OBITUARIES Continued from pg. 9
KIDD, Ruby Hume, 87, went to be with the Lord, December 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 70 years, James Harvey Kidd; her parents, Alexander and Laura Hume; a sister, Frances Hall; and a brother, William Hume. Ruby is survived by
RUBY KIDD
her sons, Jimmy (Cathy), Larry (Karen) and Ricky (Patricia);
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A 124 Year Tradition of Caring
8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville • 746-8665 www.bennettfuneralhomes.com Bennett Funeral Home was established in 1897 to serve the needs of Richmond families. Since then, this locally owned and operated business has continued to serve the community with its unique combination of caring and convenience. This tradition of excellence can be seen in four beautiful chapels located throughout the Richmond area: centrally located on Cutshaw Avenue in the city, on Broad Street Road past Innsbrook, on Ashbrook Pkwy. in Chesterfield and serving the Hanover-Mechanicsville area on Lee-Davis Road. All four facilities are under the personal direction of Charles D. Morehead, President. In a time of need, you can turn to Bennett Funeral Home with trust and confidence. It serves families of all faiths with personal service – before, during and after. There is a long tradition of professionalism and caring. One way in which Bennett cares for families is by offering a convenient and personalized pre-need program. Through this program of pre-need planning, you can spare your loved ones the burden of making decisions at an emotional time. Call Bennett Funeral Home at 746-8665 to schedule a pre-planning consultation.
a sister, Joyce Knowles; seven grandchildren, Kelly, Michael, Michelle, Jesse, Jacob, Hannah and Joel; nine great-grandchildren and many caring friends. Ruby worked at Mechanicsville Medical Center for 30 years. She was a lifetime member of Leigh Street Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for over 45 years. Ruby was the backbone of the Kidd family. Her standards, morals, values, leadership, character, faith and love will live on forever in all of us. She was a loving, generous, appreciative special woman of God and she will be greatly missed. A special thank you to her devoted granddaughter, Michelle Withers, and her husband, Lee; and her great-grandchildren, Emilee and Abbie, who cared for her for nine years and brought so much love and joy to her life. You leave us inspired by your strength and fighting spirit. “You fought a good fight; you finished the race. Your crown of righteousness awaits.” A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Charles D. Morehead, President and General Manager, stands next to the portrait of Alphonso Winston Bennett, Founder-President 1897-1933. Now in its second Century, with 124 years of operation, Bennett Funeral Home continues its quality service in a compassionate local atmosphere.
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KING, Jack Marshall, passed away January 1, 2021, at the age of 79, in his home in Montpelier, Virginia. His battle with Parkinson’s and heart failure in recent years demonstrated his courage in confronting life challenges. Despite his pain, Jack stayed strong until the end. Mr. King is survived by his wife, Shirley; four children, Dana Rivera (Jose), Dale King (Cindy),
Michelle Hicks (Scott) and Tina Burton (Ricky). He also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and a niece, Ashley King (Jon Rice); great-nephew, Kingston; as well as his beloved dog, Boomer. He was preceded in passing by his parents, James and Bertha King; his sister, Susanne King Dement; and his grandson, Marshall Adam King. Jack was born December 31, 1941, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, where he grew up playing football and basketball. Aside from his family, Jack’s greatest devotion was to the military. He served in the Air Force from 1963 to 1983, and spent time in Vietnam fighting a war that was not supported back in the USA. After retiring, he fought for veterans rights and benefits. He was a member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and VFW Post 9808. Due to Covid-19, a memorial service will be held at a later date when it is safe to gather friends and family. The family has requested those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the Hanover Fire EMS Station 8 in Montpelier.
beloved grandsons, Michael, Benjamin and Wesley Langford, and Steven and Hayden Catlett; and a host of nieces and nephews. Jerry was a devoted follower of his savior, Jesus Christ and loved his extended family at Restoration Church. His favorite things in life included enjoying time with his grandsons, woodworking, camping, working in his yard, serving as the “family electrician” and watching sports, especially the Restoration Church men’s softball team. Jerry served his country as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army, was a member of the Washington and Henry Masonic Lodge and retired from Dominion Energy after almost 40 years of service. Family and friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 8, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, and will include a Masonic Rites ceremony at 6 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 9, with interment to follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park. The service can be viewed via the internet by going to www.reellyfeproductions.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Restoration Church Vision Fund, P.O. Box 1686, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. Online condolences may be viewed at www.bennettfuneralhomes.com.
GERALD LANGFORD
LANGFORD, Gerald Cleon, 86, received his heavenly wings peacefully in his sleep on December 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by Margaret, his wife of 54 years and the love of his life; and his father, Heard E. Langford. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Alice; sisters, Anne Barden (Ryland) and Martha Proffitt (Gary); his son, Kenny (Kelley); his daughter, Lynn Catlett (Scott); and his
WARREN LEBER
LEBER, Warren Thomas Jr., 69, of Mechanicsville, Va. and Sacramento, Calif., entered his eternal home on December 25, 2020. Born on November 9, 1951, he was the eldest child of Warren T. Sr (Buck) and
L. Christine Leber. He is survived by his wife, Ann Leber of Sacramento, Calif.; stepchildren, Dehra and Graham Moles; grandson, Diego; his brother, Larry R. (Joan) Leber; sister, Joy (Tracy) Pabst; brother, Jerry Leber; niece, Rachel Leber; and nephew, Chris (ChenXi) Leber. Warren had a passion for flying, golfing and enjoying his retirement. A private memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Black Creek Baptist Church.
SAWYER PERKINS
PERKINS, Sawyer Grace, 10, of Mechanicsville, earned her angel wings Thursday, December 31, 2020. She was preceded in death by her brother, Dylan Bak. The loving daughter of Jamie Perkins and Nathan Perkins; she is also survived by her siblings, Madison, Ace and Arya; grandparents, Robert and Mary Calvaneso, James Rosati and Allen and Jane Perkins; as well as several loving aunts and uncles. Sawyer fought a courageous 4-and-a-half year battle with a rare form of brain cancer with grace, dignity and a warrior’s spirit. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2021, at Compass Christian Church on 360 in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the future Sawyer’s Warrior Foundation for childhood cancer awareness at paypal.me/savingsawyer. see OBITUARIES, pg. 11
