! and i know you both are watching down on us! there has been a lot going on the past couple of months and i have needed you here to make me smile! but there is always something that reminds me of you and lill joe that makes me smile!
well i know we will all see you again! just remember we all still think about you, and you will NEVER be forgotten!
Love you always!
Amy Wilson
June 23, 2005
Chris
I can't believe it has been almost two years since you left us. It seems like it was yesterday. It amazes me how you still seem to show up every now and then to let us know you are still here. Like we said before you will never be forgotten and you haven't been. We miss you and hope to see you in the future. Keep a look over everyone. I look at you everyday when I wake up and every night I go to bed. There is not a day that goes by your not thought of. I miss you and love you. P.S. Watch over my little one when she comes in August.
Love,
Amy and Melissa
Ashley Hall
June 21, 2005
Chris
Just wanted to tell you that I love you and we are all thinking about you as the day comes near the day we all lost someone special. Hope you will be with us all at this time of sadness we miss you a lot- stay with us please- FLY WITH THE ANGLES CHRIS WE WILL ALL MEET AGAIN.
MOMMA: SORRY WE HAVE BEEN PLAYING PHONE TAG GIVE ME A CALL WHEN YOU GET THIS ANY TIME TO NIGHT OKAY. I LOVE YOU PLEASE CALL ME WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT SUNDAY.
Ashley
May 25, 2005
CHRIS- HOW TO EVEN EXPRESS WHAT IS GOING ON. IN A FEW WEEKS THE MOST DIFUCAULT DAY IS GOING TO BE HERE ONE THAT NO ONE IS EVER GOING TO FORGET. A GREAT SON AND LOVEING GODFATHER WAS TAKEN FROM US HE IS GOING TO BE MISSED DEARLY AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET HIM. HE HAD A WAY WITH PEOPLE AND THERE IS NO ONE OUT THERE THAT CAN REPLACE HIM. I LOVE YOU CHRIS AND TRAVIS LOVES YOU TO HE WILL NEVER FORGET THE LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP YOU TO HAD FOR EACH OTHER. WE WILL HAVE YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.
Ashley,Isaiah,Saryiah&Travis Ruffin
May 16, 2005
Hey chris just at work thinking about you. Lust wanted to say I LOVE YOU and your Borther dose not go a day with out talking about you or missing you we miss you alot. stay with the ANGELS we will always think about you.
Pamela Proctor
May 5, 2005
Baby
I'm Sorry. I guess it took me so long to write because, I didn't want to believe you were gone. I miss you every day. I dream you, I breath you... Sometimes I can still feel you. I have tried to let go and move on with some parts of my life, but I'm convinced no matter how hard I try to forget... I will spend the rest of my life looking for you. I love you in ways some people have only read about. I love you with emotions that run so deep no one could reach. I will always remember how lucky I was to have your kisses in the morning and all of your love at night. When you left, you took something no one could give me. Until I see you again that's the part of me I'll miss. All the love a heart could give, Pam xoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Ashley hall
May 3, 2005
CHRIS
THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS I WANT TO SAY BUT IT IS HARD TO FIND THE WORDS TO EXPRESS THE WAY I FEEL. I MISS YOU CHRIS I MISS THE FUN ME AND YOU HAD AT SCHOOL YOU WERE ALWAYS GETTING IN TO TROUBLE Ha Ha Ha. ALSO WHEN ME YOU AND TRAVIS USED TO STAY UP ALMOST ALL NIGHT JUST TALKING AND HAVING FUN YOU ALWAYS FELL ASLEEP ON US. I MISS THEM NIGHTS. WELL I LOVE YOU WE WILL ONE DAY MEET AGAIN STAY WITH THE ANGLES CHRIS AND I NO YOU ARE THERE WITH US ALL THE TIME I MISS YOU BOY.
MOM- HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN REAL SOON. I MISS TALKING TO YOU. WE WILL HAVE TO GO OUT SOME TIME LIKE WE SAID WE WERE GOING TO DO IT WILL BE GOOD FOR ALL OF US. LOVE YOU WE ARE ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT YOU.
Brandy Throckmorton
March 8, 2005
Chris
I miss you so much I think about you all the time and I think of all the good times that me you Nichole and Matt had those were the days.Well your in a good place baby rest in peace and tell lil joe said whats up and I miss him
LOVE YOU & MISS YOU
Ashley Seay
February 25, 2005
Today makes the second funeral of friends I've atteneded since I started my senior year and it made me think of you. I really miss coming to my dads house every other weekend and finding you snoring on the couch and me yellin at you for it. You were like a big brother to me and I still dont understand and prolly never will, why god took you. I still think about you all the time. Your picture from Kingsdomian where we were on the water ride and it got stuck and you were mad sits beside my bed. I find myself constantly looking at it. Christopher Shannon Mayberry
Forever Staying In My Heart.
