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James Winbush Obituary
Due to recent renovations at the Petesburg Chapel of Johnson Funeral Homes, public viewing will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2008, at the James M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, where the family will also receive friends from 6 to 8 on Sunday evening.
Final arrangements for the Winbush family have been entrusted to the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, (804) 478-4411.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Winbush
November 4, 2008
Death is a journey to another road. We live our lives then we make a right or a left onto the road of greener and brighter pastures. There is no need to ask for directions. You know when you are there as it is beautiful and all of your friends and relatives are awaiting you."
Our loved ones are always with you even after they pass...pay attention and you will feel their presence. If you think they are with you...they are."Our body is a mere shell...we remain alive forever. Our loved ones are always there for us...share, talk to them and listen to your intuition when you think they are communicating with you."
Though it hurts to lose a loved one, it is most painful to grieve for what you didn't get to enjoy with them. Rather, remember the blessings they left behind, with so many wonderful memories. Treasure their essence, for it is still here with you."
Losing a loved one is hard, but it's knowing that god gained an angel that makes the grief easier."
It is okay to grieve, it is a natural process...it is when we allow the grief to take us over that we are defeated. Grieve, but continue moving forward!"
There is a difference between letting them go, and forgetting them. Letting them go, means accepting they are gone, but knowing they will always have a place in your heart. Forgetting them means to forget all the memories, the good times, and the bad times. So, don't forget them, just let them go."
"A broken heart is a blessing in disguise; it reminds us of how perfect God's love is and how imperfect we are. In the midst of the pain and despair we are somehow renewed in the promise that we have been loved the whole time, and will continue to be loved for eternity. And your heart again, begins to heal, until the next time we forget. It's the cracks in our heart that make room for God's promises to sink in."
Remember that when a loved one passes away, it's because God can no longer bear to be apart from then."
CHARLENE WEAVER
November 4, 2008
MAY YOU HAVE PEACE
I cannot say that I know, just how you feel
For your hurt is so great, and will take God's touch to heal
Yet is it possible for such a wound, to completely ever mend
When you've lost your mate, parent, child or good friend
Please know that I pray for you, each and every day
And feel God's Holy Spirit, in small and simple ways
And then I am reminded, of such a simple phrase
With all the strength that's in you, please walk by faith
So come to me and talk about, anything you feel
For I'll be here in body, but Christ will soon reveal
That while it is impossible, for a friend to end your pain
HE will bring about a peace, and in your hurt sustain
john and linda j smith
November 4, 2008
"I condole with you. We have lost a most dear and valuable relation. But it is the will of God and nature that these mortal bodies be laid aside when the soul is to enter into real life. This is rather an embryo state, a preparation for living. A man is not completely born until he is dead. Why then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals, a new member added to their happy society?
We are Spirits. That bodies should be lent us, while they can afford us pleasure, assist us in acquiring knowledge, or in doing good to our fellow creatures, is a kind and benevolent act of God. When they become unfit for these purposes, and afford us pain instead of pleasure, instead of aid become an encumbrance, and answer none of the intentions for which they were given, it is equally kind and benevolent that a way is provided by which we may rid of them. Death is that way.
We ourselves, in some cases, prudently choose a partial death. A mangled painful limb which cannot be restored, we willingly cut off. He who plucks out a tooth parts with it freely, since the pain goes with it; and he who quits the whole body, parts at once with all pains and possibilities of pain and diseases which it was liable to, or capable of making him suffer.
Our friend and we are invited abroad on a party of pleasure which is to last forever. His chair was ready first, and he is gone before us. We could not all conveniently start together; and why should you and I be grieved at this, since we are soon to follow, and know where to find him
loria naples
November 4, 2008
God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not meant to be,
So he put his arms around you
and whispered "Come to Me".
With tearful eyes we watched you,
as we saw you pass away.
Although we loved you deeply,
we could not make you stay.
Your Golden Heart stopped beating,
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
robin walters
November 4, 2008
If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane,
We would walk all the way to Heaven, to bring you home again
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good-bye
You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why
Our hearts ache in sadness, and secret tears will flow
What is meant to lose you, no one will ever know
robert d bonds
November 4, 2008
FAREWELL
The sand of time are running low
And soon my children I must go
My heart with love for you is filled
But soon its beating must be stilled
I leave no treasures of any kind
Only my love I leave behind
Take it and share it between sister and brother
And always be kind to one another
Weep not beside the grave for me
Don't bring me flowers I cannot see
Only ashes lie neath the cold sod
Just pray that my soul has gone with God
Some of you perhaps may weep
When my eyes are closed in eternal sleep
But try to remember it won't be forever
For God can bring our spirits together
I pray that I go to a world far above
To be with the others that I love
And to wait awhile on that Heavenly plain
Until the day we shall meet again.
I believe that a lot of what we carry around is grief for those people and things that we haven't yet let go of. I guess that's from personal experience. Anyway, here's a quote you can use anywhere you wish, as if you needed more . . .
Anna Jane, James"Billy", Wilburt & Hattie Bonner
October 28, 2008
Trenia and The Winbush Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will strenghten you and may he find a comforting place in your hearts. "For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning".
Johna
October 27, 2008
Crystal, Petticoat, Michael:
I was saddened to hear about your grandfather. My prayers are with you. Crystal, you are in the thoughts and prayers of our class (1981).
Jennifer (Katie) Moore
October 27, 2008
Bea, Johnnie, Gwen, Trenia, James, Jr.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I just heard today. You all know our love and prayers are with you always. If there is anything you need and we can do for you, do not hestiate to call.
Find strength in God.
Love
Freddie, Ronnie, Stacy, Katie, Kenny, Mark (and Mac)
The Roberts Family
frances thorpe
October 26, 2008
you and your family are in my prayers.
The Clanton Family
Pauline D. Gholson
October 26, 2008
Aunt Bea, Johnnie, Gwen, Trenia, & James, Jr.,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Indeed our lives and the world are better for all who knew him and were touched by his present. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. May the days ahead be filled with wonderful thoughts of joyous memories shared together of days past.
First Cousin,
Cathy Jones
October 25, 2008
Gwen,
We are so sorry to hear about your father. May God Bless you and your family during this time and hopefully will ease your pain and will help comfort you.
Please let us know if there is anything you need.
Cathy, Robbie and Cory Jones
crystal jefferson
October 24, 2008
Grandpa,
There are not enough words to say right now. We will always treasure the wonderful times we had together. You will be missed so much. We love you.
Your granddaughters,
Crystal & Petticoat
Cheryl Brown-Callahan
October 24, 2008
Trenia,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frizzell L. Potter
October 24, 2008
Mrs.Trenia Harris & family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . If there is anything that i can do for you and the family please free to call me.
Frizzell Potter (DMS family)
James C. Hayes Jr.
October 24, 2008
Mrs.Trenia Harris & family
Sorry to hear about your father, if there is anything i can do for you please let me know. My thoughts and prayes are with you and your family at this time.
Reverend Patricia Brown and Family
October 24, 2008
Ms. Tunisia Bland,
Know that the prayers of my family are with you and your family during your period of bereavement. May the God of grace keep you in His comforting arms, and allow His peace to fill your life in this hour of grief. He knows just how much you can bear,
MARY TAYLOR BONNER
October 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sonya, Taylor Hayes
October 23, 2008
Trenia,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and you're family. You know we love you!
Laura Wills
October 23, 2008
Trenia, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
FRED & JEAN DILLARD
October 23, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
AseraCare Hospice
October 23, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the weeks and months to come.
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