Name: Viewing for William Dandridge Jr.
Start: 2014-01-10T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-01-11T00:00:00.000Z
Location: EARL L. FOSTER FUNERAL HOME - Chester

William Dandridge, Jr. "Bill", age 81 William Dandridge, Jr. "Bill", age 81 of Chester, Pa. departed this life on January 1, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Dandridge was born in Chester, Pa to the late William Dandridge, Sr. and Catherine Bevans Dandridge. He was a graduate of Chester High School and Moore College of Art. Mr. Dandridge was a retired social worker having worked for The Department of Public Welfare where he taught art classes and was involved in the day care. He also taught art at The Chester Housing Authority. In 1997, Mr. Dandridge became chief of Tuba Fana in Senegal West Africa where he traveled to for many years with his family as well as the late Rev. Leon Sullivan. Mr. Dandridge was well known for his art work which was displayed at The Deshong Museum, Delaware County Historic Society, Widener University , Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Senator Pelligi's office, Bryn Mawr Trust Bank in Chester, Chester Branch of The YWCA, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, St. Luke Community Christian Church, Swarthmore College, Chester Fine Arts Center, Our Lady of Angels, and The Salvation Army. He was a member of the Chester Kiwanis, Chester Branch of the NAACP and The Delaware County Quaker Friends Meeting House. In addition to his parents, Mr. Dandridge was also pre-deceased by his brother Sylvester Dandridge, his daughter Nancy Dandridge and his granddaughter Myiah Washington. Survivors: His wonderful memory will be forever cherished by his wife Ruth Dandridge, 5 daughters: Barbara Cooper (James), Cynthia Dandridge, Dorothy Dandridge, Venus Bost (Steven), and Charisse Dandridge, 5 sons: Dennis Broadway, Michael Broadway (Iola), William Dandridge III, Daryl Antonio Paden, and Derrek Dandridge (Alicia). Sister: Doris Galmore, 33 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter, special friend: Dr. Milton Harris, 1 god-daughter - Ficel, host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Viewing: Friday, January 10, 2014, 5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m., Earl L. Foster Funeral Home, 1100 Kerlin St., Chester. Service: Saturday, January 11, 2013, 10:00 a.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, 1616 W. 2nd St., Chester. Viewing: 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. No viewing after the eulogy. Interment: Chester Rural Cemetery - Chester. Arrangements: Earl L. Foster Funeral Home. Online Condolences: earlfosterfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2014.

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Jeffrey on his Dads Lap!

Frank Willkie

December 23, 2016

MORRIS SLYDELL II

November 23, 2016

DOC

I JUST WANT TO TAKE A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR TIME IN-HEAVEN , JUST TO SAY , I RESPECTED YOU VERY DEARLY AND OUR MAN-TO-MAN CONVERSATIONS WERE VERY INSPIRATIONAL , FROM THE SPIRIT , WITH TRUTH AN D CONVICTION , I REALLY LEARNED TO PERSEVERE IN THE STRUGGLES OF LIFE FOR MY SELF AND THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE IN-THE-FAITH , AGAIN THANK YOU,WITH LOVE PEACE , AND HAPPINESS .

I THANK MY GOD FOR MEETING YOU , WALK AROUND HEAVEN IN ALL THE GLORY OF YOUR GOD , MY BROTHER AND MY FRIEND.

November 22, 2016

Rest Well. I hadn't seen you in years, but I will always remember my childhood being with you. Your were my Godfather and were a great friend to my mother when she first came to the U.S. from Jamaica as a young single mother and you provided great guidance and support, so you will always be remembered.
From your Godson
Al.

Frank Willkie

May 8, 2016

Gods Blessings; I'm just making sure via Delorus, that Ruth is doing well
I my prayers; via Messiah Episcopal, St. Paul, MN

K. J. Sharpe

January 14, 2014

I remember when Mr. Dandridge shared his movies of African dancers with me. I enjoyed talking to him about Africa, its history, and African dance. He knew so much and was always willing to share the information.

Frank Willkie

January 13, 2014

From Frank Willkie.
Member of St Paul's Episcopal Church in St Paul, MN,
yes, there is connected with St Paul's Episcopal their in Chester.

I had the pressure going to the warmly welcome Mass their and met a friend of the late Bill's!

One could not go anywhere in Chester and not run into a person or a group of people knowing or whom was the late Bill Dandridge!

I also had the Initiative favor by letting a few other people aware of Bill passing, therefore, an old friend of Nanny Ruth.

