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Willie Gee Obituary
CHATHAM, Va. - Willie H. Gee, 83, of 244 Concord Road, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004 at Gretna Health Care Center.
Born Feb. 19, 1920, in Chatham, he was the son of the late Joseph and Jennie Cobbs Gee.
He was a member of New Hope A.M.E. Church, a World War II Army veteran and a retired manager of a garage in New York City.
He was married to Bessie Hale White Gee, who predeceased him.
He is survived by two sons, Willie H. Gee Jr. of Columbus, Ohio and Victor L. Gee of Laurel, Md.; eight daughters, Jean C. Christie of Trenton, N.J., Barbara Ferguson of Monroe, Va., Earnestine Howell of Greensboro, Delores Hairston and Jacqueline King, both of Chatham, Mary G. Waller and Karen Fallen, both of Danville and Josephine Gee of Mt. Vernon, N.Y.; one sister, Adelaide Berger of Phildelphia, Pa.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Howerton Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ruby Brown. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Burial Park with military rites by VFW Post 4165 and D.A.V. Chapter 46 of Altavista.
Viewing will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Howerton Funeral Home Chapel.
The family is at the residence.
Howerton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Valerie Kelly Hairston
February 12, 2004
Victor and Family,
May you feel God's presence during this time of sorrow. My family and I will remember you in our prayers. With Deepest Sympathy
JOSEPHINE CRAFT-KING
February 11, 2004
AT A TIME LIKE THIS, THERE IS SORROWS FOR WHICH NO HEART COULB BE PREPARED...
PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU HAVE THE SUPPORT AND CARING OF SO MANY WHO KEEPS YOU CLOSE IN THOUGHT AND WISH YOU COMFORT AND PEACE.
WITH DEEPEST SYMPHATY. YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS. LOVE TO ALL... JOSEPHINE CRAFT-KING
Nancy & Chris Townes
February 11, 2004
Dear Gee Family:
You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. May God give you peace during this time
Chris & Nancy
Sara & Joyce Ferguson
February 10, 2004
Dear Karen, Jacqueline, & Family:
With deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Love,
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KATHERINE CHATTEN
February 10, 2004
You have my heart felt sympthany in the loss of your love one. You shall be in my prayers.
Marilyn Patricia Taylor
February 10, 2004
Dear Gee Family,
I was saddened to hear about the passing of your father. I had asked about him the last time I was home and learned that he had recently been hospitalized. My prayers have been with him and all of you since I learned of his illness, asking that God's will be done. We must accept Mr. Gee's passing as God's will and know that all pain and suffering is over. Lean not to your own understanding but put your trust in God in the days to come and everything will be alright. I will be with you all in spirit and will continue to lift you up in prayer. I wish I could be there with all of you today and tomorrow, but I will not be able. You have my deepest sympathy and please know how much I care. If there is anything I can do, let me know. Y'all know we are just a few steps away!! I keep seeing that beautiful smile of Mr. Gee's. That is what you have to hold on to; keep the good memories close to your heart and you will feel more comfort and strength with each passing day. God will not leave you alone.
Love and prayers,
Trisha
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