Laverne James McNamara's obituary , Passed away on July 25, 2025 in Franklin, Virginia

Laverne James McNamara

September 27, 1934 - July 25, 2025 (90 years old)

Franklin, Virginia

Laverne James McNamara's obituary , Passed away on July 25, 2025 in Franklin, Virginia

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Wright Funeral Home Inc

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Laverne James McNamara

September 27, 1934 - July 25, 2025 (90 years old)

Franklin, Virginia

Laverne James McNamara Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Laverne James McNamara of Franklin, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Laverne James left this world on July 25, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Laverne James McNamara to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Edward McNamara and Emma Covey Williams; his wife Margaret Blades McNamara; and his brother Bruce McNamara. He is survived by: his children, Deborah Susan Waldroup (Mike) of Chesapeake, Russell A. Davidson (Ruby) of Sumter and Carl William McNamara (Carolyn) of Chesapeake; his grandchildren, Jamie Andrews, Jason Davidson, Melissa Taylor, Chad Waldroup and Kelly McNamara; and his great grandchildren, Shelby Waldroup, Cole Waldroup, Vanessa Davidson, Abigail Davidson and Rylee Taylor.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 30th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Somerton Methodist Church (8610 Whaleyville Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23438). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, July 30th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church and suggests memorial donations be made to Somerton Methodist Church, 8610 Whaleyville Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23438.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wright Funeral Home Inc



Wed

July 30

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Somerton Methodist Church
8610 Whaleyville Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23438

Wed

July 30

Celebration of life

2:00 PM

Somerton Methodist Church
8610 Whaleyville Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23438

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