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Obituary For Gregory E. Lee

Gregory E Lee, 55, of N. Chesterfield, VA, died August 9, 2019. Surviving are his wife, Rev. Dr. Penni Sweetenburg-Lee; 4 sisters, Cynthia Inge, Cassandra Harris, Annie Roberts (Rev. Shelby) and Janice Jackson (Myron); 3 brothers, Rev. Michael (Docia), Rev. Jimmy Jr. (Teresa) and Terrance (LaTonya) Lee; 3 sisters-in-law, Mary, Iris and Leslie Sweetenburg; 4 brothers-in-law, James (Renee) and Albert, Jr. (Deborah) Atkins, Brady (Valerie) and James (Judy) Sweetenburg; nieces and nephews; other relatives and and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. The family will receive friends Monday, August 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 20 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 28th and R Streets. Rev. Dr. Sylvester T. Smith, officiating. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens.

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Dr. Penni, My family offers prayers and condolences to you and your family during this time. May you find comfort and peace in the many memories that you have and with the legacy in which your husband has left. May God move in mighty ways and bless his celebration of life. God bless. Angel Barnhill

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Monday, August 19, 2019 Dr. Penni, All Family and Friends, In Loving Memory of a special Husband The day you left and gained your wings my heart just broke two I wish you could have stayed with me But Heaven needed you You left me with memories And I love you dearly still No matter how much time goes by You know I always will You were a very special person With kindness in your heart And the love we had together Grows stronger now we’re apart I know I cannot bring you back Although I wish it everyday But a piece of me went with you The day you went away Love, Thomas J. Leach

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Dr. Penni, God’s Garden   God looked around His garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered “Peace be thine”. It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home.   Love, Thomas J. Leach

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Dr. Penni, sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Much love, Kennedy Rose

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Rev. Dr. Sweetenburg-Lee. I met you about 2 weeks ago at Lung Wah Chinese restaurant. You were actually on the phone with your husband ordering him food. We had to wait for the rain to let up in order to leave, so we talked a little while we waited. I knew you that you were a Woman of God, and I asked you if you a minister. I am so sorry for your loss. I know that your strong Faith will carry you through these sorrowful days ahead. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Althea Brooks

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Dr. Penni, Sending warm thoughts and a virtual hug to you as you grieve this major loss. Thinking of you and your family and hoping for peace during this time. With much respect, Catherine Childers

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Rev Penny Sorry to about your husband my deepest sympathy are with you my prayers are with the family love the Friend Family

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Dr. Penni, my deepest condolences for your loss. My prayers are with you, and your family. Jada Ibekwe

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Dr. Penni, I am so sad to hear of this news this morning. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Much love and peace to all of you as you grieve the loss of your husband, friend and loved one. I can clearly see you are surrounded by love and hope that brings you some rest.

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To my sister, the Reverend Dr.Penni... What a blessing for me to have been there from the beginning of your LOVE STORY. God blessed you and Greg individually with such passion then guided your hearts to come together. One beat, one voice, one love,no matter the life challenges along the way.In between the hugs, kisses,hills,valleys,hits and misses,GOD still allowed you to remain Mr.& Mrs. During this life transition we will all face,my prayers go out to you Penni (Mrs.Lee) and the rest of the family members.May our heavenly father keep you in perfect peace. "The LORD is my shepherd,I shall not want"... "Be STRONG and of good courage...do NOT be afraid nor dismayed for the LORD your GOD is with you wherever you go." All praise,All honor,All GLORY to GOD. Much Love, Turnbo

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To Dr. Penni Sweetenburg-Lee, and the Lee Family. We want extend or condolences to you all on the transiting of your loved one. We pray in the days ahead that you all find peace and comfort within the safety of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Be Blessed, Warren Newell, Jr. And Family

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To Our Family, Our Sovereign God has taken our loving Gregory home. We will mis him dearly, but he is in the hands of our loving Father. Be comforted by the Lord God our Father, Our Shepherd and His Spirit that dwells within. love always Pastors Jimmie & Tharesa Lee

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Dr. Penni, As we recognize God in His infinite wisdom and sovereignty, we must accept what He allows. Because I know you are a strong woman of faith, you understand this. However, don't forget to take the time to grieve, and then... 2 Samuel 12:20

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Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. I'm so sorry for your loss. D. Hyman DARS

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Our Dear Sister in Christ, we send our heartfelt condolences and prayers for you and the family as you say so-long to your husband. Thanking God for we know...To be absent from the body is to present with our Lord Jesus Christ the Saviour! We will see you next week. May God Bless & keep you always. Rev.Michael & Lady Aj Sanders

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Dr. Penni, God in his word tells us His WAY is perfect. All his works were (and are) done and all his words are spoken and written, in the right way, at the right time, in the right order and in the right number. He "tells the numbers of the stars", "He brings out their host by number." Numbers in scripture are not used by chance but by design. Brother Gregory's transitioned to his Heavenly Home on 12:32am. As I contemplated this numbers by design, I see God at work. The number 1232 added together equals 8,meaning resurrection and regeneration, new life, the beginning of a new life and era. Individually, the number 12 signifies God governmental perfection, God's earthly rule over Gregory's life has been perfected. The number 30 is the perfection of divine order,and it is coupled with the number 2 which denotes another,one who comes for help and deliverance. Gregory's transition was divinely orchestrated. He went home at God appointed time...his numbers are written in Heaven.

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Penny, I am so sorry to hear the loss of your husband. I pray for peace fir you and your family and rejoice with you that one day you will be reunited!

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I loved your mother very much will be missed but not forgotten really sorry for this lost to you I pray for your family I hope you get through this well God is always there she's in a better place

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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