Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Selden, John R. January 8, 1959
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Norfolk Journal and Guide,Saturday,Jan 24,1959
Final rites for John R. Selden were conducted Monday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. at the
First Baptist Church by the Rev. E. Paul Simms, pastor.

He died Thursday, Jan. 8 at his residence, 722 Goff street after a long illness
at the age of 80.

A retired worker of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard having been employed there for 40
years, Mr. Selden was a veteran of the Spanish-American War, member of the
Children of Israel Lodge, and a member of the First Baptist Church for 61 years.

His wife Mrs. Mary M. Selden survives him along with three daughters, Mrs.
Margaret S. Reed. Mrs. Ella S. Holder, and Mrs Blanch S. Black; six sons, James,
Paul, Joseph, Lawrence, Thomas and Daniel Selden; three sisters, Mrs. Katie S.
Gatling, Mrs. Mattie S. Martin and Miss Nettie Selden; one brother, William L.
Selden, all of Norfolk, 32 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

Burial was in Calvary Cemetery with Hale and Company in charge of arrangements.

Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

SELDEN, JOHN R I7376 Section 4, Block 4, Lot 43, Space E CTR 0 01/11/1959

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