Funeral


Services


for


RHUDEL


CALVIN
"Lucky"


PETRUS


/.96 1989

SERVICE
Frederick Lutheran Church
Thursday, December 21, 1989
9:30 a.m.
ITERMENT
Western Cemetery


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tulogy

RHUDEL CALVIN PETRUS, known to many as "Sonny".
"Lucky" and "Kimba", was bom to Ann Gordon and Wilfred Petrus
on January 25, 1963.
Rhudel received his primary education at Kirwin Terrace,
Nisky and Addelita Cancryn Schools. He was an active Cub Scout
and Boy Scout. His hobbies were art and cooking; he enhanced
his cooking skills by assisting chefs at restaurants. His last place
of employment was with the Public Works Department, cleaning
up after Hurricane Hugo.
Rhudel met his demise on December 16, 1989. in a vehicular
accident on the Island of St. Croix May his soul rest in peace.




Survivors

MOTHER ....................................... Ann Gordon
FATHER .......................................Wilfred Petrus
BROTHERS .......................... Rudolph Petrus of Virginia
Police Officer Lionel Bess
SPECIAL SISTER-IN-LAW ................... .. Kayann Callwood
AUNTS ..................................... Medora Maynard
Bianca Cornwall
Eva Martin
UNCLES..................................... Benjamin Oliver
Edward Petrus
NIECE ......................................... LaRita Petrus
GODPARENTS ............................... Emelda Frazer
Kathleen Rogers
George Bess, Sr.
Christian Ferdinand
MANY OTHER RELATIVES & FRIENDS




Pallbearers

Mar/in Maddicks / Roy Faulkner / Lionel Bess
Alvin Brathwate / Clinton Charleswell / George Bess








Order of Service


OPENING STATEMENTS

PRAYER

HYMN ............................... ......... 532
"How Great Thou Art"

EULOGY................................. by Julia Joseph

PSALM #46:1-7

ROMANS 8:31-39
JOHN 11:21-27

MESSAGE

HYMN ........................................... #448
"Amazing Grace"

PRAYERS

THE LORD'S PRAYER

COMMENDATION

HYM N .......................... .............. #332
"Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory"



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Tributes

Sonny,
Your time on this earth was spent the best you saw fit Your
passing will be moured by me, but eventually my heart will heal
with the exception of the piece you took along with you. God sees
better than all: He knew why He took you home. Rest my dear, for
you're now out of this cruel world and into your eternal home.
Love Always.
Your Mom, Ann




I sit here, and I recall the fun times we shared as "Lil Boys".
and then I think of us maturing into grown adults; we both went
our separate ways and lived our separate lives the way we saw fit.
It's hard to see you gone, but my mind is eased, for I know that "the
Lord giveth and the Lord taketh." He took you home, "Sonny",
where you'll lean on the Everlasting Arm, and I'll see you when we
all gather at the beautiful river.
Your Brother, Uonel




Sonny,
I frequently recall that morning of Saturday, December 16,
when I received word of your fatal accident..the first words that
came to my mind were "No, not Sonny...." Those words remain
the same today, but I know that you're only resting with your dear
Father and precious Lord.
Love, Made




Lucky,
I will miss your cheerful smile and joyful personality. You.
Chinaman, Donnie and I have shared many wonderful times to-
gether. Jonathan and I miss you very much. May you rest in peace,
safe in the Master's arms.
Julia