Patrick William "Billy" LASSITER

Patrick William "Billy" LASSITER obituary

Patrick William "Billy" LASSITER

Patrick LASSITER Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 23, 2009.
LASSITER, Patrick William "Billy," 84, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Louisa County, Va., passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lynn and Cora Lee Strong Lassiter of Louisa County, Va.; sisters, Ruby Lynn Zatarian, Mary Elizabeth Carrier; and brother, Robert Lynn Lassiter. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mildred B. Lassiter; two sons, Ray Lassiter and wife, Jane, Dave Lassiter and wife, Mary; three grandchildren, John Lassiter and wife, Sonya, Patrick Lassiter and wife, Andrea, Rebecca Laipple and husband, Parker; six great-grandchildren, Johanna, Marianna, Dianna and John Lassiter Jr., and Will and Jake Laipple; two sisters, Virginia Lassiter Hartley and Myrtle Lassiter Riggsbee of Louisa, Va.; two brothers, James "Jimmy" Lassiter of Powhatan, Va. and Andrew "Dick" Lassiter of Gretna, Va.; also by his beloved dog, Troy. Mr. Lassiter was a retired locomotive engineer for C&O Railroad with 45 years of service. Mr. Lassiter was a Past Master of Thomas N. Davis Lodge #351, Murray Lodge #175 AF & AM, Varina Lodge #272, member of Scottish Rites Bodies, PDDGM of Masonic District 15B, member of Montrose Eastern Star Chapter #176 and member of Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009 with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. Funeral services will be conducted at Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church, 2010 Carlisle Ave., on Saturday, October 24, at 3 p.m. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Masonic Home of Virginia, 4101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Va. 23223, or Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Pkwy., Richmond, Va. 23227. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Bon Secours Hospice for their compassion and caring for Patrick and his family.


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October 26, 2009

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October 26, 2009

Ray,

I'm so sorry to read of your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

October 24, 2009

Becky
We are so sorry for the loss of your grandfather. We will pray for you and your family during this difficult time. Just remember he is where we all are trying to get in the heavenly arms of our FATHER and there is no greater place than that.
GOD Bless You
Betty, David and Kelsey

October 23, 2009

DAVE AND MARY
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU
RENEE CARTER

Karen Cullingsworth Merk

October 23, 2009

Ray,Jane - I may have moved many miles away to Oregon, but my heart, my presence still remains in Virginia, true to my family and friends I hold dear. I wish you comfort and peace.

Parker, Becky, Will, and Jake Laipple

October 23, 2009

To all who loved Paw Paw,

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all you ways, and He will guide you on the right paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

We are blessed with his memory forever

Gary, Mary, Ed & Rebecca Johns

October 23, 2009

Ray, we are sorry to read of the passing of your father. Our deepest sympathies are extended to you and your family during this difficult time.

Annie Campbell

October 23, 2009

Ray, Jane and Family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this time. Much love and many hugs to you all. Keep your memories alive in your heart and he will always be with you!! Love, Annie

Montee Curling

October 23, 2009

Ray.....
thinking about ya, guy.....
my sympathies and condolences to you and your family.....Montee Curling

diane deans

October 23, 2009

to ray & family,
bobby & i are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing...may you always carry his memory in your heart...if there is anything that bobby & i can do ...please let us know...we will keep you, jane, your mom & your family in our thoughts & prayers...
with deepest sympathy ,
bobby & diane deans & family

Allen Saundersw

October 23, 2009

Dave and family. I was sorry to see of your father's passing. our prayers are with you and family. i went with Billy servals timess to cape charles to lodge #102 and you drove the bus.I headed the trips for ashland #168 lodge.Because of my health i won't be able to attend the service

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