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With condolences to you.
Remembering hom from my birth church of Bethany Baptist in Petersburg,VA
Keith Ridley IV
Keith Ridley IV
March 03, 2017 | Washington, DC
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marcus Ferrell
February 27, 2017 | Alexandria, VA
To Joe and the Suber Family,
You have my most heartfelt condolences during this time bereavement. May God's peace provide comfort to you and your family.
Letizia Gambrell-Boone
February 24, 2017 | Williamsburg, VA
May the sure hope of the resurrection bring peace to you during this time of sorrow.
Louise Turner-Wyche
February 24, 2017 | The Villages, FL
To Denise, Joe, Patricia and Suber Family
I was sorry to heard about the passing of your father. May you find comfort in the days ahead thinking about the many memories that you shared with him. Always remember that he will be close to your heart and let the memories be part of a healing process for each of you. Again, my condolences to each of you and your family.
Dot Yancey
February 24, 2017 | Petersburg, VA
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Marc Chambliss
February 24, 2017 | Petersburg, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with the Suber Family
Sandra Mason
February 24, 2017 | Sussex County, VA
May God be with your family, love you all.
Vicki Bolling
February 23, 2017 | Petersburg, VA
With Heartfelt Sympathy
Wishing You Peace and Comfort In the Midst of your Sorrow
Phydariel Pope
February 23, 2017 | Sutherland, VA
Mr. Joseph Johnny Suber, Sr. passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 in Petersburg, VA. He was born in Spartanburg, SC, on January 12, 1929 to the late John Wesley Suber, Jr. and Maybelle Landrum Suber. He was educated and grew up in and around Spartanburg, SC, and Asheville, NC. At the age of 16, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served for three years followed by a twenty-three year stint in the United States Air Force, During his military service, he earned many awards for meritorious and selfless service. After military retirement in 1971, he worked for twenty years with Allied Chemical Corporation (now Honeywell), retiring yet again in 1991. On April 24, 2010, he became one of Jehovah's Witnesses symbolizing his dedication through water baptism. He has experienced many blessings and joys over the years in Jehovah's service.A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he was known for his love of children, humor, easy going personality and just plain decency. His personal mantra was to treat everyone as a VIP (a Very Important Person). He touched many lives with his quiet wisdom, integrity and willingness to always put others before himself. Joseph immersed himself in caring for his family and truly enjoyed the simpler things in life. Whether you knew him as Joe, Dad, Granddad, Grandpa, Uncle Joe, or just Mr. Suber, your life was richer for having shared in his.He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, the late Viola Dugger Suber; a son, William Clifton Suber; one grandson, Andre Green; his brother, Wilbert Sherman Suber and sister, Bennie Mae Splawn. He leaves to cherish his memory, seven children, Annette Clarke (Davey), Denise Suber Harrrison (Eric), Joseph Johnny Suber, Jr., Sharon Ann Chatman, Patricia Diane Suber, Yvette Marie Bailey and Andre Chatman; twenty-three grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Dean Thomas and Sarah Lorine Gore; one brother-in-law, Charles Adam Dugger, Sr., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.We would especially like to thank his primary caregivers, son, Joseph Jr.; daughter, Patricia and grandson, Conrad Jr. "CJ." We also thank Carlton Edwards, Juanita Jennifer, Jaimie Smith, Paulette Hill, as well as the staffs of All About Care and Care Advantage. Additionally, several years ago, Hospice of Virginia provided outstanding care resulting in his being discharged from hospice care.
Services for Mr. Joseph J. Suber, Sr. will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 13301 Harrowgate Road, Chester, Va., by Brother Broadus Pettiford.
The family will receive friends at the residence of his daughter, Patricia, at 1847 Buckner Street, Petersburg, VA, on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. The family will also assemble 2:00 P.M. the day of the service at the residence of Patricia.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Suber at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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