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Kendrick Lee Obituary
Kendrick was born on July 19, 1989, to Jenell A. Lee of Petersburg, Va., and Kelvin L. Spearman of Richmond, Va. Kendrick was a 2008 graduate of Petersburg High School and was employed at Hardee's in Petersburg, Va., for three years.
He was a loving and devoted son and brother. He was charismatic, confident, caring and a hard worker. KJ was known for his style and swagger, and was well respected and liked by all whom he encountered and will be sadly missed. KJ loved his family and enjoyed having fun.
KJ was preceded in death by his sister, Kelshemia J. Lee; grandfather, Waverly "Papa" T. Lee Jr.; great-grandmothers, Evelyn P. Harris and Louise Lee; great-grandfathers, Waverly Lee Sr. and Offie Spearman Sr.; and devoted friend, Wallace Wesson Jr.
KJ leaves to cherish many special memories, a loving and devoted mother, Jenell A. Lee of Petersburg, Va.; father, Kelvin L. Spearman of Richmond, Va.; one devoted brother, Kelvin "Jay" J. Lee of Petersburg, Va.; two sisters, Jasmine Spearman of Winston Salem, N.C., and Janiah Spearman of Richmond, Va.; grandmothers, Mary A. Lee of Petersburg, Va., and Doretha Spearman (Norris Lewis) of Richmond, Va.; grandfather, James Cole of Richmond, Va.; great-grandmother, Rosa Spearman of Richmond, Va.; five aunts, Jennine Lee, Terri Lee and Lisa Jones, all of Petersburg, Va., Cheryl Reid of Hopewell, Va., and Chauntelle "Nikki" Spearman of Richmond, Va.; a host of great-aunts, among them devoted, Mary Louise Pelham and Mary E. Lee of Petersburg, Va., and Angela Gilbert (Rob) of Birmingham, Ala., Veronica Harris and Debra Spearman of Richmond, Va.; a host of great-uncles, among them devoted, Jessie "Sonny" Spearman, Lawrence Spearman and Offie Spearman Jr., all of Richmond, Va.; godparents, Ernest Banks of Richmond, Va., and Gloria Mitchell Hanks (Lamont) of Petersburg, Va.; one godsister, Kiasha Mitchell of Petersburg, Va.; a host of cousins, among them seven devoted, Nichele and Jerome Reid, Shannon Lee, Jeron Lee, LaShana and LaShemia Jones, and Tiffany Banks, all of Petersburg, Va.; a host of friends, among them devoted, Laneica Gregory, Ashley Hudgens and Preston McCray.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at the Chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Herbert W. Anderson of Sharon Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va., officiating. The interment will follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral establishment.
The family will assemble at 1 p.m. at 605 Pleasant Lane, Petersburg, Va. They may be contacted by calling (804) 255-5158 or (804) 861-4321.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Lee online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kendrick Lee
Crystal Johnson
February 9, 2009
Wooow...I mean, that's all I can say. I went to school with KJ at A.P. Hill and I have continued to see him occasionally throughout the years, and I speak to his mom everytime I see her. I can't believe this happened. My hurt goes out to his family.
TYRASHA BROWDER
February 6, 2009
KJ...U WiLL BE MiSSED. EVERYDAY iM iN BLANDFORD i WiLL THiNK ABOUT THE CRAZY THiNGS THAT USED 2 HAPPEN. i NEVER THOUGHT THiS WOULD HAPPEN 2 YOU BCUZ U WERE SOO COOL! i GUESS U ARE iN A BETTER PLACE BUT U WONT BE FORGOTTEN!!
Kayla Jones
February 4, 2009
KJ WILL TRULY BE MISSED.I NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT YOU WOULD LEAVE US SO QUICKLY!TO THE LEE FAM KEEP YOUR HEADS UP.HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW.GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!
