Samuel D. Phillips
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Samuel D. Phillips
Samuel D. Phillips of Richmond departed this life on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Samone Phillips; and his father, Claude D. Phillips Sr.
He was survived by his wife, Brenda Phillips; one son, Keith Balmer; his mother, Joanne Phillips; three sisters, Deborah Bright, Gloria Linton and Veronica Crawley; one brother, Claude D. Phillips Jr.; three aunts; two uncles, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; his mother-in-law, Odell Winston; two sisters-in-law, Angela Fitzgerald and Laverne Phillips; four brothers-in-law, Wayne Winston, Sylvester Bright, Allan Linton, and Denby Crawley; and other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, Richmond, Virginia.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 West Cary Street, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time.
The Reverend Earl Brown (pastor) off. Entombment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Family and friends will assemble at the church, 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2010.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Fifth Baptist Church building fund.
Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Karen Taylor (Lindsay)
December 14, 2010
I remember growing up with Sammy, Terry and their sisters when my Aunt Oralea use to babysit them. My siblings and I would be visiting with Aunt Oralea and Uncle Ike during the summer months and we always enjoyed the fun we had with the family. We thank God and his mighty angels for Sammy and his beautiful smile...
May he rest in peace...
Ingrid Christian
November 1, 2010
Dear God ,
please Bless and Keep this family in your loving care because father they truly need you at this very difficult time . my prayers are with you always
Ingrid christian
Walter Robinson
October 28, 2010
Dear Mrs. Phillips,
When I started college seven years, Mr. Sam was one of the first people I met. He was always making sure that we were following the rule, and I will miss that about him. It is ironic that the last time I was saw Mr. Sam was about two months ago at Fifth Baptist Church at the celebration of life ceremony for Rev. Eugene Fleming, Sr. I am just shocked to hear of his passing, and I wish I could have attended the services.
Walter C. Robinson, Jr.,
of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Darlene Smith
October 27, 2010
Dear Mrs. Phillips;
Just wanted to reach out to you and your family during this difficult time to let you know how much I think of you.
You by far have left a positive and inspiring impression on me and my daughter in term of being a role model and mentor. Please know that I have you in my prayers and know that you will continue pressing on" in God strength
God will continue to shine on and bless you as you continue your journey in life. IWe love you a lot..
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October 26, 2010
Dear Mrs. Phillips, my mother and I were sadden to hear of the passing of Mr. Sam. I knew him as a former JSRCC student and a present colleague. He often ordered my favorite instuctional videos and dialogued with me about teaching various subjects. I will miss visiting him in the JSRCC Library.
We, the McCoy Family & Jerusalem Holy Community Church would like to extend to you and your family our regards and prayers.
Prof. Zipporah D. McCoy, J. Sargeant Reynolds, Human Services Program
Eld. Shirley E. McCoy, Jerusalem Holy Community Church, Pastor
Linda Nick
October 25, 2010
Dear Brenda, Keith, and the Phillips and Winston Families:
To God be the Glory. Please know that all of you are in my heart and that I am here for you. Please do not hesitate to call me. The Word of our LORD in Nehemiah 8:10 says "...the joy of the LORD is your strength." Lean on Him and know that He has you wrapped in His loving arms. Brenda and Keith especially, hold on babies because our God has you. Brenda, "Winston" as Sam so loving called you, you and Sam have been here so many times for so many of us, please allow us to be here for you. Please know that after all these years I still value our friendship. I am here for you.
May God continue to richly bless each of you.
Love:
Linda (Brown) Nick
Anita Davoll
October 24, 2010
Brenda and Family,
You have my deepest sympathies. I am just
recieving the sad news. I know God has you
in his hand. I am praying for your strength.
Please contact me when time allows.
Juliet Tunstall-Mallory
October 21, 2010
Brenda and Phillips family,
I was sadden to hear of your loss. Know that my prayers and thought are with you always. Cherish your memories, and continue to trust in God to carry you through.
Victoria Pryor
October 21, 2010
My heart goes out to you all. You all will be in my prayers, and I pray that you never lose hope nor faith. God bless you Ms. Phillips, Keith, and family.
October 20, 2010
Brenda and Keith,
I was sadden to hear about Sam's passing. May the memories that you have
help you through difficult times. Keep the faith and trust God understandng will come. Keeping you in my prayers.
Carolyn Fowlkes
Richmond, va.
October 20, 2010
Mrs. Phillips, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I will keep you in my prayers. Ceanna Jenkins, Roberta Jenkins, and Melissa Martin.
