DURHAM -- Wendell Hollis Brame, born January 6, 1951, went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2010.
His father, Laurence Brame Sr.; and sister, Geraldine Brame Sowell precede him in death.
He was born and grew up in Durham; attended the Durham Public Schools; and graduated from Hillside High School. Hollis excelled in sports, winning the Most Valuable Player in football while at Brogden Jr. High School.
Hollis was employed at Nortel until his health failed him. Hollis was a hard and conscientious worker. He loved 'Old School' music and loved to dance. He loved people, especially his family. Hollis would do anything to help anyone; and referred to everyone as 'Blood'. Hollis attended local churches in Durham.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Mrs. Corliss McNeil Brame; his mother, Amanda Brame; seven children, Shomari Brame, Shaquana Brame, Tonya, Jeremy, Tonya Gattis, Bobby Gattis Jr., Keisha Gattis; eight siblings, Mrs. Lana (James) Wall Sr., Ms. Claudette Bridgeford, Minister Constance Williams, Mrs. Anita (MacArthur) Hill, Ms. Teresa Canty, Laurence (Bette) Brame Jr., Douglas Brame and Daniel (Donice) Brame; three aunts, Ms. Esther McLean, Mrs. Mary Jones, and Mrs. Elizabeth (Bishop Osborne) Bingham; and uncle, Maurice Bingham; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at St. James Baptist Church, 1305 W. Club Blvd., Durham, on Tuesday Feb. 2, at 1 p.m. The funeral will be officiated by Pastor Luther Brooks at St. James Baptist Church.
Herald-Sun, The (Durham, NC) - Saturday, January 30, 2010
DURHAM -- Wendell Hollis Brame, born January 6, 1951, went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2010.
His father, Laurence Brame Sr.; and sister, Geraldine Brame Sowell precede him in death.
He was born and grew up in Durham; attended the Durham Public Schools; and graduated from Hillside High School. Hollis excelled in sports, winning the Most Valuable Player in football while at Brogden Jr. High School.
Hollis was employed at Nortel until his health failed him. Hollis was a hard and conscientious worker. He loved 'Old School' music and loved to dance. He loved people, especially his family. Hollis would do anything to help anyone; and referred to everyone as 'Blood'. Hollis attended local churches in Durham.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Mrs. Corliss McNeil Brame; his mother, Amanda Brame; seven children, Shomari Brame, Shaquana Brame, Tonya, Jeremy, Tonya Gattis, Bobby Gattis Jr., Keisha Gattis; eight siblings, Mrs. Lana (James) Wall Sr., Ms. Claudette Bridgeford, Minister Constance Williams, Mrs. Anita (MacArthur) Hill, Ms. Teresa Canty, Laurence (Bette) Brame Jr., Douglas Brame and Daniel (Donice) Brame; three aunts, Ms. Esther McLean, Mrs. Mary Jones, and Mrs. Elizabeth (Bishop Osborne) Bingham; and uncle, Maurice Bingham; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at St. James Baptist Church, 1305 W. Club Blvd., Durham, on Tuesday Feb. 2, at 1 p.m. The funeral will be officiated by Pastor Luther Brooks at St. James Baptist Church.
Herald-Sun, The (Durham, NC) - Saturday, January 30, 2010
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