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Perry Julius Floyd

FUNERAL HOME

Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home

2011 Grayland Avenue

Richmond, Virginia

Perry Floyd Obituary

FLOYD, Perry Julius, of Richmond, departed this life February 13, 2010. He is survived by a son, Perrion Floyd; his mother, Deborah Johnson; his grandmother, Alice Johnson; a devoted stepfather, Willie White; his father, Melvin Floyd; one brother, Mario Floyd (Amanda); two nephews, Jordan and Justin Floyd; and other relatives and friends; among them fiancÂ‚e, Latoria Worrell. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 10:45 a.m. Friday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Feb. 15 to Feb. 18, 2010.

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for Perry Floyd

Sponsored by Mom, Deborah Johnson and Family.

299 Entries

Perrion (SON)

July 8, 2025

hey pops, this my first time writing on this thing but I just wanted to say i'm doing great even though life is hard without you. Just you not being here feels like a empty space in my life but my father I hope you are alright and resting peacefully, I love you dad and hope you enjoyed the little time you had being a father on this earth. I promise to keep yo name and that's my word to you, I love you dad.

Pooh

June 29, 2024

PJ!, Look at our son he is so much like you in many ways he raps like you and all. He's really good at it too you know he got his talent from us both being musically inclined and good at rapping and singing . Oh yeah he stoke some of your lyrics from your rhyme book and made it his own lol I love it tho it's like a breath of fresh air hearing him sound like you reciting yo bars keeping Don P alive. Im not gone write a long paragraph I just wanted to brighten up your page with a small update of how our son is doing he's a good boy thank you. I miss you boi and love you always and forever.

Gabbie

June 2, 2024

Happy Heavenly Birthday P!

Gabbie

February 13, 2024

Hey Pj it’s me Gabbie. It’s been a while but I still think about you a lot and wish you were here. Continue to sleep in peace. ❤

Gabbie

June 2, 2023

Happy Heavenly Birthday! Continue to rest P.

David Johnson

February 25, 2021

I am reminiscing over the fact that your gone. Unfortunately we lost contact but I never forgot you and your brilliance. You were a great friend and I held you in much higher regard. Regrets I have a ton but most of all I am happy to see that you experienced more joy and laughter in your life. Your family will always be in my prayers. Til we meet again.

Gabbie

October 31, 2017

Hey PJ. Had you on my mind. Continue to watch over us. Miss you so much!

Gabbie

February 3, 2017

Hey Pj. Had you on my mind. Just wanted to say I miss you and wish you were here.

Gabbie

September 8, 2016

Hey P its me stopping by to say hey. Everything is going well but I still wish you were here. I miss so much being able to talk to you about anything and never have to worry about you turning your back on me. I can truely say beyond all of our downs you were the one I could count on to be there for me. Its so much I regret not saying to you but I know you knew how much I loved you no matter what. Continue to Rest and watch over us.

Gabbie

June 2, 2016

Hey Pj. Coming by to wish you a Happy Birthday! Continue to Rest in Peace. I love and miss you!

Gabbie

December 25, 2015

Hey P its me sending you love! Merry Christmas

Gabbie

October 6, 2015

Hey P sitting here thinking about you. Just wanted to say I love and miss you..Keep watch and rest on..

Gabbie

May 28, 2015

Hey Pj.. Your birthday is coming up and i have you heavy on my heart.. Think about you often and still wish like crazy you were here.. Have so much i want to share with you.. Often find myself still asking why but then who am i to question god.. Well im not going to ramble on but i miss and love you..Keep watch and Until we meet again Rest on..

Gabbie

January 30, 2015

Hey P its me.. Had you on my mind and just wanted to stop by.. Love you and continue to watch over us..

Gabbie

August 13, 2014

Hey P. Just came by to say i love, miss and haven't forgotten about you.. Rest on and keep watch over us.

Loretta Adkins

June 2, 2014

Dearest PJ,
Dearest PJ

Time to celebrate your special day,and give honor to your mother for a job well done. Happy Birthday to you.

Gabbie

April 7, 2014

Hey PJ. Just wanted to let you know that you are still thought of and missed like crazy! Keep watch over us. Love you

Loretta Adkins

February 13, 2014

Thanks to your mom, I've finally been able to connect with you again, RTD did something to their website and I was not able to find you. Just wanted you to know you are always in my thoughts, especially on today February 13th and I pray for you and your family daily. RIP and know that you are never forgotten. Love you PJ.

December 14, 2013

Hi PJF You were always a friend and A good person. Never got a chance to tell you but " I LOVE YOU Perry Julius Floyd" God rest your soul. Heaven has a Angel. Still think of you and will never forget you.
Love you,
Liz Gill

Gabbie

December 6, 2013

Hey Pj its me. I got you heavy on my heart and missing you like crazy!! Just want to say I love you.. Rest on and keep watch..

khyia coley

September 22, 2013

hey pj its your little cuzzin khyia i miss you so much and i love you i dont cry anymore because your in a better place .

