Floyd Whitehurst Sr.

Floyd E. Whitehurst Sr. NORFOLK - Floyd E. Whitehurst Sr., 95, of the 300 block of S. Main St., passed away Aug. 28, 2009. He was born Jan. 1, 1914, in Camden, N.C., and moved to Norfolk in 1940. He was a retired shortshoreman. Floyd was a lifelong member of New Sawyers Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Camden, where he served as a trustee. He was predeceased by two sons, Floyd Jr. and Lennell. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 74 years, Mary Verneice; one son, Wilton (Mamie); three daughters, Yvonne Elliott, Patricia Jones (Raymond) and Mae Whitehurst; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Wednesday in New Sawyers Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Camden. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 10:30 a.m. for procession to the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.