Bishop Willie R. McNair passed away February 21, 2023.
Bishop Willie R. McNair
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Gracie Butts says
February 25, 2023 at 12:15 pmJoyce and family, so very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers
Deacon Keith, Barrett, the Collective! says
February 28, 2023 at 8:33 pmIron’s sharpen Iron’s, thanks for the times, laugher, and leadership my friend.CCA-Tidewater and friends will miss our number one Partner. Your Laughter, infectious!!! Blessings and Thank You!!!
Joyce and the FAM, from our Family to yours Keith and I offer our Condolences. Deacon Keith
Barrett
Darryl and Kim Brickhouse says
February 27, 2023 at 8:00 pmYou have gained your wings Bishop and may your family find Peace and Comfort knowing you are looking down on them with love.
Audrea says
February 28, 2023 at 12:10 amTina Bracey and family, Hold on to God’s changing hands, and keep all memories and love Bishop has left. “Walk of Faith Outreach Ministry” sends our condolence and prayer.
Pastor Byron & Audrea Johnson
Lonnie & Shirley Davis says
February 27, 2023 at 9:06 pmTo Joyce and family: May God comfort you during this difficult
time. Our prayers are with you.
Andrea Mackey says
February 28, 2023 at 10:38 amTo Joyce and family sending my condolences to you and your family may God peace rest on you during this difficult time. Remembering those good times at Garrett Community Baptist church. Andrea Mackey
Andrea Mackey says
February 28, 2023 at 10:39 amTo Joyce and family sending my condolences to you and your family may God peace rest on you during this difficult time. Remembering those good times at Garrett Community Baptist church.
Rodtrice Matthews says
February 28, 2023 at 11:42 amNo words can even describe the emotions right now. Mother Joyce just know that we love you. You are in our hearts and prayers as The Lord comfort you in His arms..
June I. King says
February 28, 2023 at 12:36 amI am saddened to hear of “Rev Willie’s” passing. He was always such a kind, funny, and gracious man. He was so always welcoming to us ( your classmates) when we bombarded your home to work on our many class reunions and kept us in stiches. God does not make mistakes and He knew Willie had completed His (his) work here on earth. God bless you and your family and may Willie’s memories be a blessing to all of you.
June I. King
UKHS ’65
Rev. Dr. James Edwards, lll says
February 28, 2023 at 7:49 amWhat a guy , what a guy . Our love and condolences to Joyce and the family on the passing of our friend and cohort in the ministry, Bishop Willie McNair. Who would have ever thought that Willie would become Reverend and then Bishop , but he did. What a guy. Rest in peace Willie for a job WELL done in Jesus’ name.
Rev. Dr. James and Rev. Dee Edwards , lll
Retired Pastor/ Friends of ” that guy “.
Cecelia Rush says
February 28, 2023 at 9:11 amMy Condolences to Joyce and The Family. Bishop will be truly missed, such a remarkable man of God! One of a Kind! May his Peace be with you in this time of bereavement.
Eunice Hicks says
February 28, 2023 at 10:13 amMy sincere condolences to Joyce and your entire family. He was always the kindest man I had ever met. Always smiling and pleasant. God give you strength and peace at this time.
Jan House says
February 28, 2023 at 10:29 amPraying for peace and comfort to Bishop McNair’s family and friends. The members of Seniors Aging Gracefully will forever cherish his smile, laughter and love for God. The opportunity for us to serve as co-laborers in the vineyard on behalf of seniors was much appreciated. May his memory and legacy live on in the lives of his loved ones. Joyce, we are here for you—we’re just a phone call away🦋
Jan House says
February 28, 2023 at 10:32 amPraying for peace and comfort to Bishop McNair’s family and friends. The members of Seniors Aging Gracefully will forever cherish his smile, laughter and love for God. The opportunity for us to serve as co-laborers in the vineyard on behalf of seniors was much appreciated. May his memory and legacy live on in the lives of his loved ones. Joyce, we are here for you—we’re just a phone call away🦋
William & Cecelia says
February 28, 2023 at 8:42 pmWeeping endureth for a night but joy cometh in the morning. May the peace of God comfort your family in your hour of sorrow. Stay strong in the Lord. ..William & Cecelia McPherson
Carolyn Wyatt says
February 28, 2023 at 10:40 amThis man was the type of person that was so kind and pleasant. Always smiling and down to earth. He was the most kindness Bishop I ever met. His congregation will truly miss him and his wife Joyce and the entire McNair family. RIP. Sir. You earned your wings .
Sarah and Clarence says
February 28, 2023 at 11:46 amOnly God knew the day, time, hour he would call you home. I Will miss laughing and joking with you. Rest in peace my friend, my heart hurts for your family, church members and those who truly knew you, God has a true Angel warrior in his kingdom.
