Hey Little Brother, I miss you everyday. I know you are resting peacefully. You have a grandson now. I know you would have been an awesome grandfather, because you were a great dad. You would have had a cool name like G-Pop or something like that. I love you always.
-Big Sis

Happy Heavenly Birthday Lil Brother!
I've missed you everyday, especially today. Every time I watch a good kung-fu movie, I wonder if you've seen it. I miss the movie marathons we used to have. I miss you cooking something and calling me to brag about how good it tastes. I miss our debates. We used to debate until our cell batteries died. I truly miss your genuine kind heart and sitting around laughing and talking about our childhood growing up. We were thick as thieves, the oldest and the youngest. I love you, your Big Sis, BeBe!

Oronde was my baby brother. I remember we would climb trees, run, jump and play outside together all day. We were so close that Momma would dress us alike. Though we fought like cats and dogs, I would defend him to the bitter end if anyone else fought with him. I will miss his warm, kind hearted personality. I look forward to seeing him again in the future New World (Acts 24:15) With love, big Sis Tasha

My cousin (Oronde) I will truly miss you, I have some fond memories of us when we were younger. Just thinking about it makes me smile, so sorry that we didn’t keep in touch with one another over the years as adults . But you will always have a special place in my heart may Jehovah Bless you and your family “ … And keep you in his memory you will always have a special place in my heArt cuz!!! The Family, you have our condolences.
I Love you (Tesha) ❤️

The Moore Family

Man this is a hard one to swallow bro I never thought You would leave this early We started out as friends and over time you became my brother I guess it will get easier as time goes on You are forever etched In my heart bro.
❤️ ❤️
L.L. BIG "O"

Still processing the loss. I will miss you and times we had together.

Oronde, my Nephew
Thanks for the great conversations we had about family, politics, world events, etc. Your keen insight into the current events was great. You are and will be missed, especially your willingness to help with a kind and mild spirit.
Farewell for now.
To the family:
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4 KJV)
Uncle Ray

My heart aches much for my nephew Oronde and my brother Leo his dad; Oronde was like my 4th son; always on the scene when growing up to be with my 3 boys, Roro, Montae & Turk. In the past few weeks, Oronde was the talk of my household. We all longed to see him and he was encouraged to come visit. But I guess he had other plans. He will be missed dearly. My condolences to Oronde's mom Mary and his siblings, Brigette, Tasha, & Darryl & Chrisy Ballard as well as his sons Little O & Ethan.. May Jehovah give you all comfort & strength to continue on.

John 5:28-29

ORONDE, MY SON


WHEN YOU WERE BORN YOU TOUCHED MY HEART AND BROUGHT ME JOY
ESPECIALLY WHEN IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT YOU WERE A BOY

MY EYES SWELLED UP AS I WATCHED YOU WITH A JOYFUL TEAR
YOU GAVE OUT A CRY SO SOFT & TENDER I COULD BARELY HEAR

I WATCHED YOU GROW FROM A TENDER AGE TO A GROWN UP MAN
NO LONGER DID YOU NEED YOUR DAD TO HOLD YOUR HAND

I ENJOYED THE FATHER AND SON TALKS WE SHARED WITH EACH OTHER
EVEN WHEN YOU CALLED & I WAS BUSY; IT WASN’T A BOTHER

WHEN WE ENDED OUR PHONE CONVERSATIONS, YOU WOULD ALWAYS SAY “LATER POPS AND I WOULD SAY LATER SON; IT WAS NEVER GOOD-BYE; SO I AM NOT SAYING GOOD-BYE NOW; JUST SEE YOU LATER SON

I LOVED YOU SO MUCH & I LOVE YOU STILL; I AM SURE YOU KNEW JUST HOW MUCH YOU MEANT TO ME
MY ONLY REGRET IS THAT YOU LEFT US ALL SO SUDDENLY

A GOLDEN HEART HAS STOPPED BEATING; YOU WERE THE BEST
THOUGH MY HEART IS BROKEN MY SON; I KNOW YOU NEEDED TO REST.

LATER SON!

LOVE POP

I will miss Oronde's kind heart and generous spirit. I will miss the liveliness he always brought to family gatherings. I believe that many of the difficulties he faced in life were due to his mild spirit and open heart. He had an innocence that I believe made life in this world a bit more difficult for him than it is for others. May he rest in peace. May we all take comfort in the knowledge that he is beyond the reach of the troubles of this world. 

Dearest cousin,

I was so sorry to hear about your passing.  It was an awful surprise and you have left us too soon.  May God bless you and keep you in your glory. Rest in peace.

Love,

Cousin Mesee

May you rest in peace brother . When I lived on Haverhill you always came over those memories I will hold dear to my ❤️. I wished for more time or the clock could rewind. Sleep well dear brother .Love you

This is a rough one for me bro. We been tight since we were 12 year old kids. I’m trying to hold it together but it’s not easy at all. I just talked to you the week before not knowing that would be our last conversation. You can rest now bro no more chest pain. Much love Always!

