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Thomas NEEDAM Obituary
Thomas leaves his beloved children, Demetri Squires, Jalyn King, Tho'van and Tay'von Needam Featherston; one brother, Duane Needam; grandparent, Rosa Needam; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Joynes Road Church of God, 31 Joynes Road, Hampton. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens. The remains will be placed in the church by 9 a.m. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home by 10 a.m., for procession to the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Thomas Needam III Fund, Hampton University, c/o Mary Needam, East Queen Street, Hampton, VA 23668, in honor of the twins, Tho'van and Tay'von Needam Featherston.
A viewing will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, at Smith Brothers Funeral Home, 545 E. Mercury Blvd., Hampton – 723-4117. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas NEEDAM
MARYALICE NEEDAM-MAPP
September 4, 2010
MAY THE LOVE OF GOD SUSTAIN YOU,THE PEACE OF GOD BE WITH YOU,AND THE PROMISE OF GOD COMFORT YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Karen Borum Gatling
September 4, 2010
To Mary and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I have known Pete since he was a little boy and he grew to be a fine young man.My prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to give you rest and peace during your time of grief.
D. Sedgwick
September 3, 2010
A lovin man,father and friend.gone!! BUT never will i forget you R.I.P pete my friend of 15 long yrs.
Archie Needam
September 2, 2010
Tommy, May you and your family find assurance in his Word, strength in his presence, comfort in his mercy and peace in his love.My thoughts and prayers are with you. Archie Needam--Aurora, Ill.
RICKY WHITFIELD
September 1, 2010
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE NEEDHAM FAMILY. PETE YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED..
Stephanie Kosler
August 31, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
young boi
August 31, 2010
my blessings goes out to pete n his family.... we all will miss u my dude...one love young boi
August 31, 2010
May god bless you pete and your babies just know god never leaves questions unanswered ...you will truely be missed and NEVER forgotten... lots of hugs and prayers sent to your kids who needs them the most!
Tiff Bliss
Kim Woodard
August 31, 2010
My condolences to the Needam family.
August 31, 2010
My deepest sympathies go out to the Needam family. May God continue to bestoy stregthen upon you all and comfort you during this difficult time. Rest my friend.
Sincerely
Marleita
LaKeisha Burton
August 31, 2010
My fiance was a friend of Pete's and I have only seen him a few times and did not know him personally myself. However, whenever I saw him, he had a smile so big, it had to make you smile no matter how you felt. We have many other friends in common and my children were friends with the twins. From the part I witnessed to all the stories I heard (not just after his passing, but during his life), Pete was a conversation piece and it was all positive talk. I know in death, he will continue to be a guardian angel to his sons, because that is what he has always been in life. Pete was the epitome of what a father should be. It is my hope that some of our brothers will use him as an example. Earth has truly lost a soldier and Heaven has been blessed with an extra special Angel. Though, I know its easier said than done: do not mourn for too long family, through the storm, we must all continue on through a tough situation with great perseverance and a smile. After all, its the "Pete" way. Much Loveand many Blessings to you all! Mom and Dad, hold your head proud, you created and raised a phenomenal man!
theresa robinson
August 31, 2010
Aunt Rose and family just wanted you to know that prayers are with you and Pete is in tha arms of Jesus! No more worrying about the cares of this crazy world! He is free
Shatisha Swinton
August 31, 2010
To: The Needham Family
I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of Pete, my deepest condolences to everyone in the family.
August 31, 2010
We will miss you Pete. We are praying for your family and loved ones.
August 30, 2010
So sorry for your loss...May GOD bless and keep you.
Celestine Johnson Pinkney-LLoyd
Charles and Vanessa Sweat
August 30, 2010
To: Tommy and Rosetta and the Needham Family
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. We know God will provide your family with the strength you need to make it through this time.
FRANCISCO HARDY
August 30, 2010
Dear Ms. Mary and Needham Family
I send you my prayers and condolence. I will miss pete he was my friend my brother we grew up together.
Monica Bugg-Plummer
August 30, 2010
To Mary & Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that GOD will give you "PEACE" during this storm. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. BE BLESSED!!!!!!!
Kay Mc Nair -Gafford
August 30, 2010
To my dear friend Mary and the Needam family, I was so sadden to hear about your son. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers. May our God give you peace, strength and rest.
August 30, 2010
no matter how great our hands are,we can't beat the hands he's in now.... R.I.P. Peete ...... tarrance watson
CHKD
August 30, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
johnette edwards
August 30, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Barbara Davis-Steele
August 29, 2010
Dear Mary and the NEEDHAM Family:
Look to The LORD for strength and he will carry you and the family through this trial and ease the pain. Lock in the love and BLESSINGS TO ALL.
Carolyn Carson & Jacinda Hardy
August 29, 2010
The Needham Family,
We would like to extend our deepest and warmest condolences. May you all find comfort, strength and peace through during this time of sorrow.
Carla Williams Ingram
August 29, 2010
Words cannot express the sadness I feel with the loss of this special person, father and friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Needham family. May you find peace and comfort in God during this time of sorrow and beyond.
Gloria Pope-Overton Brooks
August 29, 2010
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.
Sharney Batts-Thomas
August 29, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Teresa Hendrix
August 29, 2010
Mary and family...it deeply sadden me to find out of the passing of Pete. May God sooth your pain and make each day just a little bit easier for you. He was a great man and shall never be forgotten. May the life he lived blossom in his children as they grow. For he will eternally look down upon them. God Bless you all.
Christopher Ricks Sr.
August 29, 2010
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)
©Copyright 1998-2010
windsor Edwards
August 29, 2010
Our prayers are with your family.I also would like to express my condolences for your loss.Tommy i will keep you and your family in our prayers. May good bless .
Rosalyn Jones-Washington
August 29, 2010
I didn't know Thomas but I see only good things about him regarding his family. So sorry for your loss. May GOD be with you during this time.
Jo Ann Bishop
August 29, 2010
I would like to express our condolences (Ms. Jo Ann Bishop & Mrs. Vergie McLaurin) for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family, especially the twin boys. May God keep you in His care.
Butch Jones
August 29, 2010
Tommy, We are praying for the family. God will work it out. Butch, and Joyce
Jones.
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