Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Monroe, James December 17, 1942
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Norfolk Journal and Guide, Jan. 2,1943
Norfolk - When the remains of James Monroe, who lived at 1014 Goff street, were
laid away following services at Bank Street Baptist Church sunday, December 20,
a figure who for over 50 years had played an important part in the life of
Norfolk was removed from the local scene.

Mr. Monroe died at the Veterans’ Administration Hospital in Kecoughtan, VA., on
December 17.  He was a Spanish War veteran and past commander of the Department
of the Potomac Spanish War Veterans.  He was retired from the Norfolk Navy Yard
some 10 years ago, following 34 years of service.

The late Mr. Monroe was treasurer of the Norfolk Emancipation Association, a
member of the Retired Men’s Union and treasurer of the Deacon’s Union.

He was a deacon of Bank Steet Church for a long number of years, a  member of
the St. Marks and a pioneer in Elkdom in this city.

The Rev. E. K. Chappelle officiated at the funeral and floral tributes were
numerous.

A committee of members of Eureka Lodge along with representatives of other
organizations with which he was connected, was at the bier.

The deceased is survived by his widow and a half brother, David Peterson, who
resides in New York.  B. F. King had charge of funeral arrangements.


Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

could not find on cemetery listing

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