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Sylvester Journey Obituary

Sylvester Journey Sr. PORTSMOUTH - Sylvester "Saint" Journey Sr., 57, of the 3800 block of Greenway Court East, died Aug. 9, 2009, in Lavonia, Ga. A native of St. Louis, he had been a welder with L-3 Communications in Norfolk. Mr. Journey retired from the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, and its Male Chorus and Combined Choir. Survivors include his wife, Sheila Journey; two daughters, Yolanda Sims of Texas and Crystal Fowler of Massachusetts; two sons, Sylvester Journey Jr. of Oklahoma and Christopher Fowler of Massachusetts; a sister, Prencilla Journey of Missouri; five brothers, Damon Journey and Andre Journey, both of Missouri, Charles Journey of Tennessee, Ronald Journey of Illinois and Tommy Journey of Missouri; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Rehoboth Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, by Dr. Harry Poole. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. The remains will be ready for viewing Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 3:30 to 8 p.m. The family will assemble at the residence at 10 a.m. for the procession. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. www.carlosahowardfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 16, 2009.

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Dr Harry Poole, Pastor

August 20, 2009

To the Family,
Bro. Saint Journey left a lasting impression on everyone he came in contact with. His spirit was so genuine and he worked to do God's will. Family keep your head up he was a great person. Please know he was one of the "GREATEST MEN" that ever lived in our time. May God continue to comfort you. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.

SweetPea

August 19, 2009

I was sadden when I heard Saint had passed away.. we had joined Thunder and Lightning motor cycle club on the same day.. he was my Friend.. and he will for sure be missed...
R.I.P

August 18, 2009

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Jacqueline & Melvin Kelley
American Legion Riders
Post 5
Norfolk, Virginia

Shannon Piper

August 18, 2009

I can't express the gratitude I feel to have developed a relationship with my uncle within the last 4-5 years. We were bonded by our mutual affection for bikes. I have been blessed by our late night conversations, his crazy ways, and his knowledge and love for life and motorcycles.

sweetcheeks

August 18, 2009

Saint Journey was like a big brother to me.I always called him Mr griswald, because he loved to take pictures.
He probably has more pictures of me than I have of myself.
Saint had a big heart and was kind to everyone he met.
He will be greatly missed.
The national round up will never be the same.
I miss you saint....May God bless and keep his family.

chesapeake riders

August 18, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Essentials Social Club

August 18, 2009

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

CAROLINA KNIGHT RIDER'S M/C

August 18, 2009

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

August 17, 2009

The K9 MC and K9 Too MC Va. Beach chapter would like to send our deepest condolences to the Journey family.

Valerie "Storm" Snellings

August 17, 2009

To the entire Journey Family,

It broke my heart to lose my dear friend Saint, But he did not go alone, for part of me went with him, the day God called him home. A precious one has gone, a smile I love is stilled, a place is vacant in my heart, which can never be filled. Saint was not only a fellow motorcyle member in T & L with me, he was my " big brother". I could call him for just about anything, from how-to-do-it jobs around the house; to learning recently how to drive a boat. I never got the chance to show him my completed safe boating course certificate. I know he would have been extremely proud. So, I will sail the seas as Sailors do and as I look out on the horizon I will celebrate a life well lived. I will remember the "Air Force Ret". reminded this Navy Sailor that the Air Force was the "best".


Reast In Peace my "big brother" your journey here is complete!

The O.G. Riders

August 17, 2009

On behalf of the O. G. Riders Motorcycle Club, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

August 17, 2009

My Heart felt condolences to the Journey family. Truly a great loss. May God be with you always.

Harriet "Bonita" Boston

Wanda aka Diva

August 17, 2009

You will truly be missed. I will always remember your smile as well as your laugh. My deepest sympathy goes out to your wife and family. May God Bless You always.

Leslye Johnson

August 17, 2009

My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Saint personally but he was my brother from the bike community.

On behalf of myself (Turtle) and my club members in DTSSR-MC Inc of MD may he rest in everlasting peace. Amen

Ryan "Jazzy" Jones

August 17, 2009

To the Journey Family,

It was a pleasure for me to know Saint over the past 5 years. He has been an inspiration for me within the MC world. We have been on few road trips together and we were just camping out together at the National Biker's Roundup in Atlanta. I was devastated when I heard the news, but he will always be remembered by me and the members of the High Mileage Marauders Motorcycle Club.

Tracy Davis

August 17, 2009

You will always be remembered. May God comfort all those who had the privilege to know you.

Thunder & Lightening M/C Hampton Roads
Treasurer

Selena Arnold

August 16, 2009

I was fortunate enough to have been able to work with Journey. I will always have a great memory of him. He was always very positive and always happy. My thoughts are with your family. He will be greatly missed.

Sheila Shy

August 16, 2009

My deepest sympathy for you and your family.

Chris and Beverly Adams

August 16, 2009

To the Journey Family:

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time of need. God Bless you.

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