06/17/11 - NNHS Newsletter - Bobby Brinkley
Vernon Robert Brinkley
(09 July 1936 - 13 June 2011)
Newport News High School Class of 1955
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06/17/11 - NNHS Newsletter - Bobby Brinkley
Vernon Robert Brinkley Newport News High School Class of 1955 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter today.
Bobby
Brinkley,
Class of 1955, passed away in Newport News on Monday, June 13, 2011,
at the age of 74.
From
Jack Nelson ('54) of Northern VA - 06/18/11 - "Vernon Robert Brinkley, 74, died June 13,
2011":
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Vernon Robert Brinkley,
74, died June 13, 2011
For all of
you who knew Bobby Brinkley - he lived in East End in the 1400
block of 24th Street right next to Salter's Creek - you can go
here to read his obituary. I am sure Ned Parrish knew him. He
graduated in the NNHS class of 1955.
http://www.legacy.com/
Bobby and I
were great friends in our youth and we played in the marshes
around his house during the summer for many hours each day.
For those of you
who may recall (it was a long time ago) one of Bobby's sons
(Howell Keith Brinkley) died in a freak accident when he was
very young. He inadvertently hit the automatic "UP" control on
the back window of his dad's station wagon (I believe it was)
with his head out the window. The window came up and
choked Bobby's son to death before he was found. A very tragic
accident that left Bobby in mourning for many years. Some say
Bobby was never the same easy going person he was before that
accident.
Rest in eternal
peace, my friend.
Jack
What a tragic story!
Thank you so much for sharing this, Jack. You have my deepest
sympathies on the loss of your friend.
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From the Daily Press - 06/17/11:
Vernon Robert Brinkley
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NEWPORT NEWS -
Vernon Robert Brinkley, 74, died June 13, 2011. He was a resident of Newport
News for most of his life and was a lifelong member of Orcutt Baptist Church. |
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He was preceded in death by his parents; his two sisters, Frances Warren and Dorothy Hudson; and his son, Howell Keith Brinkley.
Survivors include his wife of 48
years, Kay Lacy Brinkley; his son, Robert Greg Brinkley and his wife, Cynthia;
and his grandson, Robert Keith Brinkley.
Published in the Daily Press from June 17 to June 18, 2011.
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June 17, 2011
I have fond
memories of Vernon from the our days at Newport News High
School. He was two years ahead of me, but I knew him though
his friendship with my brother who was also a class of '55
grad. My sincere condolences go out to you, his family
during this time of grief.
June 17, 2011
I enjoyed having
Vernon as a classmate at NNHS. He was one of the first to
welcome me when I transferred from Wythe. My wife Laura also
remembers him fondly from his attendance at reunions and the
class brunches of recent years.
June 17, 2011
I remember Vernon
fondly from our years in NNHS, as one of the 'good' tough
guys; one of the ones you always wanted on your side, so it
was no surprise to find that he went into the US Marines.
Deep sympathy to Kay and all of his many friends.
June 17, 2011
Sincere
condolences are extended to Bob's family, Kay and Greg and
his family. Bob will be missed puttering in his garden and
taking meticulous care of his beautiful lawn. After 20 years
as his neighbor, we sincerely regret not getting to know him
better. May you rest in peace Bob and we hope to see you on
the other side.
Dick and Myra Adams June 17, 2011
To the family of
Vernon Brinkley. I knew Vernon from our days in high school
and I will always remember the positive influence his
presence had on those around him.
May God give you peace and comfort during this time of sorrow. I know Vernon will be missed by many.
To the Brinkley family: I, too,
have happy memories of Vernon.
His smile and positive attitude
lit up a room. He'll be greatly
missed. Joan Lenhart Burgett, NNHS Class of '55 ~ Joan Burgett, Ithaca, New York
My most vivid memory of
Vernon was playing baseball with him on the NNHS team in 1955.
Although the team didn't do well, Brinkley was a outstanding good
third baseman. I can still remember him spearing a line drive off
the bat of Sammy McIntyre of the hated "Crabbers". My thoughts and
prayers go out to his family. May his soul rest in peace.
~ Don Cox, Columbia, Maryland To The Family of our
friend, Vernon:
Dear family of Vernon
Brinkley, ~ Mickey Marcella Good all around buddy, Best at NN high. Vernon will be missed. ~ Chuck Shipp We have fond memories of
Vernon from NNHS and old east end. Our condolences to the Brinkley
family. Our condolences to Greg
and the Brinkley family. Jarrod Upton family A wonderful person, we
lived far away, but I really enjoyed all of our visits together. He was
a very caring person, and I will miss him. My sympathy to the family.  D |
Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Brinkley family and their friends at this difficult time.
| Hi, Carol: Glad your Internet Service Provider has you up and running again, but the first email received from your new Fayetteville location was very sad. Thanks for passing along the news of the passing of Bobby Brinkley, Class of 1955. For those TYPHOON who knew Bob, let me share some of the three years he spent in the USMC. Corporal Brinkley was the Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge of Gate 15, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA. It was my pleasure to serve with Bob, as the Vehicular Gate Sentry. He was kind and generous, letting me ride to Newport News with him on weekend liberty, until his Honorable Discharge from the Marine Corps. I can still remember he was getting ready to study at Old Dominion University as his time in the Corps was coming to a close. He had served on Sea Duty in the Marine Corps, and was a Plank Owner for the USS Saratoga (CV-60) when she was commissioned at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York. Following that tour, he was assigned to the Marine Detachment, USS Leyte (CV-32) and upon completion of that tour he was assigned to the Marine Security Guard Company, Naval Ammunition Depot, St. Julians Creek. When the Marine Barracks at St. Julians Creek was closed, he was transferred to Marine Barracks, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA for his "Sunset Tour" awaiting discharge from Active Duty. Vernon was a high energy person, and was in the process of designing a tooth brush with tooth paste in the handle for the traveler and had hopes of getting a patent as he completed his tour. He had played football as a TYPHOON, so he was drafted to play football in the Marine Corps at Parris Island and later at Marine Barracks. The tragic way he lost his son devastated him for many years. Rest In Peace, Marine. Semper Fidelis, TYPHOON Regards, Joe Madagan ('57) of FL
Amen to that. Thank you,
Joe; my sincerest condolences on the loss of your friend.
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This information is also posted here:
http://nnhs65.com/memoriam-all.html
http://nnhs65.com/memoriam55.html
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have
Buckroe!Love to all, Carol
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Carol Buckley Harty
Onward Christian Soldiers
Words by Sabine
Baring Gould in Church Times, 1865
Music (St. Gertrude) by Arthur S. Sullivan, 1871
Onward Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before!
Christ, the royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See His banner go!
Chorus:
Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before!
2. At the sign of triumph
Satan's host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers,
On to victory!
Hell's foundation quiver
At the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise!
Chorus:
3. Like a mighty army
Moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
Where the saints have trod;
We are not divided;
All one body we
One in hope and doctrine,
One in charity.
Chorus:
4. Onward, then, ye people,
Join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song;
Glory, laud, and Honor,
Unto Christ the King;
This thro' countless ages
Men and angels sing.
Chorus:
"Onward Christian Soldiers" midi and lyrics courtesy of http://ingeb.org/spiritua/onwardch.html - 04/16/07
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 01/27/05
Animated USMC Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of the late
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines who served in the South
Pacific during WWII.
Thanks again, Herbie!!
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still
missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!
