Goochland, Virginia
BEAR, Ernest Edward "Smokey," 78, of Goochland, Va., entered eternal rest after a long illness on May 4, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Waldrop Bear. He is also survived by one daughter, Donna Marie; two grandsons, Edward (Rose) Clements and Dylan Youngblood; one great- grandson, Edward Clements Jr.; sister, Carolyn Rickman; close cousin, Lester Roberts; special niece, Elizabeth "Jencey" Jones; and special nephew, James "J.J." Waldrop Jr. Family will receive friends Friday, May 6, 2011 at Norman Funeral Home, Goochland, Va., from 4 to 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Perkins Baptist Church, 3146 Hadensville-Fife Rd., at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Aunt Dorothy, Smokey is finely out of pain hopefuly for can get some comfort from that and now you can take care of yourself, If there is anything we can do or any thing you want please let us know .
Love Peanut Stevie William & Elizabeth
May 06, 2011
My thoughts & prayers are with you, Dorothy. I hope there is some comfort in knowing he is now at rest and in peace. Sorry I can't be there for the funeral. Will be thinking about you - take care of yourself.
Love,
Marianne (Wood)
Marianne Wood
May 06, 2011 | Halifax, VA
uncle smokey is up with Heavenly Father feeling no pain.
Louise Riley
May 05, 2011 | Aylett, VA
