KC Celebration of Life Program

Musical Prelude....................................................................................Bro. Luther Chambers Opening Selection...............................................................................................Garrett Hall Scripture

The Old Testament:Psalms 116:15………………….......…………..........…………Venis Adams

The New Testament : Titus 3:3-5…………………………........................Rev. Maurice Bowles

Prayer of Comfort ………………………………………………......................Pastor Thurman Leonard Selection ……………………………………………………………................................... Shakiba Grant “Better Days” Reflections ………………………………….....…….....................................................Martin White Louis Poulson Jan Perry Acknowledgements...................................................................................Shanita Eure-Lewis Silent Reading of the Obituary Photo Montage Special Tribute.......................................................................................................Jim Bailey Selection ………………………………………………………..........…….....................GBC Male Chorus Eulogy ……………………………………………………………...…...................Rev. Dr. Dwight Riddick Hymn of Victory...........................................................................................On My Way Home Recessional...............................................................................................Family and Friends

Shelia was a loving and devoted wife until the end. She definitely honored her wedding vows.

The Life of an

OVERCOMER

Kenneth E. Christian went from labor to reward on Friday, August 20,2021 surrounded by his loving family. He showed out on his way out! He lifted his hands in prayer and praise to his Almighty God! Kenneth was proceeded in death by his parents, Charles and Ellen Christian; a brother, Gregory Barrett; special aunt, Queenie Perry (who led him to the Lord) and more aunts, uncles and cousins During his early years, he started his relationship with the Lord at Ebenezer Baptist Church in NorthHampton County. He attended Accomack County Public Schools where he graduated from Central High School. He played high school football as a left guard. After graduation, he left the Eastern Shore and came to the Peninsula to start his career.

He retired from Huntington Ingalls formerly Newport News Shipbuilding after 44 years as a Nuclear Pumper.

On January 22, 2012, he married Shelia F. Manley.

Kenneth, affectionately known as KC or Mr .

Wonderful, was a devoted and faithful husband, father, papa, uncle, cousin and friend. Kenneth served wherever he went whether in church, home or within the community. He had a love and passion for working on small engines and lawnmowers. KC worked hard at whatever he did, whether it was teaching people, encouraging people or making people laugh. He would often say “Tighten Up” or “Don’t Buy No Ugly Truck” which means get it together! Then he would say “You ain’t doing NOTHING!” meaning make the best use of your time, get up and do something! KC’s FAITH was always on ONE THOUSAND! His Smile and uplifting spirit brighten every room he entered.

Although KC fought stage 4 cancer for over two years you would have never known he was dealing with it to look at him. He believed that his Almighty Father always walked with him!

Kenneth leaves to cherish his legacy, a loving wife, Shelia Christian; daughters, Carmen (Devon) Kelley of Hpt, VA, Zhane Gimer of NN,VA, Demetrius (Jamalh) Bellamy of NN,VA, Lanita Thomas of Stafford,VA, Shenita Crawley of NN,Va; grandchildren, Tyree & Tyleek Kelley, Sirica Bolling, Sadaya Davis, Jamal & Jada Thomas, Deztanie & DeZhana Shields-Tucker; sister, Vivian C. Rew Belle of Haven, VA; nephew, Lance Rew of NN, VA; niece, Chelsea Rew of Belle Haven, VA; great nephews, Christian and Landon Rew; great niece, La’Miyah Rew; aunts, Agnes Johnson of Exmore, VA; aunt, Inell Barrett of Asheboro, NC; uncle, Angelo Whie (Dorothy) of Baltimore, MD; sister-cousins, Annette Perry, Jannette Perry, and Nannette(Rufus) Perry-Sutton; godson, Demetrius Fields; special friends-cousins, Louis Poulson, Martin White, Gregory Giddens, and John Finney; special friend, Marcelle Bolling; special shipyard friends, JD Williams, Harvey Milton, Gerry Tillettt, William Riddick, Jack Hill, Bobby Swinton, Robert Arits, Henry Biggs; GBC Male Chorus, GBC family and a host of other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers Tyleek Kelley, Tyree Kelley, Devon Kelley, Lance Rew, Jamal Thomas, Martin White Honorary Pallbearers Gregory Giddens, Milton Harvey, Gerry Tillett, JD Williams Flowerbears Sadaya Davis Jada Thomas Sirica Bolling DeZhana Shields-Tucker Deztanie Shields-Tucker GBC Missionaries/ National Council of Negro Women Acknowledgement The flowers you sent for this day. The cards you mailed and the texts along the way. The support you stopped by to render. The gifts you brought with thoughts so tender. The prayers you say will forever play a part in easing the pain in our hearts. A special thank you is extended to Riverside Oncology (Dr K , Patty and team),Riverside Hospice Team, Riverside Health Systems, GBC, Cooke Bros Hampton Memorial Gardens THE FAMILY

Broken Chain

Little did we know that Morning that God was going to call your name, In Life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we can not see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Love Always Your Girls Kita, Zhane, Dee, Shenita and Lanita