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Junius Chatman Obituary

CHATMAN, Junius Daniel Sr., 96, passed away on January 28, 2024. He was born March 31, 1927, in Richmond, VA, the son of the late Wesley and Biddie Chatman. Junius attended Maggie L. Walker High School and honorably served his country as an Ensign in the United States Navy during World War II. He married his beloved wife, Thelma Henson Chatman in 1954. They raised two children together and were married 45 years, until Thelma's passing in 1999. Junius worked many jobs before finally retiring as a funeral assistant for Bliley's Funeral Home. He was also a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars.

In addition to his parents and wife, Junius was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Valerie Ann Chatman; two brothers, Lewis Wesley Chatman and Letcher S. Chatman; two sisters, Marie Chatman and Margaret Valentine, and a great-granddaughter, Kiari Chatman.

He is survived by his son, Junius D. Chatman, Jr. and wife, Lisa of High Point, NC; three grandsons, Junius D. Chatman, III, Maurice Edward Coleman, Jr., and Michael Henson Chatman; four granddaughters, Cameron Danielle Chatman, Chelsea Vaughan Chatman, Cierra Danielle Coleman, and Kai Karrina Chatman; four great-grandchildren, Carson Williams, Christian Williams, Kalia Chatman, and Kyler Chatman; one sister-in-law, Ada Evans; special niece, Patricia Chatman Harris, and many other relatives and friends.

Junius will be remembered as the patriarch of the family, a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He spent his life as a selfless caretaker of others. He was always a tremendous source of strength, wisdom, and compassion for his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held February 10th at 11 a.m. at Bliley's Funeral Home, 3801 Augusta Avenue. Interment following at Riverview Cemetery.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Feb. 4, 2024.

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Drewry Gallalee

February 10, 2024

So sorry to hear about your father. My condolences to you and your family. Drewry Gallalee

Bruce B James

February 5, 2024

Worked with Junius many years ago at Cokesbury Bookstore. A true gentleman and proud father, his son was a tennis star.

Thomas Kimmey

February 4, 2024

Truly a gentleman and a great man to work with. Always worked hard but always time to joke around. Chat will be missed by all

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