Amos Artis Obituary (1962 - 2016)

Amos Christopher Artis departed this life on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Chippenham Hospital. A native Virginian, Amos was born October 29, 1962 in Richmond, Virginia to the late Amos and Maggie Coleman Artis. He was also preceded in death by three siblings: Melvin, Larry and Kathy. Amos's humorous personality was enjoyed by many. His favorite pastime was having fun which included spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed keeping watch over the four children in his care. Of all the choices Amos made in life, the most important one was acknowledging and accepting Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He was a member of Little Rock Apostolic Faith Church of God in Richmond, Virginia. Amos leaves to forever cherish his memory: a devoted daughter Dinesha Artis Bellamy (Jake); her mother (Barbara Artis) and her maternal grandmother (Annie Russell - who was "like a mom"); one son Taquan Ross and his mother (Franshell Swann); one granddaughter Jazmin Bellamy (who he adored); two sisters: Vanester Artis Williams (Rick) and Gloria Artis Harris (Carl); six brothers: Wayne (Niki), Michael, Ray, Floyd (Roberta), Ronnie, Tyrone (Andrea); a special and devoted friend Phyllis Lawson and her son (Antwain Lawson); three uncles, four aunts (including Jacqueline Coleman, affectionately called Aunt J who was also "like a mom"); and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Ecclesiastes 3:1,2 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;