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In Loving Memory
Arthur E. Giles
10/7/1919 -
2/28/2010
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Deacon Arthur Ellis Giles, 90, of Amelia County, VA met his God and joined Him on Sunday, February 28, 2010 after a brief period of declining health. He was surrounded by his family at the Hunter Holmes Veterans Medical Center.
He was a US Army veteran of WWII. He was born on October 7, 1919 and was one of seven siblings, all except two deceased.
Deacon Giles was preceded in death by his parents, James and Estelle Giles; siblings, three sisters, Dorothy G. Spratley, Elnora G. Arrington, Anna G. Worsham and brother Ed Morris Giles and grandson, James Ellis Giles, Jr.
He leaves to cherish fond memories, his devoted wife of 65 years, Rosa C. Giles; sons; James (Jewell); John (Mary); Jerome (Marion); daughters; Jeannette (Jerry) Crenshaw; Joyce (Herbert) Hicks; Dorothy Thompkins; Eleanor Anderson; Juanita (Joseph) Baker and a caring son-in-law, Donald Thompkins; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; He is also survived by two sisters, Virginia (Wendell) Haskins, and Rosa (Herbert) Hill; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; extended family members and friends; his loving church family and his Masonic Lodge brothers.
Family visitation will be held at Michael W. Hawkes Funeral Home, 15001 Patrick Henry Highway, Amelia, VA from 5 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, March 4. Funeral services will be held at Mt. Level Baptist Church, Friday, March 5 at 12 noon. Interment will be at 3 pm at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia, VA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Mount Level Baptist Church Building Fund, 900 Wills Road, Amelia, VA 23002 or McGuire VA Hospice Unit, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA 23249.
Michael W. Hawkes Funeral Home of Amelia in charge of arrangements.
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BLUE CLINIC
RICHMOND
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WORK FAMILY
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOURS
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3/3/2010
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Dona Wiggins
King George
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Co-Worker and Friend
To Jerome and Family, You have my deepest sympathy during your time of bereavement. Know that earth has no sorrow, that heaven cannot heal. May the Lord continue to carry you through. Danny & Dona Wiggins
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3/3/2010
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Vita Cooper
Capitol Heights
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friend at work
My prayers are with you and your family, I am sorry for your loss.
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3/3/2010
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Clementine Giles Williams
Hopewell
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cousin
to Cousin Rosa and family our heartfelt sympathy and prayers goes out to you during this time of sorrow. We feel your pain but we also know that GOD will take care of you.We will continue to keep you all in are daily prayers. With our deepest sympathy. Clementine Giles and extended Giles family
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3/3/2010
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Hattie & Cleveland Harvey
Richmond
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Friend of Joyce & Herbert Hicks
Joyce & Herb & Sherri,
Please know that we are praying for your comfort from the Lord. The word of God is living and powerful,and your father lived by the word. God Bless you and your family during these trying times.
Love, The Harvey's
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3/4/2010
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Mary Jo Allen and Unique Ladies In Red
Richmond
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RHS FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES
We are sorry to hear of your lost. We will keep you in our prayers. May God keep you forever close.
Sent:
3/4/2010
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From:
Norma Jiggetts
Richmond
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Friend of Dorothy and Tomeka
My thoughts, sympathy, and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
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3/4/2010
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From:
Reverend Marie McCoy
Richmond,
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Assoc.Minister/Friend
Continue to look to the hills from which cometh your help,your help cometh from the Lord. I will be praying for the Hicks family.
Sent:
3/4/2010
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Sherwood and Jackie Branch
Richmond
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Friends
You are in our prayers. May you always remember the special times shared with him. God's blessings to each of you.
Sent:
3/4/2010
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From:
JASPER FAMILY
AMELIA
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FAMILY FRIEND
TO JEROME AND FAMILY OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YA'LL AS WE UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH AT THIS TIME. MAY GOD COMFORT YA'LL IN THIS TIME OF NEED.
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3/5/2010
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