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JAMES DABNER Obituary

DABNER, James W. Sr. "Big Jim," of Richmond, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2011. He was born on May 23, 1935 in Iowa City, Iowa. His parents, Lou Morris Dabner Anderson and Roy Marcellus Dabner; and his stepmother, Nadine Robinson Dabner, predeceased him. His grandparents, the late William Sr. and Ida Hickman Dabner in Fairview, Iowa, reared him. He was a graduate of Fairfield High School in Iowa and a Vietnam veteran of the United States Navy. He was predeceased by one son, Jeffrey W. Dabner; two brothers, Edward Anderson and Phillip Dabner; and three aunts, Lucille Dabner, Thelma Bagby and Stella Robinson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Antoinette C. Dabner; son and daughter, James W. Dabner Jr. and Ida M. Mayfield (Rev. Hervin Mayfield); sisters, Colleen Rumley, Sharon Pollard, Barbara James, Joyce Carney and Trudy Gibbs; brothers, Gilbert Anderson, Richard Dabner (Mary) and Roy Dabner Jr.; brothers-in-law,Thomas Coppedge and George Coppedge; sister-in-law, Marian Moss; also six granddaughters, four grandsons, five great-grandsons, one great-great-granddaughter, nine nephews, six nieces, 11 great-nephews, 14 great-nieces, four great-great-nephews and four great-great-nieces, and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Feb. 2, 2011.

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Antoinette Dabner

January 28, 2024

January 28, 2024

Today marks 13 years of God giving you Peace. I am still missing you. The years go quickly but the memories and the missing never stop.
Loving you eternally,
Antoinette ❤

Pearl Whitaker

January 27, 2023

Thinking of you on this memorable day.

Antoinette Dabner

January 28, 2022

It has been 11 years to the day that God gave you your Peace. And sometimes it seems like yesterday.
I will forever miss and love you as love is truly Eternal.
Your wife,
Antoinette

Antoinette Dabner

January 28, 2012

Happy Anniversary.

May your spirit continue to
feel the Peace that God has
rested in you.

My everlasting love,
Antoinette

Marlo, Nancy, George, Thomasine, Chance, Selina, Fay, JoeJoe, Ida Marline, JJr., Delores, Darnell, Lytrell, Mr. T, Aileen -- just too many to name. We keep you alive in our hearts with laughter and love. I know you are enjoying, still, being the center of attention.

We love you.

Thomasine Stroble

January 28, 2012

Your spirit still lives boyfriend. Continue your rest.

Antoinette Dabner

December 30, 2011

Didn't know my life could be so full until the life I found with Jim.
Didn't know I could hurt so much until the day I lost him.
Birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays have come and gone,
And living these days without Jim has made me feel so alone.
I know when God allows Jim to look down from Heaven above, he will always feel and know my love.
And when he sees a tear in my eye, and when he hears me give a sigh,
I feel he will alway know it's because I miss him so.

Song of Solomon Chapter 8, Verses 6-7

Wife, Antoinette

Mary Martin Lane

February 17, 2011

I remember the Dabner family while I was growing up in Fairfield, Iowa, 1940's and 1950's. Jim was a strong athlete (and so were the Allen boys) and he was one of those "nice" guys in the school hallways. Blessings on you all, Mary Martin (Rosemary) Lane, Waterloo, Iowa

james jr.

February 13, 2011

Hi Mom

There are times when words just don't say or do what one wants them to. Then the love which is given from one to another like that LOVE you gave to dad. The love you gave and are giving is an example to all what it means till death. I love you so.

February 3, 2011

Hi Nettie
Sorry about your lost. We will miss him at Walmart. Keep your hands in GOD hands
Your Walmart Family

Barbara James

February 3, 2011

Nette, I love you and appreciate the loving care you gave Jim. The two of you shared a love that not many have the opportunity to have. What a blessing! Although we all miss Jim, we have many wonderful memories and look forward to spending more time with you.

Love, Barbara

Delores Hubbard

February 3, 2011

Antoinette,
I am truly blessed to have known Jim. Jim introduced himself to my family for the first time in 1976. It was always a pleasure to be in his presents. No matter how you were feeling or how your day may have been going, Jim was guarenteed to make you laugh or just put a smile on your face. Spanky and I will miss uncle Jim dearly but, we know that God knows what best for his children. He will not give us more than we can bear. We will see Jim again, he have only gone to rest for now. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Antoinette, I remember when you and Jim first met in the 70's, you have stood by his side from day one. May God continuiously bless and strengthen you in Jesus name Amen,Amen Hallelujah... I love you girl you are like a sister to me, I am here for you when ever you need me. Your West End Family, Bae, Spanky & Vincent

Thomasine Stroble

February 2, 2011

Take your well-deserved rest boyfriend.

L GREENWAY

February 2, 2011

TO ANTOINETTE,GEORGE AND THOMAS MAY THE BLESSINGS OF THE ONE GOD WHO LOVES AND CARES FOR US ALL,BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AS YOU TAKE THIS WALK IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW.STAY PEACEFUL B BLESSED

Pearl Whitaker

February 2, 2011

Antoinette,
We feel so blessed to have known such a wonderful person and are so grateful for the love and warmth offered to our family.

Your Delaware Family,
James & Pearl

Selina Deale

February 2, 2011

Good heart, big heart, big man in more ways than only the eye perceived.

Your Goochland family,
Selina, Chance, Fay & Jerry

Nancy Brown

February 2, 2011

Nette,

You and Jim have been such a blessing to my family for many years. From the first time I met you both until the last week of Jim's life you have been a devoted wife. The care that you provided to Jim was THE BEST. May God continue to bless and keep you. My family and I will continue to love and support you whenever you may need us.

Love Your Goddaughter,

Nay-Nay

Albert & Carolyn Rice

February 2, 2011

May the treasured memories of your loved one bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time."God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1

Patricia and Douglas Coppedge

February 2, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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