OBITUARY James Everett Washington The Reverend James Everett Washington, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend departed his life here on earth on Thursday evening, October 9, 2014. The golden gates opened and I, James Everett Washington, 75, entered in very peacefully to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ, so when you read about my Home going don’t worry about me. James E. Washington of Keswick, Virginia formerly of Fluvanna County, Virginia. The fourth son born to the late Brascoe and Mildred Terell Washington on February 17, 1939, also preceded in transition was one grandson, Gerald Washington Jr.; and four brothers, Wilson Robertson, Carl Edward, William and Walter Washington. James joined Springfield Baptist Church, Troy, Virginia at a very early age, attending Sunday school and church services. Attended Fluvanna Public Schools, later in life great horse trainer for Glenmore Farm, long distance truck driver for Morton Frozen Food, only to retire to raise beef cattle and cultivate his gardens and grape vineyard. He became a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Esmont, Virginia in the 70’s; he became a very active member of the Adult choir and Trustee Board. In the 80’s he was called into the ministry, Licensed and Ordained 1988-1989. Graduated from Virginia Seminary and College and Eastern Theological Center, Lynchburg, Virginia. The Reverend James Washington served as the former Pastor of Mt Amos Baptist Church of Free Union, Virginia and Rocky Mount Baptist Church of Cumberland, Virginia. He was the pastor of Mt. Sinai Baptist
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Church of Dyke, Virginia for 25 years and resigned due to illness. James leaves to cherish his memory his lovely and caring wife, Pearl S. Washington of 40 years; one devoted brother, Herrett Washington and wife, Diane, of Fluvanna, Virginia; six sons, Allen and wife, Sue, Gerald, James Jr. and wife, Mena, Patrick Washington, Edwin and wife, Laurie, and Eric Banks, all of Charlottesville, Virginia; five daughters, Gwendolyn Washington of Norfolk, Virginia, Debra Mills of Woodridge, Virginia, Betty Reed and husband, Jamison, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Jamie Mills of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Varonda Parker and husband, Antoine, of Keswick, Virginia; one God child, Donna Copper; 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-laws, Geraldine Smith of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Maybelle Washington of Troy, Virginia; a devoted aunt, Georgie Boone of Indianapolis, Indiana; a host of relatives, friends, his Mt. Sinai Church family and a special friend, Dr. Hans Rittervolt. Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 18, 2014, at First Christian Church, Keswick, Virginia, with the Reverend Dr. James Cobbs delivering the tribute. J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.jfbellfuneralhome.com
Polly Adair Dammann Polly Adair Dammann passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at her son’s home in Arlington, Virginia. She was born April 14, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Dr. John F. Dammann and Nancy M. Dammann of Charlottes-
ville, Virginia. She was a graduate of Rosary College and received a Masters in Government and a J.D. from Georgetown University. Polly devoted more than 30 years of her life to public service, spending four years in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, six years with the Department of Labor, and another 23 years in the Civil Frauds Section of the Department of Justice. Throughout her life, Polly also dedicated much of her free time to volunteering for various charitable organizations including: Arlington County Youth Soccer, So Others May Eat, Capital Hospice, Medico Honduras, the Michael E. Shaheen Jr. Education Foundation, and Remote Area Medical. Most importantly, Polly was the best mother three boys could ever hope to have. Polly was predeceased by her husband, Michael E. Shaheen Jr. She is survived by her son, Michael E. Shaheen III, his wife Leah Lipsky, and their children, Claire and Sienna; son, Timothy A. Shaheen and his wife Meaghan Foran; son, Francisco Macedo, his wife Juliana Pena Cal, and their children, Luisa, Lara, and Lucas; brother, John Francis “Jeff” Dammann Jr. and his wife Terry; brother, Ralph K. Dammann and his wife Charlotte; brother, Charles Gibson “Gibby” Dammann and his wife Debbie. A memorial celebration was held at Falls Church Presbyterian Church located at 225 E. Broad St., Falls Church, VA 22046 on Friday, October 17, 2014. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the University of Virginia Remote Area Medical Clinic (payable to UVA Health with “RAM” in the memo) UVA Gift Accounting, P.O. Box 400807, Charlottesville, VA 22904.
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