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Erwin A. R. Brutus

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Erwin Brutus Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

Celebration of life for Erwin A. R. Brutus of 4070 Warrior Trail, Stone Mountain, GA, will be held Monday, January 22, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 5135 Memorial Dr., Stone Mountain, GA, Rev. Randy Palms, Pastor. Interment, Hillandale Memorial Gardens. Remains will lie in state from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Visitation TODAY FROM 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. with wake services from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Survivors are his parents, Mr & Mrs. Albert Brutus; son, Savion Brutus; sister, Jonelle Bertrand, and a host of relatives and friends. Family will assemble at 4070 Warrior Trail, Stone Mountain, GA on Monday, 10:00 a.m. Gregory B. Levett & Sons, Inc. South Dekalb Chapel (404) 241-5656.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 21, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Erwin Brutus

55 Entries

Crystal Swain

August 28, 2007

To the Brutus family, I hope you all can find stength to recover in this time of grief. My prayers go out to all the family and I hope his son grows up and know that his father was a wonderful person. I went to high school with Erwin and I always remember him smiling no matter what. He will forever be in our memories, our hearts, and never forgotten.

Marcella Westfall

May 14, 2007

May God continue to bless your family. You will be truly missed.

Marcus McCormick

May 8, 2007

My prayers and thoughts go to the Brutus family. Erwin and myself were friends in high school. I remember him laughing and making jokes on the bus. Miss ya bruh.

Brandon Sprowl

March 27, 2007

Even though you're no longer here, not a day goes by that I think about all the good we had. From the day we met at orientation through the time we went kayaking down the river in Athens a couple years ago. I also think about the time we were in band and we played at that football game. It was about 40 degree weather with a crazy wind chill factor. We looked at each other and agreed not to take band next year. I will always cherish those memories forever.

Sylvia Crisp

February 25, 2007

To The Brutus Family:

Just know that you are lifted up in my prayers. May GOD bless you and may heaven continue to smile upon you.

Sharon Crenchaw

February 5, 2007

Berniece and Family,
My deepest regrets and sincere condolences for your loss. Mitra told me what happened and I wanted you to know that I pray that your faith in God remains stong because he is the overcomer. HE will give you the strengh that will in time become peace and comfort for the mind and soul.

adriane hamton

January 31, 2007

I would like to take the time to say I'm sorry to hear about your lost. I remember when I first meet Erwin, it was when he starting working for Wal-Mart(3389)Centerville Ga. Erwin kept us smile and laughing all day long it was never a dull moment when he was at work. He was miss when he left to go and work for Marta and he will be miss while he is working for the LORD

Alice Boggs

January 24, 2007

Bernice and Family:
Jean & I extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this time.

Erica Richardson

January 24, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Simone Slaughter

January 23, 2007

Erwin, you took me under your wing and showed me the ropes at MARTA. Proud of your job...and always in COMPLETE uniform! I smile as I think back on our laughs last summer. The memory that stands out to me most is that we were working together at Civic Center the Saturday my boyfriend passed. When I returned to work, your spirit gave me so much comfort. Thank you so much for your spirit. You left a piece of yourself with all of us! May God lay peace over your family and friends and forever hold you in His Grace!

Jamar Edwards

January 23, 2007

Every since high school, you have always been a good friend. I am sure you will make everyone happy up there just as you made everyone happy down here. Rest In Peace... We'll Miss You!!!

Chameka Byrd-Clark

January 23, 2007

Erwin you will really be missed and may you rest in peace.

Much love,
Chameka Clark

Hans Kjolseth

January 23, 2007

I attended GA Southern in 2002-03 as a foreign exchange student. Erwin became my best friend throughout that year, always open, laughing and smiling, making it easy to settle in for a foreign classmate like me. I'll remember the great conversation we had, about everything from every day issues, to world politics.
Erwin will never be forgotten. Not even in a far off place like Norway.

My prayers go to the family,
Hans Kjolseth,
Oslo,Norway.

EARL MCCANTS

January 22, 2007

THIS IS TO THE FAMILY IN MY DEEPIEST SYMPATHY WE ALL NOW THAT YOUR SON WILL BE DEEPLY BE MISSED BY FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND ESPECIALLY THE CO-WORKERS HE WORKED WITH AT MARTA. WITH LOVE FROM THE MCCANTS FAMILY.

Karrie Mayes

January 22, 2007

Dearest Brutus family-
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Erwin was a great friend of mine from Clarkston HS and I am terribly sadden to hear of the loss. He will be missed more than words can express. God bless you!