Gabbie

August 5, 2013

Hey Pj I'm thinking of you and wanted to say I still Love and miss you like crazy! Rest on and continue to watch over us

Brandon Johnson

June 29, 2013

Sorry cuz for not writing on your guest book as often as I shud jus want you to know that I think about you all the time and I'm always talking about how good of a guy you was plus rapper well ill call u a lyricists one of the best I love and miss u so much continue to rest in peace lov u cuz

June 6, 2013

Happy

Loretta Adkins

June 6, 2013

Happy Birthday P:J>

June 6, 2013

I was not aware that you had slipped away, but I remember that you were here. Your mother called your name everyday and she loved you with all her heart. RIP PJ from your Mother's friend Veda Suggs

Gabbie

June 2, 2013

Hey Pj its me Gabbie coming to wish you a Happy 32nd Birthday! I love you and miss you! Rest on and continue to watch!

Gabbie

April 9, 2013

Hey Pj your constantly on my mind. I just wanted to let you know that I love you! Rest on P and keep watch.

Gabbie

February 13, 2013

Hey Pj its been three years since you left and it still seems unreal! I still think about and miss you so much! February 13th is honestly the worse day of my life and I hate to see it coming but instead of crying I smile and think of all the memories I shared with you and thats what gets me through. Pj I will always love you and have you in my heart! Rest on P and keep watch!

Loretta Adkins

February 13, 2013

Three years seems like yesterday but your memory lives on in my heart.

Always yours, Mom

February 13, 2013

Hi Sweetheart, yes today is February 13th. I still can't understand/believe/
grasp that it has been that long since the last time I saw your beautiful face; heard you laugh; received a phone call or a text; or anything from you. I haven't been writing lately because frankly Son it's just easier pretending that none of this has happened; it's easier trying to forget or not talk about you or you not being here. I still rememeber the phone call; i still remember the dread; the fear; the hopelessness of your leaving. After three years its just as fresh as if I just received the call but you know we all still go on. What choice do we have. I have your wonderful son to raise and he is indeed a beautiful child just like his father. I want you to know that I've decided to stop having your annual family get together in and around February and begin to have in around your birthday. February is when you left us and when we've always gotten together I think out of fear of this God awful date but I want to celebrate your life; when you were born so I've decided to move it to and around June. I know you don't mind as long as everyone gets together. Because today is the 13th I have to come back here another time and tell you all about your son and what he's been up to. Today is just not a good day to do so. PJ I love you; miss you; pray to God that you were still here. Life has not and will never be the same without you. You could have left ten children here and I would always want my child; my son here with me. I love you baby. May you rest in peace and in love.

Loretta Adkins

January 28, 2013

Hey PJ, had you on my mind you are thought of a lot.

Gabbie

December 24, 2012

Hey Pj. Wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas. Missing those phone calls that I always knew I would get no matter what! Even though I know your gone i still cant grasp it. I have my days still but I just think about all the good laughs and times we had together. Im not going to ramble on but lord knows I wish like crazy you were here! Rest on P and until we meet again keep watch. I love you

Gabbie

November 27, 2012

Hey P its been awhile since ive talked to you. Wanted to let you know that I still think of you often and miss you so much. Keep watching over us and I love you. Rest on P.

Mom

November 23, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving baby. I decided not to cook this year. As you know cooking doesn't seem the same without you. That was one of our biggest things other than family we had in common. It worked out well any way because Amanda decided she wanted to start a tradition for her hubby and boys of cooking for the holidays. I volunteered to give her a hand but she did all of the work. She did a wonderful job! I was impressed. Her mom, dad, sister, niece; friends and others came over. Willie even came! Mario was happy he came and the boys were happy to see him. I did not have your little one (had him the entire week) and that little boy drains me so he stayed with his mom and siblings and I'm suppose to get him Sunday. But guess what? I'm on my way to get him now! He is worrisom but I sure miss him. He still talks smart and he still talks to your picture almost daily. I came in the room while he was talking to you and he kept saying "Daddy, Daddy." I said why do you keep calling Daddy's name? He said I keep calling him but he won't talk to me. I said Perrion go ahead and talk to Daddy; he hears you. So he started telling you that he was going to Uncle Mario's and that he was a good boy and that he will talk to you later; then he told you bye; closed the door and left. He talks to your picture so often that it seems noraml now.

Well Sweetie, just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving; I love you of course and I miss you terribly; words can't even describe so with that I'll go.

Mom

November 6, 2012

OMG! Baby we did it again! President Obama has been re-elected! I remember the very first time you and I voted together. You were so anxious and excited that you could cast your vote for the first African American President and here we are again....you not here physically but with us spiritually and we have done it again! I just wanted to share that with you baby...rest...love mom.

October 16, 2012

My heart goes out to the family and you and I was like family, like having my own lil brother. I remember we was just lil rugrats (myself, Mario and you) running around as kids do. Much love to you P.
Terrell Bentley

Love Mom

October 3, 2012

Missing you baby

Loving you always Mom

October 3, 2012

Hi Sweetheart. Today is Wednesday, 9/3/12. Just sitting here alone. Of course thinking of you. I took Perrion home Tuesday. He is doing great. Oh, PJ. I miss you so much. I have to try to keep you out of my mind; off my heart. Anything else would be just too painful. I absolutely hate; detest; depise the fact and it is a fact that I can not hear you or see you or hug you or talk to you or chatise you or anything. Oh my God! How I miss you. It is hearfelt. It is sickening. It is nauseating when I think of you not being here. Does this ever ends. Does the hurt ever go away; does the tears ever stop; does the heart ever beat regular. No one; nothing takes the place of you being here. Of course, some days are better than others; but I still have difficulty accepting that you are not here with us; with me. My heart; my mind; my soul; my spirit still have not gotten use to this fact. I don't think they/it/I ever will. When I think about you not here I get so so sad I don't know what to do. I just sit. I just cry. I just pray that it will pass me by until the next time. I miss you. I love you. I need you here; here; here!

