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Joseph Weaver Obituary
He was born on Jan. 14, 1927, to the late Fred B. Weaver Sr. and Inez Archer Weaver. Mr. Weaver was educated in the New Jersey public schools. He received a bachelor's eegree from Lincoln University in Missouri and post graduate work at Howard University. He retired after 35 years of service from the Department of Corrections. He is a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean War and received an honorable discharge. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and the Benedict Club. At an early age he was baptized at Piney Branch Baptist Church in Fort Laurderdale, Fla.
Left to cherish his memories is a wife of 52 years, Ruby M. Weaver of Ettrick; his son, Joseph Weaver Jr. of Portsmouth, R.I.; his daughter Iris W. Robinson of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; two grandchildren, Joseph Weaver III and Michael Samuel Weaver of Petersburg; a devoted daughter-in-law, Michelle Smith; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in the Chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, 137 Harrison St. Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to noon the day of the service. Immediate family members are asked to assemble at the residence at 10 a.m. the day of the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Building Fund and The American Heart Foundation.
Services are entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Weaver
6 Entries
Sandra Cole
September 22, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Carolyn Jones
September 22, 2008
My Dear Mrs Weaver,
Please know you are in our prayers. We was sad to learn of your husband passing. It's good to know that God will carry you, keep you in this time of sorrow and pain. I want you to rest in the peace of His understanding and His love. Remember weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. We love you, we're praying for you and we send you our HUGS.
September 22, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Paul & Dottie M. Newman & Families
September 21, 2008
To the Dear Loving Families of the late: Mr. Joseph weaver, Sr (Ruby).
May all your loving prayers be answered.
Know too, we share your loss; but add lots of love and prayers to yours!
If we can ever assist your families, please advise!
James Moore
September 20, 2008
I would like to offer my condolences to the family of Mr. Weaver. I worked with him for several years with the Federal Prison System. Mr. Weaver was a great man and I know he loved his family. He always spoke of how he enjoyed his family. Please leave his passing in the hands of the Lord and everything will be okay.
Michelle Smith
September 19, 2008
Pepa will be missed. He was a wonderful and kind man. May God bless his soul.
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