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HERMAN WASHINGTON Obituary
Herman confessed Christ as his personal Savior at a very early age and was baptized at Providence Baptist Church in Prince George County, Va. He was educated in the Prince George County Public School System. Herman demonstrated his civic duty and loyalty to his country as he served in the United States Navy for 3½ years. He began his employment with Defense General Supply Company (also known as Bellwood) and remained a loyal, faithful, dedicated worker for 29 years until his retirement. Upon retirement Herman worked part-time with Hanover Security until his health began to fail.
Herman was a former member of the Royal Lodge #77 of Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World (IBPOEW), Petersburg, Va. Herman was well known for his preparation of delicious food for any given holiday and loved to prepare wonderful dishes for cookouts. He was a master caterer for many weddings, birthday parties and special events. Herman could fix, cook and prepare any dish to your heart's desire.
We will dearly miss his loving presence among us, but thanks be to God, though he is absent from his tired, weak physical body, his soul is present with the Lord!
Herman leaves to cherish his precious memories a loving and devoted wife, Catherine Saunders Washington; three daughters, Doris Coulthrust (Eric) of South Carolina, Angela Gilbert (Robbie) of Alabama and Celestine Day of Petersburg; one devoted son, Larry D. Washington (Mavis) of New York; one stepdaughter, Carnita Stewart of Petersburg, Va.; one adopted daughter, Beverly W. Harris (Milton) of South Chesterfield, Va.; one adopted son, Earl Williams (Denean) of Richmond, Va.; one devoted sister, Lucille Wells of Washington, D.C.; numerous loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; six sisters-in-law, Rosa Washington of South Carolina, Melinda Adams (Ernest) of Prince George, the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Moody (Allen), Hopewell,Va., Gladys Saunders (Calvin) of Claremont, Va., Hester Jones of Prince George, Va., and Edith Jones of New Jersey; four brothers-in-law, Jesse Saunders of Williamsburg, Va., Herman Saunders of Claremont, Va., Floyd Saunders (Lakevans) and Jerome Saunders (Cynthia), all of Hopewell, Va.; devoted friends, Mr. and Mrs. Greg and Ann Blow, Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Debra Waller, all of South Chesterfield, Va., and Mrs. Dorothy Gary; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear neighbors and friends.
Services for Mr. Herman Washington will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Johnnie Fleming Jr., pastor of Second Baptist Church, Chester, Va., eulogist. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 3225 Loganwood Drive, South Chesterfield, Va.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Washington and watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for HERMAN WASHINGTON
Charlotte Washington Glass
July 15, 2014
Uncle Herman I love you. We know you loved your parents Mr. Willie & Mrs. Lucy Gee Washington, also your brothers & sisters Lee,Ann,Hilton,Maranda,Josephine & Franklin, who preceded you in death. Thank you Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Staff & all who help him in life & death. My cousin David was a dedicated nephew. Sleep on Uncle, for God loved you best! Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning.
July 12, 2014
Please accept my sincere condolences during this time of your loss. Those who die God keeps in his memory because "they are precious in his eyes." (Psalms 116:15) My deepest sympathy.
Wanda Brisbon-Jones
July 12, 2014
God is with you my brother, Larry Washington & my sister, Doris Washington-Coulthurst, during this time for the lose of your father.
I love you
Michelle Greene-Brown & Family
July 12, 2014
Our Thoughts and prayers goes out to Cathy and the family on the loss. May you stay encouraged through these times, and know that his love will always be you. God will continued to hold you all.
July 11, 2014
To: The Washington Family
Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathy are being sent to you from Mack, Rose, and Demond Hawkins.
Eddie Gamble
July 11, 2014
Sorry for your loss! I'll remember the years we worked at Bellwood DGSC Open Shed and the delicious food he cooked and shared with anyone! He will truly be missed!!!!
Queen Esther Temple #70
July 10, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rev. & Mrs. Lee R. Washington, Jr.
July 10, 2014
Catherine and family,
Family, be encouraged in Christ. Catherine, thank you for all that you have done for Uncle Herman.
When I think of Uncle Herman two things come to mind: First, I cherish the joyous times and conversations Uncle Herman and I had as co-workers at Bellwood (warehouse # 60) and second, every time I saw him, I had memories of by my father (Lee Sr.). It is always great thinking about dad.
When things get tough; which they probably will, think on these words: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
We love you.
Rev. & Mrs. Lee R. Washington, Jr.
San Diego, CA
July 10, 2014
To Catherine, Aunt Lucille, the rest of our family: I express my deepest sympathy on the passing of my uncle. He was a steady rock for all of us, and will be dearly missed. Love James and Mary Washington
July 10, 2014
My prayer's are with you and your family
Bobby Lundy
July 10, 2014
May the Lord keep you until we meet again, thanks, for loving me....
Liz Taylor
July 9, 2014
Peace, Love and God will see you thru these times..Friends, love ones are with you too..Hold your head high..May God Bless Each of You.
July 9, 2014
To The Family,
Prayers are with you at such a sadden time in your lives....Keep your heads up, God Will Make a Way out of No Way, All The Time....
God Bless You,
Mary Adams
Mary Cooke
July 9, 2014
Catherine, Best wishes and much love during your hours of sorrow. God only takes the best and will take care of you always. I am only a phone call away.
Love, Mary Cooke
Tazewell & Bonner Family
July 9, 2014
Washington Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy for the lost of your loved one. "Weeping my endure for the night but joyeth comes in the morning."
Majestic Temple #109
July 9, 2014
Dgt. Washington,
Our hearts were saddened to hear of the passing of your husband, Herman. We are praying for you and the entire Washington family. If Majestic Temple #109 can be of assistance to you please don't hesistate to call. "The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away."
Jean Charity
July 9, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
July 9, 2014
Uncle Herman will definitely be missed. His smile, his love of cooking, the way he would always put a smile on my face, his love of cashews. I could go on and on. He is resting in paradise with my daddy, grandma and all of his other siblings.
Much love
Sherri Washington Bernard
Uncle Herman
Phalena Washington
July 9, 2014
Uncle Herman will be truly missed! Some of my fondest memories as a child, and as an adult,are with him. We could always count on him to put out a "spread" for the holidays! Uncle Herman always had a jovial spirit and said something hilarious to make us laugh! Let us not forget the DEER head on the wall!Let us honor his memory through his kindness, love of life, and good old fashioned recipes. Washington Clan, ..."Be Strong and of Good Courage.." Joshua 1
Mishelle Lundy-Neverson
July 9, 2014
With Blessing to the family at this time. Sit down and hang out with the Angels
Radiant Temple#1200
July 8, 2014
Dgt.Catherine Washington and Family,please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time
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