"In Memoriam:"
"Daniel
Edward Crisman, Jr."
BORN;
Sept. 17, 1918
INITIATED April 22, 1971
PASSED July 1, 1971
RAISED July 29, 1971
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
Oct.
29, 2011
CRISMAN,
Daniel Edward Jr., 93 of Sandston, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2011. He
is survived by his wife of 69 years, Esther Belcher Crisman; his children,
George B. Crisman and wife, Judy B.; daughter, Lisa Crisman; four grandchildren;
Melissa Crisman, Amanda Richardson and husband Spencer, Daniel Edward Crisman II
and Emily Jaquiery; great-grandchildren, Oliver, Calvin and Schuyler; and a host
of nieces and nephews. Mr. Crisman was a retired post-master at Sandston Post
Office, a WWII Navy veteran who served in the Naval reserve for 35 years and a
member of Corinth United Methodist Church for almost 60 years. He was also a
member and past master of The Babcock Masonic Lodge #216. The family will
receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at Nelsen
Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond Va. A funeral service will be
held Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 11 a.m. at Corinth United Methodist Church, 23
W. Williamsburg Road, Sandston, Va. 23150. Interment will follow at Washington
Memorial Park.
His memory in our hearts
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"Raymond Lee Cook"
BORN;
Sept. 09, 1930
Initiated:
Jan. 26, 1956
Passed:
Mar. 2, 1956
Raised: Apr. 13, 1956
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
September 26, 2011
COOK, Raymond Lee, 81, passed away peacefully Monday, September 26, 2011.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Jane Cook; and sons, David Lee
Cook, his wife, Gwen, their son, Christopher, and Kenneth Powell Cook, his
daughter, Stevi, and his son, Jackson. Ray was preceded in death by Kenneth's
wife, Tracey Olbert Cook; his parents, Leonard and Beulah Cook; and his brother,
Leonard Cook. He is also survived by Brandy Colgin, her husband, Brian, and
their sons, Tyler and Daniel. Ray was a member of New Bridge Baptist Church and
the Sandston Masonic Lodge No. 216. He served in the United States Air Force
during the Korean conflict. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September
30, 2011 at 4 p.m. at New Bridge Baptist Church, 5701 Elko Road, Sandston, Va.
23150. The family requests any memorial gifts be made to New Bridge Baptist
Global Mission Fund or your favorite charity.
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"James Samuel
Thornton"
BORN; November 11, 1922
Initiated:
March 30, 1953
Passed: May
21, 1953
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
July 20, 2011
Thornton, James Samuel, 89, of Richmond,
passed away, Thursday, July 21, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Edwin C. and Maude Holman Thornton; brothers, Thomas and Edwin and sister, Mary
Walls. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Barbara Atkins Thornton;
daughters and spouses, Carolyn and David Milby, Jean and David Anderson, Judy
and Bruce Fleming; grandchildren, Micheal, Ted and Douglas Milby, Becky Anderson
Powell, Carter and Daniel Anderson, Will, James and Christian Fleming, Lorena
Fleming Thomas, Cary Fleming Kreitzer as well as 21 great-grandchildren. He
served in the Navy during WWII; was active in the American Legion, Post 242 for
over 50 years and is a past Commander. James was also a member of the Sandston
Masonic Lodge for many years and is a past deacon of the Sandston Baptist
Church. The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm, Sunday, July 24
at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue where services will be held at
10 am, Monday, July 25. A Masonic service will be held at 7 pm, Sunday. Services
will be performed by his nephew, Reverend James W. Thornton of Louisa, VA.
Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery.