Lifting you high in prayer,
Karrie

Mark Henderson

January 22, 2007

The Brutus family,
I've spent hours trying to figure out what to put here, and I just don't know where to start. There aren't words to say, only good memories to think of. I remember driving Jonelle and Erwin home from high school, and Erwin rode in the back seat. Erwin sat upside down with his head on the floor and his feet in the air for the entire ride. I saw him a few weeks ago and we talked about the good times and the future, and how he was so grown up now. I saw him at church and he was seemed happy and now knew where God stood at in his life. I hope it gives you great comfort knowing that he was heading in the right direction. I see the love that he gave to everyone and I also the love everyone is giving back and I know he's looking down smiling and proud.

Carol Wood

January 22, 2007

Albert and Bernice,
You are in my heart and prayers. I will never forget the way Erwin read the scripture at Jonelle's wedding, and the conversations Erwin and I had about his wanting to attend law school. He had such a beautiful spirit about him which was a reflection of the two of you. May God comfort you with the comfort that only he can give.

Carol Wood

Shaherah Guildarie

January 22, 2007

It just hurts my heart to hear of such terrible news. Erwin was such a nice guy in highschool. I remember the laughs we had in some of our classes together. God Bless the family. May Erwin rest in peace. He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him!!!

Jamila Crenchaw

January 22, 2007

To the Brutus Family,
My prayers are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of your son & son-in-law.

Ken & Tracy Kincaid

January 21, 2007

Mr. & Mrs. Brutus,

We wish to express our most sincere and deepest sympathy. God bless you and your family.

Katherine Nobles

January 21, 2007

To the Brutus Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow. Know that God feels your pain and is there to comfort and care for you. Remember and cherish the precious moments you shared with your loved one.
God bless and keep you.
Katherine Nobles
BSF Family

Tricia Thomas

January 21, 2007

I would just like to express my condolences to the entire Brutus family and friends.

Dec. 15th 2006

Dyshaun Harris

January 21, 2007

I still remember way back freshman year in Winburn Hall. You used to come thru the lobby with that Yankees cap on first quarter. Then I moved back to Winburn for the second quarter down the hall from you and we became cool. You moved from Yankee cap to Yankee knit hat. I remember chillin in the lobby one day and I pushed you and I ran thru the hall and you didn't catch me. I had you mad because I kept telling you that I smoked you, lol. But you got your revenge an year later in Watson. You baited me and after a year I finally slipped and took it. It was all good. I remember meeting up with ya'll on the strip in Daytona Spring of 99. The next year me you and Miller got a 3 bedroom apartment in Park Place . We had some fun times. We all had our struggles. I remember when we used to joke with you because you would eat a bag of skittles for dinner. We had some food. We weren't that poor. You got that job at KFC and we used to be ready for you to come home with that chicken, Lol.I remember me and you used to wrestle all the time. I would be laughing because I was way bigger than you, but you were so damn relentless. I used to rest up against the wall while you used your energy. We had a big spot on the wall where my blue jeans were rubbing up against it. I remeber one day we were wrestling and I stopped to take my necklaces off and as soon as I stepped back out of my room you pushed me up against the wall. We had this big hole in the wall for the rest of the year, Lol. The next year we all went our seperate ways as I got a one bedroom, Miller went home, and you moved in with Jimmy. We still hung out and stuff. I remember when we were in Dr Canton's African American Studies class together and we went on the trip to the King Center . We were driving thru Metter and Dr Canton's van got pulled over, then the cop sped up to tell you to pull over, and then he pulled over the van I was riding in. He came to your car first, then Dr Canton's van and then our van. He came to our window and said, "the speed limit is 70, not 85. This is not the Autobahn." in a super super country voice. You said that he said a similar thing when he came to your car. I remember us graduating May 3rd, 2003, a proud moment for our families as we walked across that stage. I remember all the talks we had about our future plans. You wanted to go to law school. We seriously entertained getting an apartment together downtown. Then we focused on looking for a house. We were to go in together, live in it for a while then get a return on our investment. I remember all the times we would get together and watch football. I remember that party we went to before Christmas. We had so much fun there. We all met up in the Wal-Mart parking lot and you were literally stuffing your face with double cheeseburgers. I always found it funny how you ate your burgers, lol. I remember hanging out with you on Friday Jan 5th at Dub house. We didn't go out or anything. The police came to the apt because we were so loud, lol. We had guests come thru and while I sat back and chilled, you were in rare form. I was cracking up. Dub went to sleep, but me, you and Skylark went out in the parking lot and talked for a little while before departing. Who knew that would be our last meeting???? The next day and ya'll got together to watch the game, but I had called you and told you that I wasn't coming thru. Who knew that would be the last time we spoke???? Fast forward a week and I was chillin with my girl watching the game and Skylark calls me. I don't answer because I was a little busy. He calls right back so I answer to see what was up and he gave me the shocking news. I tell him to stop playin and when he tells me that he isn't tears start to fall. I tell my girl and she drives me to your house. On the way I still couldn't believe it so I called your phone and it went straight to voicemail. On the way I was in and out. When I got there I saw that your family was taking it well, maybe because they had more time to come to grips with it. I tried my best to keep my composure. I'm gonna miss the intellectual conversations we had. When I go out with the fellas now there is gonna be an empty feeling. Our boy won't be there with us with cigar and a Heinekken. You will be missed.

