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James PERSON Obituary
A resident of Hampton since the early 60's, he was retired from the Northrop Grumman Ship Building Company.
James (Little Boy) grew up in Southampton County, Va., where he attended the Franklin County School System. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church, Newport News.
He is survived by a son, Allen Person, Hampton, Va.; Margaret Wimbush, Brooklyn, N.Y., Winnie Mae Mundy, Queens, N.Y., Viola Powell, Franklin, Va., Betty Suiter Graham, Albany, N.Y.; a special niece, Teresa Cole of Franklin, Va.
Viewing will be held noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St., Newport News, VA 23607. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at Gethsemane Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Dwight Riddick, officiating. Interment will follow at the Southview Cemetery, Franklin, Va. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cookebros.com.
The final care of our loved one has been entrusted to the staff of Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for James PERSON
TAMMY GREEN,POPE
December 14, 2009
I REMEMBER HIM BY LIL' BOY WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL AND HE USE TO VISIT MY PARENTS ALOT. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU BUT WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU.....TAMMY GREEN POPE(NEWPORT NEWS VA).
Maggie and Robert Twine
December 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Belinda Thurman
December 11, 2009
You will be missed. i enjopyed your smile at the door at the church, also whenever you were seen. God has called you home and we will see you someday in heaven.
Theresa Futrell
December 10, 2009
It broke my heart to lose you
But you did not go alone
For part of me went with you
The day God called you home.
A thousand times I will missed you,
A thousand times I have cried,
If love could have saved you
You never would have died.
Person, as I called him, was a very dear friend/cousin to me. I will greatly miss him. I will miss most how he would come over and observe every detail of my home. I will miss the many breakfast we had together. I will most the happy look he had on his face at the hospital. He look so peaceful and at rest with no worries. I pray that when I am gone that I will be happy just like him. Person, I love you and will miss you.
Valeka Copling
December 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family .. James was a very close friend to my family and he will be greatly missed... God Bless the Family
Jerome Lynch
December 10, 2009
Mr. Person and I Worked together at the ship yard for a brief period of time. During that time, I always looked forward to coming to work just to hear some of his stories and jokes. Work here at the ship yard has never been the same since his retirement. He was missed, and will be missed. So long JP. R.I.P.
Annie Copling
December 10, 2009
James was a special friend of our family for many years.thank god I was able to speak with James just hours before his passing not knowing it would be the last time I would be talking to him I thank god for allowing him to be in my life you will be missed we loved you but god loved you more.condolences to the family god bless you all.
JoAnn Mitchell
December 9, 2009
James was a long time friend of mine and he will be dearly missed and never forgotten.
Pam Braswell-Echoles
December 9, 2009
James was a long time friend of my family. He often stopped by to check on my parents and offered to help them whenever he could. He always had something funny to say and was a pleasure to be around. He will certainly be missed.
REST IN PEACE.
Carolyn Valentine
December 9, 2009
James was a nice neighbor and friend of mine! Very cheerful and enthusiastic about life, he was always a positive person. My condolences to his family and his "Mini-Me". James will be missed, but God is in control. He will be taken care of in God's loving presence.
Jovita Jones
December 9, 2009
Mr. Person will truly be missed! I met him as he would come in to BayPort Credit Union. He was friendly and very personable. He was loved but God loves him more.
Your Neice Amanda Person
December 9, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tammy Patrick
December 9, 2009
I sent you that poem (message directly above this one) because it helped me when my grandmother died. I only knew Mr. Person because I am a teller at Bayport Credit Union. I remember him as being so nice and friendly - he reminded me of my grandfather. Hope the poen I just sent helps. My thoughts are with all of you.
Tammy Patrick
Tammy Patrick
December 9, 2009
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)
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Gloria Cooper, Montagna Klein Camden LLP
December 9, 2009
My heart and spirit are saddened to know that James is no longer with us. He was a dear friend who always stopped by the office to chat or just say hi. He will truly be missed by us. May you find comfort in knowing that he is with the Lord and allow the Lord to comfort you in your time of grief.
curley artis
December 9, 2009
my prayers are with all of james family he was a good person i will always remember him curley
Valerie Bryant
December 9, 2009
WOW! What a wonderful man of God he was. I have known Mr. Person for years and he always have had a glorius feature about himself. Mr. Person had a heart and I mean a big heart for all. He was a peaceful person to be around with a smile always on his face. He loved everybody. His favorite words was "i aint lyin" which was quite alright because that phrase was letting us know he was all about the TRUTH. Well, God our Father took a wonderful precious jewell and he will surly be missed here. The Bible says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, glad to know that Mr. Person knew the Lord. So family be encourage and keep your eyes on God he will give you strength through it all. God Bless you
Valerie Bryant (Gatewood)
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curley artis
December 9, 2009
james will always be femember by me i,ve known him ever since i was a little girl god bless the family
Rev La Verne Martin
December 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Scarlette Grant
December 9, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God comforted each of you. Walter and Scarlette Grant
Tawanna Alston
December 9, 2009
I had to pinch myself when I heard the news, BUt I just know that God has a better plan and time for us to be with him. James you will be truly missed and loved by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. The Alston Family
Maggie Twine
December 9, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Johnson
December 9, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the lost of James. He was an old and dear friend of our family, and I will miss his light hearted demeanor and the many laughs he provided. He will be truly missed. May the Lord comfort and keep you during this time.
Angel Person
December 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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