Loretta Adkins

September 20, 2012

Just wanted to say hi and say that you and your family are in my thoughts, my prayers and my heart.

Gabbie

September 15, 2012

Hey P! Its me Gabbie. Havent talked to you in a well but i havent forgotten about you at all. I still have you in my heart and missing you so much. Continue to watch over us and I love you!

Perrion's 3rd birthday!

Love Mom Always

August 23, 2012

Hi Sweetheart, wanted to share a picture of your beautiful son at his birthday party. He enjoyed his day. I know you can tell that by that happy smile on his face. Yes, just like he told you before he had cup cakes; ice cream; balloons, chps and his favorite was the water guns and bubbles! Uncle Mario and Aunt Amanda bought the boys over Grandma Alice's and we hall enjoyed celebrating his day. I know you were smiling down on him and us and I know you know how much we miss you and love you. Rest...

I'm 3 today!

From your big 3 year old son, Love always, Perrion Jakeem Floyd

August 21, 2012

Hi Daddy, I know you know but today is my birthday! I'm 3 years old! Yeah! Gran Gran told me last night to go to sleep and I would have a birthday party cookout at Grandma Alice house. I can't wait! I could hardly go to sleep. I kept getting out of bed until Gran Gran threatened to cut all of the lights out! Ok..that's when I decided I better stay in bed until morning time! I love morning time! Daddy, Gran Gran says I'm going to have cupcakes and ice cream and pizza and chips and bubbles and I almost forgot BALOONS! Jordan and Nas and Jayour and Uncle Mario and Aunt Amanda and a lot of other people are coming! All for me! I am so excited! I wish you were here but Gran Gran says you are always with me and watching me. I can tell too 'cause when I look at your pictures and give you a kiss I see you looking at me. Well Daddy I have to get ready for my birthday party. Gran Gran has to "give me something to eat! And braid my hair and give me a bath and she says I have to take a nap before the party so I "won't act like a heathen because I'm sleepy." So, Daddy I love you and I'll see you or at least feel your presence at the party! Bye Bye

Gabbie

July 28, 2012

Hey P. Got you heavy on my heart today! Wish i could just hear your voice again. Man i miss you so much! Keep watch and i love you!

Yep, in betwee braids

July 18, 2012

Perrion taking a swim class

July 18, 2012

Swim clas at the YMCA

Love from Perrion and Mom

June 17, 2012

Happy Father's Day Sweetheart. Perrion just came in the room; looked at your picture and said "happy pather's day daddy!" He then got in the chair and rubbed your face. PJ your son received a certificate for completing his swim class on Wednesday. He did great and will start his swim lessons next month. He loves the water. He runs to your picture hanging on the wall often to tell you things. He said to you the other day, "Daddy! I poop in the pot!" He was so happy. I told him how proud of him you are; he smiles when I say that. He wears his big boy undies and hardly ever have an accident in which I am very grateful. It's time to feed him. We just wanted to wish you a very Happy Father's Day and to tell you how much we love you.

PaPa & Perrion from Church

Love Mom

June 4, 2012

Gran Gran & Perrion from Church

Love Mom

June 4, 2012

Perrion coming from Church

Love Mom

June 4, 2012

Hi Baby, this is your baby coming from Church yesterday.

Gabbie

June 3, 2012

Happy Birthday PJ!! Im still missing and love you like crazy!! R.I.P

With all my heart, Love Mom

June 2, 2012

Hi Sweetheart. Happy 31st birthday baby. We spent most of the day celebrating your birthday by helping your brother Mario and his family to move in their new apartment. As your son said before we bought a birthday cake for you (Perrion picked a red white and blue cake!) and a smiley face balloon :) We went to Mario's and we all gathered around and sang happy birthday to you. Perrion just smiled and he got to blow out the candle for his Dad and all your nephews, Jordan, Justin and Jayour, your dad AJ, my Russell, Mario & Amanda all celebrated your day. Yes, your dad, AJ helped Mario to move all day today. He was there when we left. Sweetheart Im not going to drag on. Just a few lines to say you are never far from my mind and always in my heart. PJ, what can I say. I love you. I miss you. I want you here with us. I sometimes get so nauseated; sick to the stomach like someone has punched me when I realize you aren't here. It is so awful; so not right; and yes, nothing is the same; nothing ever will be the same without you. Always know, Ma love you son. Happy birthday to my PJ.

From your loving Son Perrion

June 2, 2012

Happy birthday Daddy! Gran Gran told me that today is your day. I wish you were here but I just wanted you to know that I love you! Me and Gran Gran are on our way to the store to get your birthday cake and balloons! I love balloons! Guess what? Im swimming and kicking water at the YMCA! Me and Gran Gran have so much fun....we blow bubbles and everything. I can't wait to eat your birthday cake! Daddy I love you; I blow you kisses whenever I see your pictures and Gran Gran make sure I say Good morning Daddy; Good night Daddy and sometimes she says you are watching me when I'm being bad. But I'm not bad often. Well, Daddy, I got to go but I'll talk to you later. Gran Gran says she will write to you later. Bye Bye

Loretta Adkins

June 2, 2012

P.J. On this special day, God blessed your mother with your presence. With a saddened heart, I wish you a Happy Birthday. Eternal love.

