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James RUSSELL Obituary
He was preceded in death by his mother, Estelle Christian; and his step-father, Urias Christian Jr.
He is survived by his sister, Mattie Christian; his brother, Urias Christian III and his wife, Gwen; his devoted nephew, Ernest Russell and his wife, Patricia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many caring friends.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Parrish Hill Baptist Church, Charles City, with the Rev. E. Walter Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at the church by 1:45 p.m. on Thursday. Mr. Russell may be viewed only in the church on Thursday, beginning at noon, until the hour of the service.
Professional services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, Va. 757-229-3011 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Yvonne (Whitehead) & Billy Bradby
December 4, 2009
TO: Egg Man, Mattie and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Jake's passing. Take comfort in knowing he has gone to a better place and we will meet him again one day. May God bless and protect you all during your time of bereavement.
December 3, 2009
To Mattie, Egg and Gwen:
We were glad to see Jake at revival services with a smile on his face, and that was the last time we saw him. Truly, God is a great and awesome God, and He will keep you during your time of bereavement. Keep the faith and hold on to God's unchanging hand. God will strengthen you during your time of sorrow. We love you and God loves you too.
Love Always,
Sylvia and Jimmy
YVETTE JONES
December 3, 2009
May God bless each of you during this time of bereavement. Jake was a very nice man, my neighbor my friend. Oh I can remember the good times we had; I will all ways remember his old saying "JAKE JAKE THE RATTLE SNAKE".
Pattie Howard
December 2, 2009
Eggman and Family
I am truly sorry to hear of Jake's illness and passing. You are in my prayers.
Julian & Julie Jones
December 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jake was good person with a good heart and we are sorry to learn of his homegoing. God willing, I will be there on Thursday to share the homegoing service with you.
Sincerely,
SALLY & NANA
December 1, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
THE CHARITY FAMILY
December 1, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
SANDRA BROWN
December 1, 2009
TO VENNIE I KNOW ITS GOING TO BE HARD ON YOU BUT JUST TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME AND THE LORD WILL MAKE AWAY AND SEE YOU THROUGH YOUR GRIEF.
Marie Johnson
December 1, 2009
My Heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Cindy Blanks
December 1, 2009
Jake will be truly missed at Powhatan Plantation. He was a very sweet man, I already miss here dearly.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May god bless and keep you all. I do wished that there would have been a night time viewing. I can not get off work on Thursday to be threre. I was able to see him in the hospital and I am very grateful for that. Thanks!!! Cindy (Sweetie)
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