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Edward Johnakin Obituary

Edward Johnakin Jr. NORFOLK - Edward Kimble Johnakin Jr. died April 4, 2010, at his residence in St. Petersburg, Fla. He was preceded in death by his father, E.K. Johnakin, a World War I veteran, and mother, Murial W. Johnakin. He was a much decorated World War II Naval veteran who participated in five invasions and was awarded the Silver Star for his bravery and heroic actions on D-Day. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Johnakin, and was blessed with a large extended family consisting of his daughters, Kimblyn Cameron and husband Gary, Janet Losciale and husband Vincent, and son, Edward Kimble Johnakin III and wife Rebecca, 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 24, 2010.

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Priscilla and Richard Ely

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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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