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Richard Halbert Obituary
He was the son of the late Victor M. and Mary Steele Halbert, and was preceded in death by a sister, Ida Halbert Burt.
Richard graduated from Petersburg High School, attended Randolph Macon College, was in the Marine Reserve, a member of the Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church, the Colonial Heights Optimist Club, the Petersburg Elks #237, the Colonial Heights American Legion Post #284, and the TPA.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Nancy Howerton Halbert; a daughter, Vicki Halbert Brooks of Midlothian; a son, Richard M. Halbert Jr. and wife, Carol of Chester; four grandchildren, Stephanie H. Lyon and husband, Chris, Lindsey H. Thompson and husband, John, Philip R. Brooks III, and C. Austin Brooks; a great-granddaughter, Holly Mae Lyon; two sisters, Louise H. Pugh of Petersburg and Jean H. Thomas of Drewryville, Virginia; a brother, Edward M. Halbert of Moneta, Virginia; his nieces and nephews; and devoted family friends, Norman and Patsy Crumpton of Sebring, Florida.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2010 in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg with the Reverend Paul Bonham officiating. The family will receive friends at the Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church following the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church, 211 Lynchburg Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834, Hospice of Central Virginia, 7231 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23226 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Halbert
June 8, 2010
Nancy, May God provide you with the comfort and peace only He can provide during these difficult days. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Doris Peters
June 7, 2010
Nancy,
With our deepest sympathy, Ric and I are thinking of you. What a meaningful service and such a tribute to see so many people at Blandford.
Eloise Ward
Jerry & Amy Bradley
June 4, 2010
Nancy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time since the passing of Richard. He is remembered with found memories. God Bless you and the family.
Anthony Murphy
June 4, 2010
Mrs. Halbert and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Halbert's passing. He was always a person who loved to make people laugh. I know that both he and my father are in God's hands and they are picking at each other as we speak. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wayne Bergen
June 3, 2010
Nancy, Vicki, and Richard,
Of course you know that we all loved "Big Richard" very much. I never spoke to him for more than 5 min. before he had me laughing. I will never forget helping him paint the River Cottage when I was a young boy. He was a kind, gentle, loving man and I rarely heard him speak poorly of anyone...accept UVA during a Tech game. We will all miss him very much but I am sure he is in a better place now.
Love,
Wayne, Lee, Kelsey, and Graham
June 3, 2010
Dear Vicki and family,
I am so sorry to learn of your fathers passing. May the same wonderful GOD that welcomed him home bring you and your family love and comfort.
I will keep you close in prayer.
Your fiend,
Janet Westmoreland Koren
Diane O'Dell
June 2, 2010
Dear Nancy & family,
We were so sad to learn of Richard's passing.
He was truly a wonderful person. He helped us out so much when we lived on James. If ever we needed help around the house, he was there in no time. My mother felt so blessed to have him as her lawn guy!
He will be so missed by so many.
Love, Ken, Diane & girls
June 2, 2010
Nancy and family, Bill and I were so sorry to hear about your loss. Richard was such a nice, gentle man. He will surely be missed. You are in our prayers. Love, Ellen and Bill Yancey
Donna Purcell Mayes
June 2, 2010
Vicki,
I didn't have the pleasure of knowing your father, but it sounds as though he was a wonderful, beloved gentleman.
I'm sure our CHHS '72 classmates join me in sending prayers that you and your family find peace and comfort in many good memories of your father.
Susie Hall Frazier
June 2, 2010
Nancy, Vicki, and Richard,
Keeping you close in my thoughts and prayers. I treasure the childhood memories of being in your home and knowing Richard as a loving father and husband, and a caring neighbor to all who needed him. God bless you all.
Christie Ross
June 2, 2010
You and Nancy are in my thoughts "favorite uncle".
Sue and Tom Ross
June 2, 2010
Our world was made a better place because of your kindness and friendship, Richard. You touched the lives of our children - Chuck and Christie, celebrated milestones, illnesses, VT wins/losses, tireless strawberry-picking partner, and staunch advocate in the battle of Jim Beam vs Jack Daniels. Tom and I have been blessed in you and cherish these memories.