Jameshia Wall
February 4, 2009
I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO KJ'S FAMILY. THEN FURTHER SAY KJ U WOULD TRULY BE MISSED NEVER THOUGHT THAT DAY AT THE PARTY WOULD BE THE LAST DAY I EVER SEE YOU. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN JUST TRIPPEN IN SCHOOL AND THOSE ARE MEMORIES THAT I WOULD NEVER FORGET. BUT IM GLAD YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. JUST WANNA SAY THANX FOR BRINGING SMILES TO MY FACE AND SEE YOU LATER ON
Courtney Desmore
February 3, 2009
Kj!!!!!! You will be truly missed..... Jay and Ms. Lee keep your head up as god would make a way. God Bless
Theresa (Foreman) Lofton
February 3, 2009
Jenell, I was saddened to hear about the loss of your son. You and your family are in my prayers.
Charlyne (Lyne) Davis and The Jordon Family
February 3, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Courtney JONES
February 3, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Alicia Hanson Turner
February 3, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Benisha Hannah
February 3, 2009
R.I.P kj I see u now in gods hands and you also in a better place.
Jocelin Lee
February 2, 2009
Hey Cuz, I'm so sorry to hear about KJ. I pray that you take one day at a time to find the peace and strength you need to face another day. I love you and may God be your solid rock. Love always. Jocelin Lee & family.
Lynn Allen
February 2, 2009
I am sorry to hear about your lost may god bless you and your family
Dominique Parrish
February 2, 2009
God just called his angel home to be with him and always missed see you in heaven have a safe trip and look out for us always!!!! Class of "08"
Sophia Seaborn
February 2, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Karen Gates
February 2, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sapphire Healthcare Services
February 2, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of need. Know that He will be your comforter through it all.
You and your family will be in our prayers. Stay strong and God Bless.
janee Neverson-Williams
February 2, 2009
i will treasure the times i had seen your face you will be truly missed by your family and friends R.I.P Kj
Tyneisha Fleming
February 2, 2009
I'm so sorry for the lost of your son, my condolences truly go out to you and the family.
gloria allen
February 1, 2009
may god bless you and your,s love
Percenie Rich
February 1, 2009
To Jenell Lee & Family: Know that you all are in my prayers. May God's peace be upon you now and forever.
Jovat Avery Bates(1983)
February 1, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
LAKEISHA & MARIO BROWN
February 1, 2009
OUR LOVE GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF KJ. WHEN WE HEARED ABOUT THIS WE DIDNT KNOW WHAT TO SAY. JUST KNOW YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. LOVE KEISHA AND MARIO.
JEAN STRETCHER-DILLARD
February 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charlene (Monique) Barr
February 1, 2009
I'm so sorry for your lost, An my heart an prayers r with you.
Damecca Willis
January 31, 2009
My family and I would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Kendrick "KJ" Lee. I went to school with KJ and he was a very cool person to be around. He always had people laughing. He will be forever loved and missed.
Tanya Tidwell-Walker
January 30, 2009
There are numerous times that we wish that we could right our wrongs, but GOD has already done that for us. Our prayers are forever with The Lee Family and may GOD strengthen your spirit through this precious time of need...put all of your heartaches and sorrow in GOD'S everlasting hands, HE will see you through.
In Our Prayers,
Tanya Tidwell-Walker & Family
Sheri McCray
January 30, 2009
My condolences truly go out to the Lee family after the sudden death of Kendrick Lee. Something that was so relentless caused him his life. We honestly understand the pain and heartache that is felt by your family during this time of sadness and grief. KJ you are loved and you will surely be missed.
Shanellie Graham
January 30, 2009
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
C Tucker
January 30, 2009
All praises be to God. On the behalf of the Tucker family, we would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to you and your love ones during this difficult time. May God give all of you the strength, courage, and wisdom to move forward; know that if He brought you to this point, then He will carry you long beyond this point. Keep your faith, continue to press on and believe in your hearts that He will not give us any more than we can bear. If there’s anything I can do, call on me, your neighbor.
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