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Floyd Everett "Honey" Dabney Sr.

Floyd Dabney Obituary

Floyd Everett "Honey" Dabney Sr., proprietor of the F. E. Dabney Funeral Home, Ashland, departed this life January 30, 2006. He was born October 21, 1920, to the late Henry W. and Estelle Dabney. He leaves to cherish his fond memories his wife, Henrietta Catherine; one son, Floyd Jr.; a devoted granddaughter, Terrica; four other grandchildren, Jessica, Amanda, Joshua and Amber; two great-grandchildren, Makayla and Jeremiah; one sister, Mable Anderson; two brothers, Wilbur (May) and Columbus; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Floyd was a longtime member of the Shiloh Baptist Church. Floyd graduated from Hanover Training School and served in the United States Army. He was a WWII veteran, having served in General Patton's All-Black Tank Battalion, the first African American tank unit. After an honorable military career, he began his career in the funeral service. He attended and graduated from Eckel's College of Mortuary Science in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1947. He was licensed by the state of Virginia, in May 1953, as a certified embalmer and funeral director. He founded the F. E. Dabney Funeral Home over 50 years ago and owned and operated the business until his death. He has been honored many times by the Virginia Funeral Director's Association for his dedicated work in the funeral business. Floyd also owned and operated a cab service for a number of years. He served many people in the community as a businessman and will be sorely missed. Visitation 7 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2006, at the F. E. Dabney Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services Saturday, February, 4, 2006, 11 a.m., at Shiloh Baptist Church, Ashland. Pastor Shannon officiating. Interment Shiloh Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the residence at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by Brunson's Funeral Chapel.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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Ada M. Green

February 9, 2006

God bless you.......

Robert and Dorothy Green Brooks

February 9, 2006

Mr. Dabney will be remembered by many. He was a soft spoken man and served his community well.



Sincerely,

Marie Harris

February 9, 2006

May God bless and comfort all of you at this time of sorrow.He was a great man and he will be missed.

Sherry King-Hunter

February 7, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the Dabney family. Floyd was a very special man. I remember how my mother and grandmother could 'catch the taxi" from the shirt factory in Ashland and call Floyd to go to 'Cross Brothers". He was always there to help with any legal advice --but most importantly he was a great friend to many. May God continue to bless you during this time and may your memories give you some comfort.

Diane Mosby

February 5, 2006

Ms. Catherine, Floyd Jr., and Family:

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Mr. Dabney was a kind and gentle soul who never met a stranger and always had an encouraging word. I will forever have fond memories of Berkley town and what he meant to our community and to my family. May you find comfort in knowing so many of us care deeply and are praying for you.



Diane Mosby

joyce and earl smith

February 5, 2006

May God's peace sustain you during this difficult time. Another angel has gone on to glory. He will be missed greatly.

Janice Claiborne- Foster

February 4, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the Dabney family. Mr. Dabney was a pilar of our community. Our family will miss him dearly. May God bless you and keep you during these diffucult times.

Clifford (Louie) Holman

February 4, 2006

My sympathy to Honey's family. He will miss. When I would travel home from Germany we would spend time together talking about the place. I will remember him most because of the services he provided my Family, and also his kind manner. You are in my prayers

Robert Sonny Sizer

February 4, 2006

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.

Frances Lewis

February 3, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family of Honey Dabney.

Eric & Earlene Lewis

February 3, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the Dabney family.

Skyann Carpenter

February 3, 2006

Floyd Jr., May God comfort you and your family during this time of bereavement and fill your heart with peace and understanding

The Quarles Family

February 3, 2006

Catherine, Floyd Jr. & Family,



Floyd(Honey) was like a part of our family. He will be missed by all of us. May God bless and comfort you at this time of sorrow.

Cheryl Key-Thorne

February 3, 2006

Floyd, Jr.