Mom

May 23, 2012

Hi Sweetheat. I'm not going to talk to you long as usual. I just wanted you to know that your son just had his first swim lesson! Yep! We joined the Y and I signed him up for the parent/child swim class. He can't be trained without me until he's 3 years old but in the mean time we can take lessons together. He did great! Didn't want to get in at first but when he did he didn't want to get out. He said "we had pun (yep "pun" his f words still sound like p words...lol...PJ he screamed like a mad man and kept saying, I'm going to fall; I'm going to fall!" Well later he kicked; blew bubbles and everything! The instructor said he did great. We have classes 2 days a week for half an hour until 6/13...he can't wait to go back! I didnt get a picture but I will hopefully the next time and will post it. Love you baby...

With all my heart, love Mom

May 18, 2012

Hi Baby, Wanted you to know that your nephew Nas will be 6 years old tomorrow. He told me he wanted a guitar or drums. We got him a nice guitar; oh what noise they will listen to in that house. Your little man is great. Russell and I took him to Chuck E Cheese's Tuesday; then Perrion and I went to the library (McDonald's first)! I had to keep reminding him to be very quiet so he sushed me from the car to the door and he told the other kids to "sush! You have to quiet!" Needless to say most of the time he was the only one talking. We checked out lots of books as he loves books and he loves me reading to him. PJ the other day I could not find my keys all night and most of the next day. We looked every where for them. Russell let me use his keys and Perrion and I was leaving the house something told me to ask him. As we were leaving out the door; Perrion took eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich so I said "Perrion, do you know where Gran Gran keys are?" He looked at me and said "Yes." I said you do? He said "yes." I said where are they? He said upstairs. I said can you show them to me. He said yes. He and I walked upstairs in his room; he gave me his sandwich to hold; crawled under his bed; crawled from under the bed and hand my keys to me. Boy! I couldn't do anything but bust out laughing! I couldn't even get angry with him. Your boy is indeed something else. We miss you son. We love you. You are always on my heart and on my mind. Yeah, I know; your birthday is coming up. Some of the saddest; worst times. Mario and I decided that we would get together with his family and have cake and ice cream for your birthday. Nothing big; just us remembering; honoring; and celebrating your 31st birthday. We love you sweetie. God bless you.

Gabbie

April 25, 2012

Hey P its Gabbie. I have you heavy on my heart and want to let you know that I haven't forgotten about you! Its not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Just because I don't write you as often doesn't mean your not on my mind! Well I lost my Uncle and cousin on last Thursday. We will be saying our goodbyes today! The family seems to be taking it well but we are all still in shock! No one is ever prepared for something so tragic but I know there is a man above that can carry us through anything. I love and miss you so much and I will continue 2 remember all the good times and laughs we had. Until we meet again PJ Rest in Peace!!

Nap time!

April 16, 2012

Sadia a few days before the blessed event!

April 16, 2012

Jayour at Chuck E Cheese

April 16, 2012

Perrion and his friend the goat!

April 16, 2012

Boys at Chuck E Cheese

April 16, 2012

All the guys there..

April 16, 2012

Perrion & Jayour at your 2nd Annual Family, Friends and Food Get Together

April 16, 2012

Perrion screaming, "don't take no picture of me!"

April 16, 2012

Love Always Mom

April 16, 2012

I don't think I've shown you a picture of Sadia's beautiful baby girl. I think I tried before but could not pull picture up so I'm going to try again! Here goes. Love you baby! Meet Aubrie Alexandria!

Singing Elmo World

Love Mom

April 16, 2012

Hi Baby. I picked up Perrion 3/28 when I returned from Charlotte. We kept him for a week and just as he was scheduled to go home he came down with the flu! We took him to the doctor and nursed him back to health. He was very sick and we end up keeping him for an additional week. He is much better and back to his old self plus a little more spoiler. We put him to bed the other day and he hates going to bed. He called me, "Gran Gran help me! help me!" I go into his room and he is sitting in the middle of the bed. He has some how put one leg through the top neck of his tee shirt and cannot get it out! He says "Gran Gran help me! Smiling his little butt off! And you know I laughed til i cried! Later that night Russell and I saw him at our bed room door. The room was dark. We thought he was sneaking in like he always does. I whispered to Russell and said he sure got spoiled when he was sick because he is crawling on the floor like a baby Russell said boy you better get up off that floor! He said "I can't." I said why can't you Perrion? We cut the light on and he has stuck his foot through that same tee shirt and some how got off his bed and crawled in our room because he was stuck again! This time I let him sleep with us til he went to sleep!

Perrion 2 1/2 and Jayour 1 year old

Love Mom

April 16, 2012

Hi Sweetheart. I wanted to show you a picture of Mario's youngest son, Jayour (the one born the day we laid you to rest) Mario and Amanda talked me into keeping your son and Jayour together! Wow! They both are a handfull and Jayour is as big as Perrion

Loretta Adkins

April 8, 2012

Happy Easter P.J. I know your son is looking mighty fine today! RIP

Love Mom

March 21, 2012

Hi Honey, your favorite cousin, Sadia had her baby girl Tuesday, 3/20/12 at 12:45. She weighs 6 lbs and 14 ozs. and is 19 1/2 inches long. She is a beautiful little girl. Her name is Aubrie Alexandria Brodie-Burton. Sadia and Aubrie's dad, Richard Burton are mighty proud parents and your Aunt Audrey and Mike are proud first time grandparents. Oh, I forgot, of course Lil Mike is a happy Uncle. We wish you could be here to help us celebrate her birth. Sadia will post pictures on your page when she gets some time. We love you baby.