Anthony & Portia Robinson
October 20, 2010
Mrs Phillips,
My family was sadden by the sudden loss of your husband. Word can't express what you are going thru but remember Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. Hold on to the Lord, for in Him you will find strength to endure.
Stephanie Witcher
October 19, 2010
Brenda and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories and faith sustain you in your times of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jackie T. Snow and Louise H. Thomas
October 19, 2010
Mrs. Phillips and Family, you have have our deepest love and sympathy.
God's peace and grace are with you in your pain.
He will soothe your pain.
We are here for you too. God Bless You ALL!
Talya Brown
October 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow
Leslie Washington
October 19, 2010
To the Phillips family, my prayers are with you. We must treasure the memories and cling to our heavenly father.
October 19, 2010
To the Phillips Family my prayers will be with you in this time of sorrow. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Look to the Lord and he will take care of you.
Bishop Gordon S. Fields
Living Water Christian Center
Charlottesville Va
Pearly McCombs
October 19, 2010
My prayers will always be with you. May your memories help you through this time of sadness.
Paulette and Stephanie Purcell
October 19, 2010
You will be in our hearts forever. Our prayers will always be with you.
Janice, Emily & Shanell Piercy
October 19, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kyannah&Mom Williams
October 18, 2010
Mrs. Phillips,
I'm so sorry to hear about the lost of your husband. Kyannah and myself truly misses you and want you to know that our condolences are with you in this time of sorrow. We will keep you and your family in our prayer.
Kyannah & LaKeisha Williams
The Williams's
Lisa Howell
October 18, 2010
Mrs. Brenda, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your beautiful smile and your great memories help to bring comfort in your darkest moments. Know that God loves you and your family and he will always see you through.
Valerie Dupree
October 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Kichia Fisher
October 18, 2010
Mrs. Phillips we miss you. We are sad to hear of the loss of your husband, may God comfort during this. You are in our prayers. Love Kyah & Leon Woodbury and Mom and Grandma and Auntie.
Kichia,Leon,Kyah Woodbury
October 18, 2010
Mrs. Phillips We Miss You. Sorry For The Lost Of Your Husband.
Sincerely,
Kyah Woodbury,Leon Woodbury,Gloria Johnson,Kichia Fisher
Annie Brown-Jordan
October 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dalerie Anderson
October 18, 2010
Brenda,
My prayers are with you and your family and as the days and weeks pass, and you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
October 18, 2010
My prays are with you in your time of
sorrow. My God bless you and your family
and remember Sam is at rest with his
father on high. Love Annette Henderson
October 18, 2010
Brenda,
My heart and prayers are with you. God is with you every step of the way.
Love
Becky Morton, Charlottesville, Virginia
Julia Dean
October 18, 2010
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
October 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God bless you and your family. LaVerne Crute and Stephanie Davis
Ellen,Eddie Hutchinson
October 18, 2010
OCTOBER 18, 2010
To Brenda, Keith and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
God Bless,
Love Ellen and Eddy Hutchinson
THE EDWARDS FAMILY
October 18, 2010
To the Phillips family
We would like to express our deepest condolences during this dificult time...Mrs Phillips know that your husband is now in a better place..He fought a good battle and now he is safe in Gods arm's....MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.....
Robert and Ellen Wafawanaka
October 18, 2010
Dear Brenda,
It is with a heavy heart that we write to express our deep sympathy to you and your family upon the passing of your dear husband. Sam was an amazing person and a marvelous light to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take Care
J. Sargeant Reynolds
October 18, 2010
In Your Pocket
You may have memories in your pocket.
That may rattle among the change.
Your memories are treasures that you carry wherever you go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They will give you comfort when you think you are alone.
Yes, You have memories in your pocket, like so much other stuff you keep there.
But of all the treasures you have, it’s the memories of him that are the most precious.
Ronald, Brenda, & Jean Woodson
October 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Felicia Vann
October 18, 2010
To Mrs. Phillips and Keith,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy in your time of loss.
Faye Wright
October 18, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wilbur & Bernice Wright
October 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Brown-Nick
October 18, 2010
Dear Brenda, Keith, and the Phillips and Winston Families:
To God be the Glory. Please know that all of you are in my heart and that I am here for you. Please do not hesitate to call me. The Word of our LORD in Nehemiah 8:10 says "...the joy of the LORD is your strength." Learn on Him and know that He has you wrapped in His loving arms. Brenda and Keith especially, hold on babies because our God has you. Brenda "Winston" as Sam so loving you called you, you and Sam have been here so many times for so many of us, please allow us to be here for you. Please know that after all these years I still value our friendship. I am here for you.
