Russell Z. Lavender

To Viezelle, Rhoderick & the Lavender family. My heart goes out to you during the loss of your wonderful father. I have many memories when viezelle & I were in high school and she was the only one with a car. We use to have a lot of fun in those days. I know that Mr. Lavender was a very nice man who cared for everyone. He is in a better place and you will see him again.

Love Patricia McCoy, Jacksonville, Florida

I extend sincere condolences to Rhonda, Russell, Rossie, Gee Gee, Jimmy and the rest of the family during this time of bereavement. I was just thinking about you all and the great times we use to have back in the days in our neighborhood 39th, 38th, 37th and 36 streets. I'm truly saddened by the passing of Mr Lavender. His legacy and my memory of him will never be forgotten.
Respectfully
Larry Thompson from 39th street

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ill miss u grandpa
even though i dont have alot of memories of us being together i will always remember that unforgetable laugh u would make when you thoght something was funny. It will be different now that you are gone. Now that you are gone I am going to miss having to wait until you come home and you being the first one to eat while we were starving. You know you sure did like you some cake and icecream.I love and miss you grandaddy and will never forget you. I'll see you on the other...

To the Lavender family,

Your loved one has gone on to a much better place. Remember his love and devotion to you all. May God continue to heal your hearts.

Our deepest sympathies to the family of Mr. Russell Zell Lavender. Russell was certainly admired and respected by those who knew him in the old Anderson Street and 31 Street neighborhood of the 50's. He was especially kind to us children who grew up with his sisters (Emily and Fannie). (He took an interest in your grades, chided you if your behavior was a little left of center, corrected your bad grammer, and even included you in the family's many birthday parties, (even if you were not...

Runessa, Rossi,Georzell and Family,

I am truly sorry for your loss. Through our friendship,I felt the love your father had for his family. You all were blessed to have had such a great man to call "Daddy". Look to the Lord for strength, and cherish your sweet memories.

To Rossi and family

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know that sweet memories help to ease the pain. I know that you have alot of happy things to remember that will keep your heart peaceful. You were always one of my dearest frinds. Its been a few years since I lost my boy, but I know...!!! I miss you, stay in touch and most of all stay strong.

Friends always!