YORKTOWN, Virginia
NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Jesse William Ormand, 99, died in his sleep on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Walter Reed Convalescent Center in Gloucester, Va. Jesse was born in Gastonia, NC to the late Vance and Fannie Ormand. He was a WWII veteran, serving as a heavy equipment operator in the Pacific...
Read MoreNila and Family,
Although I did not know your Dad, he certainly did a wonderful job of raising a beautiful and sweet daughter. I thank God that he had a long and good life and was loved by so many. God be with you and all your family through the sadness of your loss, but I know you are rejoicing with your Dad that he is finally HOME.
Shirley Goodwin - BASF
Shirley Goodwin
April 29, 2013 | Gloucester Point, VA
Nila, I am truly sorry to hear of your father's death. He certainly lived a long life and will be greatly missed. Please find comfort in your loving memories. My prayers are with you and your family.
Nancy Snodgrass
April 29, 2013 | Yorktown, VA
I've know Jesse Ormand sine 1959 when we all lived in the same neighborhood. I was just a young child and I always liked going over to their home. Mr Ormand reminded me that when I was little I would follow him all over the back yard. I liked visiting the family and they always treated me very kindly. Nila and Diane both babysat my brother and I. Times sure flies by.
Cheryl Grenier
April 26, 2013 | Hampton, VA
Dear Nila and Family,
Where do I begin, your family and our family go back such a long way. Although I was very young when your mama passed away, I remember her very well, she was such a sweet, special lady and loved by so many. Mama and daddy loved your mom, dad and all of the Ormand girls. I always felt like Jesse was like an uncle to us and he was one of dad's best friends. I cherish all of the memories of the "Belvin" girls, the "Ormand" girls and our parents when we were all...
Alice Owens (Belvin)
April 26, 2013 | Gloucester, VA