Mr. Michael Domongeaux Shands, of 11302 Quaker Road, Dinwiddie, entered into eternal rest and peace Tuesday evening, Nov. 11, 2008, at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital.
Michael received his early education in the Dinwiddie County Public School System, and was also a member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie.
Michael had a passion for working on cars, and worked several years as a automobile mechanic at JM Automotive in Dinwiddie, Va. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his nephew, Parnelle, and loved family gatherings with his brother, sister-in-law- and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony M. Shands, and brother, Victor Monzel Shands.
He leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted companion, Juanita Davis of Dinwiddie; three children, Michael J. Green of Dinwiddie, Anthony S. Shands of Philadelphia and Dominic Steward of Richmond; one grandson, Michael B. Green of Richmond; his mother, Mildred B. Shands of Dinwiddie; two brothers, James A. Shands of San Antonio (Tracy) and Pierre D. Shands (Henrietta) of Dinwiddie; godchildren, Kevin D. Davis of Bronx, N.Y., Jerome Steward, Hassan Griggs, Tammarra Griggs and Amber Haskins, all of Philadelphia; several uncles and aunts, Wesley Shands (Joan) of Westburg, N.Y., Annette Shands of Peekskill, N.Y., Inez Lyons (Daniel) of Greensboro, N.C., Aida M. Hilliard of Silver Springs, Md., those whom were devoted, Langston Shands of Petersburg, Earl T. Shands Sr. (Phyllis), Florence S. Head of Manhattan, N.Y., Bertha Jackson and Raymond Brown, both of Petersburg; a host of cousins, whom were devoted, Lasondra Batts (Red Devil), Earl T. Shands Jr., Aisha S. Clanton and Ray Brown (Carter); nieces, Princess A. Shands of Tallahassee, Fla., and Franque L. Alexander of Takoma Park, Md.; devoted nephews, Pierre D. Shands Jr. and Parnelle' D. Shands, both of Dinwiddie.
A homegoing service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, the Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, with the pastor, the Rev. Kevin N. Northam, officiating. Burial will commence at the church cemetery. Viewing will be held today at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, (804) 478-4411.
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