Russell CLAIBORNE Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Russell Irving Claiborne, 71, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010.
Russell was born in Farmville, Va., on Jan. 8, 1939, and moved to Newport News in 1944. He graduated from Warwick High School and joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served four years. Russell retired in 1997 from the Radiological Control Department, E 85, at Newport News Shipbuilding after 39 years of service. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. In his younger years he loved to play softball. He also enjoyed gardening and being involved in his grandchildren's activities.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 47 years, Shirley K. Claiborne; three daughters and their husbands, Rhonda and Henry Steward, Lori and Timmy Shackleford, all of Newport News, and Rachael and Tony Perez, of Driver; four grandchildren, D'Nijah Steward, Joseph Shackleford, Anthony Perez II, and Nicholas Perez.
Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at the funeral home with Ben Poplin officiating. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.
Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com.
Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Russell CLAIBORNE

12 Entries

Rachael Claiborne/Perez

October 9, 2010

On behalf of the Claiborne Family I want to thank everyone that has helped us to try to get through this very hard time of the loss of our dad. We miss him so much! Words can even begin to descibe the empty feeling we have. The only thing that is helping is knowing that he is no longer suffering in which he had for many years. I know he is going to watch over all of us still like he did when he was here with us. No matter what my daddy always protected us & our mom. I am going to miss him helping me with my garden, fixing his favorite meals, calling him right after every one of Anthonys races, telling him the funny stuff the baby is saying and doing and most of all how much I love him. We told each other that several times a day and that still wasnt enough!
Thank you everyone for all your thoughts and prayers!
I LOVE YOU DADDY!!
Rachael & Family

September 13, 2010

Rachel& Lori,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I know I have no real words to take your pain away. I just want you to know you have the love of friends past and present.I remember your Dad when we were at your house as teenagers he was a nice guy. My thoughts are with you both and I will continue to lift you up.
Love,
Arlene Voglewede Sample

Jimmy Martin

September 13, 2010

Through the RADCON retiree's grapevine, I heard about Russell and wanted to pass my condolences to you and the family. He was a good man and a hard worker; he will be missed.

Dave & Lynn Arledge

September 12, 2010

Dave and I are so sorry for your loss. I have so many great childhood memories of Russell. What a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may your memories of Russell bring you comfort.

September 11, 2010

To the Claiborne Family,
I am very sorry to hear that Russ has passed away. It seems that he was so young but maybe it's because I am so old. I too worked in RADCON for many years and knew him well.
Harold DeHoff (now living in Albuquerque)

Rachael Claiborne/Perez

September 10, 2010

Daddy I dont even know where or how to begin! I cant even describe & put into words on how sad I am all I can due is cry. I am going to miss you so so much. I know you will watch over all of us and I hope we will continue to make you proud just like we are proud of you being our dad. The day you left us I promised you that I would take care of mom! She is in good hands. Me and her are crying and laughing together about our memories with you.
We know you are in an awesome place pain free and walking again. I will keep on rooting for the Redskins and the Red Sox for you!(I will make sure that the baby doesnt like the Cowboys when he gets older :)!)
I love you daddy and will see ya again soon!

September 10, 2010

Pa, Thank-you for taking us on all of those places for all of those years. I am going to miss you so much and everytime I eat a hot dog I will think about you. I love you so much. You will always be in my heart. Love,
D'nijah XXXOOO

September 10, 2010

TO the Claiborne family,my prayers to you all in the loss of my friend and work comrade Russell may god bless you.JASPER AMMONS

Cassandra Baughans

September 10, 2010

To the Claiborne Family - You have my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Mr. R.I. I worked with him for several years in dept. E85 Radiological Training. He always had a smile on his face and always willing to help his co-workers. God Bless You All.

Rhonda Steward

September 10, 2010

Dad- You are missed so much already! I thought we would have you here on earth a little while longer. I know that you are out of pain and went from our loving hands to Gods loving hands. You were a great dad and pa, I know the Lord had prepared a log cabin mansion with a wrap-around porch for you:) I can just see that smile on your face now. I love you daddy and we will see each other real soon.

David Lemley

September 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cheryl Nicholas

September 10, 2010

Dear Rachael,
Hearts are full and tears continue to fall, but angels are there to hold you. Please accept my heartfelt prayers for each of you in this difficult time. Remember the good times and don't focus on the bad. Those good times will help to get you thru and yes, there will be some days when it seems unbearable. Put your faith and life in God's hands, only He has control. I love you and will pray for all of you.

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