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Stephen Balthrop Obituary
Stephen graduated from Petersburg High School, Class of 1990, and attended Norfolk State University. He was currently employed at Aspen Products in Richmond. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist Church, Petersburg. Stephen was loved by many and will be remembered for his gentle spirit and kind heart. He was a devoted father and loved his family as well as his friends and neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Matilda Balthrop.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his father, Andrew "Reese" Balthrop of Petersburg; two loving and devoted children, Jordan Campbell and Cherokee Tatum of Chesterfield; a goddaughter, Shaniqua Edmonds of Hopewell; a devoted sister, Sonya Balthrop of Petersburg; a brother, Tony Thompson of Petersburg; a nephew, Jalen Brown of Petersburg; five nieces, Anjel and Janel Jordan, Jafiniti Mayfield, and Kimberly Fogg all of Petersburg, Tonisha Thompson of Georgia; four aunts, Virginia Blizzard of Chester, Patricia Batts and Mattie Balthrop of Petersburg, and Adrian Balthrop of New York; six uncles, George Jones (Linda) and Robert Turner (Nancy) of Petersburg, Clarence Balthrop (Bonnie) of California, Johnny Balthrop, Fredric and Roderic Thomas all of New York; and a host of other cousins, relatives and friends, among them devoted are Elena "Penny" Jones, Anthony Jones, Marc Blizzard, Barbara Owens, Monica Gholson and his boys, Pooh, Dickey Blue, Trick, Skinny, Rod, Billy, Kendall, Myrick, Tim, Tony Richie, and Tommy Love.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at First Baptist Church Harrison Street, Petersburg, where the pastor is the Rev. Jeremiah Tillman. Dr. Nathan Quick, pastor of Living Word Ministries, Colonial Heights, will officiate. Interment will follow in Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery, Petersburg. The family is receiving friends at 4205 Tower Court, Petersburg.
Arrangements entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Condolences may be sent to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Balthrop
Shelly Webb
December 11, 2010
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tommorrow....Love you Sonja.(Sorry for your lost)
Brittany Bell
December 10, 2010
I will miss you my god-uncle Stephen! Glad I got a chance to know you and spend time with you and fam. You were so kind and always treated Quan and I like we were your blood. Thanks for the memories...... Love Always
James Bell
December 10, 2010
One of our most dedicated fan, brother, uncle! You will be missed. Midway dedicate 2011 to Steph B.
Laverne Wyatt
December 10, 2010
You Will Definitely Be Missed My Brother/Friend. Glad I had an opportunity to be in your presence. Love Ya!
Laverne Wyatt
December 10, 2010
You Will Be Missed My Brother/Friend. You were one of a kind. So glad I had an opportunity to be in your presence. Love Ya!
Sonja Hawkins
December 10, 2010
I am sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Stephen. May GOD bring you comfort and strength @ this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Moody
December 10, 2010
may god bless da family rest n peace stephen.~anthony coleman /45
Rocherra "Rose" Richardson
December 10, 2010
My heart aches as I think of you and all the great memories we've had. Thanking God you were apart of my life, my prayers and deepest condolences go out to everyone's life you've touch, because you were truly a great man and my bestfriend. You are loved and will be greatly missed.
donnell allen
December 10, 2010
stephen you will be missed dearly
Rev. & Mrs. Simeon R. Green, III
December 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Okevia Harris
December 9, 2010
To the Balthrop, Tatum and Campbell families my deepest sympathy to all of you. Steph B will forever live in your hearts and may God bring you peace and comfort when the time is right. There will be a day that you smile in loving memory of your dear Steph. Jordan and Cherokee will forever be surrounded by the love of their father. Again I can not express my deepest sympathy to all of the family and friends of such a great man and a gentle spirit. A kind heart does not even begin to express the type of humble man that Steph was and the type of man many should want to be, a loving father, brother, son and friend.
Natasha (Spratley) Perkerson
December 9, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
francis wright
December 9, 2010
thanks for loving my cookin ol boy may god rest yr soul,watch ova yr kids,and best wishes for yr family peace.
