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Michael Callender Obituary

Michael H. Callender Jr. NORFOLK - Michael Henry Callender Jr., 22, of the 800 block of Park Row, passed away Nov. 2, 2009. He was born Aug. 17, 1987, to Angela Cowell and Michael Callender Sr. He graduated from Oscar Smith High School and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, both in Chesapeake. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Peggy Miller Black and Morris Miller. He leaves to cherish his memory his stepfather, Marvin Cowell; a special aunt, Cynthia Miller; paternal grandparents, Hazel Trancoso and Ivan Callender; eight sisters; four brothers; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Bethany Baptist Church, Chesapeake, Dr. Jake Manley will officiate. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Viewing will be Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Avenue. Family and friends will assemble at 617 Edinburg Ave., one hour prior to the service for the procession to the church. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 7, 2009.

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Keisha Lawrence-Holloway

November 9, 2009

May God continue to give you all the strength to carry you through this troubling time. No one will ever have the perfect words to say in reference to losing a loved one, especially someone so young. My prayers are with your entire family God bless you all.

PAMELA MOSS

November 8, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Krystle

November 7, 2009

May God continue to stand by you through these troubling times and may he stay with you during the days that follow.

Keshawn Moore

November 7, 2009

My prayers go out to your whole family. May God bless you.

November 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. You and your family will continually be in our prayers. The Anthony Family

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