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Kenneth Fanshaw Obituary

Suffolk - Kenneth Earl Fanshaw, Jr., 90, passed away July 7, 2020 in Lake Prince Woods. Born in Norfolk, he was a son of the late Kenneth Earl Fanshaw and Helen Manley Fanshaw. Ken was also predeceased by his wife, Winifred Crichton Fanshaw, a sister, Dorothy Edwards, and a brother, Robert Bruce Fanshaw.

Ken was an Army Veteran, building materials salesman, and retired from Bill Bruce Ford. He was a past president of the Chesapeake Athletic Club and a member of Talbot Park Baptist Church.

Although Ken suffered from memory loss for many years, he never ceased to inquire about the welfare of his beloved family and friends. Ken's happy place was his home in Kitty Hawk, NC, where he enjoyed fishing and in his words, "watching the bathing beauties".

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Linda F. Johnson (Frank) of Suffolk; two grandchildren, Kenneth Johnson (Carrie) and Jessica J. Law (Jonathan); and four great-grandchildren, Noah, Haley, Isabella, and Barrett.

A Graveside Service will be held in the Capron Town Cemetery sometime in August. Memorial donations may be made to Talbot Park Baptist Church, 6919 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Lake Prince Woods for their love and care. www.wrightfuneralhome.org

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 10, 2020.

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Virginia Sandifer

July 12, 2020

Linda, I only met your dad at your moms retirement party but she used to talk about him at VNB. Winnie was my first boss at VNB and she was so nice to work with. She knew out to get the youngins motivated and keep a cherrie workplace going. She also liked to talk about her beautiful daughter❤. Sorry about your Dad . My name is Ginny Sandifer and my bud at the bank Sylvia Ambrose has more fun at your moms retirement party that we were soaking wet from dancing so muchplease pass my condolences to your family.

Gordon Dillon

July 11, 2020

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Kenneth..I have fond memories of Snee and Winnie in our earlier days...May their souls rest in God's Peace..

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