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Leon Wilson Obituary
Virginia Beach - Leon Calvin Wilson, 79, passed away on June 10, 2014. He was a native of Norfolk, Virginia. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend who cherished all of the people in his life. Leon was a retiree of the United States Air Force and Sherwin Williams Paint Company.
He was predeceased by his wife Doris Wilson and survived by his daughter Gail Wilson of Virginia Beach, son Scott Wilson (Keisha) of Chesapeake, grandchildren Brandon Bryant, Jaden Wilson, and Scott Watts, great grandchildren Ay'Jah, Josiah, and Ziona Bryant, one brother Michael Wilson (Judy) of Sterling, VA, one sister Nadine Wilson of Los Angeles, CA, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, where the viewing will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. the day of the service. Entombment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.pretlowandsons.com.
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Louise Norfleet Whitehurst
June 15, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon Herbert
June 13, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this trying time... May God's grace and peace be upon you...Sharon (McMillan) Herbert & Ella (Privott) Green.
Carolyn & Paul Smith
June 13, 2014
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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14
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Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home - Chesapeake500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324
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14
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Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home - Chesapeake500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324
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