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Reflections of Life

Alonzo Granberry, known as “Ricky” by all who knew him. He was born November 28, 1953, to the late Mr. Clifford Granberry and Mrs. Cora Granberry. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Charles Granberry and Todd Granberry.

Ricky loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Macedonia M.B. Church, where he served as an usher. He loved his church, the members, and especially our Pastor Larry Rucker and 1st Lady Evelyn Rucker, Rev. Lakisha Johnson and Willie Johnson, ushers Josephine Ellington, Emma Wellington, Margaret Nelson, and Patricia Newell.

Ricky loved working in our yard. Our yard is so beautiful, people passed by just to admire the yard. He also loved grilling and entertaining. When he had company, his jokes and his sense of humor would keep everyone laughing. He would say,” Cobra Static in the Attic!” Ricky loved his family and will be missed by all, especially his wife of 27 years, Mrs. Brenda Granberry.

Our two sons: Deidrick Granberry of Horn Lake, Mississippi and Stephen Perkins (Shameka) of Tunica, Mississippi and a special God-son, Jamie Bowman.

Our six daughters: Rondalyn (Donald) Gill and Alondria Granberry of Tunica, Mississippi, Felicia (Shawn) Ivy of Boling Brook, Illinois, Tiffiny (Andre) Simpson of Chicago, Illinois, Latonia Gibson of Texas, Keyshon Hardiman of Olive Branch, Mississippi.

Our brothers: Willie (Melvin) Rogers and Darrell (Lillian) Granberry of Chicago, Illinois, Charles Rogers and Jerry Thompson of Tunica, Mississippi, and Lionel (Charlene) Granberry of Memphis, Tennessee and Marcus Ector of Kenyatta, Alabama.

Our sisters: Patricia Reed, Vivian (Bobby) Smith and Sharon Reynolds all of Tunica, Mississippi, Avlem (Antwan) Nicholson of Memphis, Tennessee.

Our aunt Georgia Keys of Tunica, Mississippi, brothers-in-law, Ray Oler, Ruifus Toliver, Patrick Duncan all of Memphis, Tennessee, Edward Daniel, James Daniel, Jr., and Lamont Daniel all of Tunica, Mississippi, four sisters-in-law, Rose Marie Granberry, Carla Toliver, and Sheryl Duncan all of Memphis, Tennessee, Jerldean Daniel and Mamie Daniel of Tunica, Mississippi and Latannia Norwood of Horn Lake, Mississippi. Our extended sisters, Cynthia Bullock, Shantina Reed, and Evelyn Paige all of Tunica, Mississippi.

Our eighteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Ricky’s every lasting friends and family, Evada Bullock, Steve Suggs, Columbus Jones, W.C. Eskridge, Larry Williams, Arthur Boatner, James Nickson, Jessie Clay, Rodney Whitley, Homer Brown, Leonard Draper, Ray Lewis, Dennis James, Earnest Carter, Curley Matthews, the Suggs Family, the Williams Family, the Harvey Family and the Keys Family.

Celebration of Life

Prelude

Saturday, September 19, 2020 11:00 A.M.

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church

Hollywood, Mississippi

Pastor Larry Rucker, Sr., Officiating

SIs. Barbara Gill, Mistress of Ceremoney

Scripture Reading: Old Testament and New Testament........................................................................Pastor Joe Canada

Prayer......................................................................................................................Minister Columbus Jones

Solo........................................................................................................................................Laquisha Fields

Words of Comfort...................................................................................................Reverend Lakisha Johnson

Expressions

Sheriff Casey Hamp, Sis. Glossy Suggs (Oak Street Neighbor)

Arneitha Harvey, St. Louis, Missouri Class of 1973, Evangelist Carolyn Canada

Solo....................................................................................................................................Antonia Pendleton

Eulogy.............................................................................................................................Pastor Larry Rucker

~Henderson Funeral Directors in Charge~

No Parting View ~ No Hugging ~ Please Wear Your Mask

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” - Philippians 4:7

Ricky & Brenda Our Everlasting Love

Ricky,

We have been together for over 30 years but married 27 Years. I count that a blessing. I told you that I was your 4th and final wife until death do us part … we did that! So now a part of me is gone with you. Our daughters and sons will be fine because we will remember all the good times we had while you were here on earth. Alondria will be fine raising Anthony and A’Mariyih, and Anthony will always remember his paw-paw because he looks, walks, and act like you. Steve and Jamie will take care of the yard, so rest in peace, we will see each other again in Heaven

I will always love you!

Your wife,

Brenda

Missing You Always

You never said I’m leaving; You never said Goodbye, You were gone before I knew it

And only God knows why.

In life, I loved you dearly

In death, I Love You still

In my heart, I hold a place

That only you can fill. It broke my heart to lose you

But you didn’t go alone

A part of me left with you

The day God called you home.

Brena

To Paw-Paw

We were your world, and you were ours.

Now you’re our Guardian Angel.

Love,

Anthony “Rough House” & A’Mariyih “Annie”

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In Loving Memory of

Our Wonderful Dad

Those special memories of you Dad, will always bring a smile. If only I could have you back, for just a little while. Then we could sit and talk again, just like we used to do. You always meant so very much, and always will do too. The fact that you’re no longer here, will always bring me pain. You’re forever in my heart, until we meet again.

Love always, your children

Deidrick, Stephen, Rondalyn, Alondria, Felicia, Tiffiny, Latonia,

~Father ~

The greatest gift I ever had, Came from God, I call him Dad. He gives me strength, love and advice. I barely have to ask him twice.

To Our Dad

There, with money, or just an ear. I never have to live in fear, because he is there. My guiding light. Giving comfort, day or night. My friend, my hero. Tall and proud and now I’m here to say aloud, I love you Dad. For all it’s worth . . . since my birth and until I die.

Love you, Deidrick

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TWhen Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand; The angel said my place was ready, In Heaven far above, And that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love.

But when I walked through Heaven’s Gates,

I felt so much at home, for God looked down, smiled at me, And told me, “Welcome Home.” So when tomorrow starts without me. Don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart.

o Our Beloved Brother

“Dear Brother”

You gave no one a last farewell, Nor ever said goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. A million times, we will miss you. A million times, we will cry. If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. In life, we loved you dearly, In death, we love you still. In our hearts, you hold a place no one else can fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God took you home. We will meet again someday we know in a better place. We thank God he made you my brother while you were here on earth. Love, Willie, Darrell, Charles, Lionel, Jerry, Marcus, Patricia, Vivian, Sharon and Avlem

~Acknowledgments

We, the family of Alonzo “Ricky” Granberry, would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone during this time of bereavement. The out pouring of prayers near and far, flowers, food, phone calls, text messages to me, Brenda Granberry, has been a blessing to my family and me. We are so blessed to be surrounded by such loving and compassionate neighbors and friends. Special thanks to Methodist Hospital, Olive Branch, Dr. Payel, Dr. Allen, and staff for taking care of Ricky during his time in the hospital. Continue to pray for us, and we love you all. ~The Granberry Family