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Henry Swain Obituary

A funeral service for Henry Swain Jr. will be held noon Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Edward L. Fox officiating. The interment to follow at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Petersburg, Va.

Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 11:30 a.m. at the funeral establishment.

The family will assemble 11 a.m. at 2528 Parkview Ave., Petersbur,g the day of the service and may be contacted by calling (804) 861-6307.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Swain online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Sep. 13 to Sep. 14, 2010.

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Dr. Arleeta Diggs

September 17, 2010

My prayers are with you and your family.

Bonnie Calhoun(Swain)

September 13, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Betty Brown

September 12, 2010

Mrs Jacobs, you, Leroy and your grandchildren have our sincerest and deepest sympathy in the loss of your love one, Mr Swain. When you are alone with your thoughts of Mr Swain and the good ole days (smile), know that God is there too, for he promise that he will never leave or forsake us and that he will send us a comforter. Just hold on to his unchanging hand. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Love Betty and Chancellor Brown

Winnie Neaves

September 9, 2010

In Memory of mr. Henny Swine:
Ms. Romona, May the peace and love of God be with you and the family always.
Just remember--" What A Friend We Have In JESUS". We will always keep you in our prayers.
Deacon and Mrs. Charlie Neaves, Jr.---
P.A.T. co-worker

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Funeral services provided by:

J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg

102 South Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803-4220

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