Ashley Hall
February 9, 2005
CHRIS I MISS YOU YOU ALOT AND YOU ARE GETTING READY TO BE ANOTHER GODFATHER SO GET READY! WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH - WE WISH YOU WERE HERE TO EXPERIENCE THIS JOY WE ARE HAVEING YOU CAN ALMOST SAY EVERYTHING IS ALLGOOD BUT WE ARE MISSING A MAJOUR PART IN ALL OF OUR LIFE'S AND THAT PART IS YOU. -GOD- I SIT AND THINK EVERYDAY WHAT WOULD THINGS BE LIKE IF YOU WERE NEVER TAKEN FROM US LIFE WOULD BE SO FILLED WITH JOY AND LAUGHTER WHAT I WOULD DO JUST TO HERE YOU SAY (WOO WOO WOO WOOOOOO!!!) I CAN JUST PICTURE YOUR FACE WITH THAT HEAD TURNED SIDE WAYS SAYING THAT. DAME CHRIS I MISS YOU. I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW AND WE WILL JOIN YOU WHEN ARE TIME IS RIGHT. FLY WITH THE ANGLES CHRIS & KEEP US CLOSE.
MOM- I WILL CALL YOU WITH THE NEW # OKAY. I MISS TALKING TO YOU. I LOVE YOU. THINGS WILL BE OKAY CHRIS WILL MAKE SURE OF THAT.
Heather Blair
January 24, 2005
Chris~It's been a while since I've posted anything but it's hard to express sometimes the feelings you are having. I know I didn't know you quite as well as some others but with the few times we did see each other you always brought a smile to my face. Through some of the rough times I had you were always able to make me laugh and even on good days you just made me laugh even more. I really miss you and wish you were still here but I know in my heart that you're watching over everyone dear to you!
Jennifer~I know things haven't been easy but always know that you have a whole crew of people looking after you including Chris! We all love you dearly and wish nothing but the best for you. I love you and want you to know if you need anything to please contact me.
Chris.....We'll see you in lowrider heaven!!!!!!!!!! I love & miss you!
Ashley, Isaiah&Travis Ruffin
December 23, 2004
CHRIS- We love you. And hope you will watch over us through this Christmas. We will allways keep you in our prayers. We miss you lots.
MOM- I hope you have a merry christmas and we will be up to see you sometime this weekend if you will be at home we will make sure we call before we come we love you and we are allways thinking about you.
Ashley
December 14, 2004
CHRIS JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT WE ARE ALL STILL THINKING ABOUT YOU. DISSPITE WHAT HAPPENDS YOU WILL ALLWAYS BE THE WORLDS GREATEST GUY & GODFATHER EVER PLEASE WATCH OVER ISAIAH & SOON TO BE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE CLAN WE NEED YOU TO DO SO. THEY WILL LOVE YOU SO MUCH JUST WISH YOU COULD BE HERE TO SEE THEM GROW UP ISAIAH HAD A BIRTHDAY ON THE 12TH AND HE GOT A POTTEY CHAIR AND WE COULD NOT BELIVE THAT HE WENT IN IT AS SOON AS WE OPENED IT FOR HIM I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT WANTED TO KNOW I WAS FUNNY. HE IS GOING TO BE JUST LIKE YOU AND TRAVIS HE IS ALREADY TRYING TO WORK ON CARS AND HE IS PULLING ALL THE GIRLS THINK YOU CHRIS FOR THAT. Ha Ha HE LOVES CARS YOUR MOM GOT HIM SOME COOL CARS FOR HIS BIRTHDAY HE WAS SO HAPPY I KNOW YOU WERE THERE SEEING HIM SMILE AND HAVEING A GOOD TIME EVERYTHING WAS GREAT BUT WE WERE MISSING ONE IMPORTANT THING AND THAT WAS YOU YOU WERE THERE IN SPRIT WE KNOW WE FELT YOU THERE. WELL I KNOW THIS WAS KINDA OF STUPIED BUT I WANTED TO TELL YOU. I LOVE AND MISS YOU PLEASE CHRIS BE THERE FOR TRAVIS HE NEEDS YOU RIGHT NOW WE ARE GOING THROUGH SOME ROUGH TIMES BUT EVERYTHING WILL WORK OUT IF YOU HAVE ANYTHIMG TO DO WITH IT IT WILL BE FINE. LOVE YOU CHRISTOPHER.
MOM: SORRY ABOUT THE OTHER DAY THE PHONE HUNG UP I WILL TRY TO CALL YOU LATER HAVE TO GO GET LAYAWAY OUT. WE STILL NEED TO TALK ABOUT SOME THINGS YOU ALL WAYS NO JUST WHAT TO SAY. LOVE YOU I HOPE THIS WAS NOT TO STUPIED I JUST THOUGHT I WOULD TELL HIM I LOVE YOU AND ALWAYS WILL. THINK YOU AGAIN FOR COMEING TO HIS BIRTHDAY PARTY WE REALY MISS YOU.
Ashley Ruffin
December 9, 2004
To an Angel- We love you so much and you are always in our hearts everyday goes by and I sit and wonder how things would be if you were still hear- we have you with us on our shoulders every minute of every hour of everyday. I miss you so much I wish things could have been better you have a Great Godson who will always remember you for you nothing more nothing less. Me & Travis know that you are with him sometimes we can see you come out of him it is kind of funny. He can act just like you sometimes and we just sit back and laugh. Your mom is haveing a ball with him she is giving him all the love in the world. We miss you and I love you. Your boy is haveing a hard time with it all as you should know you were the best thing that could have happend to him your "SNUKSKI" LOVES YOU so much and not a day goes by with him not thinking of you or speaking of you He miss the hell out of you Chris will to "mom I love you and will be talking to you soon we will wright again soon Ilove you call me" Chris You may be gone but you are never forgotten. We love you your girl Ashley Godson Isaiah and your Brother Travis "SNUK" Ruffin We miss you!!!! I love you.
