Amelia, Virginia
VENABLE, Deacon Patrick Bert, after nearly 108 years of trials and triumphs in this earthly realm, transitioned to the ancestral realm on June 8, 2011. Born July 22, 1903 to Mary Booker and Junius Venable, his long Christian experience included more than 50 years as Deacon/ Elder (active and emeritus) at Zion Hill United Presbyterian Church, Amelia, Va. He was preceded in ancestral transition by his beloved wife of 71 years, Sadie Dennis Venable, May 1997; as well as by daughter, Rosa Christian; and sons, Charles and Lemmie. He is survived by daughters, Mabel Brown, Virginia Bradley, Mary Lottie Sowell, Roberta Venable and Helen Venable; son, Patrick Venable; brother, John Venable; sister-in-law, Alease Venable; and a huge host of family and extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held at the Zion Hill Church on Wednesday, June 15, at 1 p.m. V.Y. Scott Funeral Home, Hwy. 360 E, Amelia, is in charge of the services.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
I am Deeply SORRY to hear of your Great Loss Pat and the Venable Family.I will keep you in all my prayers Pat. ( Nellie Clark "Jelly Beans Mom" )
Nellie Clark
June 24, 2011 | Richmond, VA
My grandfather meant the world to me. He was the major male figure that influenced my life and kept me grounded. I just remember my 4 sisters and I anticipating going to the "country" to see grandma (Sadie my namesake) and grandpa. We loved them both so much. He was 60 years old when I was born. I thank God for allowing him to be in my life for nearly 48 years. I love you grandpa. Your life, love, legacy will live on in my heart always and forevermore.
Sadie Green
June 22, 2011 | Richmond, VA
Pat, I am So Sorry for your loss I know your dad will truly be missed after having had him here on earth with you for so long.
Linda Parsley
June 16, 2011 | Richmond, VA
I have been truly blessed knowing this man of God. He was a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle, Friend, and Christian. I will miss him. He is the true definition of manhood. God bless and keep the family. He will be missed. He was truly under God's favor.
Janet Booker-Venable
June 14, 2011 | Chesterfield, VA
I will keep your family in my prayers.
Ruth Haskins
June 14, 2011 | Richmond, VA
