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Messiah Whidbee Obituary

WHIDBEE, Messiah, of Richmond, departed this life, Sunday, October 28, 2007. He is survived by his parents, David and Linda Bailey; three daughters, Messasiah, Aizhane and Syah; two sisters, Malikah Whidbee and Jameisha Bailey; two brothers, Jerome Tomlin and Shondu Bailey; grandmother, Sarah Devoe; a host of cousins, among them devoted, Jerry Potter; four uncles, Sammy and Rasheed Bailey, Larry and James Tomlin; five aunts, Erma Tomlin, Dorothy Wallace, Ruby Austin, Joyce Geter and Barbara Berry; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets, where the family will receive friends Friday (today) from 6 to 7 p.m., and where funeral services will be held Saturday, November 3, 1 p.m. Bishop Benjamin Franklin officiating. Interment in Maury Cemetery.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
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Jacqueleine Jackson

November 8, 2007

To Tee:
My heart goes out to you and your family in your time of need, sorry I wasn't able to be there in body for you but you was in my prayers. May God keep on blessing you and your children Tee, I love you always. Mommy jackie

danean mcgriff

November 5, 2007

danm.... i dont know how to say it.one of our fallen soldiers gone. i will always miss u massiah. rip bra
twin

Toni Marable-Chambliss

November 5, 2007

To the Whidbee and Bailey families, I am truly sorry for your loss. Messiah was a very sweet person to know and be around. We lost touch over the years, but it still saddens me to know he is gone. May your warmest and fondest memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.

RENATA JONES

November 3, 2007

TO TEE & THE FAMILY,
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. THE MEMORIES YOU HAVE OF YOUR LOVED ONE WILL GET YOU THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES.

WITH LOVE,

RENATA

Angel & Family

November 3, 2007

To Messiah's Family and My Friend Tee-Tee: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

The Jones and Coleman Family

November 2, 2007

I don't know what to really say, but you were there for me and DC when we lost Moe, and that touched us. My heart goes out to your family, just know that he is with God now, and he is safe from the harm of this cold world.

The Jones Family

November 2, 2007

May God Bless you and your family. I know that he and Anthony and are together.

Drew W. Morton

November 2, 2007

With deepest and sincerest sympathy and love.

Shon

November 2, 2007

To the family: I'm very sorry to hear about your lost and my prayers are with you all. Messiah was a sweet and genuine person and he will be truly missed!

TRINA

November 2, 2007

MESSIAH WASNT ONLY A COOL PERSON TO BE AROUND BUT HE WAS LIKE A BROTHER. AS I SIT AND THINK ABOUT THE TIMES WHEN I WOULD SEE HIM AND HE WOULD ALWAYS SAY, "TRINA CAN U BRAID MY HAIR" IT REALLY HURTS ME TO MY HEART TO REALIZE THAT HE'S REALLY GONE. HE ALWAYS KEPT A SMILE ON HIS FACE. I WILL NEVER FORGET IT. I LUV U MESSIAH U WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home

November 2, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

ANTONIO FREEMAN AND FAMILY

November 1, 2007

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

close friends

November 1, 2007

It was very shocking hearing the news the other day it was like a cousin or shall I say brother that left us. We will miss you and to the family we are praying for you all,please keep your heads up and may god be with you.

The Jiles Family

October 31, 2007

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

Black Brandy and kids Fleming

October 31, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Mendora Wright

October 30, 2007

David and Linda my deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. God has a better job for Messiah. I love you with all my heart and soul..

Love always your cuz Mendora

TEE- TEE

October 29, 2007

TO MY FIANCEE,MY BEST FRIEND I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, AND MISS YOU DEARLY.

APRIL DAVIS

October 29, 2007

My heart goes out to all whom mourn in the journey of Messiah. I as well as you, know that Messiah is a loving person, he is sweet and sincere. Messiah is a realist, he never tries to be no more than what he wants to be. If Messiah says "I got you" or that he "with you"... believe it. He is a LOYAL friend. You probably wonder why I speak of him in the present....because he touched my life, heart and my soul in many ways and that can never be taken away, so yeah, physically......I may never get one of those big hugs again, or hear that crazy laugh, or hear him say...."fa sho" but what he gave me as a friend is current and will never become the past. The things he gave me are apart of me and through me and you, for whatever he gave you...Messiah carries on through us, not as past, but as present. His present to us all. I will miss my friend. I Love you Messiah..........
~April~

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