Shannon Gilmer
November 25, 2004
Not one day goes by that I don't think about you, and remember all the times you would call me at night and talk. Every night I would wait for you call. I miss you so much. I know your in lowrider heaven looking down on all of us with that beautiful smile, I love Chris. And you will never be forgotten.......love Shannon
Christy Young
November 25, 2004
Wow, I can't believe it has been so long. Your mom is doing so well. I know your mom misses you. Now that I have lost my own son it seems strange that we have that in common. I had heard about you and Lil Joe from my ex GeeJay. I knew you from your Aunt Deb too. She is having a hard time right now. Maybe you can check on her and give her a lift. You will never be forgotten.
Shannon Chaplin
November 24, 2004
chris,
wow time goes by so fast! and it doesn't seem like you have been gone this long! i think about you and lill' joe all the time! and i wish the both of you where still here. i went to a car show a couple months ago, and it just didn't seem right without you two there.
well i miss you and i know you are looking down on us.
love you, shannon chaplin
Georgia Roney
October 25, 2004
Jennifer, I was thinking about you today and thought I would send you a note. Please feel free to call me if you need me for anything. I sure miss working with you. I hope things are going well for you. You are in my prayers. Hang in there and remember Chris is watching over you. I'm sure the holidays are always tough for you. I know how much you loved Christmas. Please enyoy the holidays I'm sure that's what Chris would want. Take care and we love you.
Heather
October 24, 2004
You are in my prayers.
Niki Austin
October 20, 2004
I checked this today and noticed it's been a while since anyone posted so I thought I'd say hi. It feels like you've been gone so long, it's weird. I know you are looking down on everyone. I'm sure you were at the car show that just passed too. Too bad you couldn't be there in person. You are really missed. I know I miss you and I can see by everyone's posts, that a whole lot of other people miss you too. Until we all see you again, everyone loves you.
Leah Moody
July 29, 2004
Hey Chris, Saw Momma Dukes today. She's hanging in there. Everyone misses you so much. I still can't believe you're not with us anymore. I can tell you that it's not the same here for anyone that you knew. We all love you each and everyday no matter how far away you are. I read what Kimmie wrote about you and she is best friend in the world and I know she miss you the way she says. It's definitely hare for her . Your pictures are everywhere in her car and her room. We all have them. You will NEVER be forgotten. I don't know what gives your mom strength but she seems so well under the circumstances. I wish you could be here but I know you are watching over everyone but I think your mom needs it most. I love you and miss you and hope you are still smiling that beautiful smile. To Jennifer, I love you so much too and I know you are a stronger person than so many of us. Please call anyone of these people on this list if you ever need anything. So much love is still here for your son. Love always, Leah
Angie Jernell
July 22, 2004
Hey Jennifer,
Just wanted to let you know that you are still in my prayers and I still think about chris every day. I was reading some of the enteries earlier today and started to cry. All my memories of our child hood started to flood back to me. Keep your head held high. With the support of all of us we will keep getting stronger. Chris would want everyone to keep on going with our lives but never forget the wonderful person he was. He touched everyone he came in contact with in his special way. He is very special to me and will remain that way. After all he was my little brother. I thank God every day that you and Chris came into my life. Just remember the " CHOCOLATE MAYBERRY " if you ever need to smile. He is surrounded by angels and we will meet him again one day.
Loves ya always,
Angie
Cortney Evans
July 17, 2004
Chris
We still miss you very much. Think About you everyday and your bright sunshine smile I love You
Your Cuz
Cortney
Frosty Mason
June 24, 2004
Christopher,
One year already, it seems like we just lost you. I know you are in a better place but it breaks my heart to see how missed you are. Love ya lots.... Frosty
Shannon Reid
June 22, 2004
Chris,
This Saturday will be 1 year and i feel like we just lost you! Life is not the same without you. I still look for your car at moms house like i would any other visit. I just wish i knew why or could understand why what happened happened. I know that no one will ever know why except you and one day we will understand when we see you again! Chris I love you more than you probably knew. Just keep watching over all of us especially mommadukes, she needs you! You will forever be missed and in my heart.
Cortney Evans
June 15, 2004
Chris,
I miss you very much and you will always be in my heart.
Cortney
jennifer mayberry
May 26, 2004
it's been eleven monthes today son,everyday feels like june 26th all over again.miss you so much and love you more than i can ever say.... love always mom
Kara Hallock
May 15, 2004
I'm sitting here tonight thinking about you! That has been the case all day! I was talking to your mom today via e-mail and telling her some things that Emily remembers about you like the times that you would pick her up from the babysitters and take her to get a happy meal before you brought her to me at work. If there were only more people in the world like you Chris! I miss you so much and I think about you every day. I know one day I will get to see you again but until then I'll just keep on remembering all of the good times that we had together and the million ways that you made me laugh! I love you!
