John Blessing Obituary

John R. Blessing NORFOLK - John Richard "Rick" Blessing passed away Oct. 26, 2008, in a local hospital. He was born Aug. 26, 1954, in Norfolk. He was predeceased by his father, John Heilman Blessing and sister, Joann Blessing. He graduated from Kempsville High School, Class of 1972, he was an electrician at NORSHIPCO for many years and the owner of Rick's Trucking Inc. for the last 14 years. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, JoAnne Campbell Blessing; his mother, Evelyn M. Blessing of Virginia Beach; sister, Mary B. Gilkey and husband Charles of Norfolk; brother, Robert S. Blessing of Little Rock, Ark.; brother, Michael D. Blessing and wife Melinda of Chesapeake; sister, Michele Thompson and husband Terry of Anderson, Ind.; loving nieces and nephews, Claire, Caroline, Chelsea, Terry John, Krystyna, Caleb, Mackenzie, Jason, Craig, Lauren and Kyanne; two great-nieces, Mary Evangeline and Justine; two very dear friends, Phil McGreevy and Greg Purvis; and his girls, "Mitzi" and "Ginger." A Mass of the Resurrection will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Church of the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, by Father James E. Parke. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2730 Ellsmere Ave., Norfolk, VA 23513 or ALS, Virginia Chapter, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John Blessing

7 Entries

Frank Lupton

October 31, 2008

I just wanted to say what a wonderful friend Rick has always been to me and my family. I will miss him so much and will always keep him in my heart. May God Bless him and his family

PHIL Mc Greevy SR

October 30, 2008

I could write page upon page about what Rick meant to me and my Family.

I will just quote this;

"BEHOLD THE MAN"

TERESA HIGGINBOTHAM

October 30, 2008

I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I AM THINKING ABOUT YOU. TAKE CARE.

Bina Jones

October 29, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Jenell & Bert Fentress

October 28, 2008

Thinking about you

Tyler Horn

October 28, 2008

Rick was an extremely special person to me, he knew how to make me laugh even when i was down. We used to have the best conversations and the best amount of fun u can think of. He used to take me to work in the Big Truck whenever he could and that made me happy and he enjoyed it to. We enjoyed driving down the highway listening to country music and laughing about stuff we had done or stuff we were goin to do, He was the one person i could say i felt comfortable saying anything around. He enfluenced me to make a big name for myself in a good way and he helped me set my standards even higher than i could have imagined. Even though he wasent my real uncle he felt like family and he still is a family member in my heart and alaways will be. I will always love you as MY UNCLE RICK.

Melinda Blessing

October 28, 2008

To my beloved Rick,
There is still a specail place in my heart just for you and you will truly be missed. Thank you for all the advice and support you have given to me over the years and I will tresure them forever. Thanks for all the good times we had and expecially the arguments we would get into over football. I will watch out for your brother Barcliff and I know he will also miss the daily phone calls you both used to share.
Love Ya,
Mel

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