Anna, I am so sorry to hear about your loss.  I was well acquainted with this family for a number of years and grew to love Johnny. He was a very kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I really enjoyed the pictures you have posted. It appears he shared a wonderful life with you.  Sincerely Robin Carr (Casey's birth mother)

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Anne, Johnny couldn't have asked for a more caring and loving wife during these days he so needed you; and you couldn't have ask for a more compasionate, loving and Godly husband for the time on earth the LORD shared Johnny with you. You both were greatly blessed by God and each other.
The Bible says that our lives are but a mist or vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.  But the wonderful news from our Savior is that He is in Heaven preparing our eternal home for those who have put their trust in Him, and that means you, Johnny and all your Christian loved ones will soon be together with Christ and each other throughout eternity in a place of indescribable beauty, perfect health (no pain or sufferig allowed) and blessings beyond description.  I loved to hear Johnny's comments in our Grace Bible class as he always spoke with a sense of compassion, love and sincerity that left me feeling we were in the presence of a man who truly loved others and his LORD. He was a blessing to us all!   May God's deep abiding peace be with you.  Your brother in Christ, John

I'm truly sorry to hear the news of my old friend John.  I worked with John at the shipyard for a few years when I started out in the design office.  John always helped me, he was good to work with, and quick to offer smile.  I have nothing but fond memories of John.  May God bless John and comfort his family at this difficult time.

Ann: Sorry for your lost, I heard about it last night.  I never met John but i viewed the photos so i know you were very happy. God has his plan and my prayers are with you.

Anne, 
There aren't any words that will ease the difficulty of this time. Thank God, we have a Savior who knows our hearts and our hurts...and who is our ever present source of comfort.

Dear Bristow family Will be praying for you all. so sorry for your lost.

Johnny and Anne are special members of First Baptist's Grace Bible Class. They have been shining examples to all of us as they've undergone Johnny's difficult journey with faith and dignity. We will miss him greatly. Anne and the Bristow family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ken,Ricky and the entire Bristow family,we are deeply sorry for the loss of Johnny.We have fond memories of our family times together.

Ken,Ricky and the entire Bristow families, please accept our condolencies .Johnny was a big influence as was his family when Mary and I first started attending Bethel Temple and ultimetly decided to make it our church home. We has some great times as our families got to know each other and became friends. Johnny will be missed by many and at rest with our Lord.

                Lester, Mary and the Ferguson Family

Johnny was a wonderful person and we enjoyed his fellowship when we attended Bethel Temple Assembly of God. Our Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

MARTY& FRANCES,WILL BE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY,JOHN WAS A GREAT MAN OF GOD,ALSO A GREAT FAMILY MAN,WE WILL MISS HIM GREATLY,GOD BLESS.
WE ARE IN FLORIDA.

My sincere sympathy to the entire Bristow family during this difficult time.  I am so sorry for your loss.  He and Carol were wonderful friends to me during our high school years, and Johnny lived with my parents his senior year. He was always a good person and a great moral example even as a young man.  I have many fond memories of him and know he's singing up there in heaven. God Bless you all and give you peace.

Ann, when I think about the joy that he brought into your life in such a short time, I thank God. The two of you shared your love in a special way. Remember ALL those fun times, the trips, the reunions and all the good you shared. Your faithful caring of him also brought blessings in caring and saying goodbye. Not everyone had that."til death do you part" can be a long journey or only minutes.Hold the good ones close to your heart and in time the others will fade away. Know that your family loves you and will lift you up in prayers. Mary Anne & Jesse

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bristow family.  May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Dear Bristow Family,
I will always remember the great times that we had in the choir at Bethel Temple.  Johnny truly was a wonderful Man of God, and he will surely be missed by everyone.  May God be with all of you at this time.  He is now singing in the Heavenly Choir.
Sandy & George Anderson, Fox Hill, Virginia

Anne and family,
Larry and I pray that God will comfort you at this time.  After looking at the pictures, we see you are blessed with some wonderful memories. Johnny was a blessing to those of us in the Grace Bible Class.  We will definitely miss him.  God bless you.

Sincere condolences to Kenny for the loss of your father and to the entire Bristow family may God grant you peace. Sincerely Roy&Betty Kidd

Our deepest condolences go out to the entire family during this tough time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Laura Shearin and the entire Ship Repair Cost Engineering group (Rick's co-workers).

Our Prayers are with you all, may God keep you close the rest of your lives.

I will always consider it an honor and a privilege to have met John. His demonstration of courage, compassion and determination during such a difficult time was a true demonstration of his love for his wife, family and friends. My thoughts and prayers will remain with his family since I know he is dearly missed.

Was so sorry to learn of Johnny's passing. He, Carol, my wife and I all went to school together. Johnny was always a true Gentleman and nice person.
Our sympathy goes out to his family and may God comfort them.
HHS Class of 1960 & 1961.

Johnny was the best man in my wedding 40 years ago.  He accepted me into his family with Kenny & Ricky while I was station at Langley AFB.  I honor him as a friend and mentor.  Our prayers and wishes are with the family in this time of loss.  I am sure Johnny is celebrating with Jesus right now following a grand welcome home for a good and faithful servant.

Anne;  Johnny was a wonderful man who loved life and the Lord!  He blessed all who knew and loved him with his tender caring heart. God gave you a great blessing in bringing your lives together.  What happy times you both shared!  I look forward to seeing him again in glory.

OBITUARY

John Kenneth Bristow

June 27, 1942 – March 8, 2011

Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville

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