JENNIFER MAYBERRY
May 9, 2004
I MISS YOU SON.I WISH YOU WERE WITH ME,NOT ONLY BECAUSE IT'S MOTHER'S DAY,BECAUSE IT'S JUST LIKE ANY OTHER DAY WITHOUT YOU,MISERABLE.
jennifer ivey
May 2, 2004
chris,
This pain will never go away,i cant stop thinking what if ,what if I could have been there for you maybe
things could have been different.Just maybe, but on the other hand deap in my heart I know you are still here with all of us and watching over us as our time here passes on.You where my best friend "my little bro".You always looked out for me, and you always had a great way of listing to me babble on about my problems,when I need you, you always came right over to give me a shoulder to cry on.The day I found out Kevin had died ,you stayed right by my side.You are the greatest person I have ever had the opertunity to be friends with!I am proud to call you my "little bro"
and that's what you will always be.
Just because you arent here with us right now physicaly I can feel your spirit every where I go! I'm not sure if there was anything I could have done to change things now.But if I could turn past the last year I would, I'm sure alot of people feel the same way! Chistopher Mayberry I MISS YOU,SOOOO MUCH AND LOVE YOU TOO!!!!!! You will always be a big part of my heart!
LOTS OF LOVE,
JENN IVEY
Jennifer please dont forget to call me I lost your phone number if you can't remember mine just e-mail this address and I' will give it to you, or my mother will please keep your head up and remember I'm here for you! Try to get in touch with me before mothers day if possible.
Luv ya,
Jennifer Ivey
jennifer ivey
April 26, 2004
JUST WANTED TO I MISS YOU SO MUCH CHRIS.WHISHING YOU WHERE HERE WITH US NOW.I WISH SOMEONE COULD TELL US WHY YOUR GONE????LOVING YOU EVERYDAY AND THINKING OF YOU EVERY MINUTE THAT PASSES GOD COULD NOT HAVE CHOSEN A BETTER PERSON TO SERVE HIM I JUST WISH IT COULD HAVE WAITED MUCH LONGER!!!!!
LOVE ALWAYS&FOREVER,
JENNIFER IVEY
BRENDA JARVIS
April 23, 2004
hi This is Jennifer Iveys mother.I was devistated to hear of this terrible tragedy. I have had Chris in my home while visted my daughter.He was a wonderful person. He would sometime call me MOM#2.He was always pleasant full of laughter even when I was having a bad day. For you Chris,I know you are surrounded by angels. Also God had a job for you to do. A more powerful job that could be done on earth. Yes I miss you just as everyone else does baby. But i know in my heart that only the good the good die young!! You will always be young and cute and your personality will inspire others who have gone to heaven. Never think for one minute that you are not still loved here on earth. Or will you ever be forgotten. Your mother loves you so much and I know you are in her heart each day. She has stayed strong as she can to help the rest of us see that a part of you is still with us. I will leave you in my heart and think of you often. Just because you have gone from this earth does not mean you do not exist. I believe you are doing a job that God has chosen for you baby. Now you are a guardian angel and only a few are chosen at your age. So remember you are as special in heaven as you were here on earth. I will be with you again as well as everyone else when God has chosen only the good!! Love you MOM#2 Jenns mom!!!!
jennifer mayberry
April 18, 2004
JUST PLEASE CHRIS TELL ME WHY YOU ARE GONE AND I CAN NOT BE WITH YOU ANYMORE. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. MOM
tj evans
March 21, 2004
hey jennifer,
sorry it took so long for me to write you in memory of chris. it hurt me to talk to you about him until i felt you were strong enough. i didn't want to add to your unbearable pain but you always had an ear to listen when you needed and you still do. i can't say i know how you feel because i never had the blessing of a child. i can say i feel your pain and silently bear it with you as a caring friend. the good lord casts his blessing as he chooses. they can be short in time or long but cherished dearly each moment they exist, they never are forgotten and live forever in our hearts. he gave you a blessing that lasted 21 years. a blessing of undying love and the joy of being able to know what it's like to be a mother. you showed the lord your thankfulness by being the best mother and friend chris could ever know. chris loved you with all his heart because you loved him the same. why the lord chose chris to take in his arms and be with him we might never know. i do pray the truth does come out one day so you can have peace of mind. you are in my heart, my mind and my prayers each day. i know the blessing of chris will live forever in your heart. may god give you the strength and guidance you need to stay strong and keep going so the memory of chris never ends.
love, TJ
Kevin Bay
February 22, 2004
Dear Jennifer-
I am truly sorry about the loss of your son and the Lord will help you through all of this. As you know I can identify with you to some degree. It is never good when bad things happen to good people like you and your son.
sue vilbig
January 6, 2004
Jennifer,
Today is Jan. 6,2004 and I had no idea that this had happened until Scott Micheal was telling me. His Dad told him that Chris had died. I was so shocked. Chris was a great kid and we loved him so. You were a good Mom and I know he loved you so. If you see this e-mail please get in touch with me. My heart goes out to you. May God keep Chris safe until we can see him again. God be with you.
Your friend,
Sue
Niki Austin
December 24, 2003
I just wanted to write to say Merry Christmas Chris. Everyone misses you very much. We know you are looking down on us all and you will be with us for christmas. Love you and Merry Christmas babe.
Kimmie Waldrop
October 26, 2003
I know I should have wrote in here a long time ago, but I couldn't get my thoughts together to put the down for you. Chris you are a very unique person and so am I, and I really think that is why we got along so well. I have so many great memorys of you. I look up to the sky each and every day to let you know that I am missing you every day. Thank you for taking time to get to know me and look out for me, you were like a little brother to me because spite all that went down you were still my friend. You let me know that no matter how hard you try you can't make people stay. If you love them let them go, if they come back then it was meant to be. You are and will always be the greatest guy in the world . Thank you for understanding me and helping me get by everyday. I want everyone to know that Chris is here with us each and everyday, watching over us to guide us through our everyday.
