Ashland, Virginia
IVERSON, Edward Jefferson Jr., "Jimmy," of Richmond, Virginia, formerly of Beaverdam, departed this life on Sunday, November 4, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Collette Barnes (Ben) of Durham, N.C.; son, Gary Anderson of Ashland, Va.; mother, Edmonia P. Iverson of Beaverdam; siblings, Shirley I. Craft, Gloria I. Williams, Edna Iverson, Karen I. Dickerson (Marshall) and Wayne Iverson, two nieces, one nephew, four beloved great-nephews, and one great-niece, three uncles, three aunts; great-aunt, Julia Smith, and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home 518 N. Washington Hwy. Ashland, Va. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday 1 p.m. at St. James Baptist Church, 14482 Old Ridge Rd., Beaverdam, Va. Dr. W.T. Carter officiating.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"His passion for life... transformed
His youthful spirit... quenched
His destiny... fulfilled
His health & joy... restored"
/HIS SOUL IS ANCHORED IN THE LORD/
Honoring Jimmy's sacred passage and keeping
your family in loving thought. May the ancestors continue to hold you with their loving, capable hands.
Most Sincerely & In Honor of Your Friendship,
Yolande Scott
November 14, 2012
Dear jimmy .. I want to say so much to u I love u dearly an miss u more than ever u played a huge role in my life shopping at the best places , go fishing , eating good and best enjoying life with u I will always cherish those moments with u ! Just wantrd to tell, u again I, love u my other father figure dnt kno u were going to be with ur god I will never forget u saying spare me the himiliation Amanda lol my, mommy alberta also will miss uu so much love u jimmy!
Amanda Fenner
November 11, 2012 | Richmond, VA
I just found out about your going to glory Jimmy,, I certainly will miss you and all the long talks about fishing,,you were a dear friend to all will truly miss you and your humor, especially the crew at the barbershop!!RIP,, Family stay strong, my prayers are with you all,,,
November 10, 2012
I will miss you and our conversations about our different fishing trips and crabbing among other things; you are a dear friend. God Bless and Rest your Soul.
My prayers and God's Blessings to your family.
VALERIA DOCTOR
November 09, 2012 | RICHMOND, VA
To the Iverson Family,
My prayers and heartfelt condolence go out to you. Hold on to God's unchanging hand and he will bring you through.
Peace and blessings,
Joan Murphy-Jones
November 08, 2012 | Brooklyn, NY
I'm sorry for the passing of my cousin Jimmy..so many memories of him and our growing up together..Us playing baseball in mama's front yard..going to the spring to get water and u getting Barbara out because she fell in it lol. Y'all made me into a tomboy lol. Well anyway Jimmy so many are going to miss u, but u are wit God now.Tell Mama Hattie to prepare a place for me. "Well Done" u can come on in..RIP cuz..much love.
Celestine Jackson
November 08, 2012 | Richmond, VA
To Shirley & The Iverson Family
Our prayer's and throught your with you and your family it this time. Sorry I was not able to attend the service but know that God it with you and that weeping may due for the night but JOY comes in the morning. May God continue to guide you each and every day. Love you all.
Denise & Raenise Spurlock, Richmond, VA
November 07, 2012
I'm extending my heartfelt sympathies to you Mrs. Edmonia Iverson, Karen and the entire Iverson family. May the love of God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. I will keep everyone in my prayers.
Rev. Irving Woolfolk
November 07, 2012
Glo,Mrs. Iverson and the Iverson Family.
I am sorry for your loss. I wish that I could have attended the services but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Much love to you all.
Avis Anderson
November 07, 2012 | Sutherland, VA