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Herbert Armstead Obituary

ARMSTEAD Herbert Blair Armstead, of Richmond, departed this life, September 6, 2006. He is survived by three nieces, Rev. Marilyn Heckstall, Colette Brown and Doris Armstead; five nephews, Herbert, Clifton, Dannie Jr., Wayne and James Armstead; a host of great-nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Magdalene and Catherine Armstead; and a host of other relatives and friends among them devoted friends, Pete and Diane Jones. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 9, 11 a.m. at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 1111 Old Bon Air Road. Rev. Lloyd Cosby, pastor, officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 7 to Sep. 8, 2006.

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Ronald Newton

September 15, 2006

To The Armstead Family ,

On behalf of the upstate New York branch , our hearts our heavy and prayers with you ! BB will always be held in our hearts and memories , for his great humor and smile . With deepest sympathies ,

Ronald C. Newton , Crystal J. Lee , Evelyn C. Stone and Families

Chrisandra (Chris) Scott

September 8, 2006

I will always remember him as Uncle BEBE, I will miss his smile, his words of wisdom that he shared with me and the times we spent setting on the front porch laughing and talking. God knew best, Now Rest.

Karen Cameron Milon

September 8, 2006

To Wayne, Colette and family - My prayers are with you in the loss of your uncle. May God's word provide you the comfort you need.

Sonya Armstead(great-niece)

September 7, 2006

To Uncle BB:



You will be greatly missed. I will miss your smile, hugs and kisses whenever we saw each other. Take care. Love Ya!

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September 8, 2006

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