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Howard Stainback Obituary

Funeral service for the Rev. Howard Lee Stainback, 83, of 2790 County Drive, Petersburg, who entered eternal rest on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at John Randolph Medical Center, will be held noon Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Waverly. The Rev. Douglas F. Adams, pastor, and the Rev. Gregory Maddox, pastor of Faith Baptist Church, Baltimore, will officiate. The interment will be at Swans Point Baptist Church Cemetery, Spring Grove, Va. The family and friends will assemble at the church at 11:30 a.m.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Jan. 13, 2010.

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January 13, 2010

Cousin Avis:
Rev. Stainback had such a beautiful soul. John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish,but have ever lasting life." May GOD continue to bless and keep YOU in the days ahead.

LOVE
Cousins, Jarvis and Linda Ellis
Surry County, VA.

Al & Audrey Bailey

January 11, 2010

To all loved ones for Harold Stainback may you look to God for comfort and strength, just know you are never alone, Peace be yours today and always. As family we will get through this with the help of our Lord.

Mable Ellis Welborn

January 10, 2010

No words can lessen the sorrow and hurt that you feel at this time. The memory of a wonderful husband and father and the grace of a loving God will see you through. May the prayers and support of your extended family serve to encourage you through this time and the days to come.

My mother, Rosa Ellis joins me in sending much love to cousin Avis and your family.

Kimberly Ellis

January 10, 2010

Aunt Avis and other family members:

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you find comfort in knowing that Uncle Howard had a tremendous impact on the lives of countless people. His calm, gentle spirit, ability and willingness to share the Word, and overall Godly character served as an example for many. And Uncle Howard did all of this while being sharp as a tack!! :-)

I remember a few years back I made a comment to him about his being impeccably dressed while lounging around the house. He simply told me "Baby you must be ready. You never know when you might have to go somewhere." As I reflect on that conversation now, I have comfort in knowing that Uncle Howard kept himself ready out only in terms of outward appearance, but more importantly for eternal life. Thank you for imparting this and other life lessons!

Much Love... Kimberly

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