Beverly Davis

January 20, 2007

It has been a pleasure to have known a young man as polite, gracious, and sincere as Erwin. I am thankful that I was able to tell him how much we loved him while he was able to hear it. He will be truely missed in the MARTA Family. My prayers are with the Brutus Family. Your faith will sustain you in these trying times. May God bless and keep you, may his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you.

Edna Phillips

January 20, 2007

To the Brutus Family,
Thanks for sharing your wonderful son with us. God is in control and he had better plans and a better job for him to do. It is not good bye, it is "See you on the other side". My prayers are with you and your family.

Nadia Campbell

January 19, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Kimberly Estrich

January 19, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about Erwin I did not get to know him well but my brother knew him very well all my love and prays from Shaun and Kimberly Estrich

MARY NEAL

January 19, 2007

TO THE BRUTUS FAMILY - MAY THE LOVE AND CARING OF FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS, AND FAMILY GIVE YOU COMFORT AND STRENGTH IN THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE.

MARY NEAL
CO-WORKER/MARTA

Cheree Jackson

January 19, 2007

Although I am very heartbroken that I won't be able to share moments with Erwin on this earth again, I am happy that I was blessed enough just to know him. Because to know him was to love him. I am thankful for the time that we spent together over the past 2 ½ years… the good...the bad, and the ugly and I am grateful to the entire Brutus family and the GSU crew for cultivating someone so kind, loving, thoughtful, funny, respectful and intelligent. More than a boyfriend, he was my best friend, and he will be missed immensely.
The many memories that we shared have definitely helped me during this time, but knowing that my S.B.B is in a better place makes me feel somewhat better. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who is suffering from this loss.
So until we meet in heaven…you will be missed, and always loved.

Abel Eshetu

January 18, 2007

To the Brutus Family:

I'am very sorry to hear of your loss. My time with Erwin as a co-worker at Marta was short but memorable. I have found Erwin to be a very kind, respectful and delightful person. His presence will truly be missed in all our lives. My sympathy and prayers goes out to the whole Brutus family and friends.

Anne Jackson

January 18, 2007

Bernice,Jonelle & The entire Brutus family,

You send my most Deepest Sympathy. Words can not express the hurt I'm feeling over the lost of your son Erwin & son-in-law Kcawand. I share your pain and sorry because I too have lost a son.
I will keep you all in my Prayer.

Bernice, I love you. If you need anything, please call on me.
(404-377-1666)

Anne Jackson

Terrance Parks

January 18, 2007

To the Brutus family,

My name is Terrance Parks aka "Dub". I am one of the "homeboys", so to speak, that Brute hung out with on the regular. We first met up @ GSU back in '99 and have been hanging tight ever since. My first impression of him was this is a real stand up, down to earth guy. And that . . . he was every bit of. My fondest memory of him will be us play boxing each other every chance we got. Please believe me when I say things just won't be the same hanging out with the Ambassador around. He will be missed!!!! I have NO shadow of a doubt that he is in a better place.

To the family, I will keep you all in my prayers. If you all need anything, don't hesitate to contact me. Just remember to "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding" and he will direct your path. Much love!!!

Sincerly,

Dub

Demetrius Kenner

January 17, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tina Burt

January 17, 2007

Bernice:

It saddened my heart greatly to hear of your loss.

I pray that God will grace you with his STRENGTH.

Louise D. Walker

January 17, 2007

Mr. & Mrs. Brutus and Jonelle,
I am sincerely sorry to hear of your loss. Erwin is resting in peace. I know your beliefs and faith will keep you strong. My prayers and prayers are with you at this time and always.

Christopher Howard

January 17, 2007

To:Bruts Family
Eriwn was a great co-worker and will be sadly missed. I will keep his family in my thoughts and prayers.

Nicole Walden

January 16, 2007

To the Enire Brutus Family,

Erwin was a graduating classmate of mine at Clarkston High School. Although contact has not been made in ten years, his presence still resides in my heart. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family and I hope and pray that God will continue to carry you all through this troubled time. Jonell and Mrs. Brutus, remain strong for one another and depend on God to see you both through. May God keep you.

Sincerely,

Nicole Walden and Family

Peter Patterson

January 16, 2007

Erwin was more than a cousin to me, he was a brother. We shared so many good times. My cousin was smart, funny, sensitive, and a great listner. His loss is very painful for me, but it is good to read all the lovely responses about my cousin. He will be truly missed. There will be a gap that never can be filled again. I am happy that he is in a better place now.

