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Snook was one of 3 brothers, who were best friends with my father, Ernest Skelton, I remember Snook from when I was a small child of 4. He was always very nice to me. Dad and Snook went fishing a lot together later in life. Snook you will always be in my memories. When I think of my father, I think of you. I can only image Snook, Tommy, Malcolm and Daddy when they were small hanging out on Spring Street and having fun. God Bless you Snook and the whole family. Ernest Skelton's...

Sharon Cole

September 02, 2014 | Chester, VA

Nancy and Horace, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. May God be with you all during this sad time. Many prayers for your entire family.

Vicki Cunningham-Escue

August 22, 2014 | Dinwiddie, VA

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Your Dad was a fine man. I can remember coming over and seeing him and talking to him when I was younger. Nancy and Horace you both have been through so much but with God you have everything and he is in control. If you need anything please let me know. Love you both. <3

Cindy Crowder

August 21, 2014 | Chester, VA

My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this difficult time. May your love for one another and your faith guide you through these trying times.

Nancy Collins

August 20, 2014 | Dinwiddie, VA

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Snook was one of the best friends I have ever had.

Tom Ratliff

August 20, 2014 | Hopewell, VA

I realize at a time like this, there is very little one can do or say. But, I do want you to know you have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayer are with each of you.
Please know that God is your comfort and support during this diffficult time. Love, Elizabeth Bishop, The Crossings at Ironbridge.

Elizabeth Bishop

August 19, 2014 | Chester, VA

Horace's Obituary

Horace Cleveland ?Snook? Staples, Jr. 81, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014 at McGuire VA Medical Center. Born in Hopewell, he was the son of the late Horace Cleveland Staples Sr. and Mary Harrison Staples. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dell Cloud Staples; a daughter, Brenda Markert; and a brother, Malcolm Staples. Mr. Staples was a United States Air Force veteran, and was retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company. He is survived by a son, Horace Allen Staples and wife, Gloria D. of North Dinwiddie; a daughter, Nancy Espey and husband, Dickey of Lavergne, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Christopher Bishop, Robert Bishop, Amy Fields, and Rebekah Foley; numerous great-grandchildren; a brother, Tommy Staples and wife, Carolyn Mitchell of Dinwiddie; a special niece, Lisa Staples Jones and husband, Steve of Prince George; and a great-niece, Sydney Jones. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2014 at Blandford Cemetery, 319 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23803 with the Reverend Jonathan Dundalow officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 210 Franklin Road, SW RM 808, Roanoke, Virginia 24011-2209. Arrangements by the Petersburg Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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