Isaac Friend, Jr.

ISAAC FRIEND, JR.
"ZEKE"
On Friday, September 1, 2023, God called our Beloved Isaac "ZEKE" Friend, Jr. from earth to Glory.

"ZEKE" was born February 17th, 1951, to the late Isaac Sr. and Bettye Hancock Friend of Chester, Va.

"ZEKE" was raised and educated in Chesterfield County Public School System.
He graduated from Carver High School in 1969.

After graduation of high school, "ZEKE" was employed at Dupont Chemicals of North Chesterfield for a few years. Upon leaving Dupont, he enlisted in the U. S. Army for a period of time for four years, being Honorably Discharged from the military in August 1978. Thereafter, "ZEKE" made Germany his home for many years before coming back to the states.
Returning to the states, "ZEKE" was gainfully employed by Bellwood Defense General Supply Center until retirement. Lastly, but not least, his Senior Citizen's Job: at the Walmart, which he thoroughly enjoyed!!!

"ZEKE" enjoyed playing pool every Thursday night with his buddies. He loved cooking BBQ ribs and frying fresh fish.

He was a lover for cars in which, "ZEKE" had many from Corvettes to Pickups!!! Zeke came in 1st place in1980 at the 1980 Corvette Jubilee car show, and 2nd place in 1981. Zeke also love softball. He played in 1990 and 1991 for DGSC Men Softball Team (New Brees) He received a 1st placed trophy for both years. Also, a lover for Horseshoes, 1st place Scymac Horseshoe Tournament 1997. One thing Zeke love to do and he was not very good at and that was DANCING, but he stayed on the dance floor doing the " Zekie" having fun.

"ZEKE WAS A LOVER OF LIFE!!!!"

At an early age, "ZEKE" was Baptized and joined the A.M.E. Zion Church Chester. Presently, "ZEKE" is a member of the Fifth Baptist Church, Richmond, Va.

Isaac Friend was wonderful example of a Mason, husband, father, papa, and friend. A member of The Grand
Lodge of Virginia. Beginning April 1988

"ZEKE was predeceased by his parents, Isaac Sr. and Bettye Hancock Friend, sister: Jacquelyn Friend, aunt: Dorothy Hancock, uncle: John H. Hancock.

"ZEKE" is survived by his Loving and Devoted Wife, Sandra Spurlock-Friend married twice to this same Wonderful Woman: May 1st, 1999, and May 1st, 2020 (THAT'S REAL GODLY LOVE!!!), son, Jason (Crystal), grandson, Jason, Jr., aunt-Julia Harris, uncle-George Hancock, two sisters, nephew-Kevin Friend (Yolanda), nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

His best friend Scout Henry