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Sylvester McPherson Obituary

Sylvester McPherson SUFFOLK - Sylvester Darnel McPherson Sr., 58, of the 2700 block of Burning Tree Lane, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, in Portsmouth Naval Hospital. A funeral will be held Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. in Pilgrim Journey AME Zion Church, Moyock, N.C. Rivers Community Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is expressing sympathy to the McPherson family through sincere services. He is survived by his wife, Sharon McPherson of the home; two daughters, Cassandra Jones of Washington, D.C., and Aziza Sutton of Raleigh, N.C.; one son, Sylvester McPherson Jr. of Elizabeth City; four sisters, Cathy Patterson of Hampton, Shelia Capehart of Suffolk, Thomasina Ross of Fort Worth, Texas, Gloria Williams of Danville, Va.; two brothers, Jimmie McPherson of McAllen, Texas, and Kenneth McPherson of Richmond; and one grandchild.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 11, 2009.

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November 12, 2009

To Sharon & Family... may God be with you during this time of sorrow. We shall keep you in our prayers always. We will truly miss our buddy (Sly), but take comfort in knowing that we shall all meet again! We love you and shall always be here for you ... Love, Ric, Connie & Crystal (Upper Marlboro, Maryland)

Sylvia Chesson-Jackson

November 12, 2009

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

BARBARA NIXON-MCINTYRE

November 11, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gloria Spence

November 11, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Clara Williams

November 11, 2009

You are in our prayer during this difficult time. "May the Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto you: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give you peace". The Williams Faimly - Rockingham, NC

Carrie Nixon

November 11, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Thomas & Gloria (Nixon) Wright

November 11, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Thetis Nixon-Jackson

November 11, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nicos Elias

November 11, 2009

Sharon and family,
I offer my sincere sympathy for the loss of your husband. Cassandra has been keeping me updated and I can see you are getting excellent service in this difficult time. Today, there are thousands of US Veterans looking after Sylvester and although I didn't know him, I wish you comfort and peace.

Nicos Elias

Sheketa Turner

November 10, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Earline Langston & Margie Jones

November 10, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

George Powell

November 10, 2009

You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Powell and Family

Jeremiah Nixon

November 10, 2009

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

Charissa (Peppers) Drake

November 10, 2009

Mrs. McPherson and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. McPherson was a nice man who will definitely be missed, especially at Pilgrim Journey.

November 10, 2009

My Prayers are with the Mcpherson Family. May God strengthen you as you go through this most trying time of bereavment.
Reginald Nixon
Oxon Hill, MD.
J.P.Knapp High School

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