John Sookins Sr.

Departed this life November 30, 2019.  John Sookins Sr., age 94, of Richmond.  He was a World War II veteran.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances N.  Sookins and one daughter, Francine A.  Sookins.  He is survived by three daughters, Kinsella Sookins-Reaves of Twinsburg Ohio, Margaret A.  Sookins and Brenda Sookins Wright(Moses);  one son, John Sookins Jr.(Pamela);  five grandchildren;  five great grandchildren;  one great great grandson;  a host of nieces, nephews and cousins;  one sister- in- law, Lilian Givens;  and other relatives and friends among them a loving friend and caregiver, Juanita Ann Dandridge.  Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr.  Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7PM Wednesday.  Funeral services will be held 12noon Thursday at Mt.  Vernon Baptist Church, 1902 Rosewood Avenue where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time.  Rev.  Dr.  Michael L.  W.   Moore(pastor) off.  Interment Mt.  Calvary Cemetery.  Family and  friends assemble at the church 11:45AM Thursday