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Christopher Dickens Obituary

Departed this life October 11, 2004, Christopher D. "Lil Chris" Dickens, of 2519 Merle Street. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charlie Dickens Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Christina K. Dickens; his parents, Irene Charoletta and Charlie Dickens Sr.; one sister, Denise Lightfoot; three brothers, Sean L. and Dorian D. Bates and Jessie "Batman" Dickens; maternal grandmother, Irene E. J. Bates; and paternal grandmother, Lillie Mae Dickens; 11 aunts, three uncles, great aunts and uncles, 10 nieces and nephews, host of cousins; sister-in-law, Annitta Bates; and other relatives and friends; devoted godparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yates Sr. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday in the Hattie T. Jenkins Memorial Chapel. Rev. William E. Jackson officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 12:45 p.m. Saturday.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Oct. 12 to Oct. 15, 2004.

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Cassandra White

October 19, 2004

For the little time I did know "Lil Chris" it was enough to know he was a really fun person to be around he always made me laugh."Lil Chris" will be greatly missed by me and I'm sure he will be missed by others also.Everytime I go in that mode where I start thinking about his loss again, I just think well he's with God now and that really comforts my soul.

Warris Dudley

October 16, 2004

Dear Charlie & Charlette,



I can only imagine the pain and sadness that you must feel at this time, but I want you to know that my family and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your families on this very sad occasion. You and the family are in our thoughts and in our prayers. May God bless and keep you.



Sincerely,



Warris (Duck) Dudley & Family

Ronda Burrell

October 15, 2004

To the family of Lil Chris I did not know you but I knew James and my prayers are with you and your family during this time of beareavement. God bless.



Ronda

Cara Pressley

October 15, 2004

When I heard the news my first thought was not "Lil Chris" but after the initital shock I came to realize that god wanted his sweet angel back. We all are SO blessed to have known Chris!! and even though the time spent with him was shorter than we all expected I know that he is sitting with god watching over me, his family and his many friends.

Chris you will be missed but never forgotten.... Cara

Craijetta Lewis

October 15, 2004

Chris, you will always have a special place in my heart. To the Family, I am praying that God will bring you peace and understanding.

James Williams

October 15, 2004

To the dickens family: We want to send our prayers to your family in your time of need,it was a blessing to know Lil Chris, he brought so much joy and laughter in our hearts.We will miss him dearly in our lives.

From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home

October 15, 2004

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Jade Robinson

October 13, 2004

To my cousin Chris,I will always remember you and the times we shared,i'll miss you greatly.

Johnell Ferrell

October 12, 2004

A Prayer of Comfort

Dear God of comfort, like a blow in the night, grief has fallen into my life. I know not where to turn. I feel an unspeakable loss and an empty loneliness. The voice I have loved is silent, a prescence no longer with me. Now, there is only emptiness and blinding tears. Dear Jesus, You understand my personal Gethsemane. You are the healer of broken hearts. Walk with me through these days of my aloneness with the warm touch of your companionship. May your promise of hope ring in my heart that someday we will meet again. Amen

(I am blessed that I was able to know your loved one, Chris was a very sweet person, your family is in my prayers.)

Taura Turnage

October 12, 2004

To the Dickens Family:

I would like to first of all express my deepest symapathy for the loss of Chris. He was a great person. I have known him since elementary school and he was always the kind to make you laugh. He will be truly missed but not forgotten.

The McQueen Family

October 12, 2004

To Chris a very sweet person who will be deeply missed.

Tamira Branch

October 12, 2004

Chris I've known you for so long and it's so hard to beleive that your gone now. I've cried so much but after the tears I always smile from the good memories and at knowing that you are now in a better place. Your with God now protected and kept from harm in his care..I dont know when but I'll see you when i get there....



Love Always,

Tamira

Roberta & Bill Rogers

October 12, 2004

Oh, Irene! Our hearts and prayers mingle with our tears. There are no words. We send love.

The Rogers

Taneall Scroggins

October 12, 2004

To the Dickens family and Shavel and baby Christina. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Please know that GOD is with all of you right now. Don't morn his dealth but celebrate his life. May GOD bless you all and you all are in my prayers!

Joy Jenkins

October 12, 2004

My heart is with you during your loss. I remember when Chris used to play bloody mary in the bathroom with me and Wendy in 8th grade. We go way back. Awhile ago he told me that he thought I would have a child before he did but I didn't he did. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU



LOVE

JOY JENKINS

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