Agape Life Services

02/13/2026

In Loving Memory of
Robert “Bucky” Jacob Allison Jr.
May 16, 1941 – February 10, 2026

In Richmond County’s gentle dawn,
Where quiet fields and rivers run,
A boy was born with steady hands
And grew to be a steadfast man.

They called him Bucky, strong and sure,
A craftsman’s heart, both proud and pure.
For over thirty faithful years,
He built his life with sweat and care.
Each board he laid, each floor he sealed,
Reflected love his hands revealed.

He knew the worth of honest days,
Of simple truths and humble ways.
He found his joy in honest work,
In tending gardens and the earth,
In horseshoes tossed beneath the sky,
In laughter drifting warm and high.

And oh, how sweet the music played
When Bucky stepped out unafraid
To dance with Eunice, hand in hand,
His truest love, his promised stand.
Together they built a home so strong,
Filled with grace and country song.

A father’s strength, a granddad’s smile,
A steady presence all the while.
Through sons and grandchildren gathered near,
Through every hug and word of cheer,
His legacy took root and grew
In all the love he carried through.

He joins now those who went before,
His parents, siblings, and his son,
Yet leaves behind what matters more,
A life well lived, a race well run.

So when the gardens start to bloom,
Or music stirs a quiet room,
Or horseshoes ring in open air,
Know that his spirit lingers there.

Simple, kind, steady, and true,
A man who gave and always knew
That love was built the selfsame way
He worked from dawn to close of day,
With patience, pride, and gentle care.

And in the hearts, he shaped with love,
He lives forever there.

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02/11/2026

Seventh-Inning Stretch

Under a sky of Dodger blue,
On this bright Opening Day,
We celebrate a life well played
In his own unforgettable way.

He cheered the highs, believed through lows,
Stood tall come what may.
And sang “Take me out to the ball game”
Like it was his anthem every day.

Now may the lights shine soft above,
The crowd forever strong.
And we’ll hear his voice in every cheer,
Every time we sing that song. 💙

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02/09/2026

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02/09/2026

For Brenda Johnson

Brenda had the music cranked just right,
Oldies spinning day and night.
From King George to Fredericksburg floors,
She’d grab the mic—“Dance, what’re you waiting for?!”

Family was her greatest jam,
Grandkids? Her number-one fan club band.
She laughed loud, she loved big,
Knew every move, every jig.

If there was a beat, she felt it deep,
No wallflowers allowed—no time to sit!
So when you hear that perfect song,
That’s Brenda saying, “Get up and dance—this one’s for you!” 🎶✨

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02/07/2026

Funeral Service Location Change Notice
Please be advised that the funeral service for Lavon Chew has been moved from Third Mount Zion Baptist Church to AGAPE Life Services due to unexpected weather conditions. We appreciate your understanding and continued prayers for the family.

01/27/2026

In Loving Memory Of Francis "John Brizzi" Jr.

God called him beyond the horizon,
where the sea meets the sky
and every journey is made whole.
His life was love, his work was service,
and his spirit rests now
in eternal light.

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01/27/2026

Rayfield Walker

King George Was Always Home
Born where the rivers whisper
In King George clay and stone
September’s child of ’53
That place was always home
A son to Ida Ruth and Rayfield
Hands ready, heart held true
The only boy among his sisters
Strong in all he’d do
He jumped from skies at Fort Bragg
A paratrooper brave and proud
Serving country while still young
Standing steady, never loud
With tools and wires, cars and plans
He fixed what others could not see
Piddling here, repairing there
A life of skill and dignity
Construction dust, electrician’s wire
Grease-stained hands, a ready grin
If it was broken, Ray would try
And somehow make it whole again
Though no children bore his name
His heart knew love that still was true
For Mike and Michelle were children by love
And that love forever grew
Cancer came, but never stole
His laughter or his light
He faced each day with quiet strength
A fighter to the night
Now laid to rest with honored grace
At Quantico he’ll remain
A soldier, brother, uncle, friend
No part of him in vain
King George still holds his memory
Virginia skies still roam
And in every life he touched
Rayfield Walker is home

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01/26/2026

A Life Well Polished

At sunrise, God breathed life into you,
And you met the world with steady hands and an open heart.
Though your time with us was brief,
Your life was rich with purpose,
And your presence left a shine that will never fade.

