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Linwood Foreman Obituary
Linwood was born in Isle of Wight County to the late Catherine F. Williams. He also was preceded in death by his wife, Cora L. Foreman, and two brothers.
Mr. Foreman retired from Northrop Grumman in 2003 as a Sand Blaster. Linwood was a member of the Mt. Olive Holiness Church, Windsor, Va. (Central Hill).
He is survived by his father, Johnnie Williams; three daughters, Linda Drew of Toano, Va.; Shirillia McDonald of Prince George, Va.; and Shea Collins of Midlothian, Va.; one son, Linwood J. Foreman of Richmond, Va.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one goddaughter; nine sisters, two brothers, nine sisters-in-law, eight brothers-in-law.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield. Public viewing will be on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mt. Olive Holiness Church in Windsor, and from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Ebenezer Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements by Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Linwood Foreman
November 15, 2009
my thoughts and prayers are with you Rosa Foreman and family
Quanta Speight
November 9, 2009
To the Foreman Family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your father. However, I pray that you find peace in knowing that he is now reunited with your mother and has finally moved into his mansion!
Vontricia Banks
November 8, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. The Banks family
Vontricia Banks
November 8, 2009
Joe, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you and your family comfort. the Banks family
November 7, 2009
May God continue to strengthen and keep you all during this time. Linda, Shelly,Shea and Joel,may you find comfort in the love and peace of Jesus Christ,praying for you all.
Roderick Walker, Richmond, VA
November 7, 2009
I was shocked when I heard the news of Mr. Foremans passing and he will missed dearly by myself, my husband and Cody. I'll sure miss the times we used to sit on his front porch just talking and enjoying one anothers company. He always made me laugh and was always there for me should I need anything. To the family and to Joe, my deepest condolences go out to you. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers as you are going thru this difficult time of loss. May God cradle you in his comforting arms and give you peace knowing Mr. Foreman is walking in Glory Land Today. God Bless You All
Love Ethan, Rebecca and Cody Morris
Helen Simmons
November 6, 2009
May God continue to bless and keep the family of Dea Foreman, Love ya Shelly
Georgette Andrews
November 6, 2009
We were very saddened to hear of the passing of our beloved Linwood. Although we cannot be there with you all, you are in our hearts and prayers. We pray that God would strengthen, and comfort you all, and be with you in your time of sorrow. We love you all! God Bless!!
Aunt Fannie Harris and Family
Otto Walker
November 6, 2009
To Linda, Shelly, Shea, Joel, and the entire Foreman family; My prayers and thoughts are with you. I want you all to know that you are dear to me and are close in my heart. May the God of all Comfort give you strength during your sorrow. Submitted with much love.
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