OBITUARY
John Anthony Dangerfield
27 July, 1924 – 24 April, 2024
IN THE CARE OF
Clore-English Funeral Home
John Anthony Dangerfield was born on July 27, 1924 in Linden, Virginia. He was
the fifth of eight children born to the late Anthony Thomas and Effie Hackley
Dangerfield.
John joined the US Army and served in the South Pacific during WWII. His
military photograph is included in the publication, African Americans of Fauquier
County and is also on exhibit in the African American Museum of Fauquier County.
John married the former Pearl Margretta Mitchell on August 7, 1948 at Mt. Nebo
Baptist Church, Happy Creek, Va. His beloved daughter Toronda Dangerfield-
Pittman was born from this loving union.
John was employed at American Viscose/Avtex, for 42 years as a truck driver.
After retiring at 65 years young, he began what was likely his most notable occupation.
John started a career as a school crossing guard. He served the town’s children every
morning in front of Ressie Jeffries Elementary School. In September 2011, at the young
age of 87, Mayor Tim Darr and the Front Royal Town Council recognized him for 21
years of service. The Warren County Report did a feature article where they described
him as “a familiar and comforting presence.”
John loved Mt. Morris Baptist Church. He joined under the Pastorate of Rev.
William Gibbs and was baptized by the Rev. Philip Baltimore. His membership
extended during the tenure of five pastors, including Rev. Ed White, Rev. Lindsay
Greene, and the current Shepherd of the Flock, Rev. Ralph J. Williams. John sang in the
choir and served on the usher board, and as a trustee for over 50 years. During his term
on the board renovations were made to fellowship hall and the church parking lot.
Being the last surviving sibling in the Dangerfield family, he assumed the role of
Patriarch. He provided a legacy of wisdom, knowledge, ancestral history, and most
important love.
John loved visiting Toronda for Thanksgiving dinners and spending time with “her
babies”. After years of shoveling mountain deep snow, John relocated to Richmond
where he resided with Toronda and her family. While there she honored her father with
an enormous 95th birthday celebration.
As his health required increased care, John took up residence at the Sitter & Barfoot
Veterans Care Center. He always kept a song on his heart! He would serenade loved
ones over the phone with hymns he learned down through the years. John loved his visits
from Chuckie and his phone conversations with Ida.
On April 24, 2024 John relocated yet again. This time he made his final transition
to a holy city, one where the streets are paved with gold. John went to see the King!
John leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Toronda Dangerfield-Pittman; two
grandchildren, Airial Epes and Garry Callis, Jr.; five great grandchildren, Aryanna,
Makiyh, Avani, Nakari, and Taysjon; and a sister-in-law, Chandelle Mitchell. He was
preceded in death by his wife Pearl Mitchell Dangerfield. John shared very special
relationships with Charles Kenner who was like a son, and Ida Dowe, a life-long friend,
as well as a host of beloved family and very dear friends.
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PALLBEARERS
- Garry Callis, Sr.
- Garry Callis, Jr.
- Charles Kenner
- Charles Dangerfield Copening
- Bruce Dangerfield Copening
- Edward Pittman
Past Services
Friday,
10 May, 2024
Visitation
Friday,
10 May, 2024
Funeral Service
Friday,
10 May, 2024
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