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Emerson Reid Obituary
His life began on Dec. 29, 1959, in Williamsburg, Va., the son of Rachel Reid and the late Pernell Reid Sr. After graduating from Lafayette High School, Emerson began a lifelong quest for education. He attended Thomas Nelson Community College, where he received an Associate Degree in Business Administration. He attended Norfolk State University, where he received both a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. He attended Hampton University, where he received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) as well as a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN). Throughout his life, even during the current year, Emerson took classes and was seeking additional certifications in the field he so loved, Nursing. Emerson was an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a Board Certification in the State of Virginia, and was a member of various organizations and associations. Emerson, "Mr. Reid," as he was so affectionately called, was employed by the State of Virginia for more than 23 years, with the majority of his time spent at Eastern State Hospital, where he was currently employed. He was a Nurse Manager Coordinator serving in Administration in the Nursing Office.
Emerson resided the majority of his life in Williamsburg, Va. He briefly resided in St. Albans, N.Y., and in Newport News, Va. He was an active member of Little Zion Baptist Church, where he served as a member of the Board of Trustees, member of the choir and as an usher. He volunteered his time to the community by serving meals to the sick and shut-in. Emerson also volunteered his time providing health education to various communities through health fairs and health related symposiums. Emerson always gave unconditional love, support, guidance, and health care advice to his family and close friends. He enjoyed family time, especially spending time with his favorite and only nephew, Bradley. His passion for life, learning and culture led him to travel to many countries with his family. His passion for work led him to be a workaholic, spending countless hours with his co-workers and work family at Eastern State Hospital.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Alonzo Akrie.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving mother, Rachel M. Reid; along with his siblings, Elder Clifton G. Washington Jr. (Joyce) of Virginia Beach, Va., Melvina Kelly of West Columbia, S.C., Bonita C. Reid of Williamsburg, Va., Pernell W. Reid Jr. of DeQueen, Ark., and Lenora G. Reid of Newport News, Va.; his favorite and only nephew, Bradley C. Reid; his three nieces, his three great-nieces, his six great-nephews, his two great great-nieces, his three aunts, his three uncles, a host of other loving relatives and many caring friends.
A funeral service, celebrating the life he lived, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, at Little Zion Baptist Church, 8625 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, Va., with the Rev. Linwood Gatling officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends will assemble by 10 a.m. Tuesday, at 218 Tarleton Bivouac. Mr. Reid may be viewed from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, at Whiting's Funeral Home. The Reid family will also be receiving friends and family at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, at 218 Tarleton Bivouac, Williamsburg, Va.
Professional services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, Va., 757-229-3011. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Emerson Reid
Joseph Hicks
September 28, 2011
To the Reid family I am sorry for your lose. Emerson was a friend and peer. His spirit is now with God. His concern and caring lives on in all who knew him. May God Bless and keep you.
September 27, 2011
It was truly a shock to hear of Emerson's passing. He was a good person with a good heart. I was unable to attend the services but I want the Reid family to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and will pray for strength during this time of sorrow.
May God Bless,
Alvaro Roberts and family
phyllis carter-ely
September 27, 2011
may god bless you as you travel through these times of struggle.
September 27, 2011
I am saddened to hear of the loss of Emerson, a distant cousin. He will certainly remain forever in our hearts. - The Calvin Wilson Family (Ronnie)
Shelia Taylor
September 27, 2011
"Wish You Peace in God's Promise"
"And if I go
and prepare
a place for you,
I will come back
and take you
to be with me
that you also
may be
where I am"
John 14:3
May you find peace in the knowledge that your loved one lives on- and will love you forever.
Ms.Gisele Bennafield
September 27, 2011
To The Reid Family:Emerson was welcomed into Heaven-greeted by God saying'WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT'. To God Be The Glory! May He give you comfort during your time of bereavment.
John Favret
September 27, 2011
We have lost a kind and gentle spirit. Truly an exceptional being. Emerson watched over our flock evenings and midnights at ESH. No one cared more about those souls.
May the blessings of the Father,Son and Holy Spirit decend upon the family and remain with them forever.
Enjoy your reward Emerson,you certainly deserve it.
Betsy Robins
September 27, 2011
My prayers extend to the family in this time of sorrow and grief. only God can heal these pain. but there is rejoicing, gone home into glory of our dear Lord and Savior. Be Blessed Betsy Robins of Hampton Va. and a friend @ ESH.
betty crawley
September 26, 2011
I'm so so sorry for your lost. We will see him again. Betty
Gail LeFever
September 26, 2011
To Emerson's family, I was so sadden by the lost of my friend and co-worker. I enjoyed knowing and working with him. He always was so kind and was a joy to talk with. My prayers are with all of you.
