Departed this life on November 11, 2003, Alphonzo "Junie" Billups Jr. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Billups Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Davis Sr.; uncles, Donald Billups and Richard L. Davis Jr.; cousins, Milton Minnicks and Eddie L. Davis Sr. He leaves behind his loving and devoted parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alphonzo Billups Sr.; two loving sisters, Natasha and Dominique; one son, Rye’Jon Billups; one step-son, Lamonte’; one unborn child; two nieces, Breana and Brittany Parker; a host of loving and devoted aunts, uncles, and cousins, devoted friend, Lawanna Hinnant; and a host of friends and other relatives. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, November 17 at 1 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1209 N 33rd St. Monsignor Walter Barrett officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
To The Billups Family:
I just want to express my sympathy in the loss of your son, "Junie". I did not know him personally but I just found out that he was a friend of my son "Jay-D" who was my only son and was killed 4 years ago. I truly know your pain. Please accept my condolences. Now I know why Junie's name stuck to me like it did.
Wilma Fleming
September 16, 2004 | Richmond, VA
Bug,
You are truly missed and I will always remember you,your smile and sence of humor. I will never forget you, I love you and I'll see you when I get there.
Ashley Brown
June 08, 2004 | Richmond, VA
Junie-Bug you will always be missed. I never thought that you will leave so soon. But you will always be my brother. I will come by to see you like always. Since your there with the good man please watch over me, and keep me on the right track. I know that we only seperated for a short time, and your in heaven helping me make the right decisions in life. To the Billups family God is always with you to help your family through this time of need. GOD BLESS!!! Love Doree Byrd
Doree Byrd
March 03, 2004 | Richmond, VA
Hey cuz, when you went it came at a time when I was recovering from Eddie's passing(R.I.P. EDDIE), if some one would have told me first my brother then you, I would have chosen to go to, this is the one year that life frooze with in it self, but some how they expect "us" to go on, I am tryin, the thing that was a heart is no longer, so as days feel like months and as pain turn into tears, you are being missed and truly will remained loved,,,,,, Junie, Eddie, Milton, Uncle Rich,...
MaRonda Davis
December 23, 2003 | Richmond, VA
To Our Most Cherished and Loved Son, Brother, Father and Uncle
You are so, so, so special to us and will always be special. You are so very, very, very much missed and love. We will ALWAYS CHERISH YOUR SWEET MEMORIES FOR AS LONG AS WE SHALL LIVE. Sorry you had to leave so soon but remember this we WILL SEE YOU on the other side. Sweetie, take care and know that your Mom, Dad, sisters, nieces and children will ALWAYS AND FOREVER LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE ALWAYS,...
The Billups Family
December 03, 2003 | Richmond, VA
I REMEMBER SEEING YOU WHEN I DROVE BY NORTH AVE. I WOULD BLOW THE HORN AND YOU WOULD WAVE HI. I AM GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH.JUNNIE WE TALKED ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS AND MINES WHILE WE SAT IN CLASS.PLEASE LEAD ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION NOW THAT YOUR AN ANGEL.HELP GET MY LIFE RIGHT WITH GOD PUT SOME GOOD WORDS IN FOR ME. SEE YOU LATER CUTIE"JUNNIE".
DIAMOND robinson
November 24, 2003 | Richmond, VA
To the family,
There's nothing anyone can say to stop the hurt. Just know that he love you and will always be with you.
The Serenity Prayer
God, grant me the senerity the accept the things I cannot change
Courage to change the things I can
and the Wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardship as the pathway to peace.
Taking, as He...
LaToya Collins
November 19, 2003 | Richmond, VA
To Dominique:
Dominique, I know you're grieving
But whether for good or bad, everything happens for a reason
You're going to go through days of longing for your brother to be here
But he has not left you, for in your heart, he's always near
There's nothing much to offer in this crazy world as you can see
So rejoice for your brother, for he is now free
But always know, when things get a little tough for you
Junie is right there...
Nedra Peyton
November 18, 2003 | Richmond
Rest in Peace
Joyce Phillips
November 17, 2003 | Midlothian, VA
