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2026

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Vernon Crumpler Obituary

Vernon Crumpler

June 9, 1945 - February 18, 2026

Worshipful Vernon Lee Crumpler, Jr., 80, laid down his working tools on February 18, 2026. He is preceded by his loving wife, Alice Raye Crumpler, and survived by his sister; five children; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a huge extended family. Visitation February 28, 2026, at Norman Funeral Home in Goochland, from 4 to 6 p.m.; the casket will close at 4:30 p.m. Funeral Service March 1, 2026, Gum Spring United Methodist Church, at 3 p.m. Interment will be March 2, 2026, Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, at 11 a.m.

For more information online, please see https://www.sheridanfuneralhomeva.com/obituaries/vernon-crumpler-jr.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in his name to Masonic Home of Virginia or the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Amy Jones Williams

March 1, 2026

I hope you, the family, can feel a sense of peace over at this time. I know his life was better and more proud because of each of you. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nelson Curtis

February 25, 2026

A finer, kinder man I have never known. He is now with his Bride again in heaven!

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Feb

28

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Norman Funeral Chapel

2982 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063

Mar

1

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

Gum Spring United Methodist Church

191 Cross County Rd, Gum Spring, VA 23065

Mar

2

Interment

12:00 a.m.

Forest Lawn Cemetery

8100 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505

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Norman Funeral Home - Goochland

2982 River Rd W, Goochland, VA 23063

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