J.L. Dodson & Sons Funeral Establishment - Petersburg
Deacon Fred Ceifus Raspberry, Jr.
( August 16, 1968 - January 21, 2017 )
Deacon Fred Ceifus Raspberry, Jr., affectionately known as “Buddy” of 2004 Bishop St. , Petersburg, Virginia entered into eternal rest suddenly on Saturday, January 21, 2017, while visiting with family in Brooklyn, New York.
Fred was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 16, 1968 to the late Fred Ceifus Raspberry, Sr. and the late Naomi Mitchell Raspberry.
While living in New York, he was educated in the Queen Vocation High School and later was employed by Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI). While there, he also attended the New Canaan Baptist Church.
Fred later moved to Petersburg, Virginia and joined the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ under the leadership of the Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. and was ordained as a Deacon in 2009. He was employed for many years with BFI and was currently employed with the Amazon Fulfillment Center, Dinwiddie, Virginia.
Fred loved to sing! He sang with many gospel groups. Most recently he sang with the Nu-Direction Gospel Group (formerly Make A Change).
In Petersburg, Fred met the former Gail D. Green and the two united in marriage on October 3, 2015 and blended their families as one.
Left cherishing him in memory are his loving and devoted wife, Gail G. Raspberry of Petersburg, Va.; sons, Fred III of Petersburg, Va., Terrance of North Carolina, Davon of New York and Deante of Petersburg, Va.; godson, Amar’e; two devoted sisters, Myra Raspberry and Fredia Raspberry of Brooklyn, New York; aunts, Rose Raspberry and Ester Griffin (Wilson) of North Carolina, Barbara Mitchell of Greensville, North Carolina, Gertrude Mitchell of Fordville, North Carolina and Mayline (Ricky) of North Carolina; uncles, Donald Raspberry (Patricia), Bennie Raspberry and Joseph Raspberry (Angie) all of North Carolina; brother-in-law, David Green of Virginia Beach, Va.; sisters-in-law, Annie Williams (Carl), Kathleen Burrow, Joyce Green, Hester Green, and Mary Green all of Petersburg, Va., Marva Rogers (Earl) of Randallstown, Maryland and Grace Okitikpi of Minnesota; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A public viewing will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm and on Friday, January 27, 2017 from 9:00am to 8:00pm at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment.
A funeral service for Deacon Fred Ceifus Raspberry, Jr. will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ, 233 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Virginia with Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Pastor, Officiating. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence at 1:45 pm on the day of the service.
Deacon Raspberry will be laid to rest on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in the Raspberry Cemetery 610 South West Craven Middle School Road, Newbern, North Carolina. Family is asked to assemble at the Bishop Street residence at 11:00am for the procession.
Professional funeral services entrusted to the staff of the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Ave. Petersburg , Va. 23803, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr.,Funeral Director, (804)732-5959 and (834)3330. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com.
Fred was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 16, 1968 to the late Fred Ceifus Raspberry, Sr. and the late Naomi Mitchell Raspberry.
While living in New York, he was educated in the Queen Vocation High School and later was employed by Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI). While there, he also attended the New Canaan Baptist Church.
Fred later moved to Petersburg, Virginia and joined the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ under the leadership of the Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. and was ordained as a Deacon in 2009. He was employed for many years with BFI and was currently employed with the Amazon Fulfillment Center, Dinwiddie, Virginia.
Fred loved to sing! He sang with many gospel groups. Most recently he sang with the Nu-Direction Gospel Group (formerly Make A Change).
In Petersburg, Fred met the former Gail D. Green and the two united in marriage on October 3, 2015 and blended their families as one.
Left cherishing him in memory are his loving and devoted wife, Gail G. Raspberry of Petersburg, Va.; sons, Fred III of Petersburg, Va., Terrance of North Carolina, Davon of New York and Deante of Petersburg, Va.; godson, Amar’e; two devoted sisters, Myra Raspberry and Fredia Raspberry of Brooklyn, New York; aunts, Rose Raspberry and Ester Griffin (Wilson) of North Carolina, Barbara Mitchell of Greensville, North Carolina, Gertrude Mitchell of Fordville, North Carolina and Mayline (Ricky) of North Carolina; uncles, Donald Raspberry (Patricia), Bennie Raspberry and Joseph Raspberry (Angie) all of North Carolina; brother-in-law, David Green of Virginia Beach, Va.; sisters-in-law, Annie Williams (Carl), Kathleen Burrow, Joyce Green, Hester Green, and Mary Green all of Petersburg, Va., Marva Rogers (Earl) of Randallstown, Maryland and Grace Okitikpi of Minnesota; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A public viewing will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm and on Friday, January 27, 2017 from 9:00am to 8:00pm at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment.
A funeral service for Deacon Fred Ceifus Raspberry, Jr. will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ, 233 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Virginia with Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Pastor, Officiating. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence at 1:45 pm on the day of the service.
Deacon Raspberry will be laid to rest on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in the Raspberry Cemetery 610 South West Craven Middle School Road, Newbern, North Carolina. Family is asked to assemble at the Bishop Street residence at 11:00am for the procession.
Professional funeral services entrusted to the staff of the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Ave. Petersburg , Va. 23803, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr.,Funeral Director, (804)732-5959 and (834)3330. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com.