John J. Caleb

John J. Caleb

John Caleb Obituary

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CALEB, John J., of Richmond, departed this life October 9, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Lois Taylor Caleb; five daughters, JoAnn Caleb, Daphine Taylor, M. Gail Townes, Nina Caleb and Alicia Matthews; seven grandchildren; one sister, Adele White; two brothers, Thomas and Oscar J. Caleb; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; three sons-in-law, Lt. Kenneth L. Townes, Mark C. Taylor and Dr. Tokunbo Matthews; four sisters-in-law; two stepdaughters, Felecia Howell and Cassandra Snead; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Hr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008. Funeral services will be held Monday, 1 p.m., October 13, 2008 at First Baptist Church, Manakin-Sabot, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Rev. Deborah Sams (interim pastor). Rev. James Ransom (eulogy). Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Family and friends assemble at the church 12:45 p.m. Monday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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October 22, 2008

Cynthia Taylor posted to the memorial.

October 18, 2008

Vincent and Joy Purcell posted to the memorial.

October 14, 2008

Sheila Baker Hopkins posted to the memorial.

Cynthia Taylor

October 22, 2008

Lois,I express my deepest sympathy to you and the Caleb family on behalf of John who was an outstanding citizen. The angels were walking through the garden and saw a beautiful flower withering away and a sweet voice from heaven demanded the angels to pluck the flower and bring it back to heaven and that flower was John Caleb. Be bless my sister in christ.

Vincent and Joy Purcell

October 18, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sheila Baker Hopkins

October 14, 2008

To: Gail, Daphine, Jo , Nina & The Caleb Family

I was so sorry to hear about Mr.Caleb passing.I can remember just like it was yesterday when we were all young girls and I use to come over to the Caleb Family Home to play with Gail and Mr.Caleb would open the front door he always had a very serious look on his face. I was so afraid of him just from his looks.(SMILE).You know I understand just how you all feel at this time because I lost my father when I was 12years old. Mr. Caleb was like a father to me and he treated me with kindness and corrected me as if I was one of his own daughters.Let me just say that you all are bless because your father live a full life he got to see his daughters grow up , get married have his grand-childrens and those are good memories he has cherish and have now taken them with him.I remember Mr. Caleb as being a very strong will and proud man ' He Said What He Mean And Mean What He Said' . And I guess that's why I had such a high respect for him then and now . I will keep all of you in my prayers may god comfort you all in this healing time process.Gail if you should need anything please call me I'm just an phone call away.

Carolyn Rice

October 13, 2008

JoAnn,
With deepest sympathy in the loss of your father.

Former Co-worker,

Otis, Lori, , Shawn, Otis Jones III Jones

October 13, 2008

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Caleb family. He was a dear friend who always had a positive attitude. He will surely be missed. May God continue to bless you through this difficult time.

Charlene Edwards

October 13, 2008

My deepest condolences to the family and know that my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Mrs. Willnet McMullen's Family

October 13, 2008

To The Caleb Family
We are sorry we can’t be with you today, but our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know.
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the Lord.

May you find comfort in knowing that earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal.

Cozette McIntyre

October 12, 2008

To Ms. Gail Townes,

You have my deepest sympathy.

Sincerely,

Ricky Garrett

October 12, 2008

I have lost a great friend and co-worker. go home and take your rest

From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home

October 12, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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