FRANK WILLKIE

January 12, 2014

Dear All; In my Hart, I sure hope that you will fine a person, people company that will pay for the late Bill's Art Show, via the Philly Art Museum. and take his collection around the Country, Including, New York, Washington, Boston. Atlanta. Indianapolis, Detroit, Chicago, obviously, Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland, San Fran, L.A. Dallas, Houston, Atlanta. and so on. and Nanny Ruth, you should take turns with all of your Kids Including Dennis, Grand-kids, and so on. it would be wonderful having Bills Art-show here in the Twin Cities. all the best. Bill is now Resting in Heaven. he did not deserve to suffer. to my understanding, he hung in their as long as he could/ he was a very caring man, and loved his family. God Bless all the family Members in the Dandridges. there are too many people for me to remember.

Rhoda Majors

January 11, 2014

Venus,Steve and the Dandridge Family.....my prayers are with you during this time.....Mr. Bill is safe now in the arms of the Lord!!!!!

Lawence Chase Sr.

January 11, 2014

Bill I've constantly relived some of the moments we shared, I especially remember our sessions @ Framed & Ready To Be Hung in Freeman's Gallery.
Ms Ruth,Little Bill,my prayers are with you and all the family at this time.
I'll never forget you, Bill Dandridge Jr

MORRIS SLYDELL II, PA-MBA

January 10, 2014

THANKS BILL FOR THE GREAT MEMORIES AND FOR BEING A BROTHER IN THE REVOLUTION FOR PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL MANKIND . WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAYS

Tea Nix

January 10, 2014

When venus told me of cousin bill's passing I was very sad but not for me but u the family because u y'all was blessed with a funny man for a long time n now he has laid down to get nice long rest cause helped lots of people learn n now may rest in paradise love y'all n venus if need me call me i miss u cause bill

Donna Gibbs-Harris

January 10, 2014

Blessings and prayers to and for my family. There is so much to tell about what Bill has done over the past 50+ years, more than half of a century for the people of Chester. Let me just bring back some memories for you. The cultural Center in the BH, The Penn Cultural Center on 7th Street, The Bannanker House Center on Concord, The Project House on 3rd & Tilghman, The Explorers Club,The Opera" Madame Butterfly",The Play "Pearlie is Victorious" The radio station in the Penn Cultural Center, The trips to Harlem, Washington, D.C., The Amish Camp, Crystal Caves,Onyx Cave, Broadway Shows, Youth Couseling,Africa, Art classes, Libraries in the Centers, Leadership Classes. He book paid poetry shows and readings for me and allowed others to showcase various talents. Unfortuantely, I never joined him in his countless invitations to the Motherland. However, maybe I will be able to cultivate the 50 acres of land in Africa that he gave to me as a wedding gift.

Thank you William Dandridge Jr.!

Shields Davis Jr

January 10, 2014

With my deepest sympathy, and a heavy heart.
I was first introduced to William Dandridge in my teenage years.
Not knowing that this would be the start of a lifelong friendship.
I was a young bass guitar player, trying to make his mark in the world.
Mr. William Dandridge, was in charge of the penn culture center at that time.
He gave me the confidence, and a chance to pursue my dreams. 12 or 13 years later
When I return to Chester, I found that Bill was heading up the new Dandridge of art gallery.
After a small meet and greet,
Bill immediately put me in charge of the music and theatrics department.
We created the band, that William Dandridge named, "Reminiscence."
Mr. William Dandridge Jr. Thank you so much, for the time you contribute to my life.
Shields a Davis Jr.
C E O Maximum Shields Company

FRANK WILLKIE

January 10, 2014

Dear Ruth and family. I am so............sorry for the lost. at the same time. he did no suffer. We obviously will always missed him for his sense of humor, the last time Zombie and I came by to visit. Nanny Ruth. you could talk to him forever when he was doing well. you all take it easy. Eat Healthy. and get some deserve Rest. all the Best. from Frank from Saint Paul, Minnesota. I've known the late Bill and Ruth for over 42 years.

January 9, 2014

So sorry to hear of Mr. Dandridge;s passing. He will be miss and I will miss talking to him. Every time I saw him, he always had a story to tell me that was very informative. Great man and historian from the City of Chester.
My prayers are with you and I know because he is not here, his spirit will always be around.
God Bless You.

Phoebe D. Snow

Howard ( Rabbit) Crews

January 9, 2014

Our condolence to the Dandridge family, and I will always remember as a great artist and teacher.
Thank you Rabbit & Family

carrie thurmond -argro

January 9, 2014

To the family of uncle William may the peace of God speak life to your broken hearts during the difficult time and may He grant you joy for your sorrows and great hope for tomorrow as you celebrate the life uncle William lived and mourn the loss of a great artist that painted from his heart with love carrie and Janie your nieces.