Sarah and Clarence
Deacon Keith, Barrett, the Collective! says
February 28, 2023 at 8:28 pmIron’s sharpen Iron’s, thanks for the times, laugher, and leadership my friend.CCA-Tidewater and friends will miss our number one Partner. Your Laughter, infectious!!! Blessings and Thank You!!!
Joyce and the FAM, from our Family to yours Keith and I offer our Condolences. Deacon Keith
Barrett
Daniel and Tammara Rush says
February 28, 2023 at 12:30 pmBishop McNair, you were our daddy and we love you very much. You are truly missed and will always have a place in our hearts.
Daniel and Tammara Rush says
February 28, 2023 at 12:31 pmBishop McNair, you were our daddy and we love you very much. You are truly missed and will always have a place in our hearts. Praying for comfort for mama Joyce and family
Phyllis Sherrill says
February 28, 2023 at 1:12 pmWe the classmates of Bishop Wilie, George Washington Carver High School of Chesapeake Virginia class of 1965,Are sending our condolences and prayers to the family, stay strong in the lord’s name and he will guide you through.
Laurey Family says
March 1, 2023 at 3:26 pmWith deepest sympathy to Joyce and family members. May you know that our thoughts and prayers are always with you. Rest in peace Bishop McNair. You will never be forgotten.❤️
Darveen Jorden says
February 28, 2023 at 2:30 pmUncle, Pastor, Bishop is what I call him. Lord knows he was ” One of a kind!” God has truly shocked and blown Our minds. Bishop Mac was a extraordinary guy! He could make you happy when you’re sad and also knew how to apologize when he made you mad. He wasn’t perfect, but he was perfectly made. Lord knows the mold was Broken, when the Word was spoken ” Let “Willie R. McNair” come forth! He will Truly be missed by all that loved him. Aunt Joyce, Fred and I are praying for You and the Rest of our family, Church Family and friends too. R.I.P Unc. We Love You. And We Will Make sure The Bush Keeps Burning! 🔥💝💝💝💝💝💝
Janet Green Freeman says
February 28, 2023 at 3:44 pmTo Joyce and family, memories of love and friendship are treasured
In our hearts. The love of our friend, Willie class president of the class of 1965. For us memories are the legacy of love.
Condolences,
G.W. Carver class of 1965
Janet Green Freeman
Myria Bracey says
February 28, 2023 at 4:56 pmHis Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the Joy of the Lord. Praise God. Matt.25:21 We will truly Miss you.
Rev. DL Smith & Mount Zion Interdenominational Community Church says
February 28, 2023 at 8:45 pmJoyce and family, your Mountr Zion IC3 family send our love and condolences on the passing of, Bishop Willie McNair.
He will always be remembered as the 1st Pastor of Mount Zion. It’s in time like these, that we must remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Rest on Bishop “job WELL done”.
Rev. DL. Smith and Mount Zion Interdenominational Christian Community Church
Robin A Smith says
March 1, 2023 at 11:44 amJoyce and Family my sincere condolence goes out to, you are in my heart and prayer as the Lord Comfort you in his Arms.
Pauline Pledger says
March 1, 2023 at 12:37 pmMy condolence to Joyce and family. Willie was a wonderful and kind person.He is resting with our Lord in peace forever.
Paulette Brown says
March 1, 2023 at 2:43 pmMy condolences to Ms. Joyce and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family,
Marionette Butts says
March 1, 2023 at 2:54 pmLady Joyce McNair and family, my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. A Kingdom warrior has gone to rest. My prayer is that you find comfort and peace in the celebration of a life well-lived.
Laurey Family says
March 1, 2023 at 3:22 pmWith deepest sympathy to Joyce and family members. May you know that our thoughts and prayers are always with you. Rest in peace Bishop McNair. You will never be forgotten.❤️
Pauline Pledger says
March 1, 2023 at 8:04 pmMy sincere condolences to Joyce and family.Willie was a humble and good man now he is resting in heaven with our Father.My prayers are with you.
Eric Northern says
March 2, 2023 at 5:55 pmThe Northern and McNair family will forever be linked because we all grew up in the same neighborhood, on the same street (Quail Av.) and on the same block. We have lost a good man, and you have lost a husband, father and brother. This is a loss for all of us and we send our deepest condolences and prayers to entire family.
Chris Watson says
March 6, 2023 at 9:46 amTo Joyce and members of the McNair family.
Like many in our congregation, I was saddened to hear about Bishop McNair’s passing. Considering I’ve known him since my teenage years at Garrett Community Church, I told my friends he was the last male role model figure I had (because my father, stepfather and uncles have all passed away). I will solely miss him.
May God’s light continue to shine on you and your loved ones during and after your time of grief and mourning.
Judy Doyle says
March 9, 2023 at 1:12 pmJoyce,
Condolences to you and your family. We are praying for strength and healing.
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