Obituary of Richard L. Andrews RICHARD L. ANDREWS Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - May 19, 2001 SUFFOLK - Richard L. Andrews, 56, a lifelong resident of Suffolk, died on Thursday, May 17, 2001, at Obici Hospital after a courageous battle with pancreatitis. He was the son of Willard Henry Andrews and Mary Diana Hill Andrews, both deceased. He is survived by his wife, Judith E. Andrews; son R. Lee Andrews II and his wife, Lisa, and daughter, Morgan, of Fayetteville, N.C.; daughter, Kristen A. Campbell and her husband, Andrew, of Suffolk; and a brother, Willard H. Andrews Jr. of Richmond. Mr. Andrews graduated from Suffolk High School and attended Campbell University. He established the reputation as a skilled negotiator and Right of Way Agent for the Virginia Department of Highways and City of Chesapeake. He was awarded the City's Star Performer Certificate in 1997. Mr. Andrews had been in the real estate field virtually all his working life as the owner of Andrews Realty and Suffolk Mini Storage. He was a member of the International Right of Way Association and Suffolk Ruritan Club. Mr. Andrews was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. He enjoyed duck hunting with family members and friends at Currituck Sound and Lake Mattamuskeet in North Carolina. Mr. Andrews equally enjoyed fishing with his late father at the Pasquotank River and Lake Drummond. Mr. Andrews loved life, his family, and his church, Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church, where he had been an elder, Sunday school teacher, and faithful member and leader for many years. He was quick to share with others that he attributed his recovery from this same illness six years ago to God's miraculous healing. He and his family have considered themselves especially blessed to be among so many wonderful Christian friends who have supported them throughout this second illness. The family will welcome visitors from 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home on Sunday. The funeral will be conducted in First Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Monday by the Rev. Ruffin Alphin and the Rev. Timothy C. Meyer. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church Deacon's Fund, 312 E. Constance Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. Edition: FINAL Page: B6 Copyright (c) 2001 The Virginian-Pilot ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary ––– Richard L. Andrews, 56, of Suffolk died 17 May 2001 at Obici Hospital after a battle with pancreatitis. Born to Willard Henry Andrews and Mary Diana Hill Andrews, he worked in real estate and right-of-way services and was active in church and community. Visitation was held 20 May 2001 at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted 21 May 2001 at First Baptist Church by the Rev. Ruffin Alphin and the Rev. Timothy C. Meyer, followed by burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery. ––– Transcript ––– RICHARD L. ANDREWS Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - May 19, 2001 SUFFOLK - Richard L. Andrews, 56, a lifelong resident of Suffolk, died on Thursday, May 17, 2001, at Obici Hospital after a courageous battle with pancreatitis. He was the son of Willard Henry Andrews and Mary Diana Hill Andrews, both deceased. He is survived by his wife, Judith E. Andrews; son R. Lee Andrews II and his wife, Lisa, and daughter, Morgan, of Fayetteville, N.C.; daughter, Kristen A. Campbell and her husband, Andrew, of Suffolk; and a brother, Willard H. Andrews Jr. of Richmond. Mr. Andrews graduated from Suffolk High School and attended Campbell University. He established the reputation as a skilled negotiator and Right of Way Agent for the Virginia Department of Highways and City of Chesapeake. He was awarded the City's Star Performer Certificate in 1997. Mr. Andrews had been in the real estate field virtually all his working life as the owner of Andrews Realty and Suffolk Mini Storage. He was a member of the International Right of Way Association and Suffolk Ruritan Club. Mr. Andrews was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. He enjoyed duck hunting with family members and friends at Currituck Sound and Lake Mattamuskeet in North Carolina. Mr. Andrews equally enjoyed fishing with his late father at the Pasquotank River and Lake Drummond. Mr. Andrews loved life, his family, and his church, Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church, where he had been an elder, Sunday school teacher, and faithful member and leader for many years. He was quick to share with others that he attributed his recovery from this same illness six years ago to God's miraculous healing. He and his family have considered themselves especially blessed to be among so many wonderful Christian friends who have supported them throughout this second illness. The family will welcome visitors from 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home on Sunday [20 May 2001]. The funeral will be conducted in First Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Monday [21 May 2001] by the Rev. Ruffin Alphin and the Rev. Timothy C. Meyer. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church Deacon's Fund, 312 E. Constance Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. ––– Vital Statistics ––– |----------------------------------------------| | Name | Richard L. Andrews | | Age | 56 | | Birth | 1945 (estimated); Unknown | | Death | 17 May 2001; Obici Hospital, Suffolk | |----------------------------------------------| ––– Table of Relationships ––– |---------------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|--------------------| | Richard L. Andrews | Decedent | Suffolk | | Judith E. Andrews | Wife | Unknown | | R. Lee Andrews II | Son | Fayetteville, N.C. | | Lisa Andrews | Daughter-in-law | Fayetteville, N.C. | | Morgan Andrews | Granddaughter | Fayetteville, N.C. | | Kristen A. Campbell | Daughter | Suffolk | | Andrew Campbell | Son-in-law | Suffolk | | Willard Henry Andrews | Father (predeceased) | Unknown | | Mary Diana Hill Andrews | Mother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Willard H. Andrews Jr. | Brother | Richmond | |---------------------------------------------------------------------| ––– Publication Details ––– |--------------------------------| | Field | Value | |----------|---------------------| | Location | Norfolk, VA | | Name | The Virginian-Pilot | | Date | 19 May 2001 | | Edition | FINAL | | Section | B | | Page | B6 | |--------------------------------| ––– Other Relevant Information ––– • Graduated from Suffolk High School • Attended Campbell University • Right of Way Agent for the Virginia Department of Highways and the City of Chesapeake • Awarded the City of Chesapeake Star Performer Certificate in 1997 • Owner of Andrews Realty • Owner of Suffolk Mini Storage • Member of the International Right of Way Association • Member of the Suffolk Ruritan Club • Elder, Sunday school teacher, and member of Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church • Enjoyed duck hunting at Currituck Sound and Lake Mattamuskeet, North Carolina • Enjoyed fishing at the Pasquotank River and Lake Drummond [Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may have contributed to the creation of this text. 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