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RUFUS SHANDS Obituary

A funeral for Mr. Rufus Shands will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Petersburg. Burial will follow at the Southlawn Memorial Park. Viewing will be held today at the Petersburg Chapel. The family will assemble at the chapel at 10 a.m. for the procession on the day of the service.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, 804-863-4411.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Jan. 11, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for RUFUS SHANDS

25 Entries

P Land

January 13, 2013

Losing someone that was truly loved is difficult. The Bible comforts us at Ecclesiates 3:11. “Everything he has made pretty in its time. Even to time indefinite he has put in their hearts.”

Shannon Turner

January 12, 2013

To the Shands family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Mr. Shands at Hopewell high school. He will truly be missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Ernestine Shands Robinson

January 12, 2013

My sincere condolences go out to Benjamin, Ruth and Rufus' (Nip) family. I regret that I will not be able to attend but know that I will keep you in my prayers.

Gwendolyn Ellis

January 11, 2013

Condolences to the Shands Family and may God be with you at this time.

Doris Martin Neal

January 11, 2013

To Mrs. Ruth Howard, My heartfelt condolences in the loss of your brother. These condolences are extended to the entire Shands family. Kendra, Kayla..... I love you muchess, my baby girls.

1SG(R) Cabrera

January 11, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 11, 2013

Christine Williams ,classmate of 1965,may our Lord and savior (Jesus)bless each of you with peace and love and joy. Macon, GA.

Dorothy Gathers

January 10, 2013

Condolences and god be with the family of Rufus
Classmate of 65

Mary Mustian

January 10, 2013

Zaneta my heart goes out to you and your entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you doing your time of grief. Just remember that your father is with you always in your heart.

Dondre Shands

January 10, 2013

Grandpa I am goin to miss you. We had fun together.Sorry u will miss my graduation...but you are always in my heart

Fran Y. Thomas

January 9, 2013

My heart and prayers go out to the Shands family. I used to work with Mr. Shands he was truly a sweet person whom will be missed.

DiMario Graves

January 9, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are extended to the Shands family. Mr. Shands will truly be missed especially for his inspiration on us students to excel and be strong men. I'd like to say thank you for helping develop myself and the rest of the guys. May your life be celebrated to the utmost respect. God Bless The Family, Friends, Students and Co-Workers of Mr. Rufus Shands

Monica Benjamin (Class Vice President)

January 9, 2013

Sending condolences on behalf of the Class of 2004 to your family . Mr. Shands was an inspiration to many of the young men in our class. He will Sending condolences on behalf of the Class of 2004 to your family. Mr. Shands was an inspiration to many of the young men in our class. He will never be forgotten and we thank him for the many lessons learned not only to help our gentlemen inside of the classroom but also outside.

Brenda S. Pelham

January 9, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of bereavement. Mr. Shands was an outstanding teacher at Hopewell High; I enjoyed being his colleague for over seven years. His gentle spirit has been etched in our hearts forever. God's Love Be With You All....

January 9, 2013

We share the loss but we also share the precious memories that will always be with us for having the opportunity to have walked and talked with Mr. Shands as a co-worker and a friend!
Prayerfully - Walter Broner and Family

January 9, 2013

Our sincere prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Rufus.

Cordially yours,
The Concerned Black Men of Petersburg, Inc.

January 9, 2013

To The Family of Rufus Shands,
May God Comfort You and Keep You Safe During This Time. Please know that I met Rufus when he was teaching class, I could tell he really liked his job and cared about his teaching, He will be missed by all who knew him,and learned from him.
JJ Smith-PG Va

Felicia Davenport

January 9, 2013

I am sorry to hear of Mr. Shands passing. He will be very missed, and May his soul rest in peace.

Tywanda Briggs, LPN

January 8, 2013

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the close family & friends of Mr. Shands. Look to God for strength and reassurance during your trying time. I was blessed with the opportunity to have wonderful daily conversations with him when he became my resident at HHCC. He will be deeply missed by many. I am truly saddened by his passing. Praying You Rest in Paradise...

Brenda Powell

January 8, 2013

To the Shands Family:
My name is Brenda Powell I was Mr. Shands aide at the nursing home. I became very close to him and will miss him dearly.
GOD bless you all and REST IN PEACE MY DEAR FRIEND

Robin Ellis

January 8, 2013

To the Shands Family:
Sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Shands. Cherish all of his precious memories and it shall bring comfort and peace to your heart.

January 8, 2013

Remember him well. He always had a quiet way about him. He was always nice and smiling. Was happy to work with him at Hopewell High School.

Delanie Stephenson

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