William Gee Obituary
Mr. Gee was a lifelong resident of Petersburg and was educated in Petersburg Public Schools. He was a graduate of Peabody High School, class of 1955. He retired from Tidewater Materials Corporation after 29 years of service.
He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Petersburg until his health failed.
Mr. Gee was the son of the late Robert L. and Carrie T. Gee. He was preceded in death by his beloved brother, Robert L. Gee Jr.
Mr. Gee is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Carolyn; sister-in-law, Jean B. Gee of Ettrick; children, William Jr., Clifton, Terry and Joyce, all of Baltimore, Carolyn Battle (Dariton) of Fredericksburg, Robin Hood of Hopewell and William Myles of Petersburg; stepchildren including Leslie Howard (Natalie) of California, Michelle Jenkins of Maryland, Christopher Howard (Jackie) of Arizona, Jesse Howard (Kim) of North Carolina, Ylonda Howard of Maryland and Derek Howard (Emmy) of Georgia; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services will be held Friday, Dec. 14, 2007 at First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison St., Petersburg, at 2 p.m. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman will officiate. Internment will be at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Family and friends are asked to assemble at 1 p.m. at 828 Miller St., Petersburg. Funeral arrangements are being provided to the Gee family by the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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barbara hill
December 13, 2007
our prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow and may god continue to bless you and your family(staff at imani hair design)
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Virginia State University Registrar's Office
December 13, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Evangelist Yvette Hill
December 13, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
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