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Joseph Gholson Obituary
Mr. Joseph Greenhill Gholson Sr., ""Joe"", 83, of 16406 Courthouse Road, Dinwiddie, Va., passed away suddenly Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010.
He was born Feb. 12, 1927, to the late Greenhill and Emily Gholson. He is proceeded in death by his son, Joseph Greenhill Gholson Jr. (Jody); sisters, Vernell Bonner, Gladys Gales and Edith Hanes-El; and brothers, James, Emmitt and Lee Gholson. At an early age he joined Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, Va.
Joe was a very sociable person who enjoyed being in the presence of his family and friends. He retired from Brown & Williams Tobacco Co. He was the manager of the D.C. Keds softball team and a dedicated fan of the D.C. Giants baseball team. He was a member of DeWitt Hunting Club and C.V. Wilson Masonic Lodge #317. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Joe leaves to cherish his memories of 55 years, his wife and life-long partner, Ruby Jones Gholson of Dinwiddie, Va.; five daughters, Carolyn Demps (Ernest) of San Diego, Gail Gholson of Petersburg, Va., Sharon Gholson, Claudette Gholson (Shelton) and Robin Jordan (Francis), all of Dinwiddie, Va.; three sons, Keith Gholson (Lisa) of Dinwiddie, Va., Kenneth Gholson of Hopewell, Va., and Wayne Gholson (Yolanda) of Dinwiddie, Va.; one foster son, George Boose Jr.; 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Evelyn Mitchell, Beatrice Taylor and Lucy Wyatt, all of Dinwiddie, Va.; four sisters-in-law, Joan Gholson, Anita Jones (Willie), Janet Brown (Sherman) and Marquerite Jones, all of Petersburg, Va.; four brothers-in-law, William Thomas of Petersburg, Clarence Jones (Helen) of Brooklyn, N.Y., Edward Jones (Brenda) Petersburg, Va., Herman Jones (Carolyn) of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends, a devoted cousin, Bernard Morgan, and devoted friends, James Bonner, Melvin Ellis, Evan Bolling and Courtney Faulcon.
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at the Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, with the pastor, the Rev. Kevin Northam, officiating, and the Rev. Carlos Jordan, pastor of the Rocky Mount Baptist Church, McKenney, eulogizing. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the McKenney Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. The family will assemble at 12:15 p.m. at the residence for the procession on the day of the service.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the J.M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, 804-478-4411.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Gholson
Janice Goodwyn Alridge
November 15, 2010
Sharon & family, with heartfelt condolences, I keep you and your family in my prayers. May you find peace in knowing he's gone on to a bigger and better place, where he no longer has to suffer.
Anita Gales
November 12, 2010
Aunti Ruby Lee and My Cousins,
I will cherish Uncle Joe's laughter and loving memories until we see each other in the upper room.. His Job on Earth was well done. Uncle Joe, Give my Mom, Dad n Brothers, Aunts n Uncles and Cousins and especially Grandma N Grandpa a Big Hug for me. Love n Missed Ya'll much... REJOICE AT THE ETERNAL FAMILY REUNION.......
Sandra Dodson Cole
November 11, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Brenda Broner
November 11, 2010
Mrs. Gholson and family, heartfelt condolences to you in the passing of your beloved husband, father, and beloved family member, Joseph.
Praying you find comfort in knowing that your loved one is just sleeping and he's just waiting to hear Jesus' voice say, "Come out". My friends,find peace in Jesus'ransom sacrific and the love he and his Father has for mankind.
Peace, comfort, and endurance are in my prayers for you, dear family.
Christian Love,
K.K.
November 11, 2010
Jeff.
I am sorry to hear about your uncle.
Florence Goodwyn
November 11, 2010
Family
Let our hearts not overflow with pain, but seek out the joy in the memories that remain. Remember that our loss is yet heavens gain.
Yes they are all together again. Oh! the stories they must be sharing.
Love you all
Florence, Patrell, and Pip
Nannette Wiggins-Stevens
November 11, 2010
Gail i'm sorry to hear of the loss of your farher, May God keep you all strong though this difficult time.
Marvin Bolling Sr.
November 10, 2010
To the Family of a great man, husband, and father.Hold your heads up and say to God, He's in your hand now. Hold him and let them know There is a place called heaven, where their no pain or sorrow. He will be misses but he is always there. Look up at the sky at night and picture Joe with Jody,playing baseball with the Dinwiddie Royal.
vonda jordan
November 10, 2010
ruby and family, (my family),
you all are in my thoughts and prayers!may God Bless each and every one of you all in a way that only he can do! much love to each and every one of you all!
kaye-pooh jordan and children
VIOLET MOORE
November 10, 2010
TO CLAUDETTE GHOLSON & FAMILY
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOST OF YOUR FATHER. MAY THE LOVING MEMORIES CARRY YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Constance Gee Jones
November 10, 2010
To My Gholson Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I remember the good times that I shared at your house with your dad back in the day. Remember to always hold dear those loving memories of your dad. I love all of you and my prayers are with and for you.
Love and God Bless
November 10, 2010
Claudette I'm sorry for your families loss. You are in my prayers.
(Arletha Wyatt Blackwell)
Angela Parham
November 10, 2010
May God give you strength in your time of need. You are continually in our prayers.
November 10, 2010
ROBIN,CLAUDETTE, I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS,MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN DAYS TO COME.
Billy Wyatt & girls
November 10, 2010
We pray for your family as you grieve. He will be missed.
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