Perrion feeding the goats at Maymont Park

Love Mom

March 12, 2012

Hi Sweetheart, your son had his first outing to Maymont Park to see the animals. He loved it! I was so impressed. He wasn't afraid of them. He saw the cows, pig, goats, birds, etc. He fell in love with the goats. I didn't know they were so friendly. Perrion hugged one of them around the neck and said "I love you goat!" I said OmG! Get back boy! Papa gave him some seed and he let the goats eat right out of his hands! He then said "all gone goat!" He walked and walked and yeah ok he took off running and we had a time trying to catch him. Lord, child! what a fast boy that is. We are still working on getting him to stop when we say stop. He thinks that funny to take off running. Sweetheart he is worrisome but oh what a treat he is. He still talks to your picture. Now he does it without me saying anything. The other day he was reading a book and he showed it to your picture and said "see Daddy, see the bear!" and he said come on Daddy, let's go downstairs; let's go downstairs. It is hard to watch. We miss you love! We miss you. I'll put the memorial pictures up the next time. I love you baby!

Sadia Brodie

March 9, 2012

Hey P.J, I know it's been a minute since I wrote to you but I have not forgot about you. I love you so much and wish you were here to see your little cousin (me) grow up. I'm about to have a kid of my own within a week or so and I just wish you were still here so that she could love you just as much as we do. I know you are watching over us from heaven though so you aren't missing out on much. I love you cuzzo and I miss you and your bright personality so much. You will never be forgotten.

Gabbie

March 8, 2012

Hey P its Gabbie! Came to tell you that I love you and still missing you like crazy!! The hurt of you leaving is still there and will never go away!! Wish I could just pick the phone up and give you a call just 2 hear your voice or even to see you again! Man I'm still not understanding but I can't question God. Keep watching over us P and until we meet again Rest on.

Happier times...

Love you always, Mom

February 13, 2012

Hi Baby. Yes, today is February 13, 2012. Yes, I know; it's been two years. I can hardly believe it. Two years since you lefted us; two years since I receive that call; two years of trying to stand in for you and help raise that awesome son you have. Two years without hearing your voice or seeing that beautiful face. PJ we miss you so much. If only you knew; but then again I think you knew we would. All is well. Grandma still have a hard time talking about you. She has glacoma and can barely see but whenever I show her a picture of you for some reason she can see it. Some days she can't talk enough about you; other days she tell us to stop because she can't bare hearing your name without becoming upset. I know the feeling; same with me. Some days I talk; laugh; smile about conversations we've had or times you've made me angry and other days I put your so far out of my mind. Perrion is great; talking up a storm. We had a wonderful get together for you Saturday at Sino's. A lot of people showed. Of course we had your banner and cake and took pictures. Perrion had a ball. I haven't gotten the pictures yet but when I do I will put some up on your page. Everyone enjoyed being together. Your Aunt Audrey came all the way from Charlotte. Mikie came with her. We are waiting for Sadia to have her baby. She's having a girl in March. I know how crazy you were about her. Well son, tomorrow is Valentine's Day. You know I only associate that day with your leaving. To me, it's just the day before you left me. All of it is still so unreal. Other days its just too real. We take the days as they come. You and I know we all must go on and do the best we can. Some days are better than others. I miss you. I love you. I wish I had my baby back. I wish I had my baby back.

Loretta Adkdins

February 13, 2012

Two years ago today, February 13, 2010, a day I will never forget, and you either. Love you. Rest in peace!

Perrion coming from Church

Mom

January 24, 2012

Hi Sweetie, just sitting here thinking. I thought about how you use to call me (almost every day) and you would say, "Ma what you doing?" I would say oh nothing; just sitting here thinking about you. You then would say "for real Ma? You were thinking about me?" I then would burst out laughing! You would then get it and say "Oh you funny; you got jokes!" Then we would both laugh. Now things change in such a short time. The second year without you is coming upon us and as it did last year the panicky feeling sits in. I don't know why but every holidaya; special occassion; celebration come up or near; panic starts rearing its ugly head and I can only think that its that sinking nauseated heart wrenching feeling of living; laughing; celebrating another event; another day without you. It still seems so impossible. I've taken lots of your pictures when you were growing up and put them in frames and placed them in the secretary in the office with your big portrait Amanda's mama did of you. The Legacy people did a beautiful job of making your book from last year; hopefully I'll do maybe one more; I've made some really nice invitation cards with you and Lil P on them for your upcoming event. We are having it at Sino American on Saturday, February 11th. Lots of people have responded. There's no program or anything we just get together with you and celebrate your life with us and remember and recall how much you mean to us and how much we miss you. Sweetie I miss you. Grandma can't hear your name sometimes without crying. But that is to be expected. You sure left a hole in our hearts. P is doing great. He just told Papa to "get out of my chair!" He talks so dang smart sometimes but he is very loving and lovable. He never wants to go home. He says "Gran Gran I don't want to go home!" He cries and cries when its time for him to go. I don't know why; no one seems to be mistreating him. Uncle Mario says its because I spoil him. It's hard not to because I'm loving you through him. Sometimes when I want a hug or kiss from you I will just hold him and I can almost feel you. Well son, always and forever your mom.

