JOHNANTHAN RICHMOND Obituary

RICHMOND, JOHNANTHAN, age 18, of Birmingham, passed away August 9, 2011. Viewing and Visitation will be Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 9:00 AM - until service time at the church. Funeral service will be Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with burial in Zion Memorial. Integrity Funeral Home directing. >

Published by AL.com (Birmingham) on Aug. 12, 2011.
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I remember Johnathan from Martha Gaskins Middle. I was a grade higher than him with his sister Olivia. He was such a sweet spirit. We also sang in the choir together. May God give this famil strength. God Bless.

Revan Pressley

August 16, 2011

R.i.P #Gone But Not Forgotten

Huffman Student

August 13, 2011

R.i.P #Gone But Not Forgotten

Huffman Student

August 13, 2011

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

Joffery Toyer

August 13, 2011

August `13, 2011--Sat.

Greetings, Richmond family and friends.

During the 2010-2011 school year, I had the distinct honor of having Richmond, as I called Jonathan, in my 11th-grade, session room at Huffman High School. Daily and without hesitation, he showed that he was a very respectful, responsible, and dependable, young man, That resulted in his receiving a certificate for such behavior from me during the school's award day in May of 2011. He was greatly but pleasantly surprised but most deserving.

His passing, which I just recently found out about, shocked me. But his presence and the godly and respectful way in which he carried himself in my presence proved clearly to me that he had good parents who taught him raised him well as stellar example of what a young man should be. His life-purpose was big though short-lived--to help to make the world a better place and to cause it to do what he liked to do-smile; and he fulfilled it well. He will be greatly missed. And, to celebrate his worthy life, I will attend his service today.

As his family and friends, you all are in my prayers. Please let me know if I can help in any way. God bless.
---J. D. Jackson (Johnathan's 11th grade session room teacher at Huffman High School)

J. D. Jackson

August 13, 2011

To The Richmond Family. May God bless and comfort you in your time of need. Johnathan will really be missed.

Alethea Toyer

August 13, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Richmond and Wells Family. I will continue to keep you lifted up in prayer. Remember, "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord" (II Corinthians 5:8).
Debbie Jones Tyrone (Spring, Texas)

August 13, 2011

"My Heart and Prayers goes out to the family in their time of sorrow."

Pamela Ware

August 12, 2011

Johnathan was one of my sweet babies @ martha gaskins in 8th grade. a day never, ever passed without him saying something sweet or doing an act of kindness. i will never forget that!!!
#gone too soon!!

Allison Anderson (johnathan's 8th grade teacher) :-)

August 12, 2011

To The Richmond & Wells Family. Our deepest prayers goes out to you and the whole family. We will always remember him with the big smile and hug for everyone. But most of all I'll remember my Bro,Bro as I would call him from Worm and Sis Dorsey.

Lenora Dorsey

August 12, 2011

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.

ALESIA WATSON

August 12, 2011

My heart and prayers goes out to the famiy. My God be with you all.

Charlene Perry

August 12, 2011

I was heartbroken to hear the news of a former student, and I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Travis Harper

August 12, 2011

Deepest sympathy to the family. May you find comfort in knowing that others care and are praying for you. May God give you strength in your time of sorrow.
Mount Pilgrim Baptist District Association

Barbara Snead

August 12, 2011

DRAW CLOSE TO GOD FOR HE IS NEAR. GOD PROMISED NEVER TO LEAVE YOU OR FORSAKEN YOU BUT HE WILL BE WITH YOU UNTIL THE END OF TIME. TRUST GOD TO SEE YOU THROUGH THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.

SHIRLEY HARRIS

August 12, 2011

The Whitaker & Johnson Families express sympathy. We were blessed to have shared (life) with Johnathan. His smile and loving ways will be cherished, till we meet again.

Debora W. Johnson

August 12, 2011

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Love Dennis Jr. & Brandon Holder

August 12, 2011

We pray that God will give peace and comfort to the Richmond, Wells, McQueen and Brown families. Johnathon we will miss the hand shakes, the hugs and that beautiful smile each sunday, but we know that we can look up and see the smile through the sunshine. We love you and will always remember you and cherish the moments we've shared! James and Angela Smith

James & Angela Smith

August 12, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Words cannot express how much I will miss him. We have lost an angel, but God has gained one.

Robert Short

August 12, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

With Love Uncle Dennis & Aunt Doreen Holder

August 12, 2011

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