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Richard Lee "Rip" Whitehead
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Yvette Jasey-Hayes
November 21, 2008
To Darrell Jasey and the entire family I am trully shocked and saddened by the news of Rip's passing. May your hearts be filled with happy memories of Rip and your days of sorrow be few.
MERCEDES (DEE DEE) JOHNSON
November 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
David Steppe
November 14, 2008
May God bless you all and be with you all during the day of of your lives.
sheila harris freeman
November 14, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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Delores Key
November 14, 2008
To: Linda & Bookey,
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you, in the homegoing of your brother and uncle. If there's anything we can do please let us know.
Delores & Kevin
Wayne Smith
November 13, 2008
Dear Brenda and John,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you at this time. God bless you and your family.
Ingrid Leeper Christian
November 13, 2008
To Diane ,Linda and the entire family
Im was so very sorry to read of your loss
I went to Blackwell school with Diane,Linda and Richard .we grew up in Blackwell together . I pray that God's peace will give all of you comfort during this very diffcult time
Peace & Blessings always
SSG Rufus & Verdie Cook
November 13, 2008
May God Bless your family Our thoughts and prayers are with you
N Lee
November 13, 2008
In the yet future peaceful new world of God’s making, billions who are now asleep in death will open their eyes to be united with those they love here on earth. As an enemy to all, death will soon be eliminated.
SYLVIA CARTER
November 13, 2008
To The Whitehead Family:
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to you and we pray God's Blessings upon you. Be strong in the name of Jesus and do know that God will make everything alright. Be Blessed my brothers and my sisters. To Diane, my friend and my co-worker, God would not bring you to it if He didn't take you through it. Love you.
Gary and Sylvia Carter
Henrico Co., Virginia
Crystal and Hardy Tinsley, Jr.
November 13, 2008
Mr. Bill, Lamont, Diane, John, Dr. and Mrs. Johnny Branch and the entire Whitehead family ~
I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
God felt he needed "Rip" to complete his garden of precious flowers. Treasure your memories of "Rip" and know that "Rip" is at peace and without pain.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you not only during this time but as the days to come.
Crystal Tinsley
Ashley and Demetra "DeeDee" Robinson
From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home
November 13, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Missionary Audrey Fleming-Hawkins
November 12, 2008
To Diane and the Whitehead family:
It is with much regret that I read of the passing of my buddy Richard. We all grew up around Blackwell.
May God wrap his arms around each of you and cover you in the precious blood of Jesus dduring this time and always.
Richard has made his transition from earth to glory. We all loved Richard, but God loved him best.
Family be encouraged in the Lord and may Richard rest in peace.
REGINALD BYRANCE
November 12, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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