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Maceo Adkinson Obituary

HAMPTON - Maceo Alphonso Adkinson, 87, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2001, at Sentara Nursing Center, Hampton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Adkinson, and his parents, John and Martha Adkinson. He is survived by four daughters, Jacqueline Cherry-King, Sharon Byrd Simmons, Pamela Jenkins and Sheryl Rainey (Floyd); a sister, Gwendolyn Anderson; a brother-in-law, William C. Brown (Edith); nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Special thanks to the staff and residents at Sentara Nursing Center for all the loving care that they gave him and his family. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at O.H. Smith and Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Outreach Ministry Program at First Church of Newport News (Baptist), 2300 Wickham Ave., Newport News, VA 23607. Arrangements are by O.H. Smith and Son Funeral Home.

Published by Daily Press from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2001.
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To the Family of Maceo Adkinson, we were sorry to hear of the death of Maceo. Maceo was blessed to have you, his daughters, who saw that he lived a comfortable life. You are in our thoughts as you go through this period coping with the loss of your Father.

Beernard & Joyce Scott

August 26, 2001

Pam, Stacy, and Family. I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. Stay strong in the Lord and in the Power of His Might. My prayers are with you.

Love, Carolyn

Carolyn Knight

August 15, 2001

Listen, O Lord, to our prayers

as we humbly ask Your mercy

on the soul of Your servant

who You have taken from this world.

Place him in peace and light

with all of the other saints.

Amen.

Winfred & Laine Beckwith

August 11, 2001

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brenda Hodgson

August 11, 2001

to all of the girls ,hope you remember me ,and my wife. edger brother,walter . very sorry about the loss. solona/walter

walter armstead

August 9, 2001

I am sorry about the passing of your love one Mr. Adkinson. May God be with your family during this time of bereavement.

Veronica and Lucille Pleasants

August 9, 2001

Passing out of the shadow

Into a purer light;

Stepping behind the curtain,

Getting a clearer sight;



Passing out of the shadow

Into eternal day.

why do we call it dying...

This sweet going away?



Sheryl,all my sympathy and all my thoughts are with you and your family in your great sorrow.May God

Bless and Comfort each of you.

Mozelle

August 9, 2001

To Pam and Stacy, I am sorry to hear of your loss. It is always hard to lose someone we loved. Remember the memories you had of your father and grandfather and hold on to them. Find your strength in Jesus and he will help ease your pain. Love Germaine

Germaine Moore

August 9, 2001

LADIES, I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD, BUT, I KNOW THAT MISS THELMA WILL TAKE CARE OF HIM. MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. BEATRICE'LOLO' OLIVER AND FAMILY

BRENDA OLIVER-STERLING

August 8, 2001

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home

August 8, 2001

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