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1927
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2021
John Waterfield Obituary
John is survived by his half-brother Larry Martin, four children Vivian Christine Waterfield, John Jerome Waterfield lll, Jody Michael Waterfield, and Terri Lynne Waterfield. He also has four grandchildren, Tina, John, Kendall and Austin as well as two great grandchildren, Charlee, and Chaz with one on the way. John deeply cared & loved them all.
John, a retired Virginia Beach Police officer, served with 40 years of service beginning in June of 1952. He loved the career he built with the Police Department, from the time he started out as a dispatcher. He quickly advanced in his career earning promotions to Sergeant in December of 1960, to Lieutenant in May of 1964, Captain in 1970, and in 1978 advancing to Major, Director of Communications.
The family will have a private family funeral service at Willowood Cemetery.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralandcremation.com.
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Thomas Irving
April 9, 2025
Can not believe it's been 4 years. We miss Major Waterfield.
Janet
April 10, 2024
I miss our conversations and will miss you forever.
Janet
April 9, 2024
Still missing you and talking to you hearing your wise words of advice. No one will ever replace you in my heart .
Tommy Irving
April 9, 2024
Another year and we still miss you.
Tommy Irving
April 9, 2023
Rest in peace Major; on this day when our Lord was risen.
Janet
April 10, 2022
A year has passed and I still miss you every day.
Shirley Falbo (Stevens)
April 9, 2022
Still think of you often and miss you. You and Marie were favorites of mine and I still think of all the teasing I got when I was a teenager and stayed with you all during the summer months. How could I forget???
Thomas Irving
April 9, 2022
I can't believe its been a year. We miss you Major Waterfield.
SALLY LIPPERT (TRAVIS)
June 4, 2021
RIP, JOHNNY...YOU HAVE MANY FELLOW OFFICERS UP THERE WAITING FOR YOU...
Shirley Falbo (Stevens)
May 3, 2021
He was a special uncle. Haven't seen him for awhile since I live in Florida but I will miss him. You are finally with Marie now and I know you are happy. Hug the rest of the family for me. We will have a big family reunion someday since most of our family is there already.Love you and rest in peace .
Janet Danner
April 17, 2021
My best friend in this world for the last 65 years. A great person I will always miss.
Janet
Tommy Irving
April 16, 2021
Major Waterfield was always a loyal and kind friend to my family. He was aways ready and willing to help me in my career; he was a generous person and my the Peace of Christ be with his family as they remember their father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. Thank you Major for being so good to my family.
J. R. Elliott, VBPD Ret.
April 15, 2021
Rest In Peace Major Waterfield. May God bring peace to the family.
Frederick Russell Dixon Sr.
April 15, 2021
Sir Knight John Jerome Waterfield, Jr. was a Grice Commandery #16 frater over 50 years. Rest in Peace.
Frederick R. Dixon, Sr.
April 14, 2021
Companion John Jerome Waterfield, Jr. was a Royal Arch Mason over fifty years. Rest in Peace Companion. Norfolk United Royal Arch Chapter #1 mourns your loss.
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