Felicia Tucker-Lively
September 26, 2011
God places people in our lives for a moment, a season or a lifetime. I am so proud that my cousin, Emerson, had such an amazing personality that will last in my memory for a lifetime. What a beautiful person!! My prayers for comfort are sent to my Williamsburg family; I regret that I can not be with you. Love you.
Lydia Figueroa
September 26, 2011
I was saddened to learn about Emerson's homegoing as well. I met him at HU, where we took classes together. He use to make me laugh during our study and group sessions. He helped me with my research study as I prepared for my PhD. He was very fruitful and giving. I'm called Dr. now because of his help. I will miss him.
May God continue to Bless each of you through this time.
September 26, 2011
To the Reid Family my prayers are with you in your time of. A loved one lost is a soldier gained in the army for the Lord. Bernice Wynne(Class of 1978)
Velda R. Brown
September 26, 2011
To the Entire Reid Family:
It saddened my heart to learn of Mr.Reid's homegoing, but I know Heaven Rejoiced upon his arrival. Whenever I was approached by Mr.Reid, he ALWAYS greeted me with a smile and SINCERE uplifting words of encouragement. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. So I say to his family, Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. May God's Bountiful Blessings continue to shower upon each of you.
Monica Satterwhite
September 26, 2011
Lenora,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your brother Emerson. I would like to express to you my sincere sadness and sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time. Even though I never met your brother I know he was a very good man because you are a very good woman. May God continue to bless and comfort you, Bradley and the rest of the family with peace.
Elnita Lighfoot-Johnson
September 26, 2011
To the Reid family:
Emerson was one of my dearest high school classmate. Going down memory lane when we ran into each other was always fun. I will miss Emerson. Family stay strong, you all are in my prayers.
Wallace & Beulah Davis
September 26, 2011
Emerson was a man with a big smile and heart. He was concerned about mankind's physical and emotional wellbeing. He will be missed as he was respected by all who knew him.
In time, may you find comfort in the life Emerson lived and the fond memories and legacy he has left us.
Be encouraged and blessed.
September 26, 2011
We know that only Prayer and having faith in the Lord will take us through times of lost. We will continue to pray for the family.
Tim Pearson & Family.
Cynthia Daniels
September 26, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of your loss. The greatest consolation your family has, is that Emerson is home with Jesus!
Priscilla Jones Christian
September 26, 2011
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
From the Family of Stella Frazier, a former co-worker and our Angel.
Ruffie & Andrea Bizzle
September 26, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
marilyn nendza
September 26, 2011
Emerson will be remembered for his love and dedication for so many people, especially his family, friends and patients. His loss is painful, but his life lived with so much love will live on in our hearts and memories.
September 25, 2011
Our hearts were very sadden to learn of the loss of our evening shift supervisor and friend. We always looked forward to seeing him each evening and we truly miss him so much. May God continue to bless his family and friends. He will be in our hearts forever! From all of us on the Acute Medical Unit Evening Shift at ESH.
Patrick and Debbie Thompson-Aflac
September 25, 2011
To Friends and Family of Emerson,
Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you now. We were very surprised and devastated to hear of Emerson's passing. He was always so supportive of his co-workers and loved his family at Eastern State Hospital. His hearty laugh and smile will be missed by so many and long remembered! We who knew and loved Emerson have some idea of how great your loss truly is. God Bless you Emerson and we all will miss you.
Lois Dobson
September 25, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Gregory/Marjorie Williams
September 25, 2011
With heartfelt sympathy,our prayers and thoughts are with the Reid family in their time of need. Emerson will always be remembered as a very good friend. He always showed love for his family and friends. He will be truely missed.
Colicchio Ferguson-Merritt
September 25, 2011
To the Reid Family, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Reid. He was a very caring and understanding person and supervisor at Eastern State. He will be missed. May God continue to bless and comfort each of you.
September 25, 2011
To the Reid Family: Mr. Reid will be greatly miss . He was a kind and loving man . Very dedicated to his Job and also his education. Every time you came and contact with him it was always a pleasure to be in his presence . You will be greatly missed by all your friends and coworkers , May you rest in peace . With love Sharon and Angelique
Sharon Jones
September 25, 2011
To the Reid Family: Mr. Reid will be greatly miss . He was a kind and loving man . Very dedicated to his Job and also his education. Every time you came and contact with him it was always a pleasure to be in his presence . You will be greatly missed by all your friends and coworkers , May you rest in peace . With love Sharon and Angelique
Irvin Johnson
September 25, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Yvette Chase-Batts
September 25, 2011
To Emerson's Family
It was a great sense of loss when I heard of my friend and colleague Emerson's death.