December 9, 2010
TO THE BALTHROP FAMILY MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU. STEPHEN WILL BE MISS BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. LETARCHIA EVANS(JONES)
Michelle Baskerville-Jones
December 9, 2010
May God bless your family and give you the comfort. Stephen I will miss you.
December 9, 2010
To our daddy you are gone but not forgotten. You will always be in our hearts we will miss you!!
Love always
Jordan & Cherokee
ANDRITA WILLIAMS
December 9, 2010
MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND PROVIDE COMFORT.... YOU WILL BE MISSED STEPH B.
CHERRY MASSINBURGE
December 9, 2010
sorry for your lost,may god be with your family,CHERRY MASSINBURGE FROM ASPEN PRODUCTS
DEBBIE ROBINSON
December 9, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 9, 2010
God will provide comfort and peace to Stephen's family during this difficult time. We will miss you Stephen!!
Tomahawk and Crystal
caroline peterson
December 9, 2010
My deepest condolences to the children and family of stephen.May God be with you all
Ryan and Tonya Ruffin
December 9, 2010
Tony (Cheese) and The Balthrop Family,
There are no words that can make your loss any easier at this time but just put
your hands in God's hands and he will comfort you.
With Sympathy,
Keyshane W.
December 9, 2010
Prayers and condolences for the Balthrop Family. Steph B will be missed, but more importantly, he will always be loved. Hold tight to all the good memories and precious moments.
CHERYL TAYLOR
December 9, 2010
TO STEPHEN REST IN PEACE BABY YOU WILL BE MISS THANKS FOR BEING A GOOD FRIEND AT ASPEN PRODUCTS.R.I.P CHERYL
Vonda Roberts
December 9, 2010
To the Balthrop Family,
I send my deepest and most heartfelt condolences. Stephen memories at Petersburg High and our rides back to Norfolk State will never be forgotten.
I pray that God continues to comfort you all in your time of need.
December 8, 2010
reese im sorry to here about stephen god will get you threw this he never fail hazel and rick
Tanya Tidwell Walker
December 8, 2010
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord...Stephen will be missed greatly...I pray that you all will remain strong in the Lord and in the power of His might....my condolences...
CRYSTAL TIDWELL
December 8, 2010
So sorry to hear of your lost loved one,stay strong as you all know how to be and your family is in my prayers
Jonathan Weaver
December 8, 2010
To my boy Steph B. I want you to know that you may be gone but not forgot. I hope you save a place for me when i get there love you man see when I get there.Bones Weaver BSU FOR LIFE.
December 8, 2010
GOD BLESS
TONY AND ANGELA GARRIS ( HOPEWELL, VA)
SABRINA CRAWFORD
December 8, 2010
MAY THE LOVE OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY CARRY YOU THROUGH YOUR TIME GRIEF
SABRINA CRAWFORD ( PRINCE GEORGE, VA)
Rosalyn Richardson
December 7, 2010
Reese and Sonya,
I cannot put into words how saddened I am to hear of Stephen's passing. I remember when he was Bellevue Avenue's baby boy.
December 7, 2010
With deepest sympathy you are in my prayers, in memory of your loved one.
Craig Johnson
PHS Class of 1990
December 7, 2010
Our hearts are saddened...our eyes are filled with tears..but most importantly, we are glad that we had the opportunity to spend our high school years with Stephen. We will miss you tremendously!
Teressa Mason and family
December 7, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Teri Benson
December 7, 2010
Sonya and Reese-I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Stephen. My heart aches for you two and his children. Thinking of him triggers so many childhood memories for me from Bellevue Avenue. :). I will be home for his homegoing. My thoughts, prayers, hugs and smiles are with you and the entire family. Best, T
December 7, 2010
GOD bLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
SABRINA CRAWFORD & FAMILY
LAMAR, JAMAR & KYMAR EDMUNDS
Thomas and Tonya Smith
December 7, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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