His memory in our hearts
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"George Lightfoot
Kyle"
BORN; October 22, 1920
Initiated:
December 3rd, 1945
Passed:
February 4th, 1946
Raised:
February 25th, 1946
Affiliated: February 20th,
1958
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
May 23rd, 2011
KYLE, George Lightfoot, 89, passed away
quietly in his sleep Monday, May 23, 2011. He was born on December 7, 1921 in
Dillwyn, Va. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Marian
Carroll Kyle. George leaves behind to cherish his memory daughters, Brenda Lynn
Kyle and her husband, Frank Eastwood, of Chesterfield, Va., Paula K. Pierce and
her husband, Garland "Mac" Pierce, of West Point, Va., Robin Ann Kyle of
Alexandria, Va.; grandson, Philip Ryan Pierce of West Point, Va.;
stepgranddaughter, Jennifer (Chris) Burnette of Lawrenceville, Ga.; nieces, Dot
Hill, Ruth Gordon; nephews, George Ashley Grigg, Melvin Meadows; and many other
nieces, nephews and cousins. "Light" was a devoted member of Antioch Baptist
Church in Sandston, Va., where he served in many capacities including treasurer
and deacon. He was a member of Sandston Masonic Lodge #216, honorary member of
Mann Page Masonic Lodge #157 and a veteran of WW II. Most of all he was a
devoted husband, taking care of his ailing wife for years, father, grandfather,
provider, friend and neighbor. For the past year he was under the loving care,
in the home, of Mrs. Gloria Chandler in West Point, Va. The family will receive
friends from 4 to 7 p.m., with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at
Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue. The services will be held at 11
a.m. Thursday, May 26, at Antioch Baptist Church, 3868 Antioch Church Road,
Sandston, Va. 23150. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A reception
will immediately follow at the church social hall where all are invited. In lieu
of flowers, please make donations to the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery Fund,
P.O. Box 14, Sandston, Va. 23150.
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"Brother
Ross Hobson Mise"
BORN
September 30, 1934
INITIATED April 23, 1981
PASSED May
28th, 1981
RAISED June 4th, 1981
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
January 7th, 2011
MISE, Ross H., 76, of Sandston, a retired Henrico County
police officer with 33 years of service, passed away January 17, 2011. He
was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Betty F. Mise. He is survived by
his daughter, Ana Michele Smoot and husband, Russell F. Smoot III; a cousin,
Patty Davidson and husband, William Davidson; and his devoted Chihuahua, Big Dog
" Dink"; his Henrico County Police family and his many friends in the Sandston
community. He was a U.S.
Army veteran, a member of the Sandston Baptist Church and the Sandston
Masonic Lodge #216. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday,
January 19, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, where services will
be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 20. Interment will follow at Washington
Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The
American Heart Association , 4217 Park Place Ct.,
Glen Allen, Va. 23060, and
American Diabetes Association , 4335 Cox Road,
Glen Allen, Va. 23060.His memory in our hearts
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"Brother
James David Lilly"
BORN April 7, 1924
INITIATED May 7, 1947
PASSED June 5,
1947
RAISED June 19, 1947
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
Dec. 4, 2010
LILLY,
James David, 86, of Sandston, Va., departed this life Saturday, December 4,
2010. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; two brothers, Rodman G.
Lilly and Henry M. Lilly. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Bertha
M. Lilly; three children, Dr. James D. Lilly Jr. (Connie), Daniel M. Lilly
(Patricia), and Barbara L. Hite (Chris); four grandchildren, Nathaniel C. Lilly,
Justin M. Lilly, Michelle R. Hite and Danielle M. Lilly; one great-grandchild,
Samantha B. Lilly. Mr. Lilly graduated from the University of Richmond in 1951.
He was the owner of Providence Forge Oil Co. for over 20 years. He was also a
member of the Corinth United Methodist Church. He was a 50-year Mason and served
as a U.S.
Army veteran in the Pacific Theatre. The family will receive
friends Monday, December 6, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nelsen
Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23231.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 11 a.m. at Corinth
United Methodist Church, 23 West Williamsburg Road, Sandston, Va. 23150.
Interment will be at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to The Chapman Scholarship Fund at Corinth United
Methodist Church.
His memory in our hearts
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"Bro.
Dale Frederick Phelps"
BORN
Nov. 04, 1922
INITIATED
Aug 22, 1991
PASSED
Feb. 12, 1992
RAISED
Mar. 04, 1992
DEPARTED THIS
LIFE
Dec. 30, 2009
Special notice from our Worshipful
Master
Brethren,
It is with sadness in my heart that I inform you that Bro. Dale Phelps passed
away today. Bro. Dale was one of the kindest guys I have ever known and he will
be truly missed.
Here are the arrangements as I know them:
Masonic Service – Sunday, January 3rd at 7:30 pm. If you would like to
participate in the service, please be at the funeral home no later than 7:10 pm.
Visitation with the family – Sunday, January 3rd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Funeral Service – Monday, January 4th at 11:00 am. The family has asked his
Masonic Lodge to provide pallbearers. If you knew Dale and would like to serve
in this capacity, please contact me (380-5130).
All functions are being held at Nelson’s Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave.
Richmond, VA 23231.