MaMa~ I love you dearly and want you to know you are in my prayers each and everyday. If you ever need anything you have my number so let me know.
To my Funsize~ I am going to miss you so much and don't worry we will all take great care of Mama for you. I love you !
Heather Blair
September 20, 2003
Jennifer,
Momma Dukes, I want you to know that I was truly happy that we were able to sit down and talk yesterday about everything. Im very sorry that I had not come around sooner but I wanted things to calm down before I did come back around. I hope and am sure that you understand where Im coming from! Im really thankful to have known Chris and to have gotten to know you. Ever since everything has happened I think we have become closer and I want you to know that if you need "anything" at all please let me know. I know things started off rough in the beginning but we worked through all that and have become very close, I wouldnt change that for anything in the world. I see you as being another mother to me cause I know you will sit down and listen when I need someone to talk to. I dont ever want to lose contact with you so please keep in touch with me and I'll do the same. I'm not worried about the things in the past so please dont apoligize to me cause I know that you didnt mean for those things to happen, I understand. Yesterday when we were talking at your house it made me think of Chris in every way. Looking at all the pictures you had reminded me of Chris and how silly he could be at times. He was such a cutie pie and a goof ball! =) Then as we were talking with each other it was like I felt Chris sitting there with us, listening in on our converstation. He was the type person that never wanted people to be against each other. Sometimes when I go to his grave side its like I feel him standing or sitting beside me. Momma, I love you to death and would do anything for you if you needed me to, please just let me know if you do. You have made a big impact on my life and I know Chris would be happy to know that you have adopted another child, hee hee! I guess that I have become another child since all this has happened and if that is the case Im glad to have a wonderful mother. I now know where Chris got a lot of his features from and the way he acted...like being silly! I can't stop thinking about what you wrote under the guest book about him wearing your socks and everything else....that sounds so much like Chris and everytime I think about him I laugh but also have tears in my eyes. I miss him so much momma and he will always be in my heart! I will "NEVER" forget him for anything...he meant a lot to me in the short time that I knew him.
Christopher "Lil C" Mayberry - I miss you like crazy and know that you are here with me in your own little way. I remember the times I spent with or around you and everytime it was always good times. Baby Boy, if only someone knew truly what happened but either way I will still remember the good old Chris I know. You have nothing to worry about with people forgetting about you...too many people care about you and I know that I will never forget about you, no matter what. Chris, I know your still by my side but I wish you were here so we could talk...I wish that I was able to talk to you before everything happened but things happened and for what reason is unknown. I love you no matter what and your Momma Dukes is always thinking about you! Your momma is taken care of so you have nothing to worry about. We all love her very much just as we loved you the same. We know that your looking down on everyone and overwelmed at how many good friends that you had.
Well Momma if you need "ANYTHING" please contact me. I will also be in touch with you over the next few days. Take care of yourself please...you know that "your children" wouldn't want you drag yourself down and you know if you do Chris will get after you momma. I love you and will stop by or call every chance I get...please do call me also so I know that everything is okay with you!
Joey Tucker
August 20, 2003
For the last two years, Chris and I hadnt seen much of eachother. I was wrapped up in my kids and my family, and Chris was wrapped up in his doings. But I looked for him all the time. I wondered wether I would run in to him at the mall or at truckstop... Now that hes gone, I see him everywhere. Its almost chilling. He's walking through the mall, hes in the car that passes me on the road... I know its not him, and it leaves me with an empty feeling everytime it happens. I know, however, that Chris is with me, and his mom, and all of his friends. He will be with us all forever.
Courtney
August 18, 2003
Chris,
I did not know you that well, but Travis C. always thought very highly of you. And from what I knew about you, so did I. You were a great person & it seemed you were never afraid to say how you felt. I remember you called Travis one night & he wasn't there & you were upset about something & you cried on the phone to me & asked me what to do. That just impressed me so much, because I realized you had such a big heart. You were such a caring person, and no one will ever forget you. Thanks for all the laughs!
Jennifer,
I did not know about this guestbook until Travis & I saw you at the store yesterday. You did not remember me, but I have met you before. I was the girl that went to prom w/ Travis & Travis borrowed Chris's tux. The first time I came to your house, I noticed the bond you & Chris had. It was like no other! I admire your strength, as well as the love you had & still have for your son. I hope my son loves me as much as Chris loved you. God Bless!
Kara Hallock
August 2, 2003
Jennifer,
I know that I have already signed the guestbook once but I read what you wrote and I started thinking. If there was ever one thing I knew for SURE about Chris, it was that he adored you! To me it seemed that the two of you were best friends just as much as mother and son. You had a very very special relationship. For 21 years you had an angel here with you and now you have an angel who watches over you and keeps you safe! Last week, my grandfather passed away and now more than ever, I believe that they are with us everywhere we go and watching over us every minute of the day! I send you all my prayers and love every day.
July 29, 2003
To the wonderful people, who experienced the joy of knowing Christopher S. Mayberry.
I want to thank each and every one of you,for the kindness you have shown to our family in the last thirty-three days.
It is hard for me to express the love and admiration I have for those who have truly been here for me, as there are no words to describe it.