May God continue to richly bless each of you.
Love:
Linda (Brown) Nick
~
Linda Brown-Nick,
Richmond, Virginia
Rev. Bertha Jackson
October 18, 2010
Brenda and Family:
Words alone can not express how I feel. Sam was a wonderful, respectful, quiet, and a very humble man. It was great to attend J Sargeant Reynolds with you both. If there is anything that I can do, call me via Dea. H Taylor. May God continue to strengthen you and your family at this difficult time. Love, Bertha
Stadium Civic Association
October 18, 2010
Mrs. Phillips and Family, God knows and continues to give you his strength and love to endure. He'll give you peace and soothe your heart! Please know that we deeply care and are here for you. God Bless You All.
From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home
October 18, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
October 17, 2010
Brenda, you have my deepest sympathy. I will keep you in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Kecia O. Lipscomb
Annie Stith-Willis
October 17, 2010
Brenda,
May god be with you during this time of sorrow. My heart hurts for you at this time. Know that you are in my prayers.
October 17, 2010
Mrs. Phillips, may God bless and keep you and your family during your time of sorrow. My thought and prayers are with you.
Jackie Marshall
(former teacher of J. B. Cary)
Lynne Johnson
October 17, 2010
Dear Brenda, Winston and Phillips Families,
I am holding you up in prayer and express by deepest sympathies to you all. May God bless you and keep you. Whatever I may do for you, I am here. Please, please, feel free to call on me.
Love,
Lynne
Darnell Shaw
October 17, 2010
thank you for all you've done for me i love u dearl and i know you'll be watching over me
Johnnye Massenburg-Johnson
October 17, 2010
Brenda,
Words cannot begin to convey my deepest sympathies. Please know that I am here for you during these difficult times.
God said in His promises that "weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning". Hold on to that promise and to the beautiful memories you have of your "season" with Sam. Memories can never be taken from you. In the days ahead, whenever you feel sad, reach into your heart and grasp hold of a memory to warm your spirit.
Sam's warm and gentle smile will be dearly missed by all. God's plans are not always our plans, but we will understand it better by and by!
Love you much,
Erin Brown
October 17, 2010
To Aunt Brenda and Family, the dungee-brown family sends their love to you in the lost of a amazing husband and father
Sonia Hunt
October 16, 2010
I met Sam Phillips through his sister-in-law, Angela. I was very impressed with the soft-spoken easy going Sam Phillips. He was a pleasure to work with and I would laugh every time he would lovingly call his wife Winston. He will be missed.
Emma Culpepper
October 16, 2010
God promises' that He will never leave or
forsake us. Take comfort in knowing that your family are wrapped in His arms. He will always take care of His children.
Mr.&Mrs. Samuel Evans
October 16, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lauren Holmes
October 15, 2010
Mrs. Phillips,
I pray that God's love will provide much comfort during this time. Be encourage.
God bless,
Lauren D. Holmes
TJHS class of 2004
Gloria Green
October 15, 2010
Brenda and Penny expressing my very deepest sympathy. God will see you through. He promised us a comforter.
Veronica McCall
October 15, 2010
Our deepest condolences go out to the Phillips family - our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult. We will all miss Sam a great deal - but know he's "safe in his arms!" BE BLESSED Brenda & family!! The McCall Family
william, sophia johnson
October 15, 2010
brenda william and sophia want to express our deepest condences to you and if you ever need us for any thing please feel free tocall i will miss his smile on the xmas lucheon when the made ushers have ever year may god continue to bless you loveyou dearly your church family
Randa Kendall
October 15, 2010
To the family of Samuel Phillips:
I have known Sam for all the years I have worked at J. Sargeant Reynolds and can say he will be truly be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Judy Brown
October 15, 2010
TO THE FAMILY OF SAMUEL D.PHILLIPS:
I worked with Sam at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College for 30 years. I will truly miss his pleasant smile.
You have my deepest sympathy.
King Salim Khalfani
October 15, 2010
Dear Ms. Phillips and Keith,
The Virginia State Conference NAACP sends it's heartfelt condolences during this time. May you be comforted by the extended family that surrounds you. Mere words are not enough but we love and care for you and stand ready to assist in any way possible.
Sincerely,
King Salim Khalfani
Executive Director
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