Howard Sylvester Washington Sr.

Howard Washington Sr. CHESAPEAKE - Howard Sylvester Washington Sr., 54, known to many as "G," a longtime resident of Chesapeake, was called to rest Feb. 27, 2009, after a long and courageous struggle with a progressive illness. He was born July 21, 1954, to the late Clifton and Joyce Washington. He was also predeceased by his older brother, Clifton "Pig" Washington. He grew up in the Campostella and Bolling Brook communities and was educated in Norfolk public schools and enjoyed a lengthy employment in food services. He was always known for his jovial personality and will truly be missed. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sandra; two sons, Howard Jr. and his wife Kristi and Bryan; a sister, Sheila W. Johnson; three brothers, Roger, Dalvane and Tracy Washington; four grandchildren, Keontae Davis, Darien Gainer, Brinaisa Anderson and Diamond Boyd; three brothers-in-laws, five sisters-in-law; two special nieces; and a host of other relatives and friends whose lives he had touched throughout his life. A funeral will be held at noon Friday in Fitchett Funeral Home Chapel, Chesapeake. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.fitchettfuneralhome.com.