I want to encourage you to call Chris' cell phone at 437-9264, and leave him a message.
I want to send special love and thanks to Carlos, Dave, Kerry, Ray Ray, Rocky, Ronnie, Rose, and Travis for helping to fulfill "Lil C's" Lowrider Dreams.
I wish you all Love, Peace, Laughter, Happiness and Success,
Love you all,
"Lil C's" Momma
MommaDukes Mayberry
July 29, 2003
To My Baby Boy ;Son,I call your cell phone, just so I can hear your voice, and leave you a message. I miss so many things about you, like you calling me on the phone and saying "Wasup, Momma Dukes"?
Also I miss your conning me into making you a "sammwich",or macaroni and cheese, cause you said mine tasted better than yours, because I made it with love.
I miss wrestling with you and you throwing me up into the air like a ragdoll. I also miss you raiding my sock drawer, and stretching my socks out of shape, with you big size 13 feet.
But most of all I miss your smile, your laughter, your personality (which was as strong as that of ten people). I don't think you ever met a stranger, and I don't think a stranger ever met a person with a bigger, kinder heart than yours.
I pray to God that as you spent your last hours, that you knew how much I loved you. I am struggling to find a reason that I cannot hug you now, and tell you how much I love you. As you and I told each other, almost each and everytime we spoke. I don't know how I'm going to make it without you. I know your "Peepa" is holding his beloved grandson now. I had you for twenty one years, I'm glad I didn't miss the dance. I always told you if you were to pass on before me, they would have to bury me with you, and they did. I always thought I truly knew what heartbreak was, until now.
You once told your best boy Travis, that if you went before him, not to let people forget you.
Son, that will never happen, you took care of that before you left us so suddenly.
My Undying Love is with you.
Always and Forever you will be in my heart.
"Momma Dukes"
Jenni
July 24, 2003
Where do you even start with Chris? He was the most sweetest guy you could and would want to meet. He has touch so many lives with his happiness and his crazy little attitude. Chris, you will be missed everyday and you will NEVER be forgotten. There could never be another Chris Mayberry!!!! WooWooWooWoo!!! I love you Chris and think about you everyday!! Miss you Chris!!
Jennifer~
My heart goes out to you. I love you so much. I know you and Chris were best friends and this is really hard on you. I am here for you girl. I have always loved you since the first day I met you. You are what every child ask for...the best mom in the world. If you ever need anything you know my number. I love you Jennifer!! Take care of yourself.
WE MISS YOU CHRIS AND LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!
Jenni
Georgia & Earl Roney
July 14, 2003
Jennifer,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. I know how much you loved Chris and I know you will truly miss him, but treasure all those wonderful times you spent with him. I will always remember that beautiful smile and how he could make me laugh. I'm here for you if you need me.
Love,
Georgia & Earl
Jennifer Lucas
July 8, 2003
Chris,
How could anyone forget you? There are no words to express the sorrowfulness and grief that we are experiencing during this painful time. As I have prayed over you the past few days I felt sad, confused, but in someway peaceful. I've prayed that you and God would answer our prayers & show us a sign that we might recognize your presence. I remember when I met you in middle school, Salem. We were in 6th grade & you chose to go out with me. I felt like the happiest & luckiest girl in the world! I think we all did! Two years ago you contacted me online, I was speachless. We met up after almost 5 years & caught up on things. I remember you reminding me how beautiful you thought I was. And chatting on the phone. You also gave me a few gifts in the past. Last night I was cleaning out my closet & noticed a diary I had written. A few entries about you that reminded me of the good times we spent together that I had forgotten. That was a Sign! I had prayed that you came into my dream & it came true. Another Sign. And the butterfly that gracefully flew in front of me as I was praying over you. A True Sign. We tend to get busy with our everyday lives & forget prayer or dont spend enough time with God. Open the bible & read whatever moves you. God hears all, and Chris will, too! I'm grateful that you came into my life, and I thank you for letting me be a part of yours. If you ever see a blue car by his side you'll know it's Me! Stay Safe and God Bless All!
Jenn
Liza Durrett
July 7, 2003
I had known Matt back in school back before I met Chris they were so good together. I just saw him a month or two ago and he was smiling from ear to ear. Whenever he would come to my house between my mom ,Kara and him you never knew who was going to be goofy
first He always kept everyone laughing. He didn't like it when someone was in a bad mood or upset. He would be the first one to fix the problem. No matter what he did to make you mad at him it never lasted but for a moment no matter what the reason. I loved that about him. To Chris keep watching out over ALL your friends and loved one like you always did. You will always be there in our hearts,thoughts and in the wind beside our every move.
Jessica Wells
July 6, 2003
My heart goes out to family and friends. Although I had not seen Chris in a few years, I never forgot him. He was a wonderful friend not just to me, but everyone else as well. He had the most beautiful eyes, the best smile and a lovely heart! He touched my heart and will never be forgotten. My prayers and thoughts go out to all. Chris you will be missed by many.
Love,
Jessica
Kara Hallock
July 6, 2003
Jennifer,
Im not sure if you remember me or not but I dated Chris a few years ago. Unfortunately him and I lost touch a year or so ago and I didn't find out about his passing until today. I am truly sorry for your loss. Chris was a very special person to me and one that I could never forget. He had the ability to light up any room that he walked into. If you were ever sad, you wouldn't stay that way long if Chris was around. He knew how to make you laugh when all you wanted to do was cry! I will miss him deeply! You, Debby, and Matt are in my prayers now and always.
