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Andrew Armstead Obituary

ARMSTEAD, Mr. Andrew Jr. "Peanut", of Richmond, retired City of Richmond employee, passed away suddenly July 24, 2008. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, E. Bernice Armstead; one son, Abbott L. Armstead (Petula "Pumpkin"); two daughters, Sheila Armstead Baker (James "Al"), Yolanda Armstead Cleveland (Rev. Reginald); six grandchildren, Sheena, James "Jay", Tyrone, Takesha, Tanisha, Alexcia; one brother, Ramon Armstead (Sylvia); two sisters, Rev. Joan Armstead and Evangelist Vivian Armstead; mother-in-law, Esther Miles; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including two devoted, Stanley Sykes and Richard "Dickie" Davis. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Remains will lie in state Monday, 10 a.m. at Great Hope Baptist Church, 2101 Venable Street, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Rev. Earl L. Bledsoe officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jul. 26 to Jul. 27, 2008.

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July 24, 2009

If tears could build a stairway,
And memories were a lane.
I would walk right up to heaven,
To bring you home again.

No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say good-bye.
You were gone before I knew it,
And only God knows why.

My heart still aches in sadness,
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.

We miss you so very much.
Love, Bernice, Sheila, Yolanda, Abbott, and family

August 4, 2008

Bernice & Family:

My prayers are with you and your family.

Vernelle Johnson-Richmond Va
(Glady's Hill sister-in-law)

Brenda Johnson

August 2, 2008

To Sheila & Yoland,
I,am very sorry about your Daddy Peanut, my Heart goes out to you all and Family, My Family and I go back of knowing him from Creighton Court. God Bless you all.

Pamela Claiborne

July 31, 2008

To The Armstead Family;
I am a very good friend and coworker of Petula. My prayers are with you. And as the days go past, know that he is in a wonderful place. Remember the wonderful times that was spent and that will get you through.

Ronald A. Witherspoon, Sr., Minister of Music

July 29, 2008

To the Armstead Family:

Be Not Dismayed, what'ere betide, God Will Take Care of You !! Sorry to hear of your loss. Very supportive Male Chorus member when I served as Minister of Music at Great Hope Baptist Church years ago. My prayers are with all of you.

mr.&MRS.BARBARA&DOUGLAS SMITH

July 28, 2008

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

John & Marian(bus#261) Brooks

July 28, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Evelyn Wyatt

July 28, 2008

To the Armstead family, Just letting you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'll never forget the good memories of Mr. Peanut from "back in the day". Please know that I'm sharing some of what you're feeling. Sincerely, Muffin

Michele Brown (Dominion)

July 28, 2008

Sheila and family,

My thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow.

Shirley Robinson

July 27, 2008

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

Deborah Johnson Alexander

July 27, 2008

To Mrs. Bernice, Sheila, Yolanda and Abbott, I am very saddened by Mr. Peanut's passing. Wherever he was he always brought kindness, laughter and good cheer. I will miss that big smile and the sound of his laugher the most.

It is because of love that we grieve, and love also comforts us in our sorrow. May you find comfort in the many beautiful memories you have of him and may you find healing in the great power of love, for love is eternal and it never dies.

Myrna-Armstead- Jefferson

July 27, 2008

" Bernice ", and family keep Trust ye in the
Lord for ever:for the Lord JE-HO'-VAH is
everlasting strength: We're keeping your
family in our prayers.
Your Cousins Myrna (Armstead ) & Isaiah
Jefferson ( Midlothian, Virginia )

Gloria Fair

July 27, 2008

To Bernice & Family,
May each of you find comfort in knowing that God does care. Certainly our hearts are saddened by your loss.
Prayerfully,
Willie & Gloria(Winters) Fair

From the Staff of Walter J. Manning Funeral Home

July 27, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Pam Johnson

July 26, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ms Jones

July 26, 2008

My deepest condolences are with you at this time of need. Know that god
feels your pain as well. Go to him in prayer and he will comfort you very
much.

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