I wanted to let you know that you have my deepest sympathy, and my heart is truly saddened.
Emerson was more than just a wonderful person; he was very kind and considerate to everyone.
His passing will leave a great void in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him.
Emerson will always remain within my heart. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Again, with my deepest sympathy.
September 25, 2011
To the Reid Family,
We were saddened by the news of Emerson. He was such an encouraging person not only to the young adults of Little Zion but also to our youth. He always knew how to make you smile even when you was going through different situations. He will be missed. God has taken another angel for his choir. May God's Grace Comfort you all.
Viola Mitchell & Family
Sharon Sykes
September 25, 2011
"Mr. Reid will sincerely be missed by his, "Eastern State Family," he always had a kind word for you and most of all he encouraged me to follow the education path. May he rest in peace.
Ronnette Langhorne
September 25, 2011
To the family, Emerson was and will always be remember for being a great man. There wasn't a day that Emerson did not smile. May God continue to Bless, Embrace, and Strengthen you through this time and the time to come. We love you Emerson. You have earned your wings, now fly high my brother, fly high. Job well done.
September 25, 2011
To all of Emerson's Family:
I met Emerson many years ago at ESH. What a wonderful person he was. He was so dedicated to his Nursing profession.
He was one of the kindest, sweetest and sincere persons I ever known.
When I had to go to the Nursing Office, he would always greet me with such compliments. He called me Miss Peggy.
Emerson, I will never forget you and your sweet and caring ways.
May the family find comfort in knowing that Emerson was a christian man, and he is now receiving his reward for all the compansion he had for his fellow man.
He just left too soon, God takes the best of the best to be with him.
What a wonderul thing to know that he made so many friends here and just imagine what he will do in God's kingdom.
RIP Emerson, I have many fond memories of you.
Love,
Peggy Douglas
Hayes, Va
Beatrice Lightfoot
September 25, 2011
To The Reid Family:
Thoughts from friends and family are with you as you go through this difficult time. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow. Emerson will be missed by whoever he came in contact with especially his ESH Family whom he loved. Rest in peace Mr. Emerson P. Reid.
Michelle Wallace
September 25, 2011
Mr. Reid was a great man with a huge heart, and smile. I've had the pleasure of knowing him for the past 13yrs; an awesome supervisor he was. When job stressors began to weigh us down; Mr. Reid would come through, and have us all laughing and smiling. I remember him saying so very often "this too shall pass". He's always encouraged us to "get that education". Mr. Reid; will forever live in our hearts....
mary phillips
September 25, 2011
to Mrs. Reid & family, may God give you peace & comfort at this time.
Mary H. Phillips
Christina Joy Phillips
kathleen royal
September 25, 2011
God Bless your soul Mr. Reid
kathleen royal
September 25, 2011
Mr Reid a man of great integrity, and honor. I'm going to miss seing your smile at Eastern State, and hearing your voice on the phone. There is so much to miss. Rest my brother rest.
Ronda Greene
September 24, 2011
To the family of Emerson Reid:
"We were sadden by the lost of such a wonderful warm and thoughtful person. Not only was he a cousin to my husband, he was also a kind and dear friend to me. I admired him for his educational accomplishments and I always thought of him while pursuing mine. He will be greatly missed, but his thoughtful warm character will always remain in our hearts. May God's Grace comfort your family in your time of sorrow." Kelvin & Ronda Greene (Williamsburg, VA)
Sylvia McKinney
September 24, 2011
To the family, sorry to hear about Emerson,may the prayers that will surely follow keep you strong and keep him close in your hearts. Sylvia McKinney and family
Barbara T. Taylor
September 24, 2011
With heartfelt sympathy, my prayers and thoughts are with the Family and Friends. MR. REID was a wonderful CO-WORKER, FRIEND and SUPERVISOR who will be missed by ALL. May you be Blessed and Comforted by GOD'S GRACE and PEACE. His Memories will last forever.
Geraldine Coffman
September 24, 2011
I was saddened to hear of the homegoing of Emerson Reid. I worked with him at ESH and he was a wonderful co-worker; dedicated, honest, and a truly caring person. He will be missed in life, and will be greatly missed at ESH.
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