My Dear Cousin Orande,

Man O, this is like a nightmare, I'm trying to wrap my mind around all of this. This last year was awesome, we kept in contact on a regular. Our childhood memories were the best. Watching them Bruce Lee movies, sneaking watching Benny Hill (smiles) jumping off of the top porch at My Mom and your Dad house in the two family flat. You would always call me the little brother you never had (smiles) you and Dink made the tomboy I am today. You will truly be missed, I can't call you any more and reminisce. So I'll hold on to the memories and our last conversations. My heart will be forever broken. I love you.

Your little Brother/Cousin,

Pooh (Detroit, MI)

Oronde! Oronde! My first cousin. You hurt us with this one, still can't believe you're gone. We had the best times growing up when we all got together. You'll never be forgotten cuz your life gave us beautiful memories not to forget. May u Rest in Love and Peace Cousin. Love u forever & always,

Your Detroit Cousin YaVonca "Tammy" Scott & Family (Dana, Lil Dayna & Chris)

I am sending my prayers and condolences to the family of big O. To little Oronde I want you to know that those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved and still missed and very dear. Love Granny Arvelia

Big O you will truly be missed, the laughs, talks you were one of a kind and the wonderful memories will forever be in our hearts. May God bless the family and keep his loving arms around them all.

O I wasn't ready and this is very hard on me. I cant believe I wont be hearing from you, us talking about the past, the things we did growing up and how we would be laughing the whole time we were on the phone. Man it seemed like you remembered everything. O man, I promise you it feels like a piece of me is gone. O you were more like a little brother to me than a cousin. Man you just don't know how much I am going to miss you. O this got me choked up. I love you and I will never forget you.
Roro

My Dear Cousin Oronde, You will truly be missed. I still remember when I found out you were leaving Detroit. I was so sad to see you go. You will forever be in my heart. I love you always rest in peace

My sweet jazzy cousin you will be missed. I remember you being so cool and laid back. My dad / your uncle Homer once said to you, your almost as clean as me boy. It's too late to apologize for us not being closer. But I thank God for the time we did have. I love you and I always will. Rest on Ronde.

My 1st cousin Oronde, you will truly truly be missed! I am so still in disbelief and lost for words. I was planning to call you O on that Sunday to check on you and see how things were going your way, but was interrupted by something else...never got that chance. Then I get a text message two days later while at work that you left us. I will always cherish the good ole times of you being at our house for days having such a good time and them Scott cousins always making you laugh....cracking up! Sending prayers, hugs and much love to all the family. Love you FOREVER my cousin Oronde...R.I.P❤

I Love you Oronde RIH

To the family of my nephew who will truly miss. Oronde you were like a son to me,like the rest of my nephew that came up with my son (JoJo). May you RIP with deepest sympathy to the mom, dad and all the family much love aunt June ♥️

Forever in our hearts, May you R.I.Peace my dear cousin Oronde…you are going to be miss…love you always cousin Linda

Ronde's still as handsome as when he was a  baby which I remember well. I remember holding him when I was a teenager.Sorry that I didnt have a chance to see him much as he became an adult.Its beautiful to see his family on the posted picture.Special thank you to 'Mary' for bringing him into our lives. We love u all
            Renee and Aunt Leila

Get your rest cuz…praying for the family

My dear cousin you will be truly missed, I will forever remember the times we spent together as kids and as adults. All the family gatherings and reunions just enjoying ourselves, all of us cousins, just laughing and talking mess. May you Rest In Peace and give JoJo, a high five for me. Love, Monique!

Ronde was such a cool and laid back dude. Every time I saw my cousin he had a hat on, some fresh clothes, and didn’t seemed to be bothered by anything.

He was a conversationalist. I remember visiting Birmingham with my dad during the summers and before Thanksgiving; I would always see Ronde. There is a 13 year age difference between us, but even as a kid, I remember him taking time to just sit and talk with me. And when I became a man, he continued the same practice. He had a way of making others feel important and included.

I wish I had known you better cousin, but I’m blessed from what I have known. Love you man. Rest Well.

Ronde. I didn't spend a lot of time with him because of our age differences and geographical locations. But when he did move to Birmingham and our paths crossed, he was ALWAYS nice to me. I pray you're resting in peace, young cousin...

You will truly be missed , you always had a smile on your face

Cousin of mine, you are gone too soon. You will truly be missed.

Oronde, my dearest baby brother. You are truly missed but will forever live in our hearts. I will cherish the memories of our kung-fu movie marathons, and the times we made up songs snapping on one another. You know my songs were always the best because you couldn't sing. I'm also going to miss the phone calls with random questions at 2:00 and 3:00 in the morning and also our endless debates. Sitting here right now with your two son's (Lil Oronde and Ethan) in the adjacent room, balling my eyes, you guys did a great job, by the way; I just want to say, I've loved you since the day you were born and I always will. Your Big Sis!