Please be in prayer for Dale’s family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jeff Schmid
Worshipful Master
Sandston no. 216
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"Bro. Lewis Raboteau Sugg"
BORN
Aug. 9, 1921
INITIATED
Jan. 21, 1966
PASSED
Apr. 7, 1966
RAISED
June 13, 1966
AFFILIATED July 19, 2001
DEPARTED THIS
LIFE
Dec. 1, 2009
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"Walter
Powell Smith, Jr."
BORN
April 4, 1919
INITIATED June 26,
1952
PASSED July17, 1952
RAISED
Aug. 25, 1952
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
Aug.9, 2009
His memory in our hearts
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"Robert
Wayne "Bobby" Mantlo"
MANTLO, Robert W. "Bobby", 70, of Sandston, Va., died June 7, 2009. He
was born on December 11, 1938 in Richmond, Va. Preceded in death by his son,
Robert Britton Mantlo, he is survived by his loving wife, Mary Joyce Mantlo; two
sons, Wayne Mantlo and wife, Kathleen, and James J. Mantlo and wife, Vonda;
daughter-in-law, Shannon Mantlo; and six grandchildren, David Robert Mantlo,
Ayden Wayne Mantlo, Skye Campen, David Morrison, Mackenzie Mantlo and Brannon
Mantlo; as well as a large group of extended family and friends. He retired from
the Virginia Air National Guard as a Chief Master Sergeant, after completing a
42 year military career and 38 year civil service career. He began his military
career with the Air Force Reserve in 1958; during the Berlin Crisis of 1961, he
was activated and became a full time Guardsman. Capping a long career with the
192nd Fighter Wing, he served at Virginia Air National Guard Headquarters until
his retirement. During his military career, he supervised Aircrew Life Support
of the 192 FW and managed Club 149. Local involvement included, charter member,
East Henrico Exchange Club, Master Mason, Sandston Lodge 216, EZZR member, Major
Thomas E. Benson Post 8529, VFW, and 25 year coach of the Sandston Jets Little
League Football. Visitation, Wednesday, June 10, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S.
Laburnum Ave. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service at Sandston Baptist
Church, 11 a.m. Thursday, June 11, followed by interment at Washington Memorial
Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Families of the Wounded Fund,
Inc., c/o Village Bank, P.O. Box 330, Midlothian, Va. 23113.
His memory in our hearts
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"Charles
Richmond "Buzz" Lewis Jr."
Charles Richmond "Buzz" Lewis Jr. LEWIS, Mr. Charles Richmond Jr. "Buzz,"
"CR," age 79, of Manakin-Sabot, Goochland, and formerly from Bennettsville,
S.C., passed away June 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles
R. Lewis Sr. and Sarah M. Lewis; his daughters, Patricia Anne Lewis and Margaret
Irene Lewis; his brother, Wallace Reid Lewis Sr.; his uncle and aunt, S.B. and
Olga Quick; and his nephew, Wallace Reid Lewis Jr. He is survived by his wife,
Helena C. Lewis; and his children and stepchildren, Charles R. Lewis III "Rick"
and his wife, Edi, Kathryn J. Lewis, Carol Lewis Chervenak and her husband,
Mark, Anne Lewis Young and her husband, Wayne, Robert L. Lewis and his wife,
Barbara, Everett E. Isaacs Jr. "Chip," Kathy B. Paulin, Lisa A. Bohn, and Edward
T. Butler. He is also survived by his sister in-law, Frances Lewis and her
children, Cooper Lewis Peay (Bobby) and Larry Lewis (Sylvia); and great-nephew,
Heath Lewis. Also surviving are his aunt, Hazel Moseley; cousins, Steve Quick
III (Linda) and Cookie Quick. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and
stepgrandchildren, Leslie Lewis Leggett, Philip and Emily Chervenak, Nicholas
and Connor Young, Allie, Kate and Claire Lewis, Brynley, Brad and Brooke Isaacs,
Hanson and Peter Paulin, Hunter and Peter Bohn and Eleanor Butler. Mr. Lewis was
born May 18, 1930 in Bennettsville, S.C. He graduated from Upper Marlboro High
School, and his dream was to attend the University of South Carolina. However,
he followed in his father's footsteps and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After the
Navy, he worked a short time with Southern Bell Telephone; and then the Korean
War broke out and he joined the U.S. Air Force in 1950. Mr. Lewis was retired
from the United States Air Force (MSgt) and the Virginia Department of Labor.
