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1944
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2019
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JOHN FREEMAN Obituary
A native of Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late William H. and Christine Freeman. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and retired from public service with the State of Virginia.
He is survived by his sons, John Rhodes of Chesapeake, Virginia, and Ryan Rhodes of Washington D.C.; daughter-in-law, Christy Rhodes; four granddaughters, Sydney, Kelsey, Chloe and Kaylin; long time close friends, Theresa Williams, Dennis Jones and Donna Freeman; and close companion, Tatyana Trushina. John was an avid reader, enjoyed the beach and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be missed.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834, with a memorial service to follow at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Colonial Heights Public Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Dr, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Karen Kimbrel
August 26, 2019
John worked with myself and Janet Slaw at Piedmont Geriatric Hospital in the Reimbursement Dept for many years. He was great at his job and was greatly missed when he retired. I always grin when I remember his and Janet's arguments - they sounded like an old married couple! RIP John. My condolences to the family. Karen Kimbrel
Charles Freeman
August 25, 2019
So very sorry to learn you lost your father. Please know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Sincerely, Charles W. Freeman and wife Gloria
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21
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory - Colonial Heights2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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21
Memorial service
3:00 p.m.
E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory - Colonial Heights2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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