John Lightfoot Heiskill

John Lightfoot Heiskill

John Heiskill Obituary

Published by Manning Funeral Home from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2008.
HEISKILL, Mr. John Lightfoot, died Sunday, November 2, 2008, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 55. John was the oldest son of the late Virginia and John Heiskill. He is survived by his sisters, Hattie Heiskill, Shirley Jones (Edward), Seselia Coles (Jerome), Dale Heiskill, Olivia Davis (Rodney), Peggy Garnett (Larry) and Virginia Heiskill; his brothers, Willie Dornell (Joanna), Andrew (Gerlene), Andre (Marian), Anthony, Earnest and Carroll Heiskill; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where the family will receive friends Wednesday (today) from 6 to 7 p.m. Remains will lie in state Thursday, 1 p.m., at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Hanover County, Virginia. Burial church cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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November 6, 2008

Arlene Williams-Brown posted to the memorial.

November 5, 2008

Denise Jeter posted to the memorial.

November 5, 2008

Robin Covington posted to the memorial.

Arlene Williams-Brown

November 6, 2008

To the Heiskill Family:

You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

Denise Jeter

November 5, 2008

Carroll & Family,

I was very sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you keep God in your heart as he guides you through this trying time.

Robin Covington

November 5, 2008

My prayers are with the Heiskill family. May God continue to bless each of you.

DENISE WILLOUGHBY

November 5, 2008

TO THE FAMILY:
MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS GOES OUT TO EACH ONE OF YOU IN THE PASSING OF YOUR LOVED ONE. MAY GOD'S PEACE AND COMFORT BE WITH YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW. REMEMBER: EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CAN'T HEAL.

Beverly McDaniel

November 5, 2008

May God Bless you and your family we going to miss you

Beverly McDaniel

November 5, 2008

May God bless you and your family we going to miss you.

Lillie Joshua Doles

November 5, 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.

Kim & Chris Williams

November 5, 2008

Andrew & family, we are thinking of you & your family during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do please let us know, we are here for you.

The staff at Loyal Termite & Pest Control

November 5, 2008

Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. Loyal Termite & Pest Control

From the Staff of Walter J. Manning Funeral Home

November 5, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Felicia McDaniel

November 4, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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