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Rufus TEMPLE Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Montell Jones
November 2, 2009
Mrs. Temple I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. I will continue to lift you and your family up in my prayers, may God continue to bless you all!
Student from the class of 2004!
October 31, 2009
It is at a time like this that being anchored in someone beyond this finite existance one can find overcoming strength. With Christ as your solid rock may you Shirley and family find all the hope, love and faith needed to sustain you at this your time of sorrow.
Rev. Theodore and Julia Tyler Sr.
Herman Brown
October 31, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of deep sorrow .May God bless you and keep you in his comforting arms in this time of pain.Know that he is now with his maker and in a much better
place . A old high school friend.Herman Brown
Alvin Drew
October 30, 2009
On behalf of our President Dr. Alvin E. Drew, Sr. Pastor of the Concord Fellowship Baptist Church and the Infinity Bible Seminary Staff, we extend our condolences and prayers to Rev Dr. Fernando Temple, Sr. and his entire family. May God continue to Bless you and give comfort at your time of need. The Infinity Bible Seminary Staff
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Alicia & Catina Downey
October 30, 2009
I was deeply saddened to hear about your loss. I know it was so unexpected. You have our deepest sympathy.
October 30, 2009
My thoughs and prayers are with you and your family. God be with you Shirley and your sons. Dina Bryant and Christina Beckman
Barbara Hasjins
October 30, 2009
My Prayers & thoughts are with you,at this time.May god Bless you Shirley & the Family. Love Barbara & The Bradby"s Keith & Desiree
October 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Ann Smith
October 30, 2009
To The Temple Family,
May God keep and embrace you in this time. We are offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
From The Willis Family (Mary Ann Smith, Pearl and Harvie Willis, Jr)
Sophia & Royal, JR Washington
October 30, 2009
To Aunt Shirley & Family. Royal and I would like to extended our deepest sympathy at your time of need. We will uphold you in our prays.
mrs. vernell braxton
October 29, 2009
to the temple family: rufus was a dedicated brother . committed to taking care of his family. to my GOD-brothers, may you continue to be strong as GOD and your dad would have you to be. vernell vaughn ronald sampson . (on behalf of the late mrs. earline magazine) we extend our condolences.
From the Staff of Scott's Funeral Home
October 30, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Angela Tyler Gordon
October 29, 2009
To the Temple Family. We offer our deepest sympathy to your family.our continued prays for you all.Have comfort in knowing "GOD ONLY TAKES THE BEST".
Robert Tyler, Jr. & Angela Tyler Gordon
Angela Tyler Gordon
October 29, 2009
To the Temple Family. We offer our deepest sympathy to your family.our continued prays for you all.Have comfort in knowing "GOD ONLY TAKES THE BEST".
Robert Tyler, Jr. & Angela Tyler Gordon
Pastor & Mrs. Tony Bassett
October 29, 2009
Praying for the comfort and peace of God to be with the Temple Family at this time of great loss.
Jackie Corbin
October 29, 2009
To the Temple Family,
We offer our deepest sympathy to you. Deacon Temple was a dutiful, faithful servant and truly a man of GOD. We have missed his presence in church due to his illness but we know he is now rejoicing with his Savior..Jackie Corbin, Mollie Ashe, Bria Whiting
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