You found beauty where others saw only wear,
Restoring shine and revealing worth,
Teaching us that even what has endured storms
Can glow again.

With patience, pride, and purpose,
You worked carefully, smoothing every line.
In detailing cars, you shared quiet lessons,
That care matters,
That diligence speaks,
That excellence is an act of love.

Born of the love of your mother, Wanda,
And the strength of your father, Rodney,
You carried their guidance within you,
Rooted in family, faith, and resilience,
A son shaped by love and legacy.

Ten precious lives call you Father,
Ten reflections of your spirit and strength.
In them, your laughter continues,
Your wisdom lives on,
And your legacy breathes with every step they take.
Nothing you poured into them was ever in vain.

At sunset, heaven called your name without warning,
And our hearts were unprepared.
Yet God’s plans are higher than our understanding,
And in His perfect timing, you were gently carried home.

Now your hands are at rest,
Your soul renewed in glory,
And your light shines forever
Polished by grace and held in eternal love.

Well done, good and faithful servant.
Your work is complete,
But your love remains.

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01/05/2026

In Loving Memory of Ivan David Calderon Romero

Too soon you left, dear Ivan,
yet your laughter still remains,
echoing through our memories
like sunlight after rain.

The baby of the family,
with a smile that led the way,
you filled our lives with joy and noise
in your own unforgettable way.

Hardworking hands, a loyal heart,
side by side with Dad and brother,
building more than walls and homes—
building bonds with one another.

You cheered loud for Sunday football,
counted stats, made every play,
golf clubs, games, and late-night laughs
that brightened even ordinary days.

You danced, you joked, you loved so big,
the life of every room,
a son, a brother, uncle, friend—
gone far too early, far too soon.

Though heaven gained your gentle soul,
our hearts still call your name,
for love like yours does not fade—
it forever stays the same.

Rest easy now, our Ivan dear,
wrapped in peace, forever free.
You’ll always be our baby brother,
loved for all eternity.

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12/30/2025

In Loving Memory of Rachael Many Rowles

She moved through life with kindness,
with a heart that made room for everyone.
Work was service, family was everything,
and love was given freely.

Her home was built on connection,
on knowing names, on caring deeply,
on showing up in quiet, steady ways
that mattered more than words.

Her beloved Jack went on ahead,
and not long after, she followed.
Two lives bound by devotion,
now resting together in peace
at Quantico National Cemetery.

She leaves her love in her son Jerry,
and in Beverley, a daughter by heart, not title.
It lives on in grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
in laughter she cherished most.

A gentle soul, a faithful love,
now reunited,
now at rest.

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12/30/2025

Tiny Footprints, Heaven’s Promise

Tiny footprints, soft and still,
Pressed in time, a sacred sign.
Though little feet stayed just a moment,
Their love now lives beyond all time.

They never walked the paths of earth,
Yet God had known each step before.
Every breath, every heartbeat
Was precious to Him, forevermore.

He welcomes children into His arms,
Where innocence is safely kept.
A perfect place in heaven waits
For babies who were only lent.

Those footprints tell a quiet truth
Of love too deep for words to say.
A life so small, yet fully known,
Forever changed us in one day.

While we hold prints of tiny feet,
God holds the child we long to see.
And in His care, we trust again
That love completes eternity.

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12/30/2025

Regina Fox, so dearly loved,
A gentle soul, a caring heart.
Her kindness shone in all she did,
A light that never strayed from dark.

Her time with us was far too short,
Yet filled with love, with grace so true.
She faced her battle bravely still,
With quiet strength the whole way through.

She will be missed by all who knew her,
Her warmth, her smile, her loving ways.
Though grief now marks our tearful hearts,
Her memory lives through all our days.

“I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7

Now rest has come, the race complete,
Her pain released, her soul at peace.
Though gone from sight, she lives on still
In every heart she touched with love.

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