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Edward R. Shambry Jr.


Sunrise: September 26, 1950
Sunset: March 2, 2022

Reverend Dr. Edward R. Shambry Jr. passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at his home.  He was born September 26, 1950, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Edward R. Shambry Sr. and Lula Mae (Edwards) Shambry.  Being reared by Christian parents and under the influence of Christian family members, Pastor Shambry was brought to the First Baptist Church of Lamberts Point in Norfolk, VA as a child.  There he served dutifully and faithfully as an Usher, Sunday School Teacher, Junior Deacon and Baptist Training Union worker.  Following his profession of faith in Christ and his baptism at the age of twelve, it was no surprise to his home church, pastor or family that, at age seventeen, while still in high school, he announced his call to the Gospel ministry.  His initial sermon, delivered on January 20, 1968, was entitled “The Whole Armor of God”, taken from Ephesians 6:10-20.

He graduated from Maury High School in June 1968.  Later that year, he entered Virginia College in Lynchburg, Virginia “renamed Virginia University of Lynchburg” where he was active as a campus leader.  He served as president of his college class, president of the Student Ministerial Association and president of the Student Government.  For his campus leadership efforts, his fellow students presented him with a trophy recognizing his service.  He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Education at the college.  He received his Master of Divinity Degree-cum laude (“with honors”) from the School of Theology of Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia.  Lastly, he received his Doctorate Degree.

During his long tenure as a Servant of God he held multiple positions.  His ministerial experiences included serving as pastor of the following churches: The Union Baptist Church, Glasgow, Virginia, the Kentuck Baptist Church, Ringgold, Virginia, the First Baptist Church, South Hill, Chesapeake, Virginia, the Gospel Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia, The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Doswell, Virginia, the First Baptist Church, Lexington Virginia, Associate Pastor at the First Baptist Church of Lamberts Point, Norfolk Virginia. He was employed with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice for 30 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife Karen Lenora (Lindsey) Shambry, his children: James L. Walker, Phylicia D. Shambry (John), Jaleel R. Shambry, Troy J. Shambry, twelve grandchildren, one great grandchild.  His sister: Marilyn D. Eli (John) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends He was proceeded in death by his mother and father, his sister Wilhelmina D. Brown, daughter Naquisha S. Shambry and son Darryl J. Shambry.

Viewing Tuesday, March 15, 2022 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23505 Service Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:00am First Baptist Church Lamberts Point 1268 W 38th Street Norfolk, VA 23508 Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 *Masks Required*

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    Verna Smith says
    March 10, 2022 at 6:53 pm

    Please accept my condolences to the family. May God continue to comfort and bless you during this trying time. Be encouraged;God is ahead of you and knows your needs.

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    Sherella Willoughby says
    March 10, 2022 at 9:26 pm

    Our sincere condolences to the family. Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.

    -The Willoughbys

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      Arnetta Sumler Forrest says
      March 11, 2022 at 8:28 pm

      My sincere condolences to the family. May God continue to give you peace and comfort during this time. God bless you all❣🙏🙏

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    Arnetta Sumler Forrest says
    March 11, 2022 at 8:30 pm

    My sincere condolences to the family. May God continue to give you peace and comfort during this time. God bless you all❣🙏🙏

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    Judith Taylor Boatwright says
    March 12, 2022 at 10:59 am

    Our prayers of comfort and condolences to the family and friends during this sorrowful time!! Rev.Shamby was such an extraordinary man of God!! He will truly be missed.He touched a lot of lives.Know that””Butchie Boy” live was not in vain.God bless each of you individually, as well as collectively.The Taylor Clan

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    Phyllis Stith says
    March 12, 2022 at 6:22 pm

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the Sgambry family whom I’ve known for all of my life.

    May God comfort, hold and keep you all.

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    MILLICENT AVERY SAWYER says
    March 12, 2022 at 7:21 pm

    BUTCH was a GOD FEARING man. I will always remember his booming voice from the pulpit. My condolences to his devoted sister and the rest of his family. May he rest in Peace…

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    Rev. Dr. James Edwards, lll says
    March 12, 2022 at 9:41 pm

    My wife , Reverend Dee and I send our prayers and condolences out to Karen , Marilyn and other members of our family on the passing of Rev. Edward ” Butch ” Shambry. Rev. Shambry and I were first cousins on his mother’s side of the family .May the preacher rest in peace .
    Rev. Dr. James ” Screwball ” Edwards, lll
    Retired Pastor of New Rose of Sharon ,l Chesapeake

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    ASHLEY AVERY, SR says
    March 13, 2022 at 5:02 pm

    CHECK CHECK AND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. MAY HE R.I.P (IN HEAVEN). HE WILL BE TRULY MISS. IN MY PRAYS.
    “”LAMBERTS POINT FOR LIFE “””

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      Branita F Johnson says
      March 17, 2022 at 9:00 pm

      Karen, this comes from Branita (faye)Johnson and Family. Sending Prayers to you and your family. Please get in touch with me when you’re free

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    Lillie Pierce says
    March 15, 2022 at 2:40 pm

    may jehovah the god of all comfort , comfort your family. Jesus said to the sister of Lazarus, I am the resurrection and the life. With much love Noble Lee, Lillie(sis) ,Joyce,Sandra,your first cousins

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    Cassandra Person says
    March 15, 2022 at 5:05 pm

    Praying for peace and comfort for sister Karen, sister Marilyn and family.
    We as Christians know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. FBCLP family loved him also and he will be missed but not forgotten.
    Missionary Cassandra Brown Person

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    Wanda P Hood says
    March 15, 2022 at 6:28 pm

    Wanda Hood-Walker says

    Sending my sincere condolences to the family. God will carry you through during this difficult time. 🙏

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    Pastor Michae Toliver says
    March 15, 2022 at 11:37 pm

    On behalf of the members of First Baptist Church South Hill, I extend sincere condolences to the Shambry family. We salute Dr. Shambry for his years of dedicated service as the former pastor of First Baptist Church South Hill. May he find rest and reward in the care of the loving God that he served.

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    Valerie Whitney says
    May 20, 2022 at 3:29 pm

    Sorry to hear of his death.

    Cousin Valerie

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