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Richard Johnson Obituary

Funeral services for Richard Johnson, age 60, of 913 Weaver Ave,. Petersburg, who departed this life Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, at his residence, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at the Mount Poole Baptist Church, 9515 Baltimore Road, Ford, VA 23850, with the Rev. Stephen W. Pugh officiating and Pastor Jeffrey L. Reaves Sr. delivering the eulogy. The remains maybe viewed one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the church cemetery.

A Christian wake will be held 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at the Chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA 23803; (804) 732-7841. The family will receive relatives and friends at the residence and will assemble there at noon on Tuesday. The family may be contacted at (804) 733-6306.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg; now serving from three locations, Hopewell, Petersburg and Waverly. Online condolences may be sent www.blandenterprisesinc.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Feb. 9, 2009.

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elaine hickson

February 9, 2009

dear dink my prayers are with you
god is alaways in our life. he will wrap his arms around you and keep you in his care jonny and i will continue too keep you in our prays and we love you lanie hickson

Tandrea Moore

February 9, 2009

Sheilandice, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. God will give you strength & comfort during this rough time. God Bless

Donald,Mary Prather

February 8, 2009

Sheilandice, Riquita, Grandma and family: This is to let you all know that we are praying that god will ease your trouble hearts and take your pain away. We love you all and are available to you for anything you need. We love you
THE PRATHER FAMILY

Estelle Spratley

February 8, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Natasha Spratley & Raven-Simone

February 8, 2009

Sheilandice,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our prayers are with you & your family. May God's presence of comfort be with you at this time.

christine washington

February 8, 2009

Riquita, I am sorry for your loss. I know how you felt about your father. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

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