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John Spivey Obituary
John is a U.S. Army veteran having served in Germany during the Cold War days (1955-1956) as a Tank Commander. The remainder of his working life was as a retail salesman in Hampton, Newport News, and Virginia Beach. He was well liked by his customers and often went out of his way to make deliveries to senior citizens at their homes.
John was born in Newport News and lived there and in Churchland and Hampton for 65 years and bought a summer cottage near the ocean in Virginia Beach in 1969. In 1995, John moved to Virginia Beach having built a beautiful home and garden both of which he was very proud.
John was thought of by all as a real southern gentlemen and everyone considered it a pleasure to be around him. He had a great smile, kind and gentle manner, and was always gracious and soft-spoken. He was a faithful Silver Sneakers attendee at the Virginia Beach Great Neck Recreation Center where he enjoyed the exercise and the social interface with fellow members.
There will be a viewing from 2:00 - 5:00 PM on Thursday afternoon April 16, 2020 at H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts on Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach. Please keep in mind the COVID-19 procedures will be in place where not more than 10 people will be allowed inside at one time. John will be laid to rest with his parents Friday morning at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Newport News. Online condolences may be made at hdoliver.com.
John will be missed by his best friend and many friends and acquaintances.
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Jim and Ann Powers
April 8, 2022
We will always remember John as a pleasant and very welcome addition to our trips around the world. John and Ralph were very special friends, always congenial, always ready to go to our next destination.
Ann Powers
April 14, 2020
April 14, 2020
John was just the nicest person. So quiet and kind. John, Ralph, my husband and I went to Ireland together. John and I sat together in the back seat of the car and we had many laughs.
He was also a most fortunate man because Ralph took such good care of him. He will be sorely missed.
Jim Powers
April 14, 2020
John was indeed a true southern gentleman. In fact, that probably is a real understatement. He was much more than that. John was a kind, considerate and type of man that would do anything for you. My wife and I met John and Ralph on a tour of China in 2000. We have been friends ever since and took other trips together. He was a great travel companion, always ready to see and enjoy all the sights, including many that were not on the tour agenda. I will miss him.
Ann Powers
April 14, 2020
April 14,2020
John was such a kind, gentle man. Ralph, John, my husband and I went on a trip to Ireland together. John and I sat in the back seat and had many good laughs together. He is just the nicest man. He was also very fortunate because Ralph always took such good care of him. He will be greatly missed.
Judy Williams
April 14, 2020
John was a true Southern Gentleman in every regard. It was a pleasure to be in his company and he took great pleasure being around others. I loved it when he would quietly raise his brows and purse his lips when something untoward occurred. He will be missed and remembered with great fondness.He was a wonderful friend to my Uncle Ralph Block.
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