Frank Eugene Dandridge Sr.

DANDRIDGE, Frank Eugene Sr. "Behold I show you a mystery; we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment in a twinkling of an eye" 1 Corinthians 15:51-52a. Frank heard the Master's call and entered into his heavenly home on Thursday afternoon, November 20, 2008 at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center at the age of 86. He was a lifelong resident of (Croaker, Va.) James City County. He was the oldest child born to the late Junius M. and Mattie F. Dandridge. He was preceded in death by his, sister, Katherine S. Walton; and his brother, Junius F. Dandridge Sr. He received his formal education at James City County Training School in James City County. He went on to pursue his higher education at Hampton Institute (Hampton University). Frank served his country in U.S. Army during World War II. He worked at the Naval Weapons Station for 42 years until he retired in 1981. He also worked part-time at K-Mart part-time until 1994. Frank committed his life to serving the Lord at a very early age and he joined the Shiloh Baptist Church, Croaker, Va., where he remained a faithful and willing vessel until his health began to fail. He was conferred the honors of Deacon Emeritus in February 2005. He was a former member of Maceo Consolidated Lodge #124 Free and Accepted Masons. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 47 years, the late Laura R. Dandridge. Those left to cherish his memories and remember his legacy of love are his children, Frank Jr. (Debra), Nolan, Bernard (Cynthia), Kennard, all of James City County, Alonzo (Alberta), Neil Rutley of Richmond, Va., Jackie Dandridge Randall (James), of Newport News, and Mary Arlette of Richmond, Va.; three sisters, Naomi West of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mary J. Simms, Oxon Hill, Md.; Marjorie L. Dandridge, Richmond, Va.; two brothers, Walter (Helen) and Milton T. (Evelyn); 19 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, and nephews, other relatives and friends. The family would like to offer a special thanks to the staff in 'The Gardens' at Morningside Assisted Living, Denbigh Blvd., Newport News, Va. and Consulate Nursing Home, Williamsburg, Va. for their care and services rendered to our father. A home going celebration will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, November 24, 2008 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 8581 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, officiated by Rev. Wilbur E. Warren. The interment will follow the service in the church cemetery. The viewing will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble at 11:30 a.m. Monday at 2455 Little Creek Dam Road (off Chickahominy Rd.), Toano, Va. for the procession to the church. Professional Services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's funeral Home, Williamsburg, Va. (757) 229-3011. View and post condolences on our online guest book at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.