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Philip DUVAL Obituary
A native of South Norfolk, Va., he lived with his wife, Bernice, in Newport News for 40 years. He was a veteran of the Air Force and honorably discharged as an Airman First Class in 1954. He was a valued member of the community, a former owner of Diamond Transfer moving and storage company, licensed auctioneer, and realtor.
Preceding him in rest are his parents, Samuel and Genevieve Duval; and brothers, Warren, Randall, and Karl.
He leaves to cherish his precious memory, his beloved wife of 45 years, E. Bernice (Bee) Duval; six children, Amy Duval, Leslie Duval, Sherry Duval-Lesser (Nathan), Billy Reams (Martha), Kathy Kleczewski (Frank), Diana Jones; seven grandchildren, Ray, Eric, Sam, Marissa, Jessica, David, Adam, Laura, Stacy, Nicholas, Randy, and Crissy; and nine great-grandchildren.
A service to celebrate his life with military honors will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2012, at Grace United Methodist Church, with Marie T. Boyd officiating. Light refreshments will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be made out to Grace United Methodist Church, 1209 Country Club Rd., Newport News, VA 23606 or please visit www.hrgoodsamaritan.org to donate to the Hampton Roads Good Samaritan Fund, P.O. Box 6281, Newport News, VA 23606. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Michael Duval
July 8, 2012
Bee , I will always have a fond memory of Uncle Phill and Dad telling stories about growing up in South Norfolk. Now they will all be together again. God bless you And family. Rest in peace uncle Phill
Louis Fronkier
July 8, 2012
Phil was a kind and gentle man and like a father to me. I often recall things he has told me over the years. After the death of my father he was an important man in my life. I am very blessed and a better person to have had him and Bee as my next door neighbors for over 20 years.
Terry Knight
July 7, 2012
Bee,
I am so sorry for your loss. Phil was a soft spoken man who was always full of ideas and (for the longest while) the energy to try most of them! I will remember him fondly.
God Bless you and your family in your time of need...
Bill, Debbie and Staff, Danny's Deli
July 7, 2012
Kathy: We are so sorry for your loss and hope you find comfort in knowing you are in the hearts and prayers of all your friends. Love,
Chaplain Marie Boyd
July 7, 2012
The "Southern Gentelman", of Newport News has gone to be with the Lord, This man loved his God, Wife, and Children. He read is bible everyday.Kathy, Diane and Billy, my prayer for you today is that you have the Peace that your dad has now and that you live his legacy of Family first. God Bless You and keep you.
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