June 2, 2010
Nancy,
Our prayers and thoudgts are with you and your family. Richard was a great guy and a good friend, and he will be missed.
Buzz and Barbara Kohan
June 1, 2010
Nancy,
Patsy and I are truly going to miss our visits and conversations with Richard . He was just one of the good, old guys.
Donald and Patsy Moore
Suzanne Jenkins
June 1, 2010
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
June 1, 2010
Dear Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We all loved Richard very much. He always made us feel so special!! We love you and will keep you in our prayers.
Love,
Becky Prince and family
Todd Watkins
June 1, 2010
Mr. Halbert please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I didnt know your father but if he was anything like you, he was a great man. God bless you and your family.
June 1, 2010
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Richard and I truly know the pain you are enduring. The pain will get better with time but a little will always be there. Sorry I can't come but want you to know I am thinking about you and praying for you.
Love, Millie Clark
June 1, 2010
Condolences from Stefany Gabriele and her two daughters Maria Mazza and Dora Allen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of saddness with the loss of Richard who was a very special individual not only to you and your family but to all who knew of him. God bless you all. Love Stefany, Maria & Dora (Colonial Heights)
Margie and Frank Ditri
May 31, 2010
Nancy, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Richard was definitely the O.R. sweetheart for many many years. What a great guy! He will be missed by so many. May all the wonderful memories bring comfort to you. Love, Margie
May 31, 2010
You and your family are in our prayers. If you need anything, please let us know. Take care and we will see you soon.
~ Brandi Wade & Family
Jackie Stevens
May 31, 2010
Lindsey--so sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Donna Charvat
May 31, 2010
Dearest Nancy & family,
My thoughts of peace and comfort are with you. Richard was a one of a kind wonder and always made me smile. The two of you made many wonderful memories together and I hope that you can find comfort when thinking of them. Love you Nancy, Donna Charvat
Elizabeth Lacy
May 31, 2010
Lindsey and family, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I will keep you in my prayers.
May 31, 2010
Dear Richard,
Bill and I were so sorry to hear of your loss.
Diane and Bill Neace
May 31, 2010
Nancy,Sorry for your loss, know that you are in my prayers.Love You, BJ Colonial Heights, Virginia
ellen,jerry crigger
May 31, 2010
our thoughts and prayers are with you nancy and your family in this time of sorrow.remember the happy days of the christmas dances away from the hospital.may all your memories bring you comfort. you both were really meant to be together. take care
PETE CARWILE
May 30, 2010
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
Sandra Watkins
May 30, 2010
Dear Halbert family, I was very sad to hear of Mr. Halberts passing. My mother had told me in recent conversations that he was very ill. I always remember fondly how Mr Halbert was so welcoming to me and I will always remember how kind and gentle he always was. I know how deep and profound your grief is now, but it does get better with time.
Donna and Jim Compton
May 30, 2010
Lindsey and family, Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Amy Simms
May 30, 2010
Mrs. Halbert,
My thoughts are with you and your family...may the memories of your life together keep you strong during the days ahead...I have missed you two at the "Topside", and asked the Baxter's about Mr. Halbert each time they came up...God bless you and your loved one's and wrap you in comfort and strength...He will be greatly missed....
Wayne and Ann Sublette
May 30, 2010
Nancy and family, You are in our hearts and prayers during this time. We will always fondly remember Richard and know he touched many lives.
Jocelyn Barnwell
May 30, 2010
Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Cherish your memories. Stay cheerful
We love you.
All the Barnwells
Jerry & Cindy Pittard
May 30, 2010
Richard, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family during this time of sorrow.
Jerry & Cindy Pittard
Sean Gleason
May 30, 2010
Nancy
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Richard was a great guy, good friend, and will be missed by many people in Colonial Heights
Nolton Jackson
May 29, 2010
Nancy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the difficult days ahead. We will miss him. Love, Jean and Nolton Jackson
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