Rocky Wilson

January 9, 2014

Sorry to hear of the passing of such a great man as your father
.Truly a Icon. On behalf of my entire family. We would like to sent our heart felt condolences. God bless you.
Robert Rocky Wilson

January 9, 2014

To the Dandridge Family,
A great artist and wonderful human being will be missed by all.
Delaware County Historical Society, Museum and Research Library

January 9, 2014

To Ms. Ruth and family, I am sorry for your loss; and what a loss. I remember Bill most, when I was growing up in the BH Projects, when he used to show movies on the (brick wall) for the children :)I also remember him behind the the video camera when I was performing on stage (when I use to sing many years ago). I will miss you Bill.

Sorrowfully,
Lillian (Latifah) Ballard

Ruth & Irving White

January 9, 2014

Dear Daryl and family we would like express our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your love one. We were shocked to hear of Bill's passing and pray that God will give you strength during this difficult time.

January 8, 2014

to my sister in law Barbara and brother james a cooper I am so sorry for the passing of mr bill your family have my deepest of sympathy I wanted to come home but I just brought a windsheild for my car yesterday but you all know my prayers are with yall I was all choked up when meme text me I love you all Annette cooper nichols

January 8, 2014

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH RUTH AND THE DANDRIGE FAMILY. I WILL MISS MY CULTURAL MENTOR BECAUSE HE EXPOSED TO HIS WORLD OF ART AND CULTURE . HE INTRODCED ME TO AFRICA. WE CLIMBED THE PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT . BILL WILL BE MISSED . MAY HE REST IN PEACE. YOUR FRIEND,GLENDA DAVIS

January 8, 2014

TO RUTH AND THE DANDRIDGE FAMILY -MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. BILL PLAYED A BIG PART IN MY LIFE BECAUSE HE INTRODUCED ME TO THE IMPORTANCE OF ART AND CULTURE. MY FIRST EXPOSURE TO AFRICA WAS WITH HIM AND BARBARA.MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

Veronica Coleman

January 8, 2014

May God bless yall in your time of sorrow. Mr. Bill is painting his way up in Heaven smiling and rejoicing.

Charlotte Dallam

January 8, 2014

To Mr. Dandridge family my heart will say so very sorry for your lost Popey and family
R.I P

Norma Thomas

January 8, 2014

To the Dandridge Family: First, let me express my sympathy to you, the family of William Dandridge Jr. I have lost a great friend and the world has lost a wonderful person with the passing of Mr. Dandridge My heart is heavy but I know he is now painting beautiful pictures with the angels. I cherish the prints he gave to me that hang in my home. Chester lost a great man. I hope you find comfort in knowing that according to an African proverb, as long as we continue to speak his name, Mr. Bill will never die. He was beloved.

walter trout

January 8, 2014

Dear Barbara I am so sorry to hear of your father passing.Iam sure he was a great influence in your life.Iknow that he will be missed by many.I remember meeting him when he presented his art at the welfare office .It was a very impressive presentation.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 8, 2014

Our sympathy and prayers are with the Dandridge family at this time. From our early years, Bill has been an mentor not only to us, but many others. When I was a young 18 year old young lady, I worked with him at my first job at Ruth Bennett Homes in the Tenant Relations Department with Executive Director Michael Capuzzi. My husband received his first art instructions from him at an early age also.

We have lost a great man and he will surely be missed.

Debbie and Theodore McNeil
Chester

Melissa Toler-Miller

January 8, 2014

I would like to sevd my Condolences to the Dandridge family. I am the grandmother of ZaNye Townsend, and went to school with Venus. My you all hold onto the Lord and be Blessed. My he keep you in this difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy, Melissa Toler-Miller and Family

Rosetta Carter

January 8, 2014

Ms.Ruth and Family,

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your loving husband. Chester has lost another Great Legend. Bill taught me how to draw human beings and I did not think I could do it, but he encouraged me until the task was completed. I will never forget Mr. Dandridge. A hero with great dreams and hope for all mankind! May God continue to keep you and know that He will never leave you for forsake you!! Rest in the Lord and the power of His Might!!

God Bless!
Rosetta Carter

Donna Gibbs-Harris

January 7, 2014

On January 1st in the Year of Our Lord 2014, your earthly candle was extinguished, but your light will shine forever in the hearts, souls and minds of all the people you had impact on.

Howard Bevans, Sr.

January 7, 2014

Rest in Peace Cousin!

Howard Bevans Sr. and Family

Donna Johnson-Harris

January 7, 2014

William (Bill) Dandridge was certainly of great influence in my life. As a cousin who was in-tune to our African Heritage as a mentor and teacher. He gave me the wings that allowed me to fly. As a first employer, he instilled in me great work ethic. I worked as his secretary from age 14 to 18. He took me to city council meetings, prison board meetings, and government grant meetings to name a few. He exposed me to our culture in addition to the culture of the fine arts. I am forever grateful to you cousin! I know you are up there painting pictures of heaven. Rest in Peace Bill, job well done! You have positively affected the lives of countless people.

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