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Kevin Bernard Vass PORTSMOUTH - Kevin Bernard Vass was born May 2, 1973. Kevin was a native of Portsmouth and the son of Ms. Olga D. Vass and Mr. Melvin Cotton Sr. He attended Cradock High School and was employed with S.L. Nausbaum. Kevin was predeceased by one brother, Jason L. Vass. Kevin leaves to cherish his memory three children, Darius Lee, Kwame Parker and Kavin Baines; four sisters, Regina L. Vass, Cassandra Vass (Eric) Scott, Deborah R. Comice, Laticia D. Vass; two half sisters, Ebony and Shawn Cotton; five brothers, Min. Reginald L. Vass, Ronald L. (Sylvia) Vass, Melvin E. Vass, Anthony J. Vass and Darrell L. (Barshaniek) Cotton; and a half brother, Min. Melvin (Lakeesha) Cotton Jr. He also leaves a special friend, Pamela Riddick, along with a host of nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and loyal friends. Viewing will be held Tuesday, June 30, at J.T. Fisher Funeral Services, 1080 N. George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake, from 2 until 7 p.m. A life celebration service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Grove Church, 5910 West Norfolk Road, Portsmouth with Dr. Melvin O. Marriner, Senior Pastor, officiating. Burial will be held at Carver Memorial Cemetery, Suffolk. The family has entrusted J.T. Fisher Funeral Services to handle the final care arrangements. Condolences can be sent to www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 29, 2009.

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Duty Officer Kelli Neibauer

July 5, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss in such a tragic way. But we all know that God has our path's laid out for us. All of us could sit here and ask why but there is only two people who know now Kevin and God. May God be with the entire family in your time of need. My prayers go out to the entire family

July 2, 2009

I am sorry for your lost. Kevin was a wonderful person and he will forever be missed. May God Bless the Vass family.
Always,

Braswell Family

Kavin Baines

July 2, 2009

Daddy
I love you so much. If you was still here, I would be so happy. You're still beside me.

PRINCESS THOMAS

July 2, 2009

MAY GOD BLESS THE VASS FAMILY.KEVIN WAS A WONDERFUL NEIGHBOR AND A HARDWORKER AND WILL BE TRULY MISSED.HIS PRESENCE WAS REALLY ANGELIC SO I KNOW HE UP ABOVE LOOKING DOWN ON US ALL...

Chimere Taylor

July 1, 2009

Im sorry for you'll loss. The way he went from here is a terrible thing. I will pray for the Vass family. He will be missed but he surely will live through his kids. GOD BLESS.

Kita Gray

July 1, 2009

My condolences go out to the Vass Family and the children of Kevin. May God bring you all peace and comfort. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers. Kevin will truly be missed as a friend and a good worker in our community. R.I.P Kevin

Pamela Smith&Family

June 30, 2009

My heart and prayers goes out to the Vass family. Kevin was a very good friend of mine. He will be missed by many. GOD BLESS you all.R.I.P.Kevin

Felicia and Rodney Bunch

June 30, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Christal Brown

June 30, 2009

My heart goes out to the Vass Family and the kids. Kevin will surely be missed but never forgotten. I'll keep you all in my prayers.

Lakeisha King

June 30, 2009

Very Sorry for the loss. kevin was a friend of mind and its a tragedy that this had to happen to him. though he is not here in flesh his spirit will always be with the ones he loved most. Wish i had known sooner so i could come home for the services. R.I.P Kevin

June 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayes go out to the Vass family GOD BLESS YOU

June 29, 2009

Kavin Baines
The Briales,Baines,and Shepard family are truly sadden that you have lost your daddy Mr Kevin Vass. We know how much you love him. Always know that he will never be forgotten. We just want you to know that your family are here for you. To the Vass family our thoughts and prayers to the family.

Rosalyn Briales, Suffolk,VA

Camelita hairston

June 29, 2009

I WILL MISS YOU KELVIN..YOU ARE AN ANGEL... MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY.

Lois Ricks (National Linen)

June 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

DEBORAH HALL

June 29, 2009

MAY GOD HOLD YOUR FAMILY EXTRA CLOSE DURING THIS MOST DIFFCULT TIME.

Tangela Randall and Family

June 29, 2009

We can never be seperated from the ones we love because God leaves us with memories to hold and love that doesnt pass away.You're in the hearts of others who care about you and pray for you as God eases your sorrow and replaces it with sweet memories. May God's grace and peace keep you in you time of sorrow.

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