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Richard Bendall Obituary
Born in Blackstone, Va., on Aug. 10, 1928, to Joseph and Virginia Bendall, one of 13 children, Richard spent his life serving his Lord in many capacities from teaching to high level administration within the Seventh-Day Adventist Church organization. Even in his retirement years, he was extremely active and founded and tirelessly led World Health Services Inc. a non-profit medical mission organization. He traveled throughout the world serving others and showing a true example of his best friend Jesus' love.
This beloved man is survived by Peggy Bendall, his wife of 58 years; son, Doug and wife, Beth; daughter, Barbie Simons and husband, Torrence, daughter, Bev Crain and husband, Don; brothers, Joseph M. Bendall Jr., Henry Bendall and Lee S. Bendall; sisters, Mildred Koliadko, Marie Bendall, Leena Wood and Ruth Ann Imbraguglio; grandchildren, Brittany Crain, Courtney Crain, Mason Bendall, Jack Bendall, Brad Davis, Rob Davis, Brandon Simons and Justin Simons; great-grandchildren, Abigail Simons and Madison Simons. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph M. Bendall Sr.; mother, Frieda Virginia Bendall; and brother, Alfred C. Bendall.
Services for Richard will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at the Petersburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church, with the Wakefield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home officiating. Interment will follow immediately at the Bendall Family Cemetery, located in Disputanta. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name are appreciated and can be made payable to World Health Services and sent to 21122 Cabin Point Road, Disputanta, VA 23842, or on his organization's website, www.worldhealthservices.org.
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Shirley Reynolds
April 25, 2017
He was my high school counselor and teacher at SVA. The BEST class I ever had was Biology II when I was 15 y/o with Mr Bendall. I still have the notes I took in that class. Testing was all written from classroom lectures. I never had a better class even in college-PUC or Loma Linda University where I graduated from physical therapy. He counseled me when I got in trouble without condemnation and helped me make things right. He had a great sense of humor. He would wait until someone went to sleep in his class and then he would take the yard stick and wack the large metal "desk" with it loudly, causing the sleeping person to jump pretty high! Lots of other funny things. I did hate the "bug" classification part though! Cat lab was great.
He influenced me for life. A few years ago I was thinking of him and found his website and called him and talked to him for a bit. I found that paper today, and was saddened to learn of his passing. But it won't be long and we'll see him again if we are faithful. Thank you God for teachers who love you and kids too.
Rosalia Petsini
September 21, 2011
My whole family is very sad when we heard the bad news. Richard Bendall was a very good friend of my father and me and a very good example to all of us,living a respectful and faithful life. He really influensed my life reflecting Jesus character and I am very happy and honor that I met him in my life. Our sympahties to the whole family. Hope to meet him THE DAY of JESUS SECOND COMING!!!
Petsini Rosalia and Family, Greece
Nancy Eller Seigel
September 10, 2011
What memories of the Bendalls and the SVA days. My heart is with you during these emotional days.
yolanda esera
September 6, 2011
With a heartfelt wish that ever in the midst of pain and sorrow,you will find comfort in knowing that your loved one lives forever in the presence of God.He will always be on our muind but forever will be in our heart...............'yolanda Esera (Hopewell,VA
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September 5, 2011
My prayers are with you at this time,I remember Richard very well from church
and how much he was involved in building the new church.And when I visited Mom and Dad,and go to church with them I would make sure I saw him.
Pam Jeffers
Daughter of Ronald and Marie Jeffers
Judy Decker (Clark)
September 4, 2011
I was very saddened to hear of Richard's passing.He has been a friend and confident for my entire family.He spent many hours with my Dad, Bill(Lyle)Clark before he passed.He was there for each of us for days and weeks following my Mom and Dads death. He visited me on numerous occasions. He was a kind and understanding man. He was a special man,a gift from God. I will miss him.
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