William A. Dabney

William A. Dabney

William Dabney Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Oct. 8 to Oct. 10, 2008.
DABNEY, William A. "Gus," 80, of Henrico, formerly of Ashland, entered into eternal rest on October 7, 2008. He was the son of the late William T. and Catherine Dabney. He is survived by his wife, Helen; son, William "Dab" Jr.; Sharice Carlock (Michael); great-grandson, Michael Jr.; two brothers, James and Peyton; one sister, Phyllis Ragland; three sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, one aunt, and a host of other family, friends and neighbors. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B St., Ashland, Va. Homegoing services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., at Shiloh Baptist Church, 106 South James St., Ashland, Va. Rev. Michael E. Shannon Sr., pastor, officiating. Interment Roselawn Memory Garden. Online condolences can be made at fedabneyfuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Roslyn de Cordova-Bolden

October 11, 2008

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and sympathy are with you. May God bless you all.
Roslyn de Cordova-Bolden

Tom,Stephanie and Tracie Tillman

October 10, 2008

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this time of loss.

God Bless Each of you.

Saundra Johnson-Jordan

October 9, 2008

To the Family:
May God bless, comfort and keep you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Richard T. Lilly, I

October 8, 2008

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.

The Sharpe Family Nathan, Jessica & Tionna(Ladybug)

October 8, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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