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1950
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2024
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Lonnie Servais Obituary
January 30, 1950 – April 29, 2024
Today, Lonnie went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ after a long, courageous battle with cancer. The Lord gave Lonnie 74 years on the earth beginning on January 30, 1950 in Tampa Florida when he was given to two loving parents, Kenneth and Verna Servais.
Lonnie is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth G. and Verna Mae Servais, his maternal grandparents, George and Eva Joniaux, and his paternal grandparents, Clifford and Lilly Servais.
Lonnie is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Vickie, his two beautiful daughters Loni-Marie Smith and Ashlie Nicole Vaughan (Christopher). Vickie has been his soulmate for 48 years. The most fun they had was spending days together at Busch Gardens and Water Country for many years. He is also survived by his two sisters, Denise Turner of Evans, Georgia and Jae-Nee Ausley of Leonardtown, MD; two brothers, Guy G. Servais of Elizabeth City, NC and Christopher Servais of Clifton, Mississippi; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Since Lonnie’s father was in the US Air Force, Lonnie got to travel to many locations including all of Europe. His family settled in Hampton VA in 1962. Upon graduating from ODU in 1972, Lonnie taught Math for the Hampton City School system for 34 years. He loved his students and teaching. He especially loved working with teenagers.
After retiring from teaching, Lonnie became a Care Driver for the American Cancer Society driving patients to treatments over 700 times. His patients became like family to him. Lonnie also loved to tutor kids in math for free because he knew how expensive tutors could be.
Lonnie became a member of the Exchange Club of Wythe in 2006, serving as a board member and numerous terms as the Secretary.
The gift God gave Lonnie was music and Lonnie, like his mother, taught himself to play the organ. Following in her footsteps, Lonnie played the organ in church for 16+ years.
Lonnie loved hanging out with his friends, especially on the golf course. He loved to watch baseball and football. His favorite teams were the Atlanta Braves and The Green Bay Packers. He had to be a cheese head because both of his parents were from Green Bay! His children gave him a share in the Packers for Christmas one year, so he was a proud owner of the Green Bay Packers.
Lonnie’s greatest Love in Life was his Savior, Jesus Christ. Jesus was the center of his life and he always loved to talk to others about his Savior.
The family will receive friends from 5-7pm Friday, May 24, 2024 at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. You are asked to wear your favorite team jersey. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 25, 2024 in the funeral home chapel and may be watched live by clicking HERE.
In lieu of flowers, any donations should go to the Peninsula Food Bank or the Animal Aid Society.
Memories and Condolences
for Lonnie Servais
EA
June 30, 2024
My deepest condolences. May God's Holy Spirit be with the family. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this difficult time.
Mary Kotek
May 27, 2024
We are so sorry that Lonnie is no longer on earth our heart goes out to Vicky and his girls as well as all his family. I was so excited to see his posts on the ICC virtual Mass during COVID. It had been years since we sang together at ICC and when they sang at our wedding and Lonnie and Vicky encouraged us to become parents through adoption. We were on Facebook and had recently bought a condo in Hampton and hoped to invite Lonnie and Vicky over when the pandemic was finished. Unfortunately illness happened and this reunion didn't. In fact, in the last few months we lost five friends three of which sang at our wedding . Vicky please feel free to reach out when you need a friend. We hope to meet you again sometime that we are in the Tidewater area. Love, Mary and Joe
Harry Bennett
May 26, 2024
Lonnie was a good teacher a family man a good neighbor and a good friend. He will be missed..We need more people like him . A very good person More people like him would be a true asset
Brenda Moyer
May 25, 2024
Lonnie,
Thank you for the impact you chose to make, the legacy that you are passing on. Your example of His love.
Personally, thank you Lonnie for the kindness you showed my mother, myself and my children. My daughter. The words of encouragement you offered.
Your family and friends shared such love.
Your love story written by your bride was touching in heart and soul.
Your love for each other is/was a beautiful, fragrant bouquet that kept blooming.
Many lives rooted by all those blooms you all shared.
I thank you.
In His Grip,
Brenda and family
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Benny Smith
May 25, 2024
I miss you all. He is with Lord. We will see him again someday.
Charlie Hurt
May 22, 2024
Lonnie was one of a kind. I remember in SJV he was our classes' baseball pitcher. For whatever reason, I was catching that day instead of Tom Puglisi. Lonnie had a wicked knuckle ball. (Actually, ALL of Lonnie's pitches were wicked!) You had to get down in the dirt to stop his knuckle ball. Had a runner trying to steal second and I threw down. Almost took Lonnie's head off doing so. He hit the ground, the ball just missing him, and laying flat on the ground gave me "the look." Never forgot that look. But just like Lonnie, all was good by the next pitch. That was Lonnie. A great guy. Miss you Lonnie!
george Skinner
May 22, 2024
Lonnie was a giver. I enjoyed playing golf and working with Lonnie at the Pines golf course. My sympathy to the family.
Corinne Smith
May 22, 2024
Going back so many years, I smile as I remember both he & his mother as musicians both at Bethel Manor Chapel and ICC. And Vicki your family also. The girls as infants. Your loss is so great.
Ross Kearney II
May 22, 2024
So many years Lonnie gave his best to the students/young citizens of Hampton! It was an honor to work with this wonderful professional at Phoebus HS. My love to Vickie and the girls/family on your loss.
Pam & Dan Luke
May 19, 2024
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of such a good man. Vickie, we hope that you and the rest of Lonnie's family will find comfort in wonderful memories of him and his many acts of kindness.
Thomas Western
May 9, 2024
I couldn't pass without saying you were my best friend at SJVS. Remember me as I remember you.
Barbara Flechner
May 3, 2024
My deepest condolences on the loss of Lonnie. He may be gone.....but never to be forgotten! May his memory be a blessing. ❤
Alan Bagley
May 1, 2024
Mr. Servais was my 8th grade Algebra teacher at Lindsay Jr. High School back in the mid 1970's. He was one of the coolest teachers I ever had. Whenever the math problem did not go quite right he just laughed and threw the eraser and chalk at the chalkboard! His classroom was directly across the hall from my father's (Bobby Bagley) history class. My condolences to the family. He had a great impact on so many people & students!
Ross Kearney II
May 1, 2024
We taught together so many years, Lonnie was an important part of my professional life! His dedication to his family, his respect for his students, and his love for our Lord were in-fact those qualities I tried to emulate.
David Collins
April 30, 2024
Lonnie was the nicest person I ever met. I am going to miss him so much. I take comfort knowing that I got to visit with him in his final hours. I have so many wonderful memories of Lonnie that I will always cherish.
Madolyn Kenreigh (Holt)
April 30, 2024
Thinking of you all! I have fond memories of him picking us up from middle school in his mustang each day.
Michelle Froman
April 30, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! I'm so sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing his smiling face in pictures at Busch Gardens and Water Country.
With Deepest heartfelt sympathy,
Michelle, Jordan, and Skylar Froman
Chris Servais
April 30, 2024
God Bless ya brother,,,you will be missed but always remembered,,,Love you
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