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Thomas Dandridge Obituary
A native of York County, he had been a lifelong area resident. Mr. Dandridge was a truck driver for Basic Construction Company for years prior to his illness.
He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in York County, where he was a choir member. He enjoyed playing baseball with the York Stars and was their catcher. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and he especially enjoyed the time spent raising his granddaughters, Nicole and Tiffany.
Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Mollie E. Dandridge; six children, Thomas L. 'Tommy' Dandridge Jr. of Newport News, Kevin D. Dandridge and Jackie R. Mardis (Wendell) all of Terre Haute, Ind., Michelle D. Dandridge (Howard) and Rodney A. Dandridge (Debra) all of Newport News, and the Rev. Debra Bryant of Hampton; two sisters, Thelma Stokes of Hampton, and Ozene Combs (Carlos) of Yorktown; two sisters-in-law, Mary L. Dillard and Annette Hopson, both of Yorktown; 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Louise Hopson; two children, Sandra and Christopher Dandridge; one brother Alvin; and one sister Eunice.
The body will be placed in New Bethel Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the church, with the Rev. Dr. Ernest Chambliss officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will assemble at the church at 12:30 p.m.
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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Wanda Burrest
November 17, 2009
The Lord is our Sheperd in time of trouble and especially during this difficult time of a loss of our love one. Continue to keep your hand in His hand and He will guide you through. My prayers are continually with you day and night. God will keep you in His care.
Love you all,
Wanda Baytop Burrest
Debra Farley
November 17, 2009
Rev. Bryant and the Dandridge Family,
Please know that the entire St. Paul A.M.E. Church Family extends our condolence to you. We know that you know that God is still in the business of healing. Keep the faith. Sincerely,
Tommie and Debra Farley
Dorothy Randall Downey
November 16, 2009
Tommie and Michele, my thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your father. We know you loved him but God loved him more. His soul is at peace and his body is at rest.
Deacon Cecil Randall, Jr
November 16, 2009
Mrs. Mollie Dandrige and Family:
You all have my deepest love and prayers. Ozene and Thelma, and Mrs. Mollie are especially lifted in my prayers. Remember God loves us all and he makes no mistakes. Trust him and know that he will strengthen you.
Earnest "RITZ" Wilkerson
November 15, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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