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Abell Mack CHESAPEAKE - Abell Mack, 69, of the 400 block of Currituck Drive, was called home Jan. 28, 2009. He was predeceased by his parents, three brothers and a sister. He is survived by a loving wife, Rosa Mack; brothers, Andrew, James, Melvin and Earl Mack; sisters, Earline and Marjorie Mack; one son, Kenneth Vinson; three sons by marriage, Barry, Vinston and Dean Williams; and one daughter, Val Williams. He also leaves behind 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in First Baptist Church Campostella, 1510 Canoga St., Norfolk, by Pastor T. Jackson Jr. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, where the family will meet and greet guests from 6 to 7 p.m. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at www.pretlowandsons.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 4, 2009.

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terry riddick

February 26, 2009

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

Carol Drumgo

February 6, 2009

Sis. Rosa Mack,

On behalf of the No. II Usher Board, we extend our deepest and sincere condolences to you and your family. We know the days ahead are going to be difficult as you attempt to adjust. Please find comfort in knowing that you are in our prayers and most of all that there is comfort in an all knowing and all loving God who has promised He will never leave you, nor forsake you. We love you and we are here for you.

C. Drumgo and the No. II Ushers of First Baptist Church Campostella

Marcia (Puttin') Pitt-Ridgill

February 5, 2009

To Rosa and The Mack Family

I have known Abell Mack since I was a young teenager through my uncle BI. Mack has always been the consummate gentleman. In fact, I still have many wonderful memories of hanging with Mack and BI on the fishing piers during the summer. I cherish those memories.

Agnes Jacksontaylor

February 5, 2009

To the Mack family: God has called someone most precious and loving to you home. He was a wonderful and devoted husband and father. He will be greatly missed by you and the family. God is there, and will always be there for you to lean on. Continue to pray and trust in him, he will see you through this most difficult time in your life. God Bless the Mack Family in Jesus Name.

Rapunzel Abanathy

February 5, 2009

My prayers are with you.

ROSALYN FOUNTAIN

February 5, 2009

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

Gerry Foster,Freeman

February 4, 2009

May God bless you and your family at this time.

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