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James Gaskins Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - James Gaskins Sr., affectionately known as Count, was born in Halifax County, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 1950 to Roger and Ufue Gaskins. He graduated from I.C. Norcom High School in 1969. In 1980 he married Deborah E. Harris and they resided in Virginia Beach. James was a baptized member of Mount Lebanon BC from his youth and in 2004, was instrumental in establishing Hampton Roads Gospel Assembly, Pastor Leander N. Harris, 2033 Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, where he was a member until God called him home. He was a proud father of three sons, Maurice (Keisha), Corey (Richel), James Jr. (Brittina); and one daughter, Tonya. He is survived by his wife, Deborah; his mother and father, Roger and Ufue Gaskins; his brother, Earl Gaskins (Vivian); and three adoring sisters, Michelle Alexcee, Joyce Stevens (Dennis) and Sherry White (Terry). He was a proud grandfather of seven; and cherished by many loved ones, nieces, nephews and friends. On Saturday, Jan. 29, James Gaskins was called into the presence of the Lord. The homegoing celebration will be held Friday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Bishop Curtis Edmonds, with the interment in Roosevelt Memorial Cemetery. Friends may join the family today from 6 to 7 p.m. at Community Funeral Home, Norfolk.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 3, 2011.

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Vernelle Johnson Lewis

February 4, 2011

To the family of James "Count" Gaskins,
My the love of friends and family carry you through this time of grief.

Vernelle Johnson Lewis (Norcom 68)

Clyde Jones

February 3, 2011

To the wife and family of James "Count" Gaskins,

My deepest sympathy for the loss you are all suffering. May your memories of one of the most "colorful" brothers of all time shine forever in your hearts. May God bless you, my brother, my teammate, my friend.

Respectfully,

Clyde Jones (Crestwood, "69)

Sapphire, Romar, and Michael

February 3, 2011

Funny how this candle reminds you of Count. Thank you Deb for bringing him into our lives. He had a beautiful spirit that manifested itself through what we called "swagger". He will be truly missed. Praying for your comfort and strength....we love you.

February 3, 2011

Deborah and family member, to you I extend my deepest sorrow for your lost. The Lord knows what he is doing and we pray for your vision, health and understanding. The members of the Class of 1967 stand with you in your momemt of lost and we offer our support to you. With love and offers of peace and joy. Herbert L. Townes, Class of 1976, Fayetteville, NC

lucy bailey

February 3, 2011

mr.gaskins you and your family are in my peayers. god will never leave you, our greatest comfort is to know god that god is in control. we love yall. lucy ,at,best.wanda, and john.

Cynthia Brooks

February 3, 2011

Deb,
As I look back over where we've been, enjoying the sense of connection and life long bonds, I see Count's smile. I am thankful for the good times and the bad, for the experiences made us stronger. Count will be missed by all who knew and loved him. May God wrap his loving arms around you and our family and carry us through this time of sorry. God loves you and so do I!
Cousiin Nate, Cynthia and Family

SHERRON ROBERTS-BATES

February 3, 2011

The pasing of "Count" reminded me of when I met him, as a younger girl - friend of my cousin Casey Nicholson, who too has passed on. He was funny and so nice. He will be missed. Take peace that he knew the Lord. Bless the entire Gaskin family in this time of grief. SHERRON ROBERTS-BATES

Katrina Cary-Perry

February 3, 2011

Tonya, you and your family are in my prayers. May God bless and keep you.

February 3, 2011

Deborah and family--truly sadden by the passing of a friend. Always I'll remember Count's smile. He was a high school friend and will be missed by us all. Frances "Wanda" Chavous(Epps) class of 1968

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