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James Davender Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - James Lee Davender, 97, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. He is survived by children, James Jr., Gloria Jean, Eddie, Ronnie, Lorann, Doris, James and Larry; a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 1 pm, Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Restoration & Faith Ministry, 2114 Wickham Ave., N.N. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 1-6 pm at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Thursday. O.H. Smith & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

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Published by Daily Press on May 31, 2016.

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fred Boddie lll

June 2, 2016

May GOD Bless and keep you all!!!

james davender

June 1, 2016

Luv u always pop niki & nita daughters for life Rip pop until we meet again peace

Sheyla Ellison

June 1, 2016

I love you grandad sheyla ellison

T Griffin

May 31, 2016

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

JUMP RODGERS

May 31, 2016

TO MY FRIENDS ON 22ND ST.; GOD HAS ACCEPTED ANOTHER 1 OF OURS IN HIS HEAVEN AND WE PRAISE HIM FOR YOUR DAD'S LIFE & EXAMPLE HE LEFT US TO FOLLOW;LUV ALWAYS & PEACE THRU OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

FROM YOUR FREINDS ON 17TH ST.

johnnie rodgers jr.

May 31, 2016

The Late Ella Davis Family

May 31, 2016

To the Davender & Powell Family.
The family of the late Ella Davis, wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your father,Uncle James. This poem is dedicated to your family from an unknown author.

Our father kept a garden
A garden of the heart
He planted all good things
That gave our lives a start

He turned us to the sunshine
And encouraged us to dream
The seeds of what we'll be

We are our father's garden
We are his legacy

God bless and keep all of you. The Lord will wipe away your tears as you celebrate the life this caring man lived.

Georgette Davender

May 31, 2016

G

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May 31, 2016

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Memorial Events
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Jun

1

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home

3009 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607

Jun

2

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Restoration & Faith Ministry

2114 Wickham Ave, VA

Jun

2

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Restoration & Faith Ministry

2114 Wickham Ave, VA

Jun

2

Interment

Hampton Memorial Gardens

VA

Funeral services provided by:

O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home

3009 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607

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