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Robert DABNEY Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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James Mickle
February 2, 2010
As Dab was my fathers best friend, I have know him most of my life that I can remember. Dab was a loving and care person and although I hadn't seen him after I moved from richmond I would always inquire my dad of his well doings. I have a few funny stories about Dab but one that has stuck with me is. When I was around 14 my friends and I would always go skating on saturday nights. So one week before we went we were at my Dads house (Andre' Mickle) and Dab was there. He was telling us how he liked to skate and being teenagers we began to brag about how we would skate circles around him. So as he entertained us he drove us to the skating rink on Williamsburg Road and proceeded to skate as well as any professional skater that Ive ever seen. All of my friend and I was looking stupid as Rob had shown all of us that we had a few things to learn about skating. My father always thought alot about Rob and I did also....May he look down on his family proud that his legacy has been remembered.
November 3, 2009
Dabney was a kind and gentle soul and always had a positive outlook. I have never seen him disgruntled. He loved God, his wife, music, and he loved to dance(and he could really dance!). He will be missed. Love to you Pat and Dawn. I am here if you need me.
Your Sister,
Virginia
Jackie Lawrence
November 1, 2009
Mr. Dabney was a kind and gentle man.
He was a true genleman. I remember how he took delight in surprising the Clark Springs staff at Christmas with a feast. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wanda Fenner
October 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
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Gerald Cusato
October 30, 2009
May the peace of God that excels all thoughts comfort you during this time of sorrow. Philippians 4:7
Bea Taylor
October 30, 2009
May God keep you and sister in this sad time
Desiree Terrell
October 30, 2009
You have my deepest sympathy. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Desiree Terrell
October 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Albert Rice
October 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you strength in the days and months to come.
Alice, Reginald Jr., Daphne and Darius Howard/Saunders
October 29, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Laverne Johnson
October 29, 2009
Patricia and Dawn you both are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength you need to get through this difficult time.
Cordell Archer, Pastor-Elect Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
October 29, 2009
To Sister Patricia and the Family:
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of Brother Robert Dabney. During my time at St. Peter, Bro Dabney was an inspiration to me in the Men's Fellowship. To my recollection, he, though still battling his illness, would bless us with his presence. He was a great spirited person who enjoyed his time with the men and loved, very much, his family. I pray God's blessed peace upon each of you as you remember the life of love he lived.
October 29, 2009
It's amazing how time fly. Growing up together was a great experience. I couldn't have ask for a better family to live right next door to. I feel you all are part of my family. Now is the time to remember the past and how much fun in the neighbor"Hood" we had with Robert. (I can't stop smiling)
Robert rest in peace. To the other family members, know that you are in my prayers.
Charlotte "Wee-Wee" Jenkins
October 29, 2009
Robert Dabney was a man of knowledge, strength and had a heart of gratitude and generosity. A true love for life! He was an ordinary man who did extraordinary things. He was a man who loved his family and loved some music. I know his charge to us would be to keep his light glowing as he whispers to us-My brothers and sisters, "May the life I lived and the works I've done speak for me." He is now an angel in heaven and faithful servant of God guarding us with his wings.
My prayers and words of comfort are with Mrs. Dabney and family at the time.
With deepest sympathy,
Gloria Womack
John & Lillian Lambert
October 29, 2009
Our condolences to the Dabney family
October 29, 2009
Mrs. Dabney,
The Staff of ClARK SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL will truly miss a friend and co-worker. Our prayers are with you and the family. May God Bless each of you.
Cynthia Tedder Principal
Charles Willis
October 26, 2009
May God richly bless everyone who knew Robert and those that should have. To the family of Robert Dabney "That boy could SKATE!"
Love you all (From his Mosby Family)
Charles "Lump" Willis
Sharon & Shawn
October 26, 2009
Ms Dabney,
Shawn and I was so sorry too here that Mr Dabney had passed , but our prayers are with you an Dawn. If you need us we are right across the street. We love and care for you a whole lot. God Bless You Always.
October 26, 2009
Patricia & Dawn, I am praying for you during this most difficult time. God bless both of you for taking such good care of your loved one.
Doris W. Gross
October 26, 2009
A dear person, a loving person, always putting others' needs before his own; that was Dabney. Pat and Dawn, my prayers are with you and I am here for you. God bless.
Your sis,
Gladys
October 26, 2009
Patricia & Dawn my thoughts & prayers are with you. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength and always remember how much you are cared about.May the blessings of love be upon you, May its peace abide with you, May its essence illuminate your heart, Now and forever more Blessing....God Be with you.
Victoria Parrish
October 26, 2009
To the Dabney Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. I knew Robert for a short time and was glad I got the opportunity to meet him. He had a very, very positive outlook. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cherlyn Toast
A Grace Place Adult Day Care Center
October 25, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Patricia and the Dabney family. Mr Dabney was a caring person and served as a role model to all kids.
Mrs. Shirley Gordon
October 25, 2009
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone so very much for their kind and thoughtful words of comfort during this time. Robert touched so many lives and his spirit continues to be with us always. May God continue to bless each of you.
Patricia Dabney
October 24, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Robert's passing. Many of us that knew him from the Federal Courthouse on Main Street will mourn his passing. He was a wonderful person and I am others are privileged to have known him.
Robert, may you rest in peace.
Skip Neal
J. Anderson
October 24, 2009
" Wishing the Dabney Family Comfort and Strength" May God continue to bless you Mrs. Dabney.... Mr. Dabney was a "TRUE INSPIRATION" to ALL!!!! (Former Teacher Co-Worker/Richmond City School )
Ed Newman
October 24, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
during this difficult time. May God bless and keep you, we will all meet again in the heavenly kingdom and our victory will be complete.
The Staff of Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, Inc.
October 24, 2009
Wishing you much comfort during your time of bereavement.
Vern
October 24, 2009
My condolences to Robert's family. May god give you the strength to endure
your sorrow. My thoughts are with you.
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