1927
Vence
2014
Vence C. Washington Jr
July 27, 1927 — October 14, 2014
CLEVELAND - Vence C. Washington, Jr. age 87, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday October 14, 2014 at the Bolivar Medical Center Long Term Care.
Visitation will be held Friday 10/17/2014 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cleveland Funeral Home in Cleveland. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 AM in the Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the New Cleveland Cemetery. Reverend Clarence Edwards will officiate the service.
He was born on July 27, 1927 to Vence C. and Bertha (Stanford) Washington, Sr. in Skene. He graduated Shaw High School and joined the United States Navy and served on the Island of Guam. He married Pallie Jean Lewellen on July 6, 1957 in Bolivar County. Mr. Washington was a former parts salesman for Wade Incorporated and West Implement for many years until his retirement. He was a member of Yale Street Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vence and Bertha Washington, wife, Pallie Washington, 3 brothers; Earl, Alton and Stanley Washington. 4 Sisters; Earline Dempsey, Hazel Clay, Ruth Sparkman and Eva Mae Williams.
He is survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Yale Street Baptist Church.
Cleveland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be held Friday 10/17/2014 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cleveland Funeral Home in Cleveland. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 AM in the Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the New Cleveland Cemetery. Reverend Clarence Edwards will officiate the service.
He was born on July 27, 1927 to Vence C. and Bertha (Stanford) Washington, Sr. in Skene. He graduated Shaw High School and joined the United States Navy and served on the Island of Guam. He married Pallie Jean Lewellen on July 6, 1957 in Bolivar County. Mr. Washington was a former parts salesman for Wade Incorporated and West Implement for many years until his retirement. He was a member of Yale Street Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vence and Bertha Washington, wife, Pallie Washington, 3 brothers; Earl, Alton and Stanley Washington. 4 Sisters; Earline Dempsey, Hazel Clay, Ruth Sparkman and Eva Mae Williams.
He is survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Yale Street Baptist Church.
Cleveland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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