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Wilbert SOLOMON Obituary
He was born in Franklin County, N.C., on April 29, 1942, to the late Otha J. and Lucy L. Solomon. He joined the Gilfield Baptist Church, at an early age, continuing to keep his faith. He attended the Franklin County Public School System. Wilbert was united and married to Ina S. Arrington on Nov. 27, 1962. From this marriage came four children. He retired from the Newport News Shipyard and DryDock Co., after 19 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin. Wilbert enjoyed his family, fishing, card playing and telling jokes with friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Wayne D. Solomon; his parents; and six siblings.
His legacy is left to his wife, Ina Solmon of the home; two sons, Tony G. Solomon of North Carolina and Derek Solomon of the home; daughter, Wanda S. Wilson also of the home; brother, William Solomon of Ohio; sister, Blanche Spivey of North Carolina; 12 grandchildren, Shawn, Terrance, and Kea Riddick, Wayne, MonQuita, and Kiara Barrett, Darrell, and Terrell Gantt, Nahhime Sawyer, DeaVian and Ahmardre Solomon, and Ivory Johnson; godchildren, Jessica, Tylisha and Cortez Bumphus; four great-grandchildren, TyReon Taylor, Jacari Campbell, Kamia Riddick and Terrance Riddick Jr.; three aunts, Patty Richardson, Marie S. Taylor and Sarah W. Alston; seven sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; 31 nephews; 26 nieces; and a host of cousins and friends.
Wilbert was a pillar to his community, whom will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at the funeral home.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the professionalism and compassion provided to our loved one by Dr. Song Kang and Staff.
Arrangements are under the care of Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 7415 River Road, Newport News, VA 23607. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wilbert SOLOMON
April 24, 2010
To Mrs. Sue and family, Sorry to hear about your loss my thoughts and
prayers are with you Love Doug Harrell
April 24, 2010
To Mrs. Sue and family, Sorry to hear about your loss my thoughts and
prayers are with you Love Doug Harrell
Sharney Thomas
April 15, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Maureen Jackson
April 12, 2010
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.
April 12, 2010
We have lost a great friend but we know that he is in a better place. We will miss him greatly. He never complained or grumbled during his sickness. Never said that he was in pain. He always said he felt good. We will miss our neighbor and friend. To the Solomon family: just keep your heads up high, and rejoice knowing that he is in a better place and hope to one day meet him there.
James and Bernice Jones
29 Sharon Court
Linda Johnson
April 11, 2010
Wanda,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief.If there is anything I can do for you and your family please let me know.May god bless you.
Stephanie Joyner
April 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Just remember he is gone on to a better place. Always keep him in your memories and your pain will come lighter day by day.
amisha mcneill
April 10, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Johnsie Boyd & Family
April 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Beverly Johnson
April 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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