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Edgar Opie Obituary
His life began on Sept. 26, 1925, the son of the late Mary and Edgar J. Opie, Sr. He was a longtime resident of the Yorktown area. He was a member of Glover Baptist Church in Fluvanna County, Va. He later joined hands and became a faithful member of Rising Sun Baptist Church, in Yorktown, Va. In 1981, he retired from the Naval Weapons Station, after many years of dedicated service.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his daughters, Rosalyn White, Pamela Askew (Rogers), Belinda Jefferson (Wilbert), Patricia Martin (Anthony) and Annie M. Taylor (Rudolph); his sons, Earl Opie (Julia), Dale Opie (Elaine), Thaddeus Opie (Deborah) and Wayne Opie (Maria); his brothers, Edward Opie (Queenie), Leonard Opie, Arthur Lee Opie (Lucille) and Jim Allen Opie (Barbara); his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; his step-grandchild; and other loving family members and many caring friends.
A funeral service, celebrating the life he lived, will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Rising Sun Baptist Church with the Rev. David Spratley officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 1208 Old Williamsburg Road by noon on Saturday. Mr. Opie may be viewed in the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday. Professional Services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, Virginia. 757-229-3011 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edgar Opie
November 18, 2009
To Pamela, Bud, Roger, Veronica, Durrell, J.C., and other family members. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. We love you. Tanya Askew Swygert and Family
Mr&Mrs. Alwaajid Beybeyah
November 17, 2009
To The Opie Family so sorry to hear the passing of your beloved father brother, uncle,and grandfather. He was a wonderful man. God called him on home. His work down here was done. Rest on Darling, his favorite word. God Bless You.
quo &john wright
November 17, 2009
to the Opie family-your Father's love and character show in his great smile-God bless you all and continue to share the great love he and our Heavenly Father shared with you.
Kenneth & Christina Fortune
November 16, 2009
We only knew Mr. Opie for a short time, but know that he was a kind and caring man who truly loved his family. May memories fill your heart and bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Lori Rezmer
November 16, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Mr. Opie's family. My husband and I worked with Mr. Opie at Giant/Farm Fresh in Grafton. As you all know, Mr. Opie's smile and laugh could brighten the darkest day. We have fond memories of working with him. I feel so blessed to have known such a man.
November 13, 2009
To the Opie Family, The Lord provides joy in the midst of grief,I know you are heavy laden by the passing of your love one but I know that God will supply. Continue to see the legacy Mr Opie left each one of you. He was our neighbor for many years, always friendly and always had a smile. God bless. Elmyrth Lockley Taliferro, Mrs Russell Lockley and family
Jerome Lacy, Sr.
November 13, 2009
Uncle, we celebrate a life well lived and cherish the memories forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Curtis Gunn
November 13, 2009
Bro. Earl Opie and family, may the Almighty, Loving and Living God continue to keep a hedge of protection around you at this time of your bereavement and further on.
November 13, 2009
Other prayers are going out to the Opie's family and may god bless you !
From
Pasche , Pamela , ELizabeth Jones
And Deborah Sutton && Family
staci coleman
November 13, 2009
I know you're with Our Father,just Smiling as you always do, the smile that brings joy in the hearts of many that you come in contact with, To my Uncle, whom I"ve loved very much, you have and will always have a special place in my heart. I still remember the times when you would come by our house when we were kids and just say "Baby come give your uncle a kiss" and you would just suck our jaws..I love you and may God Spirit comfort the family..Mrs. Staci Coleman
Annie Gunn
November 13, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Clyde Gunn
November 13, 2009
Our prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. We ask that God continue to be with you during this phase of your life, and we pray that your divine strength from our Saviour will guide you. Be mindful that Mr. Opie's work here has been done, and he has been called home to be with our Lord. May God bless the Opie family, and if there is anyhting that we can do, I pray to our Lord and saviour that you will call on us.
Clyde,Diane, and Xavier Gunn
Marion Palmer
November 13, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Patricia Cross
November 12, 2009
To the Opie Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. May you find comfort in knowing that God is surrounding you always.
Patricia & Lester Cross Sr., Hampton, VA
camilla martin
November 12, 2009
I just do not know how to describe my grandpa Opie but he was a very loving ,kind,and understanding man. I would love to come and visit him and he say would go ahead and get something to eat that always made me feel at home. My thoughts and love are with the rest of my family at this time while I,m OHIO thinking of you all. Millie&Family
Stan brooks
November 12, 2009
Pat Martin & the opie Family,
My thoughts are with you and the family in this time of need always Remember this is God doing and he loves us all.
Marilyn Crump
November 12, 2009
To Mom & Pop Otey & Family
I find genuine love whenever I come to visit or talk with you. I met grandpa on one of those occasions and it felt like I've always belonged, so comfortable and caring. So, even in this hour of grief I say if you keep allowing God to use you just imagine how many hearts are going to be blessed. Stay strong and in the word and watch how "God" blesses.
Love
November 12, 2009
Pat and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Cassandra White Dillard
derrick brooks
November 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cornelious Hart & Family
November 12, 2009
To the Opie Family,
Please accept our sincere condolenses to your family. May the love and happiness your father shared with each of you comfort you now and in the future.
Donna Askew
November 12, 2009
Granddad you are going to missed by everyone. During the past 18 years you have given your love to me and I have thought of you as my own grandfather. I will continue to think of you and Grandmom Berta and you will be missed very much. I will never forget you both.
Deborah and Julia Lacy
November 12, 2009
We are going to miss our oldest and favorite uncle (badboy). May you rest in peace. We love you.
November 12, 2009
To a very Special Uncle ( Earl ) who I except as a Daddy . Make God continue to bless you through your lost. My daily prayer each day is that god will continue to keep us in perfect peace.
Love you, Annis
phyllis carter-ely
November 12, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Earnest "RITZ" Wilkerson
November 12, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Deacon Cecil Randall, Jr
November 12, 2009
Earl, Julia and Entire Opie Family:
You have my support, deepest empathy and prayers. God will continue to strengthen you, just trust him.
Continue in love knowing God knows what is best for all!
Luther and Cynthia Taylor
November 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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