Please accept my deepest condolences during the passing of your father. Continue to look to the hills from which comes your help. Remember also, that Jesus went away to prepare a place for us. Once again, you have my heartfelt sympathy!

Take Care!

Diane Latney

February 3, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family.

LENA CLARKE

February 3, 2006

TO THE DABNEY FAMILY:

I EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. FLOYD OF BEEN A FRIEND OF THE CLARKE/JACKSON/TIMBERLAKE AND LATNEY FAMILY FOR MANY OF YEARS. HE WILL GREATLY MISSED. THE FAMILY IS IN MY NIGHTLY PRAYERS.

Margaret (Eassie) Bradley

February 3, 2006

Honey has always been kind and thoughtful to us and our family.He has taken care of the funeral arrangements for so many of our loved ones and we are thankful to him. Ms. Catherine, Floyd Jr. & family: We are praying your strength and God will be walking by your sides every step of the way.



With Our Sympathy: Baby, Corkey, & Eassie

Maxine J Briggs

February 3, 2006

My heart goes out to the family of Floyd Honey Dabney. I got to know Honey much better when my son and his granddaughter was at James Madison University. He was a great person.

From the Staff of Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home

February 3, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Learmon Moore

February 3, 2006

You are in my prayers

William & Jeanette Cosby

February 2, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Dabney family. We will miss his smile and his kind manner. You are in our prayers.



Jeanette Loney Cosby & William Cosby Jr

Blanche Jackson

February 2, 2006

Our prayers are with you.

Marion Latney

February 2, 2006

Earth has no sorrow that God cannot heal. Honey can now rest from all his labor. To the family, God makes no mistakes. What we don't comprehend down here, we can all rest assured "We'll understand it better by and by. Take courage and know that in God's arms there's nothing but sweet rest.

CHANDLER FAMILY

February 2, 2006

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. HE WAS A JOY TO SEE AROUND AND TALK WITH.

Elsie Thompson

February 2, 2006

Floyd sorry to hear of the passing

of your father.He will surely be

missed.

SYNORA & ANGEL

February 2, 2006

TO THE DABNEY FAMILY, WE WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.

Juanita Cash

February 2, 2006

Honey, will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Anne Johnson

February 2, 2006

My prayers goes out to the Dabney Family. Mr. Dabney will be greatly missed. I have known him all of my life and I can feel the void. He took care of my family needs during our losses since the passing of my grandparents in the 1960's. To the family, God will take care of you.

Carmelia Minor

February 2, 2006

TO THE DABNEY FAMILY, MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW. HE GIVES YOU KNOW MORE THAN HE FEEL YOU CAN BARE, REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES YOU HAD, AND KEEP YOUR HANDS IN GODS HANDS FOR HE WILL GIVE YOU KNOW MORE THAN HE FEEL YOU CAN BARE.

TED Fountain

February 1, 2006

Wishing the Dabney Family comfort in their memories...Isiah reminds us that God is as close to us as a father, grasping His child's right hand (Isiah 41:13). My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Terry Reams

February 1, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mr Dabney was such a joy to help when he came to the Tax Dept. each month. He will be greatly missed.

Mr. And Mrs. Byron J. Jenkins SR.

February 1, 2006

Our love goes out to the family and friends.

Mr. And Mrs. Sherman M. Thomas

February 1, 2006

Our sympathy goes out to the family.

He will truely be missed.

Sophie Moses

January 31, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Floyd (Honey). Floyd has been a pillar in the community and a blessing to everyone around him. He definately was a blessing to my mom, Gladys Tarrer and all of my fore fathers.

It is now his time to rest and take his place in God's kingdom, where the wicked shall cease from troubling and the weary shall be at rest.



Honey will be greatly missed.

Ellen Lloyd

January 31, 2006

My sympathy to his family. He was a customer of mine when I worked at the bank.

John & Marian Brooks

January 31, 2006

With heartfelt sympathy to the Dabney family. May GOD,S blessing comfort you'll during your period of bereavement.

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