Loretta Adkins

January 24, 2012

Dear P.J.

Thought about you yesterday; thought of you today; will think of you tomorrow, will pray and think about you always.

Gabbie

January 1, 2012

Happy New Years P!!! Wishing you were here to bring it in with your family!! Man another year without you. Its still crazy to me!! Continue to smile and watch over us P. I miss and love you as always. Rest In Peace

Mario & PJ's Christmas

Love Mom

January 1, 2012

Perrion's 2nd Christmas at our house!

Love Mom

January 1, 2012

Gabbie

December 26, 2011

Hey Pj! Merry Christmas. Wishing you were here sharing the holidays with your family, especially Lil P. I see from the pictures that your mom put up he's doing good and is happy as ever. I know you would be so proud of him. He looks so much like you. Well P I'm still missing you and love you like crazy. Nothing in this world will ever change that! Keep smiling and watching over us. Rest In Peace

Love Always Mom

December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas Sweetheart,
Mario, Amanda and the boys all came over for Christmas. Russell picked up your Perrion so they could all open gifts at the same time. Perrion has been so very excited for Christmas. He acts as though he knows whats going on. He has been running through the house with the red santa hat on his head saying "Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Ho, Ho, Ho!" He has been getting closer and closer to the gifts under the tree. He only managed to take a few bows off the presents but he didn't open any. He was so happy to see the boys and his Uncle & Auntie. Santa was very good to them all. Perrion loved Christmas! He kept telling us that he wanted to see Christmas lights; then he says Christmas presents; Christmas decorations, Christmas songs! He even lies on the floor and makes snow angels! Well floor angels since we didn't get any know this year. He played himself silly. We all ate then packed up everything and went to Grandma Alice to carry her food and her Christmas gift. We miss you PJ. I've put a few pictures of you on the mantel in the living room and you have your beautiful sterling silver heart shaped Christmas ornament at the very top of the tree. It says My PJ with your birthday. It's beautiful. A poor substitute but beautiful. Your picture with you raising your hand giving the peace sign while you were smiling is our favorite. I showed it to Perrion the other day; we both kissed it. He said "Daddy!" I said yes that's Daddy giving the peace sign. I then showed him how to bend his fingers down to give the peace sign. Well today he remembered it and without any prompting from me he went to Uncle Mario and Aunt Amanda and started bending his fingers down and said "Daddy peace sign." Mario thought he was counting then he said it again while holding up his fingers. Although Mario didn't understand at first I explained that he just learned that several days ago and he remembered it and wanted to share it with you. They were impressed. PJ, Sweetheart we miss you more than words can say. We try to always keep your name and face before your son. I am in the process of planning your 2nd Annual Family, Friends & Food Get Together for Saturday, February 11th. I'm thinking about having it at Sino's but I have to check with them. Regardless, we will have it somewhere and I'm sure it will be nice. Honey, mom love you forever; more than ever and I can only pray that you are resting...in peace.

Gabbie

December 21, 2011

Hey P its Gabbie. Still missing you like crazy and your always in my thoughts! I have dreams of you often and they seem so real. I always wake up smiling even tho i know your gone i feel like you were here again. Man if only my dreams could last forever. Trevon is getting so big and Riri well shes being herself. She still has the stuffed animal that we got from your mom and of course its name is Pj. Riri takes real good care of it. Lol every once in a while she will say ma Pj looking at you. smh that child of mines! Well im here to let you know that i miss you and love you like i always have! Rest in peace P and keep watch!

Love always Mom

December 7, 2011

Hi Sweetie, Finally! After trying for awhile, Lil P urinated in his pot!!! Yeah P...he was so happy..lol. PJ he told Papa, "Lets pee in the pot." Papa took him to the restroom and he did it! (Those his other favorite words..."I did it! I did it!" Well he gets a sticker for that! Yes he does! Until the next time...later Sweetheart.

Loretta Adkins

November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving P.J. I know your mom cooked a lot of food for your lil man. I love you and God bless you! You are never far from my mind.

Loving you always

November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving Sweetheart, All the cooking is done. Sure could have used your input while I was cooking the last few days. You know the holidays aren't the same without you. You know they never will be but I keep you close to me. This is one of our favorite holidays yours and mine...all the cooking; all the food, etc. Your son is well. He is growing so fast it's scary. He is a joy. No, he doesn't take the place of you...my baby but he is still a joy. Oh, sweetie how you would love him. He is a wonderful little boy. I can't begin to tell you how smart he is and how funny. Other than being a clown and getting funnier by the day he loves to read his books; sings not only Twinkle Twinkle Little Star but "Let Me Be Your Motivation!" And "You Look Better When You Smile." Please don't ask me who sings what but when they come on the radio Perrion starts singing! I still can't keep him out of my bedroom. Every night we put him in his bed; every night bout 3 or 4 he comes in the room and crawls in bed with us. He's gotten smarter because he use to cry when he comes in now he gets in the chair at the foot of the bed and goes to sleep knowing that we are going to put him back in his bed! He is becoming very independent; doesn't want me to help him do anything for him. He crawls up on his high chair; zips his pajamas and shirts up; doesn't allow me to cut his food and now he's doing this new thing. Whenever we leave the house he takes both of his hands and put them on his chest. He walks outside; down the steps with his hands like that refusing to let me hold his hand and as soon as he gets near the car he takes off running down! He is fast as Carl Lewis! It takes every thing I have to catch him! I don't know why he runs like that but he looks back at me and takes off! I'm still working on making him stop doing that! He thinks it's funny; I think it's exhausting and dangerous. His favorite words are "I got it Gran Gran; I got it! and everything belongs to him, i.e. "It's mine; it's mine! And don't forget "No!" everything is no. PJ when I get after him for doing something wrong he craws under the table and hide; he shuts himself in the closet and my favorite when you talk to him and he doesn't want to hear it he pretends to be asleep and starts snoring! OMG! I have never seen a child act like he does! He keeps us very busy. We took him home yesterday. He was with us for a week. He's normally with us from 3 to 5 days. After 4 Im ready for him to go home and he is too. He says Gran Gran I want to go hoooome..I want to see ma ma and Mia and Tink. He is making complete sentences. Oh Honey I wish you were here. Perrion goes in the office and look and your picture; waves and says Hi Daddy. I still can not believe you aren't here. It seems so wrong but I guess God had other plans. But again it seems so wrong. I have to go. Going to take Grandma Alice Thanksgiving dinner. You know I had to spend some time with you and tell you about your boy. Happy Thanksgiving baby. I love you. I miss you. I wish you were here.

