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Allen Begnaud Obituary

Allen L. Begnaud NORFOLK - Allen L. Begnaud, "Mr. B," a proud Cajun from Lafayette, La., was born Jan. 7, 1921, and passed away Dec. 11, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Belva Begnaud; a sister, Verna Mae Breaux; two daughters, Lanny Chatfield and Bonny Kelly; two grandchildren, Rodney Nelson and his fiancée Tiffiny Ebner, also Adam Little and his wife Dawn and their two children, Casey and CJ; many other nieces and nephews. Allen retired both from the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Postal service. He was both an avid scratch golfer and home gardener. He loved his family very much and will be truly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you make donations to Bayview United Church Of Christ, 1051 Bayview Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23503 where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. Condolences may also be sent to belva.begnaud @yahoo.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 17, 2009.

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December 23, 2009

Bonny, I am so sorry to read of your dad's passing. You and I haven't seen each other in 40 years, but I remember you, and I remember how much you loved your father. May the memories you have ease your loss.
Debbie Bowman Gillis (Richmond VA)

Rob, Terrie & Brian Nelson

December 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. If there is anything we can do please let us know.

Joan Morgan Fox

December 18, 2009

Dear Belva, Lanny, Bonnie, Rodney, Adam and families,
My heart is full of love and gladness for the friendship of Al. What a larger than life man! I have many memories of sitting on the step with Al just watching the grass grow, I always loved sitting next to Al at Carry-in-dinners at church (he was the most fun to talk to) and when he became our mailman, I felt like the luckiest person in the world, because I got to see Al even more. Ah, the Morgan's love the Begnauds. We love you We love you. God Bless you at this time, and watch out, because I bet he can still rub our heads or grab our kness from heaven til we say "Uncle". I Love You, Al.

Adam Little

December 17, 2009

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Lanny Chatfield

December 17, 2009

DADDY YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU 'THATS FOR SURE'

Tiffiny Ebner

December 17, 2009

I will always Love You Mr. B..Love Tiffiny
I will always be your little "chicken"

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