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HORACE STAPLES Obituary
He is survived by a son, Horace Allen Staples and wife, Gloria D. of North Dinwiddie; a daughter, Nancy Espey and husband, Dickey of Lavergne, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Christopher Bishop, Robert Bishop, Amy Fields, and Rebekah Foley; numerous great-grandchildren; a brother, Tommy Staples and wife, Carolyn Mitchell of Dinwiddie; a special niece, Lisa Staples Jones and husband, Steve of Prince George; and a great-niece, Sydney Jones.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, at Blandford Cemetery, 319 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23803 with the Rev. Jonathan Dundalow officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 210 Franklin Road, SW RM 808, Roanoke, VA 24011-2209.
Arrangements by the Petersburg Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Sharon Cole
September 2, 2014
Snook was one of 3 brothers, who were best friends with my father, Ernest Skelton, I remember Snook from when I was a small child of 4. He was always very nice to me. Dad and Snook went fishing a lot together later in life. Snook you will always be in my memories. When I think of my father, I think of you. I can only image Snook, Tommy, Malcolm and Daddy when they were small hanging out on Spring Street and having fun. God Bless you Snook and the whole family. Ernest Skelton's Daughter, Sharon
Vicki Cunningham-Escue
August 22, 2014
Nancy and Horace, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. May God be with you all during this sad time. Many prayers for your entire family.
Cindy Crowder
August 21, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Your Dad was a fine man. I can remember coming over and seeing him and talking to him when I was younger. Nancy and Horace you both have been through so much but with God you have everything and he is in control. If you need anything please let me know. Love you both. <3
Nancy Collins
August 20, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this difficult time. May your love for one another and your faith guide you through these trying times.
Tom Ratliff
August 20, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Snook was one of the best friends I have ever had.
Elizabeth Bishop
August 19, 2014
I realize at a time like this, there is very little one can do or say. But, I do want you to know you have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayer are with each of you.
Please know that God is your comfort and support during this diffficult time. Love, Elizabeth Bishop, The Crossings at Ironbridge.
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