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William Mahon Obituary

William Floyd Mahon VIRGINIA BEACH - William Floyd Mahon, 72, passed away Aug. 4, 2010. He was born in Lorton, Va. to the late Mary Elizabeth Harrover and William Harold Mahon. He was a retired pastor from the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church after 40 years of dedicated and loving service to his Lord's calling. He was active in the Richmond and Tidewater Emmaus and Chrysalis community. He was involved with several mission trips. Bill was a graduate of Randolph Macon College and Duke University Divinity School. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Jean Long Mahon; sons, Clifford and Edward; sisters, Mary Anne Smith and husband Clavis, Gail Taylor and husband William, Jean Devers and husband Robert, June Lefler and husband Steve; brother, William and his wife Alice; numerous nieces, nephews, and several other family members. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, at 1 p.m. at Charity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rob Robertson III and the Rev. Dr. E. Thomas Murphy Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Charity UMC Mission fund. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 10, 2010.

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Peggy Lewis

August 4, 2019

Miss talking to this great man, not only related but marriage but someone to always call a loving friend & family member. God bless his family

August 26, 2010

We were shocked to read of Bill's death in the Advocate. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It was always a joy to see Bill at the historic society.

Jesse and Mary Fanshaw

August 14, 2010

To Jean and family, he was the greatest person I have known. He'll be missed by all that knew him. He was there when ever anyone needed him, he was there when family members passed away and he did their services. God has taken a great man. God bless you Jean, his children, his sisters. Love Peggy (Mahon) Lewis

Carolyn Culpepper

August 13, 2010

Rarely do we have an opportunity in our life to meet someone that we truly admire. Bill Mahon was that person to our entire family. His goodness just radiated from his being. I will never forget the manner in which he left Charity. He taught us so much about turning the other cheek. Jean, your love and devotion for him will always be admired. Thanks to you all for your love and devotion to this community.

Herb, Carolyn and family

August 12, 2010

Dear Jean and Family,

Don and I were saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He was a true leader with a passion for serving our Lord, Jesus Christ. The Emmaus community, and all who knew him, were enriched by his calling to serve and to love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you., Don and Wanda Solomon TW 14 & 15

Linda Pittman

August 11, 2010

Jean, I cherish the good times I shared with you, Bill and the "boys". Charles really "took a liking" to Bill when they first met. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Charles and Linda

Murry Unruh

August 10, 2010

Dear Jean,
We're saddened to learn of Bill's death. He was a good man and a good friend.

We share with you and your family in your loss.

Love, Frances and Murry

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