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John A. Elam NORFOLK - John A. Elam, 76, passed away Dec. 8, 2010. Born of the late Richard and Ellen Elam, John was a native of Hampton Roads. Throughout his life, John was always a caring and generous man and was always willing to help those in need. He retired from the Norfolk-Portsmouth Beltline and was an honorable Mason. John was predeceased by his daughter, Amy Elam; a brother, George Elam; and two sisters, Mildred Spaulding and Barbara Bandy. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Patricia Barnard Elam. He leaves behind to cherish his memory two sons, John Elam Jr. and Richard Elam, both of Virginia Beach; one sister, Mary Basnight; two grandsons, Jonathan and Tanner Elam; as well as many nieces and nephews. A visitation and Masonic service will be held Sunday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home. A funeral will be held Monday, Dec. 13, at noon in Woodlawn Funeral Home with interment to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6329 Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.woodlawngroup.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 11, 2010.

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Margaret Hebert

December 14, 2010

Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved husband and father, John. You, your family and John are in our thoughts and prayers. We were renter's on Kingston Avenue for many years and friends longer. Always ended up in the same restaurant on our anniversay (March 22nd) and either John or Pat's birthday. Wishing you all God's peace. We recently learned of John's passing upoon returning from vacation or we would have certainly have attended his service. Margaret and Mike Hebert

December 13, 2010

PAT AND FAMILY, JUST WANT TO LET YOU ALL
KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS IN THIS SAD TIME IN YOUR LIVES.
WITH MUCH LOVE DEBBIE AND ROBERT TOLLEY
{DEBBIE WHITAKER FROM KNOB HILL}

Jobel Daugherty

December 13, 2010

Pat,John,Rick,Johnathan & Tanner
We are so sorry for your loss. We will all miss crazy Johnny very much. Remember all of the good memories everyone has.
Love you all Jobel Jimmy Christopher & Matthew

December 13, 2010

Mrs Elam you and your family are In my prayers. I am ever so grateful to Mr. Elam for giving me a nice place to live and for always being very kind.
Keep yor head up. Randolph Kennedy.

December 12, 2010

Hey mama Pat..we are so sad for your loss. Papa John will be so very missed by our family as well as many others. He was such a wonder spirited man with the greatest smile. We will always cherish our personal memories we have of family birthday celebrations..and the vacations in Disney world and Sandbridge. We know he is in a better place waiting for everyone to smile with him and the Lord. Find strength from the wonder memories you shared. We love you always, John, Kathy, Nick & Nichole Mcghee

Dave & Robin Barnard

December 12, 2010

Pat Sorry for your Loss we will all Miss Brother John Very much it will be tough however God will help see you threw Love you Dave

December 11, 2010

Be with god john you earned it.You tought me alot,all good.

David C ,Peeples Jr

Laura Walker

December 11, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear about Johnny's passing. He was such a sweet and funny guy. He will be truly missed.
All my love, Laura

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