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Caleb Diggs Obituary

Caleb Diggs NORFOLK - Caleb Diggs, 86, of the 800 block of E. Virginia Beach Blvd., passed away peacefully June 17, 2009, at Chesapeake Healthcare Center. He was born in Morven, N.C. He was a member of Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Norfolk. He leaves to cherish his memory four daughters, Cora D. Ross of Maryland, Kaye Diggs White of Virginia Beach, Edna Diggs of Ohio and Benita Diggs of Virginia Beach; a stepdaughter, Norma Melvin of Portsmouth; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The family would also like to thank all of the Chesapeake Healthcare Unit 4 staff involved in his care. A funeral will be conducted at noon Monday in the Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Norfolk. Family and friends will assemble at 989 Aspen Drive, Virginia Beach, one hour prior to the service for the procession to the church. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 20, 2009.

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Betty Perkins

June 29, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Robert Odon

June 20, 2009

To the Diggs family

I share with all of you in knowing that your father is no longer suffering. I send my prayers, thoughts of sympathy and support to each of you as you renew your journey through life without your father

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