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Alton C. James CHESAPEAKE - Alton Calvin James, 85, of the 700 block of Gainsborough Court, passed away Jan. 29, 2009, in Chesapeake. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of the late Cairo and Tempie Dozier James. As an Army veteran of World War II, he served as a medic. He retired as a self-employed jeweler. He was predeceased by Ruby Cross James, Virginia Copeland James and Ann Carson James. Survivors include one sister, six daughters, 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Pastor Calvin Corbett will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday prior to the service at the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home, 1146 Rodgers St., Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 1, 2009.

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No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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