James Deaner Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Deaner Sr. (Norfolk, Virginia), who passed away on January 8, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Deaner Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elssie Deaner and Mose; and his brother Dennis Deaner. He is survived by: his uncle Curtis; his aunt Faye Taylor; his close friend Vernon; his wife Moira; his children, Bonnie and James Jr.; his siblings, Mozetta Barnes (Red) of St. Louis, MO, Curtis Holeman (Tevel) of San Diego, CA, Dorothy Wilson of Cleveland, OH, Eddie Deaner of Buckeye, AZ, Willard Deaner of Cleveland, OH, Joe Deaner (Joyce) of San Diego, CA, Betty Armistad of Columbus, MS, Mary Harden (James) of Toledo, OH, Brenda Ferguson (George) of Cleveland, OH and Gary Deaner (Linda) of Poplar Bluff, MO.; his extended family, Mazella Bradley, Pearlie Mae Reed and Gloria Mae Perry of Osceola, AR.; and his close friend Ardena Jordan.
