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Basil McElvain Obituary

Mr. Basil D. McElvain Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 1, 2014. He served this great country from 1970 to 1991 in the United States Army. He was a graduate of Tulley High School and also a graduate of St. Leo's College in 1997.

Mr. McElvain was preceded in death by his parents, Basil D. McElvain Sr. and Joanna Kulesza.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Annette McElvain of Hopewell; three brothers, Bob Kulesza (Delores) and Don Mcelvain, both of Chicago and Jerry McElvain (Jesse) of Province, Ky.; four children, Jennifer McElvain of San Antonio, Texas, Octavia Keene (Monte) of Petersburg, LaToria Smalls (Ernest) of Kissimmee, Fla. and Demetria Dash of Richmond; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; three sisters, Carol Mayes of Dixson, Ky., Glenda Kanady of Beaufort, S.C., and Marie Nesi of Palintin, Ill.; three sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives; and friends.

Services for Mr. Basil D. McElvain will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2014, at the Chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg. Interment to follow at Virginia Veterans Cemetery.

Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral establishment.

The family will assemble 10 a.m. at 2750 Berry St., Hopewell, the day of the services.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. McElvain and watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Published by The Progress-Index from Jun. 4 to Jun. 8, 2014.
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It's been a year since you have been gone and I still remember it like it was yesterday. I know you are smiling from the HEAVENS above and know that you are truly missed down here on earth. Until we meet again! I love you always and forever!

Jennifer McElvain

June 30, 2015

I miss my dad!

Jennifer McElvain

June 24, 2014

I am praying for God's comfort and living grace for you during this time. Basil was a Securitas team member!

Pam Castelle

June 9, 2014

Deepest sympathy to the family,
Carol Jordan ( daughter of the late Frank Derus)

June 9, 2014

I remember him only as a little boy when we lived in the same building in Chicago. So sorry to hear about his passing and my condolences to his family and friends who knew him as an adult.

Chris Kowalski

June 6, 2014

We are extremely sorry for your loss. Basil was a very kind and gentle man. Our team here at Securitas will miss him.

Gary Roney

June 6, 2014

"Captain McElvain", as we knew him here at Honeywell, will certainly be missed. I enjoyed working with Basil and occasionally seeing him in the Commissary. He was always very pleasant with a smile on his face. My condolences to his family.

Betty Vasquez

June 5, 2014

Very sorry for your loss Basil will surly be missed.

James E Branch Jr

June 4, 2014

So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Captain McElvain at Honeywell. He was an interesting person.
God Bless his Family.

Nancy Bond, RN

June 4, 2014

I was stunned to read the obituary of an old friend in today's newspaper. "Captain Mac" was a tough old bird, but deep down he was the nicest man you could ever want to meet.

Rest in peace, Captain Mac. You'll be sadly missed!

Tamara Eastman

June 4, 2014

To the Family:

With Deepest Sympathy for the Loss of Your Loved One.

God Bless!

Battinto Batts, Sr.

June 2, 2014

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Funeral services provided by:

J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg

102 South Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803-4220

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