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John Henry Spates

FUNERAL HOME

Wendell P. Holmes Funeral

2719 West Edgewood Ave

Jacksonville, Florida

John Spates Obituary

SPATES Elder John Henry Spates, died May 16, 2003. He was born in Lake City, S.C., was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a retiree from N.A.S. Jacksonville. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Mrs. Cnettie McClendon Spates; one son; five daughters; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one brother, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 22, 2003, in the Friendship Baptist Church, 7141 New Kings Road. Elder Spates will rest at the mortuary for the visitation of friends today, from 5:00-8:00 PM, and at the church Thursday, from 9:00 AM until the hour of the services. The cortege will assemble at 4404 Trenton Drive, South at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be in the Edgewood Cemetery. Wendell Holmes Funeral Directors, 2719 West Edgewood Avenue, is serving the Spates family. Wendell P. Holmes, Jr., LFD. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on May 21, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for John Spates

14 Entries

Joel, Sandy & Jessica Day

May 30, 2003

Jerome & Gladys

Losing a parent is such a great loss. We did not know your father, but we know his son, so he must have been a good man. We will be keeping your family in our prayers during your time of sorrow and always.

Linda Dietz ( Sugar Foot )

May 27, 2003

To the Spates Family,

Mr. Spates was a warm and lovely man who always spoke with great love for his wife and family. He came to visit us at McDonalds everyday. He always came in with a smile on his face and a kind word that made a bad day turn into a good one. He always asked about my family. He never had a harsh word about anyone. He will be greatly missed at the Roosevelt McDonalds.

We always looked forword to his daily visits.

David Ballard

May 22, 2003

Jackie,

Please accept my most heartfelt remorse for your loss. May God continue to bless and watch over you and your family.

Your Friend,

David A. Ballard

Nita Moses-McNish

May 22, 2003

Mrs. C. Spates & Family:

My prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Cherish your memories of your loved one and remember God is too wise to make a mistake.

Byron

I know you are hurting and not much can be said to ease your pain. I pray you will find confort in knowing that your grandfather is with God. I hope you can receive confort from these words:

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

Psalms 116:15

God Bless you all,

Nita Moses-McNish

Jax,FL

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Anne Barr

May 21, 2003

Janice,Gina, Lisha,Devita,Jamal& Family
My prayers are with you. May God strengthen and keep you all.
Love you all!
Mrs. Barr

C Mango

May 21, 2003

To Director Spates and Family,

My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. Remember, weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. (Psalms 30:5(2))

latonya harris

May 21, 2003

To The spates Family

May God Richly Bless you in your time of sorrow.

Tara Paige

May 21, 2003

Spates Family:

My prayers and thoughts are with you. Be strong and know that the Lord is watching over and he will not put more on you than you can bear.

Reliford Tims

May 21, 2003

Prayers and sympathy to the Spates family. Mr. Spates was a very good friend to our family. We will surely miss "Mr. Sweetie".

The Tims Family, (Reliford, Alma, Sharon, Joan, and Eliza Miller)

Margaret Burnett Cummings

May 21, 2003

To The Spates Family..My deepest sympathy to you all..I have known you all since my childhood, growing up on Powhattan Street..My God needed a flower for his garden none like Elder Spates so he decided to pick him and bring him to his eternal rest. Sleep on old soldier for I do know Elder Spates is just another one of God's solider gone home..For Jesus said I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? John 11 Chapter verses 25 and 26. To Jackie, Janice, Jerome and Van take care of mom, Hold mom up, God knows just how much his childern can bear.Ms Cnettie, I still remember you and I know you know that Elder Spates work was done down here and now he is just waiting on the other side.. Love you all ....Margaret Burnett Cummings..one of The Burnett Clan from 1219 Powhattan Street...

Jackie Jones

May 20, 2003

To: Jerome Spates and Family,

May the Lord give you peace as you deal with this difficult time in you life. But know that our Heavenly Father will only give you as much as you can handle and that He is with you always. Also know that you father is in a place where there is no suffering and pain.

Director Spates, you and your family are in my prayers.

Love in His name,

Jackie Jones

Tiki Moses

May 20, 2003

To: Byron, Devita,and Jay

I wish there was something I could do to ease the hurt and pain you have Byron it hurts me to see you sad and I cannot help. Know that I'm by your side and I wont leave you to bear this on your own. Devita you are my friend I love you man hold on and hang in there you will see him soon. Jay I admire your strength and you know I am there for you too I love you also.

To: Ms Jackie Spates, Auntie Van, Janice, Gina,Lisha and Grandma Spates

My prayers are with you to strengthen you and give you peace in your spirit and heart in do time you will see your Husband and Father again

Marilyn Marshall

May 20, 2003

To Tara,

My prayers are with you and your family during this sad hour. My God keep you all under his wings and lean to him for comfort.

Love,

Marilyn & family

VALERIA JOHNSON

May 19, 2003

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED.

MATTHEW 5:4

TO THE SPATES FAMILY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS, BUT ITS GOD TIME TO REJOYCE FOR ONE OF HIS ANGELS HAS GONE HOME TO THAT HEAVENLY CHIOR IN THE MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY.

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