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William Edison Lindsey Sr.

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William Lindsey Obituary

William Edison Lindsey Sr. departed this life on Thursday, June 24, 2004. He taught in mathematics initially at Russell Grove High School in Amelia County and later all grade levels in the Richmond Public Schools. He taught at Virginia Union University for many years before he retired. His wife, Evelyn B. Lindsey preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Lindsey Boisseau M.D. and her husband, Carlton L. Boisseau; one son, William E. Lindsey Jr. and his wife, Nedra B. Lindsey; sisters, Mrs. Olivia Jones and her husband, Augustus P. Jones, and Ms. Lelia Pearl Lindsey; four granddaughters, Christina Boisseau, Ashleigh Lindsey, Starneka Lindsey, and Danielle Davis; devoted nephew, Versal Lindsey; devoted friend, Mrs. Geneva Lewis. Other survivors include sisters-in-law, Mrs. Mildred Glaze, Mrs. Vivian Cleveland, and Mrs. Lula beard; brothers-in-law, Mr. Roland Beard, Mr. Preston Glaze, and Mr. Alvesta Beard; devoted fishing companion, Mr. Alvin Boyd; lifelong friend, Mr. Ellis Booker; and a host of other friends and relatives. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, June 29 at 11 a.m. at Garland Avenue Baptist Church, 2700 Garland Ave., Rev. Clifford B. Chambliss officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Garland Avenue Baptist Church Tutorial Ministry.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jun. 26 to Jun. 28, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for William Lindsey

17 Entries

Joyce McGhee-Perkinson

June 20, 2022

I participated at a Juneteenth Festival this past weekend at Russell Grove HS. Many former students talked of Mr. & Mrs. Lindsey with fond memories. RIP

Joyce McGhee-Perkinson

June 20, 2020

Today as we pause to remember Mr. Lindsey, let us think of the conversations hed probably be having with us in class right now regarding the health and racial pandemics we are presently enduring, for he was truly a man of great wisdom. Then he would say...lets get to your lesson for the day ... and we always left having learned something new. ❤

Joyce Perkinson

June 20, 2019

Many years have passed but the love and wonderful memories linger. Family, friends and former students...we find comfort in the legacy left behind

Joyce McGhee-Perkinson

July 19, 2004

To the Lindsey Family--May each of you be comforted by the wonderful memories of your loved one. Mr. Lindsey taught me Math and Mrs. Lindsey taught me Biology at Russell Grove HS in Amelia. They were parents to all of their students and were truly two of the BEST teachers Amelia County has known. God bless and keep you.

Ralph Goodman

July 9, 2004

To The Lindsey Family

You have my deepest sympathy,Mr Lindsey taught me at Russel Grove H.S. Him and his wife Many years ago and I would see him from times to time and chat with him

Ann Barley Purcelle

July 3, 2004

To the Lindsey Family:

I am sorry to hear of Mr. Lindsey's death. My deepest sympathy goes to all the family. Mr. & Mrs. Lindsey were both my teachers at Russell Grove in Amelia. I never got to see them after graduating, 1961, but asked about them through friends who had seen them.

BETTY COLES ARCHER

June 29, 2004

MY DEEPEST SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. MR. LINDSEY WAS MY MATH TEACHER AT VUU & MRS. LINDSEY WAS MY BIOLOGY TEACHER AT JOHN M. GANDY HS IN ASHLAND. YOU WERE BLESSED WITH WONDERFUL PARENTS. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN YOUR SPIRITUAL BELIEFS.

Gregory McCallum, Director of Bands 1986 -93

June 29, 2004

Mr. Lindsey was one of the first persons I met when I was hired by VIrginia Union in 1986. Being a first year college instructor, I was very nervous...but "Bill" Lindsey made me feel at home! He was a person I looked to for advice in advising students, and on how to deal with administration. He was a friend to me for the years I spent at VUU. I will cherish the memory of Mr. William Lindsey. May the Lord's blessings be a source of comfort for you all at this time.

Delores Ryan

June 29, 2004

My deepest sympathy to Mr. Lindsey family.He was always their for me and supported me always in church.I will always miss him.

Beverly Herndon

June 29, 2004

To the Lindsey Family;

My sincere condolences to you. Please remember that Mr. Lindsey touched a lot of persons at VUU. He was an instructor who cared about his students and will be missed. Class of 82.

Marguerita Green

June 29, 2004

My deepest sympathy. Mr. Lindsey was a nice person. I always enjoyed talking with him at church.

Thomasine Gilliam

June 28, 2004

Lindsey, Please know you and your family are forever in my prayers. May God continue to keep you in his loving hands.

Love, Thomasine

Susie Lewis-Thompson

June 28, 2004

Dr.Boisseau and William Jr.

I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was my math professor at VUU. He was a very

kind individual and he will be greatly missed.

Christine Gibson

June 28, 2004

The Lindsey Family

I am sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you in my prayers. Mr. Lindsey was my math professor at VUU and a very nice person. God has his soul.

Sincerely

Bettie Perry

June 27, 2004

Lindsay

I was very sorry to hear of the death of your father.

With warm regards,

Bettie Perry