Kara(Anderson)Hallock
barbara hastings
July 4, 2003
chris was like one of my own kids, i knew when him, t.j and matt were together you had better had 3 days rest. they were like brothers, they would cut up, make you laugh, fight with each other so much you'd want to pull either your hair out or theirs. but they were all in all sweet kids. chris looked so much like my son t.j that i saw him standing on a corner and i swore it was t.j. and if i saw him doin something he swore that since i called him t.j it had to be t.j's fault. he was so sweet and loving you couldn't help but smile when he'd say something silly about anything he was caught doing, he was my boy and my heart and i will miss him terribly, jennifer has the heart of an angel and the stubborness of a bull but she is the strongest person i know. i love you jennifer, keep the faith and every time you feel a warm feeling around your heart that's chris hugging you. be strong girl and remember i am always here.
Migi
July 4, 2003
"So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.Trouble no one about their religion;respect others in their view, and demand respect for yours.Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life.Seek to make your life long and its purpose,in the service of your people.Prepare a noble death song for the day you go over the great devide.
Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend,even a stranger,when in a lonely place.
Show respect to all people and grovel to none.
When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the food and for the joy of living.If you see no reason for giving thanks,the fault lies only in yourself.Abuse no one and nothing, for abuse turns the wise ones fools and robs the spirit of its vision.
When it comes your time to die,be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death,so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way.
Sing your death song and die like a hero going home."
"A Teaching from Tecumseh"
Karman Gold
July 3, 2003
I still remember the fist day of middle school... good ole Salem Middle... All that anybody could talk about was a guy named Chris Mayberry and how cute he was... He was the hearthrob for all the girls, from then till now, and always will be... I got to see what a great person he was when we ended up having classes together and at Christmas, I went to a friends party and someone kept doing weird things to scare us from outside the house and it ended up being Chris.. He always knew how to spring upon crowd... God Bless!!!
Ronnie & Ronica McLarn
July 3, 2003
There truly aren't words to describe Chris. He was just an amazing person, who cared about everyone. The first time that I met Chris was Christmas Night 2002. My niece brought him to my house. I am so glad that she did, because she brought the most wonderful man in my home. I will miss Chris with ALL my heart and I will never forget him. Jennifer my prayers are with you!
Love,
Ronica
CHRIS,
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS.I WILL NEVER FORGET THE NIGHT THAT ME,RONICA, DAVE AND EMILY AND YOURSELF WENT TO UNO'S AND YOU DID THE CARLTON DANCE FOR THE WAITRESS. YOU DEFINITLY PERFECTED THAT DANCE.HAHA! YOU REALLY MADE AN IMPACT ON ME AND MY FAMILY.(ESPEACIALLY MY CHILDREN) YOU WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE YOU TOUCHED. YOU ARE UNDOUBTABLY THE FUNNIEST MAN THAT HAS EVER WOO WOOED RICHMOND.MAY THE BASS BE BOOMIN',THE POTHOLES BE FEW AND THE ICEHOUSE ALWAYS BE COLD AND PLENTIFUL.EVERYONE WILL MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU FOREVER.
I DEDICATE THE WILDEST PAINT JOB IN VA. TO MY FRIEND WHO I WILL MISS FOREVER,I AM JUST SORRY YOU WON'T BE HERE TO ENJOY IT. BUBBA, SAVE ONE FOR ME SEE YA SOON!
JENNIFER,
I HOPE THAT YOUR PAIN WILL GROW LESS WITH TIME AND THAT ALL OF US CAN HELP YOU THROUGH THIS AWFUL TIME. WE ALL (YOUR CHILDREN) CAN HELP YOU. JUST CALL WE ARE ALL HERE FOR YOU.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS,
RONNIE
DR.CUSTOMS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU CHRIS.
Joesph & Shelly Ruffin
July 3, 2003
CHRIS WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON THAT WILL BE MISSED FOREVER. CHRIS TOUCHED OUR FAMILY SO MUCH THERE WAS NOTHING THAT HE WOULD NOT DO FOR ANYBODY!!!! TO JENIFER CHRIS IS IN A BETTER PLACE THAN WE ARE RIGHT NOW PLEASE BE STRONG. THE LOVE U 2 HAD WAS STRONG NOW HE'LL BE WATCHING OVER YOU AND EVERYONE HE LOVED. CHRIS LOVED LIFE AND IT LOVED HIM JUST AS MUCH. TRAVIS WILL NEVER FIND A FRIEND AS GOOD AS CHRIS WAS IF ALL OF US HAD FRIENDS LIKE HIM THERE WOULD BE NO TROUBLES IN THE WORLD. WE LOVE YOU AND HAVE YOU IN OUR PRAYERS TAKE CARE!!!