David Johnson

November 21, 2011

Wassup cuz .... I miss you as lot, I be thinking about old times alot. Remember the freestyles and just chillin . I love u fam!

Papa & Perrion the Clown!

November 1, 2011

We can't forget PaPa! He sat on the porch giving out candy to everyone! And he is responsible for Perrion's clown face! When we washed his face, Perrion said "Clown gone Gran Gran; Clown gone."

Gran Gran & Lil P clown faces!

Love Mom

November 1, 2011

Hi P. We walked Mr. Perrion throughout the neighborhood for Halloween. He had on a clown's face. He let us put the clown paint on his face half way then refused to let us finish. I had to take one for the team and put it on my face to show it was ok. He then let us do it! So we both were clowns. We then met with Uncle Mario and his family and went to Courthouse Road for a big Halloween event but it rained the entire time! They had jumpy jumpy things; pony rides; sheeps; food, etc. You could tell it would have been great but the rain messed it up! All in all we had fun though. See your two favorite clowns! Lol

In his own little world when he's not terrorizing us!

November 1, 2011

Hi P, see your little guy!

Audrey Johnson

November 1, 2011

Hello PJ, I recently visit with your mom, my sister and your son and he's is something else. When we are with him we never have a boring minute because he is so active and fun to be around. Man,how I love him so much and can't see nothing but you in him. I miss you so much but I know that you are looking down on all of us making sure along with God that we are all okay. Love and miss you nephew and you forever in my heart.

My PJ, Love Mom

October 31, 2011

Hi Sweetie, your little man sure keeps me busy. He is still very funny and "strong willed" aka hard headed! He saw Mesha today. She hugged him and kissed and told him how much he looks like you. He smiled, told her bye bye; turned around; waved and told her "I'm going watch tv." He then crawled upstairs. Lol! She thought that was so funny. He made a song for me that sounds like jingle bells and it goes "Gran Gran Gran! Gran Gran Gran! Gran Gran Gran Gran Hey! Don't ask me where he gets it but he constantly sings it. PJ he is something else! He stays with PaPa and I about 3 to 4 days a week; sometimes longer and every night is a fight to make him sleep in his room; in his bed! Every night about 3 or 4 am he wakes up and comes in our room. Papa noramlly throws him in the middle and we keep sleeping. Lately we've been running him back in his room but don't think that stops him. The other night PJ he came in the room very quietly; turned the lamp on near Papa; looked at us (we are pretending to be asleep; cracking up; nearly crying); he then saw Papa on his side; then turned the light off; walked around to the other side (my side) and crawled in bed beside me!LOL! He knew Papa would throw his little behind back in his room and I would let him stay! After all that we decided he had earned the right to sleep with us. Boy I wish you were here to watch your son grow; to call me to see what I'm cooking; to worry me about anything! I just wish you were here with us. I love and miss you. Some days are so very hard; some days the tears won't stop; some days sweetie; some days are very trying. I put almost all my attention on your son. We washed his hair yesterday and I was braiding it yep the zig zags going back like I use to braid yours and I promise you I could almost smell his hair like I use to smell your hair when I braid it...he is like having you all over again. PJ he is a joy and I hope and pray you are watching over him and us all. We love you sweetie! He's taking a nap now. It's Halloween and he is dressing as a clown! Lol, that's what he acts like. Letting him take a nap before it's time to trick or treat! Love you baby.

Gabbie

October 27, 2011

Hey Pj. I haven't forgotten about you. Wanted to let you know that I love you and still miss you like crazy! Man how I wish you were here!! Keep smiling down on us! R.I.P

Mom's 52nd Birthday!

