James Lavance Dempsey

James Lavance Dempsey (90) passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 in his Norfolk home. He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Martha F. Dempsey; two daughters, Laverne F. Thompson and Linda Gail Hudson; and one son, Jerry Dempsey. Left to cherish his memory are his two children, Doris Bird and James Dempsey, Jr. (Juanita); eight grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; even more great great grandchilden; and an extended family and friends. Arrangements are courtesy of Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 from 10am - 12pm in the Woodlawn Chapel with a funeral service at 12pm, followed by interment in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, the familys asks that you make a donation to the charity of your choice in Lavance's honor. To leave a memory or message of condolences or memory, please visit www.WoodlawnNorfolk.com