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Donald Herbert Albee NORFOLK - Donald Herbert Albee, 86, of the 1700 block of Cougar Ave., passed away Sept. 17, 2010 in a local hospital. A native of Newton, Iowa, he was the son of the late George and Hazel Albee. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a chief petty officer after 28 years of service and also as purchasing agent with Lone Star Industries. He was a member of the United States Navy Memorial and a member of Azalea Baptist Church where he served on various committees. He is survived by his wife, Edria Mae Albee; two daughters, Sandra Albee and Brenda Stroud and husband Frank, both of Norfolk; his son, Donald J. Albee of Virginia Beach; and two grandchildren, Brittany Stroud and Natalie Stroud. He was predeceased by a brother, Richard Albee. A funeral will be conducted today at 2 p.m. at Azalea Baptist Church with the Rev. John Moxley officiating. The burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Azalea Baptist Church Building Fund. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2010.

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September 25, 2010

Sorry to hear about your Dad Uncle Don...He is why you are a great guy. My prayers.
Matt White

Susan Shaw

September 20, 2010

Brenda and family,
Mom told me this morning about your dad and I am very sorry. I'll always remember him and your mom working in your yard every Sat. on Camellia Rd. "Dads" are hard to lose but never forgotten. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.

Susan Ballance Shaw

Chris Scott

September 20, 2010

Don,
I'm truly sorry for you and your families loss. Our prayers are with you. God Bless, Chris and Karen Scott

Bill Adams

September 20, 2010

William and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill & William Adams

Grayson Leach

September 20, 2010

Mr. Albee will be dearly missed. He leaves great memories of service and laughter. Our prayers to the family for good memories in this time of grief. Sandra and Grayson

September 19, 2010

Albee:
Our prayers are with you, May your heart be filled with
happy memories.
Foster & Pinky Strickland

Glenn Brummitt

September 19, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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