Linden Austin

January 16, 2007

The Austin Family:Brian(Linden),Jenny,Brian jr.,and Breanna
Our thoghts are with you

Charles Henry Atkinson

January 16, 2007

Bernice, Jonelle, Family and friends, I send to you my prayers and most sincere condolences for your great loss of loved ones. While you may think this pain will never end, is only for a moment and your love for each other and your spirit and faith will become a soothing balm to you all.

jarvis jenkins

January 16, 2007

To the brutus family,i am very sorry for you lost.Erwin was a friend of mind,he would always pick you up know matter how you felt. He will truly be missed.

John Forte

January 16, 2007

To the Brutus family: Im sorry for your loss. Erwin was a good friend of mine and co-worker. I will keep your family in my prayers. Erwin was always positive, and he would listen to anything anyone had to say, he was a very laid back person. I will always remember his voice.

Your boy Forte.

Tracey Billue

January 16, 2007

Bernice and Janel...earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. You have my deepest and most sincere sympathy.Continue to abide under the shadows of the almighty God!! God bless!!

Wayne Clayton

January 16, 2007

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Brutus & Family,

My family and I send our sincere condolences. Erwin was a wonderful person, co-worker and friend, and I know that your family has suffered a great loss. Erwin and I became great friends and I will truly miss him. In the days ahead, I hope your memories of him will be some comfort to you all.

Essie Ray

January 16, 2007

Bernice, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Son and Son-In-Law.My prayers are with you and your Family during this dark hour. Love Essie Ray & Family

Dora Sturdivant

January 16, 2007

Bernice and Jonelle, just remember your help is a whisper away and your love ones will meet you in Glory. May the Spirit of Christ continue to Comfort you all at this time of sorrow. I feel your pain, I lost my brother Dec. 16, 2006, age 56. You too can find comfort in prayer & praise. God Bless you.

Tajauna Peterson

January 16, 2007

To the Brutus family, Da'aiyah and Son..You all are in my prayers. I, too have just lost my grandfather of 101 years and various other loved ones all within a two weeks span, so I know what you are going through...Erwin was a bright light during his time at GSU and he will be sadly missed...I thank God that I was blessed to be associated with Erwin...I enjoyed the talks we had in the office...Always remember to hold on to God's unchanging hands and stand still...He will fight your battles and hold you up in the midst of the storm...God Bless and Keep you...
(Sr. Secretary-Center for Africana Studies, GSU)

Natasha Mott

January 16, 2007

Mr. & Mrs. Brutus and Jonelle,

I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my heart and in my prayers. Erwin will truly be missed.

LaTonya (LT) Fuller

January 16, 2007

Dear mr & Mrs Brutus,
I first would like to say I am deeply sorry for your loss. In the time I have known Erwin, my life has been blessed. He was a very compassionate person and will be missed by those who knew him well and those who didn't get the chance.Stay strong knowing God's plan is in motion.

April Cardwell

January 16, 2007

Mr. & Mrs. Brutus,
I am in deep sadness for your loss. Erwin was a wonderful person and I know he is gone on to be with the Lord. He touched my life in so many ways that there isn't enough room in this enrty nor enough time to express how dearly I will miss him. He always showed compassion and concern for persons in need and those he considered to be "Friends". My heart is truly in pain for I already miss him deeply. I have a genuine Love for Erwin. Stay strong and keep the faith , he will be missed. If you need anything, please feel free to contact me. You can reach me via e-mail or through Station Services @ marta.

Gail Gray Smith

January 16, 2007

Mr & Mrs Brutus, Jonelle & Family
You have my most Deepest Sympathy in your lost. Words can not express the hurt I'm feeling over the lost of Erwin & Kcawand, I will always keep you all in my Prayer.
Love you

Sheila Tillman

January 16, 2007

Bernice, Janell, and Family
I pray an abundance of God's love, mercy, grace, and peace for you during this time. I also pray that He will comfort you as only He can.

Ronald Smith

January 16, 2007

May the Lord strengthen you during this time of sorrow. Erwin was a wonderful co-worker he will be remembered in a wonderful way. May God bless and keep you and look forward to brighter days to come.
God Bless
Mr. Ronald C. Smith

Ashiki & Rebbie Taylor

January 16, 2007

Mr. & Mrs. Brutus,
We were deeply grieved to hear that Erwin and Kcawand passed on Saturday. Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. We are praying for you and wishing you God's Grace at this difficult time.

Angela Carswell

January 16, 2007

I'll always love the time we shared and our memories will be dear to my heart. You will always be special to me my dearest Brut! I love you...To the family, you don't know me, but your son, nephew, cousin, was a good person! He captured my heart from day one. Remember God makes no mistakes! Angela Carswell, Augusta,GA -

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