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Leonard Opie Obituary
Leonard Opie Sr.
Leonard Opie Sr., 76, of Bremo Bluff, Virginia, died on Monday, May 31, 2010, at his home.
He was born on May 2, 1934, in Fluvanna County, the son of the late Edgar Sr. and Mary Ann Opie.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Mae Opie.
He is survived by two sons, Prince Opie and his wife, Theresa, of Palmyra, and Leonard Opie Jr. and his wife, Beatrice, of Columbia; six daughters, Shirley Ann Gregory and her husband, Fritzell, Lorraine Rose and her husband, David, Andrea Opie of Bremo Bluff, Teresa Opie of Goochland, Karen Opie-Toler and her husband, Rocky, of Stafford and Janet Freeman and her husband, Mack, of Richmond; loving and devoted fiance, Rena Grimes of Arvonia; three brothers, Edward Opie and his wife, Queenie, Arther Opie Sr. and his wife, Lucille, and James Opie and his wife, Gloria, of Bremo Bluff; three brothers-in-in-law, Pat Lacy Sr., Cornelius Patterson and James Johnson and his wife, Deborah; a sister-in-law, Susie Barnett; a devoted niece, Darlene Payne and her husband, Fermy; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Deacon Opie worked for Richard J. Funk as a carpenter for 25 years and Fork Union Military Academy for 14 years before retiring in June 2004.
Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Cloverdale Baptist Church in Bremo Bluff. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Friends may visit at the Thomasson's Fork Union Chapel from 2 until 7 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2010, and from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 2010.
Thomasson Fork Union Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Amy Taylor-Cooper
June 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Elma Henderson
June 7, 2010
To the family in your time of sorrow
the Henderson Family is saying many prayers for you
Cathy Clifton
June 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Opie family
Mary E Harris Jones
June 6, 2010
TO The Opie Family
I am sorry for your loss. Ours prayers are with the family.
God Bless
Mary E. Harris Jones and Family
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Cindy/Sandy Lewis (Sellman) (Bradley)
June 5, 2010
To the Opie Family
Our sincere sympathy goes out to the entire Opie Family. We are saddened to hear of your loss. May the memories you have comfort you in your time of sorrow and loss through God's grace.
God Bless You All.
Dee and Perry Glover
June 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless you and give you strength and peace.
LAHSLELL HEWLETT
June 5, 2010
TO THE OPIE FAMILY MY PARY ARE WHIT YOU
LASHELL HEWLETT
June 5, 2010
TO THE OPIE FAMILY AM SORRY FOR OUUR LOSS YOUR ARE IN MY PARYER I WORK HIM AT FUMA
Anita Thomas
June 4, 2010
It was ann honor to take care of Mr. Opie while he was in the hospital. He was so blessed to have such a wonder family and "special friend". I know the pain of loosing a parent first hand and I grieve with each of you
knowing the pain u are in.
Anita Wright Thomas
garry&queen anderson
June 4, 2010
TO THE OPIE FAMILY,IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
YOURE IN MY PRAYER MY GOD COMFORT EACH OF YOU.
Minnie Carter
June 4, 2010
To The Opie Family
God has choosen a prefect rose for His garden. Your father is now resting with his Savior and is in no more pain.
May God hold each of you in the arms and peace be with you.
RITA WILLIAMS
June 4, 2010
TO THE OPIE FAMILY,TRULY EARTH HAS NO SORROWS THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL. I WAS SO SADDEN ABOUT THE HOMEGOING OF MR. OPIE.FAMILY HOLD ON TO GOD'S UNCHAGING HANDS.FOR THE WORD SAYS THAT HE WILL NOT LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKEN YOU.TAKE MR. OPIE MEMORIES TO BE YOUR SUNSHINE WHEN IT RAINS IN YOUR LIFE.MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU.LOVE YOU ALL FOR GOD HAS NOT FORGOT.
Joe, Lois Palmer and Family
June 4, 2010
To The Opie Family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. When the burdens of your sorrow seems more than you can bear, look to the Lord from whence cometh your help for God strong arms will give you strength and lasting peace.
Kelli
June 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless.
Earlene Woodson
June 3, 2010
To the Opie Family,
I sorry for loss, I can feel what you are going through,because i going through the same thing.He only take the ones that are ready.God BLESS!
David Bland
June 3, 2010
To The Opie Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of grief. It's so hard to say goodbye to someone you love so dearly, just remember your dad's memories will live on with each one of you. I'am Thankful I had the chance to know you all dad. Mr. Opie will truely be missed in the community.
LInda Grooms
June 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jerome Lacy Sr. & Family
June 3, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish your memories forever Uncle.
June 3, 2010
Dear Cliff and family, we are thinking of you and wishing you comfort during this sad time. Valerie & Brian Arndt
James & Carolyn Tinsley
June 3, 2010
To Opie Family:
You all are in our prayers. Your father loved to go fishing. My husband had the pleasure to take him several time. James would tell me how a wonderful time they had fishing together with him and other guys. We both thank God for knowing Mr. Opie and his Family.
God Blessing
Ramona & Mack Poindexter
June 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived
Jerry & Servilla Kidd
June 3, 2010
To the Opie Family:
May God Bless all of you in this time of grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Please call us if you need anything.
Theresa Rawlings
June 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lori Gatewood
June 2, 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.
Marie Clifton
June 2, 2010
To The Opie Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember him coming to visit my daddy many times. My Daddy thought the world as he called him "Opie SR". Many memories will be treasured
The Christopher Family
June 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time in grief. May memories of Leonard bring you comfort.
Eugene and Margaret Proffitt
June 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rev Michael H Tolliver
June 2, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
La Wanda Tolliver
June 2, 2010
To The Opie Family;
Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We all were meant to learn some things,
but never meant to stay...
Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know.
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the LORD! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cathy Glover
June 1, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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