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Walter Venerable Obituary

Walter James Venerable, Sr.

- - The Venerable family would like to announce that on Friday, December, 14th 2018, Walter James Venerable, Sr. passed away in peace at the age of 98. He was surrounded by family members and friends. Walter is survived by his wife of sixty-five years Clara, his two sons Michael Sr. and Walter Jr., and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church (1401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85034) on Saturday, December the 29th. The viewing starts at 10:00 am followed by funeral services at 11:00 am.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Dec. 23, 2018.

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Shawndale Robinson

March 20, 2019

I love u uncle walter

DL White

December 31, 2018

Mrs. Clare Venerable and Brother Walter and Michael, sincere condolences in the loss of the family patriarch. Brother V, Sr, was a trailblazer and Bridge Builder. A remarkable individual! God bless you all. Thankful for the brief opportunity to have interacted with my Brother!

Henry Watkins

December 25, 2018

On behalf of the Watkins family I extend our condolences and prayers to the Venerable family. Mr. Venerable touched many lives in a positive way. He left us a legacy of excellence, integrity and perseverance. Our prayers of comfort go out to his wife Clara, his children and all his friends and loved ones.
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Charlene Watkins
Leroy Watkins aka Badr Nuriddin
Katherine Watkins
Donald Lee Watkins
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Henry Watkins

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December 22, 2018

We will all miss you, you were our best ever Art Teacher at Bethune Elementary, prayers to the Family.
Barbara Carr

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Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

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Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

1401 E Jefferson St,, AZ

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