Joe N. Dabbs

Joe N. Dabbs

Joe Dabbs Obituary

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DABBS, Joe N., of Richmond, departed this life October 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth J. Dabbs. He is survived by two daughters, Joann Jeter and Pamela Benson; five sons, Joe Jr., Henry, Herbert, and Kiawo Dabbs, and Scottie Williams; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita Womack; a host of nieces, nephews, among them devoted, Freddie Sparrow, and cousins; one daughter-in-law, Audrey Williams; one son-in-law, Vernon Benson; two sisters-in-law, Laniar Jackson and Anna Dabbs; one brother-in-law, Roy Jeffress; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where the family will receive friends between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held Friday, 1 p.m. at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary Street, where remains will lie in state one hour prior funeral time. Dr. Ricardo Brown (pastor) officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 12:45 p.m. Friday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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October 15, 2008

dorothy posted to the memorial.

October 9, 2008

Jackie T. Snow and the Stadium Civic Association posted to the memorial.

October 9, 2008

LYNN DUNCAN posted to the memorial.

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dorothy

October 15, 2008

uncle joe, rest in peace. we will miss you at all the family events. i know you will be there in spirits. we love you, but God knows best.

Jackie T. Snow and the Stadium Civic Association

October 9, 2008

To the Dabbs Family:

Mr "Joe" Dabbs. was a wonderful gentleman. A strong supporter to me, personally and the Stadium Civic Association, he always conveyed geniune concern and caring about others.

Although he had challenges per his health, he was faithful and a real joy to communicate and share thoughts! I will miss him but am grateful to have known him!

May God continue to bless you all as you follow the example of his legacy.

LYNN DUNCAN

October 9, 2008

We express our deepest sympathy, our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Lynn and Allison

From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home

October 9, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Karen Kinsler

October 8, 2008

Rest In Peace....the struggle is now over. You will be missed dearly.

PAULINE BOYD

October 6, 2008

TO THE FAMILY.
I AM GOING TO MISS JOE, HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE
WHEN I SAW HIM AT DAVITA. YOU ALL ARE IN HEART AND PRAYER.
PAULINE BOYD

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