Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Baskerville, Watt Lee March 17, 1955
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Norfolk Journal and Guide, Apr 9,1955
Funeral services for Watt Lee Baskerville, who died at his home at 800
Washington avenue, Norfolk, March 17, were held at First Baptist Church, Bute
street,Norfolk, March 22 at 2:30 p.m.  The Rev. E. Paul Simms, pastor, officiated.

Born in Mecklenburg County, VA., Mr. Baskerville was the son of Mr. and Mrs.
John Baskerville.  He was brought to Norfolk at an early age.  He was a member
of First Baptist Church, Bute street, where he was active until his  health
failed.  He was a paralytic, and had been sick several years.

Mr. Baskerville was a veteran of World War 1.  He was a member of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, and both organizations participated in
the funeral services.  A firing squad from Fort Eustis, VA., also participated
in the burial ceremonies.

The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Julia Webster Baskerville;  one son,
Thomas Lee Baskerville;  one brother, Charlie Baskerville;  two nieces, Mrs.
Sadie Burrough and Mrs. Ethel Townsend, both of Norfolk;  several cousin and
other relatives.

Burial was in Calvary cemetery, Norfolk Hale’s funeral home had charge of
funeral arrangements.


Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

BASKERVILLE, WALT L I547 Section 2, Block 2, Lot 19, Space ECN 0 03/22/1955

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