James D. Corprew Obituary

We announce the death of James D. Corprew (Norfolk, Virginia), who passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 73. James will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert Corprew and Virdley Corprew; and his brother Herbert Corprew, Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Norma Owens-Corprew; his children, Talida D. Tyner, Dominica Brown (William), Norma Gaskins (Raymond) and Corey Harvey; his godson Steven Davis, Jr.; his grandchildren, Brianna Tyner, Jalen Tyner, Taniya James, Nyla Brown, Zariah Brown, Donell Owens, David Cotton, Heleah Hurston, Hamani Hurston and Herman Hurston, Jr.; his great grandchildren, Arrianna Cuffee, LaShawn Cuffee, Jr. and Brior Pray; and his siblings, Brenda Jennings (Ronald), Pat Bennett (Melvin), Lucy Corprew, Virgil Corprew (Cathy), Larry Bullock and Skip Drew. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.