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William Monroe Obituary

A memory gone but not forgotten; Mr. William Leslie Monroe "B.K.A. or MeMe" was born on sunrise Wednesday, March 13, 1962, and sunset Saturday, March 23, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rella Mae Monroe.

He was a lifelong resident of Petersburg throughout his life. He accepted Christ at an early age.

He attended Petersburg Public School System, but received his GED from vocational school with the 7001 Program in 1983.

William was employed with Central State for two years, Virginia State for 13 years and Brenco for 18 months.

He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Joan G. Monroe of Petersburg; son, Ronald Hawthrone (Marie) of Hopewell; daughter, Keisha Monroe of Richmond; devoted sister, Lucille Thomas (Harold); two brothers, Claiborne Monroe (Diane) and Arthur Monroe (Maxine) of Petersburg; stepsister, Lisa Salih of Petersburg; uncle, William Monroe of Petersburg; two aunts, Janice Davis and Maxine Monroe, both of Petersburg; father-in-law Sidney Gholson Sr.; six grandchildren; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, Anthony Monroe (Tony), Kareem Monroe, India Rives; amongst devoted friends and cousins are Leslie Davis, Jessica, Jasmine, Samantha Davis, Rosetta Green, Henry Davis, Barry White, Raford Johnson, Cab Clark (JC), Michael Winfield, Jewel Munford, all of Petersburg and Gene Rives of Chester; other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013, 12 p.m. from the Chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, with Pastor, Dr. Antonio A. Tucker Sr., officiating.

Interment will follow in Mt. Minnis Memorial Park, Chester, Va. The family will assemble at the residence 11 a.m. the day of the service and may be contacted at brother's home, Curtis Monroe, 804-732-1417.

Arrangements entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, Dr. Antonio A. Tucker Sr., funeral director. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.blandenterprisesinc.com.

Published by The Progress-Index from Mar. 15 to Mar. 20, 2013.
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Gone but not forgotten. Gone too soon. My friend from VSU is still missed. My continued condolences to Joan and the fsmily

Vivian Gomez

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March 9, 2022

Lucille, I am sorry for your lost, I was unaware of this. I will be in touch with you and we are praying for the family.

Dr. Karen Godette~Gail

March 30, 2013

Many Blessings and Prayers to the Monroe Family. William will Truly be Missed but Never Forgotten in Our Hearts.

Lisa Wilson-Spence

March 22, 2013

To the Monroe family, I'm sorry for the loss of your brother. May you all find sweet comfort and peace in the loving arms of Jesus. God bless.

Shari Shipman-Greene

March 21, 2013

TO THE MONROES MEME WAS JUST MEME A VERY NICE AND HUMOROUS MAN HE WILL BE MISSED AND ALSO HE HAVE TOUCHED A MANY OF LIVES WITH HIS NICENESS OF BEING HISSELF MANT LOVED AND RESPECTED HIM FOR ALL THAT HE DID TO HELP IN ANYWAY POSSIBLE.MAY THE JOY OF THE LORD BE YOUR STRENGTH.PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL AS YOU LAY HIM TO REST.

KARLA SAUNDERS

March 19, 2013

May god bless the Monroe family on this day and. each and every day to come.

Sandra Potter-sarr

March 19, 2013

good friend i will truly miss u k.hall

March 18, 2013

God Bless you and yours with your loss.

Willie Green

March 18, 2013

To the Monroe family l would like to say that MeMe was a joy to be around; and reflect on the smiles he gave us all; when ever he was around; it helps to deal with our pain of losing a love one. Give God a chance to heal your pain. May God bless you all.

Jermaine Crawley

March 16, 2013

Monroe, you will be missed by your family & friends ,RIP. The Gomez Family

March 15, 2013

Monroe you will truely be missed

Jeanette Cook-Evins

March 15, 2013

William you will be greatly missed. The Munford have your family in our prayers.

Jewel L. Munford, M.Ed.

Jewel Munford

March 15, 2013

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