During his service with the U.S. Navy he served on the USS Columbus. During his
Air Force career he served at Shaw AFB, Langley AFB, RAF Weathersfield, England,
Byrd Field in Richmond, Thule ,Greenland, Nellis AFB, and Myrtle Beach AFB. He
was assigned with the Virginia Air National Guard as an Air Force Advisor during
the 1950s and 1960s. He was past president of the Virginia Air National Guard
Retiree's Association. He was a member of Sandston Masonic Lodge #216 and also
the ACCA Temple Director's Staff. He was also a past Commander of VFW Post 6364.
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 5, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street Rd., Glen
Allen, Va. 23060. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. at Saint Matthew's
United Methodist Church, 1706 St. Matthew's Lane, Richmond, Va. 23233. Interment
will follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Saint Matthew's UMC or St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. We want to acknowledge Dad's
old friend, Joe Davis from High Point, N.C., Dr. Joseph Galeski, the Henrico
Doctors' Hospital at Forest staff, the staff at Lexington Court and Hospice of
Virginia.
His memory in our hearts
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"Kenneth Wayne Stanley"
STANLEY, Kenneth Wayne, 61, of Sandston,
passed after a brief illness on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at his home. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Emma Stanley; brothers, Philip T.
Stanley Jr., Milton "Mickey" Stanley; and sister, Elsie Massengale. He is
survived by his devoted wife, Sabine; nine loving children, Kenny (Kim) Stanley,
Michael (Lisa) Stanley, Tammy Stanley, Jonathan (Jenifer) Stanley, Jason
(Danielle) Stanley, Chris (Janka) Stanley, Ashley (Michael) Stanley, Petra
Cranston, Kirstin Cranston; two sisters, Fay (Larry) Blackwell, Joyce Gray; nine
grandchildren, Ryan, Daphney, Katelyn, Jordan, Hayden, Liam, Brandon, Cameryn,
Nathaniel; special niece, Wanda (Mohsen) Emami and family; his many "extra
kids," including Duncan, Daniel and Jesse; a host of other loving family members
and friends; and his loving pets, Otis, Silas and Patches. Kenneth was an
electrician at VCU for many years and more recently was co-owner with his wife
of LightSource Virginia. He was Past Master of Sandston Masonic Lodge #216, and
a member of Varina Lodge #272 and the Scottish Rite. He was an avid surf
fisherman and enjoyed golf. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009, with a Masonic memorial service at 7 p.m. at Nelsen
Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, where funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday. Interment, with Masonic rites, will
follow in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Ste. 100, Richmond, Va.
23226
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Ylonen, Charles S. "Chuck"
YLONEN, Charles S. "Chuck," 80, of Hartfield,
Va., and formerly of Providence Forge, president and owner of Chuck's
Supermarkets, passed away April 6, 2009. He was preceded in death by his first
wife of 42 years, Pearl G. Ylonen; and his daughter, Susan Ylonen Taylor. He is
survived by his wife, Jean King Ylonen; three daughters, Karen Brannan and her
husband, Jack Brannan, Kathryn Barnes and her husband, Dr. William Barnes, and
Janet Fitrer and her husband, Dr. Harold Fitrer; also seven grandchildren, John,
Amy, Adrienne, Matthew, Kathryn, Laura and Michael. Mr. Ylonen was co-founder of
the YMCA in Sandston and Hartfield, co-founder of the Henrico Fire and Rescue
Squad, co-founder of the Colonial Bank, now known as Citizens and Farmers Bank.
He was a member and past district governor of Rotary International, member of
the board of Richfood, past president of the Virginia Food Dealers Association
and director of the National Grocers Association and a member of the Lower
United Methodist Church, Hartfield, Va. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII,
serving as a demolitions expert and a member of the Sandston Lodge #216 AF&AM.
Chuck was a true believer in striving to help his community and fellow man.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday (today) at the Atlee Chapel, Woody
Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., 10 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Lower United Methodist
Church or the Hartfield YMCA.
His memory in our hearts
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Lommis "Dennis"
Pounds
Our prayers have been answered. Dennis passed
away peacefully in his sleep some time before 1:00 AM today (Monday). Thanks to
all of you for your expressions of care, concern, love, support and prayers.
A celebration of Dennis’ life is scheduled for
2:00 PM, Sunday March 22, 2009 at
Gethsemane Church of Christ
5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Then family requests that instead of sending flowers, donations be made in
Dennis' name to the
Virginia Wounded Warrior Fund at
www.dvs.virginia.gov/woundedwarrior or call 804-371-4675.
A private family funeral at a military cemetery is being planned according to
Dennis' wishes.
