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RICHARD A. RHAMES
AGE: 47 LAKEWOOD
Richard A. Rhames, 47, of Lakewood, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010. He was born in New York and resided in Lakewood since 1993. He was a chef.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Shanita Witter, in 1996. Surviving are his wife, Aida; son, Craig Witter; daughter, April Witter, all of Lakewood; parents, Samuel and Eleanor Rhames Sr. of Sumter, S.C.; brother, Samuel Rhames Jr. of Maryland; maternal grandmother, Jeanette Glisson of Sumter, S.C.; in-laws, Efraim Perez of Florida, and Mary Curry of New York; and nine grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 5 until the funeral at 11 a.m. at New Life Christian Center, Lakewood. Burial will follow at Forest Green Cemetery.
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for Richard Rhames
Romell and Maria
May 6, 2010
My deepest condolences go out to Rich's family. We will miss u Rich.
Dorothy Allen
May 4, 2010
To my adopted family,
Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain. The sorrow of the faithful is not that of permanent loss, but the tender sadness of saying good-bye for now. May today's sorrow give way to the peace and comfort of God's love.
"Miss Dorothy"
Vernice
May 3, 2010
"While we are mourning the loss of our family, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil."
Vernice
Hines
May 3, 2010
The Will Of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you. R.I.P Tony. " The Hines Family"
Christine Hines
May 3, 2010
Love You, Will miss you. Your Aunt Christine.
Shawn Hines
May 3, 2010
R.I.P Cousin Tony. You will be missed. "Love Shawn"
keysha marshall
May 2, 2010
MY HEART FELT PRAYS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU AND R.I.P RICHARD.
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