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Ronald Faison Obituary

Ronald B. Faison, 74, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Henrico Doctors Hospital.

Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Harry Ennis and Ethel Murray Faison. Mr. Faison was a member of the Colonial Heights Baptist Church, the Sons of the Confederacy, and a benefactor to the National Rifle Association. He was a retired draftsman with Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co.

He is survived by his wife, Hilda M. Faison; his children, Lesley Lynn Faison of Colonial Heights, Brian Faison and wife, Nicolle, of Colonial Heights, Lori E. Dixon and husband, Ken, of Chester, and Libby Faison Brown and husband, Waverly, of Chester; seven grandchildren, Drew Dixon, Ryan Elaine Dixon, Trey Brown, Loren Brown, Nicholas Faison, Courtney Faison and Hunter Faison; a sister, Carol Faison Ridout of Chesterfield.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Ronnie West officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Colonial Heights Baptist Church, Children's Building Fund, 17201 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2010.

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Deborah Morris

November 22, 2010

Dear Hilda,
We send our Love and Prayers. The Barker's from CAlif. just informed us of Ronnie's passing. Our prayers are with you.
The Morris Family.
Mary and Jim, Debbie , Maureen Telesco and Jim Jr.

George & Pat Elder

November 19, 2010

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

Kathy Whirley

November 19, 2010

Dear Hilda,
I am so sorry to learn of the lost of Ronnie. You are in my prayers may the
Lord give you comfort in the days ahead.
Love,
Kathy Whirley

Filomena & Ray Shepperson

November 18, 2010

Lori, Ken, Drew & Ryan --
We were so sorry to hear of your Father's (Grandfather's) passing. We are never ready to give up our loved ones and know what a difficult time this is for all of you. May it comfort you to know he is now in such a glorious place. Please know that we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Filomena & Ray Shepperson

Cheryl & Dick Whittle

November 17, 2010

May each of you find comfort in knowing that your loved one is safe in the Arms of The Father, and saved by the Grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You remain in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that we might do to help ease your pain, please feel free to call upon us.
Special love and prayers to Trey and Brittany.
Cheryl & Dick Whittle
(Nanny and Papa)

Carol & Richard Williams

November 17, 2010

Hilda,you know you and your family are in our prayers. Ronnie has been a part of your life for a long time. Hold the precious times dear to your heart. May God bless and watch over each of you.

Nikki Garrett

November 17, 2010

Brian, we are so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and will missed very much. We are praying for you and your wonderful family. We hope that you can find happiness in this time of hurt. We love you very much.

ronald hopkins

November 17, 2010

Hilda, our deepest heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Ron, know our hearts are with you.


we love you

Judy and Ron Hopkins

Carolyn Day Pruett

November 17, 2010

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Faison will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts during this difficult time.

November 17, 2010

Brian and family,

We are all so sad to hear about your dad. You and your family have our best hopes and prayers going forward.

Gary, Vicky and David Grollimund

Ashley Owen

November 17, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Our family will keep you in our prayers.

November 17, 2010

Hilda amd family,
So sorry to learn of Ronald's passing. He will be missed by all.
Jane Grutchfield Groenier

Jamie Phelps

November 16, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time. May God bless you with his peace which reaches beyond all human understanding. Love you all !!!

Susan Means

November 16, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. I pray that God's love and your memories will comfort you.
Sue, your former mail lady.

Susanne Andrischok

November 16, 2010

My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I know exactly how you feel at this time and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Susanne Andrischok
Phillip, Stephen and Nicholas Constantine

Lynne Norton

November 16, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Faison was very special and I'll always remember him with fond memories. May God grant you comfort and peace as you grieve for him, knowing that he is with Jesus and you'll see him again.

Love, Lynne

Ralph & Katherine Bartley

November 16, 2010

My wife and I will miss our Christian brother. We first met nearly 20 years ago through the Sons of Confederate Veterans and have been friends ever since. I will miss our visits at Colonial Heights Baptist. Our prayers are with Ronnie's family as they go through this time of loss. May God be with you all.

November 16, 2010

To:Libby and family -May GOD provide you comfort and peace during this time. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Love Donald and Tamara Ponton

Wilfred Rowlette

November 16, 2010

I have know Ronnie most of my life,went to school togeather. Hila you and your family have my blessings I Will always remember Ronnie and his 57 Chev,. May God be with you and your family.

Barbara Goodman Hardinge

November 16, 2010

So sorry to hear of Ronnie's death. All of the family will be in my prayers.

Preston & Pam Pinkleton

November 15, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time.

Preston & Pam Pinkleton

November 15, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time. May your memories bring you comfort and the Lord provide peace that only dwells within Him.

November 15, 2010

Our prayers are with you Hilda and all the family. God Bless.
Bill and Doris Robinson

Bernard King

November 15, 2010

To Ronnie's Family and Carol. Please accept my sincere condolences. I know he will be missed. I have fond memories of when we lived on "Dog Hill" many years ago.

John&Noreese Barnes

November 15, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the
family ,may it ease your grief to know he's at peace with GOD.

Johnny & Becky Anderson

November 15, 2010

Our prayers go out to Ronnie's family.

Nancy & Bryan Small

November 14, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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