His memory in our hearts
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Eugene "Gene"
A. Collins
COLLINS,
Eugene A. "Gene", 84, of Sandston, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Verla; brothers, Jimmy and Stuart; and
sisters, Mildred and Frances. He is survived by three children, Linda Krupp and
husband, Bill, of Raleigh, N.C., Larry of Sandston, Susan Lewis and husband,
Rick, of Mechanicsville; four grandchildren, Jennifer Revoir and husband,
Michael, of Wake Forest, N.C., Emily Korb of Mechanicsville, Danielle Lewis and
Rick Lewis Jr., both of Glen Allen; two great-grandsons, Matthew and Jonathan
Revoir of Wake Forest; sister, Margaret Crowder of Richmond; and sister-in-law,
Fay B. Collin of Richmond. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He
was a retired Carpenter's Apprentice Coordinator for the United Brotherhood of
Carpenters Local 388, where he was recognized for his 23 years of distinguished
leadership and service. He was a longtime member of Corinth United Methodist
Church, where he shared his carpentry and woodworking gifts. He was also active
in the Joy Club and was treasurer of the Christian Fellowship Sunday School
class. He was a member of Sandston Masonic Lodge #216 and Virginia Lodge #177 in
Claremont. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, at
the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel, where a Masonic service will be held
at 6 p.m. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at
Corinth United Methodist Church. Burial will immediately follow at Washington
Memorial Park, Sandston, Va. A special thanks to Della Miller and Diane Ward for
their loving care, Dr. Donald Wade, Breck Hall and Pam Miller of Virginia Cancer
Institute. Memorial donations may be made to Corinth United Methodist Church, 23
W. Williamsburg Rd., Sandston, Va. 23150.
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Brother Carl B. Brown Jr.
BROWN, Carl B. Jr., 77, of Newnan, Ga.,
formerly of Richmond, passed away on November 5, 2008 after a battle
with cancer. Carl was born in Blackstone, Va., on October 10, 1931, the
son of Ida Mae and Carl B. Brown Sr. He served four years in the U.S.
Navy, then retired from the U.S. Air Force where he served in the Air
Commandos. Later, he retired from Verizon as a Power Engineer. Carl was
a member of the Sandston Masonic Lodge AF&AM # 216 and a member of the
Shriners, where he served as Past Chief of the ACCA Provost Guard. He
was a member of First United Methodist Church of Newnan, Ga. He is
survived by his wife, Betty Brown; son, Carl B. Brown III and his wife,
Bonnie; daughter, Carla Jean Brown; sisters, Delores Rolfe and Betty
Hartley; grandsons, Carl B. Brown IV, Keith Brown and his wife, Heather;
great granddaughter, Keara Brown; stepdaughters, Stephanie Courson
(Lee), Belinda Yarbrough (Mike), Felicia Atnip (Robby), and Teresa
Norris (David). The family will receive visitors at Nelsen Funeral Home,
4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, on Saturday, November 8, 2008 from 6 to
8 p.m., where services will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 1
p.m. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Blackstone, Va. Please
reassemble at the grave. A memorial service will be held in Newnan, Ga.,
at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in
Carl's memory to Children's Hospital Foundation, 2924 Brook Road,
Richmond, Va. 23220.
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Alton Norman
Adams
ADAMS, Alton N., 72, of Sandston,
passed away suddenly Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at his residence. He was preceded
in death by his parents, Harry William and Bertha Adams. He is survived by his
wife of 50 years, Mary Ann Adams; children, Thomas Lee Adams (Jennifer), Sharon
L. Griffith (Richard) and Gary Adams (Lyz); brother, Frederick Wayne Adams
(Angela); sister, Lynda D. Cooke (George); six grandchildren, Chad, Andrew,
Katerina, Angelica, Nicholas and Lucas; mother-in-law, Mary Anna Kurdziel;
numerous loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Adams was a veteran of the Virginia Army
National Guard. He was self-employed and owned a small construction business. He
was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Sandston. He was very active with the
Masons, was twice Master of Babcock Masonic Lodge and once Master of Sandston
Masonic Lodge. He held numerous high Masonic titles, was a member of the
Scottish Rite and York Rite, was a Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star, and was a
member of the Shriners. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 29, 2008, with a Masonic service at 6 p.m., at Nelsen Funeral Home,
4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at
Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Claude Lee Evans officiating. Interment
Washington Memorial Park with reception immediately following at Antioch Baptist
Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Masonic Service
organizations dealing with children’s welfare.
His memory in our hearts
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