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Joseph A. Whitehead VIRGINIA BEACH - Joseph A. Whitehead, 85, passed away Oct. 10, 2009, in his home. He was a native of Norfolk and retired from the Naval Air Systems Command as an inventory specialist after 32 years in civil service. He was a Coast Guard veteran and a member of Naomi Masonic Lodge No. 87 AF & AM achieving Master Mason on Aug. 26, 1952. He was also an avid golfer on local golf courses where he made many lifelong friendships. He loved his God, family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Claudine Whitehead and his children, Bonnie and husband Ronnie, Dennis and wife Sheila; grandchildren, Jeff and wife Amy, Steven and wife Jennifer, Vanessa and Keith; great- grandchildren, Courtney, Jordan, Jenica and Libby. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 10:30 a.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park by Chaplin Chris E. Fosback. Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Davis Corner Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 68785, Virginia Beach, VA 23471. Condolences may be made to the family at www. hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 12, 2009.

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Linda

November 6, 2009

Aunt Claudine,Bonnie, Dennis,
My thoughts and Prayers are with all of you and your families. I am thankful that we grew up together and the memories we share. We have that special 'bond' so to speak. And Uncle Al was a big part of us growing up together. Please know I am thinking about all of you.
God Bless,
Linda

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