To My PJ, with love always

October 7, 2011

Good morning Sweetheart, as you know today is my 52nd birthday. Yep, your favorite girl is getting old. I can see your face smiling at me telling me "but mom you don't look that old!" Well, since you've been gone I beg to differ. Your leaving added years on my face; weight on my body; and a deep crevice in my heart. My heart hasn't beat the same since the day I heard that God awful news and I'm almost certain it never will. Perrion is doing great. He counts; says his ABCs; loves his books and "Mo Mo" aka Elmo! He is a very happy little boy. He still comes into the room with your portrait hanging and says "Hi Dad Dad!" He waves his hand at you and often have me or PaPa to pick him up so he can rub your face; your eyes and your teeth. We both then kiss your face. It is so heart warming to see. But PJ don't get me wrong; he is a very strong willed little boy who continues to extremely funny. Sometimes I can't discipline him for trying not to laugh at him. I don't want to encourage him so we often turn our head so he won't see us laughing. Son, needless to say I miss you. I miss the happy birthday mom and so much more. I see on fb that Gabbie went to the grounds to see you. She says it seems so unreal that you aren't here until she finally saw your name there. For the same reason, I find myself unable to go there and I know Mario hasn't been. Like me, he refuses to go. Again, maybe one day. Right now I'm doing all I can to take care of your little man and make sure he is safe; cared for and loved. Russell does a wonderful job helping with Perrion. He takes him to the doctor; gives him any medicine he has; takes his temp if he's sick; rocks him; reads to him; play with him, etc. We do enjoy him and yes he wears us both out. But you know your mom, just like I use to tell you and your brother, "I would be derelict in my duties as a mother if I didn't do certain things; tell you certain things and teach your certain things." This saying also extends to your children and my grandchildren. Right now we are attempting to potty train Perrion and it is a very interesting task. He sits for a minute and takes off running throughout the house in the buff; slaming all doors behind him or he jumps in the bed; pulls the covers over his head and keeps very still! PJ, you would think he is so funny. I can see your smiling face laughing at him. Well son, I wanted to share some of my birthday with you - here comes Perrion saying he wants to eat (his favorite word) again. He forgot he just ate two bowls of cereal; grapes and juice. Oh well, let me go. Son, I love you always.

Jordan!

September 5, 2011

Jordan was so excited waiting for the train and of course it was an hour late! He had a great time also but your son got on his very last nerve! Jordan is 12 years old and going to the 7th grade this year. He is very smart and makes As and Bs and he loves his brothers even when they get on his nerve. All he talked about in charlotte was how much he missed them but as I stated earlier they had fun. Love you baby!

Papa & Perrion

Always Mom

September 5, 2011

Sorry Sweetheart, Perrion for some reason just had to go in the house so I didn't have time to put his picture by the train on my letter so here goes a picture of him and I'm going to attach one of your nephew Jordan also as we wait for the train. See Lil P with Papa standing by the train. He wore this red shirt that we got him some time ago and it says "All Aboard to Grandma's House!" It has a picture of a train on it and he has always loved that shirt so of course when he got a chance to take a train trip I made sure he wore it! He loved it and showed anyone who would listen his shirt with the train. He then told them "All aboard to Gran Gran house.! Yes he said Gran Gran although the shirt says "Grandma." Yes, you know I taught him to say Gran Gran! Lol. Love you Sweetheat. Enjoy the picture.

Love Mom and Perrion

September 5, 2011

Hi Sweetheart, just sitting outside in back with your little man watching him play. We went on his very first train trip to Charlotte. The trip was 10 long hours! Never again will I take a train trip with a toddler! He only slept 2 of those hours and before we departed i think everyone on that train was happy when Perrion got off! Lol! He talked to everyone even when they had stopped talking to him; he screamed; played; laughed out loud; and cried! In other words he acted just like a toddler. Jordan also went with us and he too was tired of Lil P. All in all we enjoyed it. We had fun with your Aunty. Hurricane Irene and the earthquake...Yes...earthquake one of them caused our return trip to be postponed due to service disruption. Russell didn't go with us but he said from Monday; 8/22 to Monday; 8/29 was enough. He got on that highway Monday and came and got us. I was extremely happy. No harm intended but I almost dreaded the train trip back with Perrion. Any way sweetheart just wanted to share with you your son's 1st train trip. Jordan was so happy Lil Mario was there. They stuck together the entire week; jumping on the trampoline; playing video games and playing cards and monopoloy. Needless to say Perrion terrorized them. He knocked their monopoloy game over; stole their money and ran; snatched their cards; threw shoes at them; stood on one chair and jumped down on them! They were so sick of him. PJ it was the funniest thing. I could hardly keep from laughing. Jordan would threaten him and kept asking me to make him stop. I did but he would do these things and take off running down the hall like Carl Lewis. He is so fast and very strong. They would pick him up and bring him to me; he would laugh and run back to them and start all over. All in all we had fun. Wish you was here or there or anywhere with us. We miss you son. I miss you. Grandma Alice gets so choked up when she talks about you. She told me the other day that you and her were so close (she put her two fingers together) and said "Deborah we were like this...that's how close we were." I said I know mama. I said I know PJ was as close to you as he was to me. She can hardly talk about you but you have always known the love and affection we all felt for you. Well sweetie before I start getting upset I think I will go. Lil P says "daddy" every time he sees your picture. I don't have to coax him or point you out in pictures; he just knows now. Isn't that cool! You have a beautiful son sweetie. I love you. Until next time.

Gabbie

August 30, 2011

Hey Pj. Sitting thinking of you and wanted you to know that I haven't forgotten you and that I still love you like crazy! Nothing much is going on. Just taking it one day at a time!!! I look at things a lot different now since you left. Missing you so much!!! Still waiting on that phone call!! I know your looking down and smiling on everyone and we are blessed to have you watching over us!! Until we meet again Rest In Peace!!

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