Shannon
July 3, 2003
chritopher shannon mayberry......up in lowrider heaven! along with john joesph henderson "lill joe"
let them watch down on us and keep us safe from all the bad things in life! and we will be livinlow down here for the both of them..and will meet again someday! we love you both very much!! and you will always bein ur hearts!! i love you!
shannon
July 3, 2003
chritopher shannon mayberry......up in lowrider heaven! along with john joesph henderson "lill joe"
let them watch down on us and keep us safe from all the bad things in life! and we will be livinlow down here for the both of them..and will meet again someday! we love you both very much!! and you will always bein ur hearts!! i love you!
shannon
Ashley Clarke
July 3, 2003
The first time I met chris he stole my heart with just one smile,
Chris meant so much to me just as I know he meant a lot to everyone, I met chris many years ago and just like a year ago we became really close, we were together everyday almost and he was there for me in so many ways it's unbelievable; like when I got into my car accident he rushed to the hospital with matt and to just see him walk in with his sparkly eyes totally took my pain away. We used to ride around in his CRX listening to music and being our silly selves. Chris was the Dance master, that boy could send chills down a girls spine just by watching him dance; he was just so smooth.Chris was the funniest person I ever met, he always brought a smile to my face, he was the sexiest thing and his personality made him just the best. he was constantly helping someone whether he knew them or not. And everyone knew Chris Mayberry and if they didn't they knew of him.Chris was LIFE, and I'll miss him more than life itself, I wish there was some way to bring him back but at least I know he's in a better place looking down on all of us and protecting us, and holding our hearts in his hands. I want to give my condolances to Jennifur, Pete, Travis, Matt, Will, Dave,Ronnie and everyone else whose lives he touched. There will never be another Chris Mayberry, he definitly *MAYBERRYALIZED* me and everyone he knew. I will miss him so much and can't wait till the day I can see him again, but for now I'm going to keep my head up and be strong just as chris would want all of us to do.. Love you chris, you will never be forgoten, So Live it up in Low-Rider heaven baby..Woo..Woo..Woo..Woo I love you chris!! and Jennifur I love you too remember you have a daughter who is ALWAYS here for you
Renee McDowell
July 3, 2003
There is really so much I can say about Chris and the times we shared together. I've known him and Matt since I was about 9, and I have never met a person who could have such an impact on my life and the lives of others. There is nobody in this world like him. He had so much zeal and personality, he was the light when there was nothing but darkness. He was always there for me if I ever needed someone, always there to cheer me up. I remember hanging out with Chris & Matt at Skate-A-Way (talk about back in the day), and I always found it funny that I always seemed to be working where they worked...Winn Dixie, Hooters...I think the only difference was that I lasted a little bit longer then Chris...he had a 3 day average, haha. I remember Chris and FunSize, and the mess he made with sand at the car show. I remember hangin out over at Eric's house, riding around and not giving a care in the world and having Chris make me laugh until I cried. I remember spending endless nights hanging out with Chris & Matt at Matt's house, just me and my two "big brothers" spending time together. I feel a bit guilty that I didn't take the time or effort to spend more time with my big brothers in the past year or so. I lost a friend that I would have never imagined to go so soon. And I know that Matt has truly lost a brother because you would never see one without the other. It's so difficult to face the fact that he's gone, because if you've met Chris or know Chris, it definitely gives you this empty space that you know can't be replaced. But I know he's in a better place and I know he's happy. I just hope he knows how much everyone misses him and loves him and how much he touched everyones lives. The world truly has been "Mayberryalized". I love you Christopher Mayberry, and I can only hope to see you again some day.
Alexis Flanagan
July 3, 2003
You will be very muched missed not only from family but friends. Your spirits will remain in the hearts and lives of many people. God Bless you and your family. Watch over us!
Jaime Morgan
July 3, 2003
I know I should have signed this about 3 days ago, but I'm just now getting to it. There's a lot I can say about Chris, but there's one word for him, "Spontaneous". Chris is someone that would just do anything out of the blue, whether it be something to make you laugh, something to make you cry tears of joy, or something to help another. I wasn't as close to Chris as some, but he was probably the only person that would make me smile as soon as I saw his beautiful face. From the times he randomly stopped by my house after going to court for some kind of traffic ticket, to have a cup of coffee w/ my parents, or to borrow my leather pants, haha. Chris will be dearly missed by all who were true to him, my deapest sympathy to Jennifer, Travis, & Matt. We all love you Chris, & I know you'll never forget that!
This is the song dedicated to Chris tonight by Jennifer, I was more than blessed to sing it for you Christopher!
I will remember you, will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by,
Weep not for the memories
Remember the good times that we had?
I let them slip away from us when things got bad.
How clearly I first saw you smilin' in the sun
Wanna feel your warmth upon me
I wanna be the one
I'm so tired but I can't sleep
Standin' on the edge of something much to deep
It's funny how we feel so much but we cannot say a word
We are screaming inside, but we can't be heard
I'm so afraid to love you
But more afraid to lose
Clinging to a past that doesn't let me choose
Once there was a darkness
Deep and endless night
You gave me everything you had, oh you gave me light
And I will remember you, will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories
April Perseghin
July 2, 2003
I will always remember Chris as one of the funniest guys I will ever know. He always used to party at my house and he was the life of the party that is when he was awake and not sleeping in my recliner. He was a beautiful person who loved everyone and i will miss him deeply as all of his friends and family will. To Jennifer keep your head up that is something chris would say and were all here for you always.
love you forever mayberry, we'll never forget you. Love you Jennifer.
Love,April
WARD BROWNE
July 2, 2003
Chris was one of those people who always had a way of making a room fill with enjoyment.The guy couldn't stand to see anyone upset over anything.He put the feelings of others before him as well.For this and his easy going,and care-free attitude Chris will be trully missed by all that knew him, But in spirit he will never be forgotten.
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