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Henry Rawls Sr.
1950 - 2022
Henry Rawls Sr.
1950 - 2022
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BORN
1950
DIED
2022
Henry Rawls Sr. Obituary
On October 1, 2022, Henry Rawls Sr. surrounded by his family, answered the master’s call and transitioned from this earthly tabernacle, to his heavenly eternal home at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.
He is survived by his wife Thelma T. Rawls; daughter Kennette L. Rawls; son Keon L.Rawls; four grandchildren Keona L. Rawls, Andre L. Rawls, Makyrah Rawls, and James Everett Jr.; three great grandchildren and twelve god children; two sisters Vernice Darden and Barbara Moore; one aunt Serena Eason; two uncles Bernard Upshur, and Donald Eason Sr. (Betty; mother-in-law Rev. Lillie M. Gray; two sisters-in-law Rev. Alvania Eason, and Jean Griffin; three brothers-in-law Edwin Eason Sr., Rev. Coston Griffin, and Calvin Gray Jr., and ahost of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2022, at First Baptist Church South Hill, 3633 Galberry Road, Chesapeake, where viewing be immediately following the service. Interment will follow at the Riddick-Eason Family Cemetery. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrandgements.
You can join the service livestream at : https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/6448948497
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To the family, friends and loved ones: May God continuously bless, strengthen, and comfort you all during this time.
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Andrea Eason
October 10, 2022
In loving memory of "Uncle Rat" sending love and light to everyone in this tough time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.❤
Vicky Porter
October 10, 2022
Thelma , Just know that you and your Family are in my Prayers. Will miss my classmate and cousin . Pray that God help you make this Journey down this road .
Carol and Lewis Riddick
October 10, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Peaches
October 9, 2022
Praying for the Rawls family during this difficult time. Remember earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal.
LaVerne Johnson
October 9, 2022
In loving memory of my wonderful cousin. We love you and will miss you...
Samuel & Carla Linyear
October 8, 2022
He was the most nicest funniest person to be around. I enjoyed working with him and my husband enjoy working with him. He will be so so missed. Heaven has a beautiful person there.
Larry Harris
October 8, 2022
My sincere condolences to the family at this time. Henry and I met long ago at the old Norfolk General Hospital food service kitchen. Such a fun guy but will be sorely missed. Sorry for your lost.
Valerie Spruill
October 8, 2022
My Sincere Condolences to the Family in your time of loss!! Your in my thoughts prayers!!
Martin Butts
October 7, 2022
My Condolences to the family Rest in Peace my good friend
Jean&Coston Griffin
October 7, 2022
I will miss you dearly my brother, my friend much love
Estherine Harding
October 7, 2022
Thelma, deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family in the passing of Bro. Rawls. May God be with you all during this very difficult and sad time. Bro. Rawls was loved by so many and will be greatly missed.
May he rest in peace and his work speak for him.
Yancey McIntyre
October 7, 2022
My sincere condolences to the family of Henry Rawls. He was a man of integrity with a magnanimous personality. His dedication to Local 1458 and 1248 was beyond reproach. May God's Light shine upon you in your time of bereavement.
michael brown
October 7, 2022
R I P CUZ
Antonio Butts
October 6, 2022
My Condolences to the family Mr. Rawls was a good mentor, friend; and Longshoreman brother he will be greatly missed RIH...my friend
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