William H. Dance Sr.

William Dance Obituary

A funeral service for Mr. William H. Dance Sr. will be held at 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison Street, Petersburg, Va., with The Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, pastor, officiating.

The interment will follow at the Little Church Street Cemetery. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 12:30 p.m. at the church the day of the services. The family will assemble noon at the residence the day of the services.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Dance online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Jan. 31, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for William Dance

6 Entries

Charlyne J. (Lyne) Davis (Love you uncle Billy)

February 3, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Roy Washington

January 30, 2009

To the Dance family. My prayers are with you. May the grace of God continue to cover.

Fred J. Dillard

January 30, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

carolyn brown-nichols

January 29, 2009

To the Dance Family. Sorry for your loss at this time. My prayers are with you at this time.

Carolyn Brown-Nichols
Lucy Jones (deceased)
Grandmother
Lived at 26 South Old Church Streetwhen I was young.

Diane Wiley

January 28, 2009

I know that your Family will miss you dearly...

Grace (Denise) Dance-Wiggins (Daughter)

January 28, 2009

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results