Vernon Barrington Cousins, Sr.

Born on March 29, 1948, Vernon Barrington Cousins, Sr., affectionately known as "Cuz", was the son of the late Wilbert H. Cousins, Sr., and the late Lillian D. Cousins. He was born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Richmond, VA. His two younger brothers, Tyrone Cousins and Ronald Barrymore Cousins, predeceased him. Vernon answered the call to eternal rest on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Vernon accepted Christ and baptism at an early age at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he was very active. After visiting Fifth Baptist Church with family members, he made the decision to join and became a faithful member of the Male Usher Board for several years until his health began to fail. Vernon was educated in the Richmond Public Schools system, graduating from Maggie L. Walker High School in June 1966. His lifetime (over 45 years) career was with the grocery store industry as a Store Manager, managing stores such as Giant Foods, Siegel, Nick's, Community Pride and Community Supermarket. Vernon retired in 2011. He enjoyed bowling, singing with· his siblings, cooking, making others laugh (family and friends), and an avid fisherman. He could find a fishing hole like none other. He was a mentor and father figure to many, especially to co-workers, who called him the "Mayor of Church Hill". He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 49 years, Sandra M. Cousins; two sons, Vernon, Jr., (Monica) and Eric (Fayesha); four grandchildren, Brandian, Briande, Melody and Levi; stepmother, Almeda N. Cousins; four sisters, Lillian C. Lampley (Dennis, Sr.), Marie R. Cousins, Darlene Nunery, and Mamie D. Nune1y; tln·ee brothers, Wilbert H. Cousins, Jr. (Daisy), Everett D. Cousins, and Ellis E. Cousins; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Edwards; four sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and a host of nieces, great nieces, great-great nieces, nephews, great nephews, great great nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. The Comfort anti Sweetness of Peace After the clouds, the sunshine, After the water, the spring, After the shower, the rainbow, For life is a changeable thing ... After the night, the morning, Bidding all darkness cease... After life's cares and sorrow, The comfort and sweetness of peace. We love you and miss you, But, God knew best. Author Unknown

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Vernon Barrington Cousins, Sr.

March 29, 1948 - July 9, 2016