Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Selden Jr., John Samuel December 6, 1996
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Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, December 8, 1996 
Dr. John Samuel Selden Jr., 79, of the 1200 block of Merrimac Ave., died Friday
Dec. 6, 1996, in Norfolk Community Hospital.

A native of Norfolk and the son of the late John and Sallie Selden Sr., he was a
retired medical doctor and general practitioner in private practice for over 46
years. He was devoted member of First United Presbyterian Church, where he
served as a trustee for a number of years. In addition to managing a thriving
medical practice, Dr. Selden also devoted his time to a number of community
activities and was active in several clubs and organizations. Among them are:
The Aeolian Social Club, Alpha Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
the Kit Kat Club Inc., the Gardsman Inc., and the Metro Anglers of Norfolk. Dr.
Selden also served on the boards of Lake Taylor and Norfolk Community Hospitals.
He was affiliated with the local, state and National Medical Association, the
American Medical Associating and served as president of the State Medical
Association. Dr. Selden also served as captain of the Army Medical Corps from
1952 to 1955.

Dr. Selden is survived by a loving wife of over 51 years, Mrs. Gloria Smith
Selden; two sons, Dr. John S. Selden III of Fort Washington, Md., Rodney K.
Selden Sr. of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Marguerite Long of Petersburg, Va.,
Lilla Midgette of Washington, D.C.; grandchildren, John S. Selden IV, Gabriele
Selden, Robney Selden Jr., Christopher Selden, Ginger Selden, Jeremy J. Selden
and a great-grandchild, Kirstie Selden; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,
and devoted friends.

A funeral will be conducted at noon Wednesday in First United Presbyterian
Church, 745 E. 29th St., Norfolk, by the Rev. Ditawa Nianda. Viewing will be
held from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. A wake service will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. with
a memorial service by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Dr. Selden's remains will
be placed in church at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery
. Riddick Funeral Service is handling arrangements. 

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SELDEN, JOHN S I10561 Section OLD CALVARY, Block C, Space 28 0 12/06/1996

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