Floyd Self Obituary

Floyd Self PORTSMOUTH - Floyd Self, 87, of the 3300 block of Knox St., left this life to enter into eternity. He died peacefully in the home of his daughter in Chesapeake. He was born in McCormick, S.C., to the late George and Mamie Self. He joined the United States Army in 1941, married his childhood sweetheart in 1944, and they moved to Virginia. He worked at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Shop 26. He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Shelia M. Brothers (Leo) of Chesapeake; two sons, Donald E. Self of Portsmouth and John A. Self of Fairfax; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; a special sister-in-law, Dollie Mae Self of Berlin, N.J..; a special, special longtime friend, Lionell Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Special thanks to Chesapeake Regional Home Care Hospice Nurses: Melva, Michelle and Linda. A homegoing service will be held Friday, Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. in Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 3310 Deep Creek Blvd., Portsmouth, with Pastor E.T. Knight officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.

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

Memories and Condolences
for Floyd Self

5 Entries

September 10, 2009

- The Self Family
May God continue to bless you during your time of sadness. Uncle Floyd was an important person. He was our grandmother Lillie Mae Self Freeman's baby brother. Our hearts go out to the family and may he rest in peace.

~ The Freeman Family, McCormick, SC

Glenn Ratcliff

August 20, 2009

Please accept this post as my sincere sympathy on the transitioning of your father. I send this message on behalf of myself and my parents Arlester "Fatman" and Annie Ratcliff, two of your parents friends from the old days. I take care of both parents here in my home in Richmond. Mom will turn 85 next month and Dad just celebrated his 90th birthday last month.
I remember both of your parents and was saddened to learn of your Mom's passing earlier. Your Mom was one of my Mother's closest friends. Your parents were postive role models for me as I grew up in Portsmouth and helped to shape the man that I have become. If you should need anything please feel free to call me at 804/262-8025. Your parents loved you guys so very much!

Gl'enn Ratcliff

August 20, 2009

Please accept this post as my sincere sympathy on the transitioning of your father. I send this message on behalf of myself and my parents Arlester "Fatman" and Annie Ratcliff, two of your parents friends from the old days. I take care of both parents here in my home in Richmond. Mom will turn 85 next month and Dad just celebrated his 90th birthday last month.
I remember both of your parents and was saddened to learn of your Mom's passing earlier. Your Mom was one of my Mother's closest friends. Your parents were postive role models for me as I grew up in Portsmouth and helped to shape the man thta I have become. If you should need anything please feel free to call me at 804/262-8025. Your parents loved you guys so very much!

Glenn Ratcliff

August 20, 2009

To the Self Children:
Please accept this post as my sincere sympathy on the transitioning of your father. I send this message on behalf of myself and my parents Annie & Arlester "FatMan" Ratcliff two of your parents old time friends from the old days. Mom will celebrate her 85th birthday soon and Dad just celebrated his 90th birthday last month. They both live with me here in Richmond and they also maintain their home in Portsmouth. I remember both of your parents till this day and was saddened to learn of your m Mother's death earlier. Your parents were such positive role models for me growing up in Portsmouth. I remember your Mom being one of my Mom's closest friends.

If you should need anything or just someone to talk to about the old times, please feel free to call me at 804-262-8025. God bless you and all ways remember that you guys were blessed with two of the best parents any child could ask for and were loved by both of them so very much.

Linell Orton

August 20, 2009

Sorry to hear of your great loss. May God continue to send down blessings to the entire Self family. Remember to keep your hand in Gods hand. In all your ways acknowledge Hime and He shall direct yur paths.

Sorrowfully
Linell & Willie Orton

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