The Virginian-Pilot
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DATE: Sunday, January 21, 1996               TAG: 9601210030
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B6   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: NORFOLK                            LENGTH: Short :   26 lines

JOHN A. PRITCHARD

John A. Pritchard, 77, of the 1100 block of Kempsville Road, died Jan. 20, 1996.

Mr. Pritchard, a native of Elizabeth City, was a retired planner and estimator for civil services at Oceana Naval Air Station. He was a member of Kempsville Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret P. Pritchard; a daughter, Ruby P. May of Chesapeake; a son, John C. Pritchard of Chesapeake; a brother, William Gardner Pritchard of Elizabeth City; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

A graveside service will be held at noon Monday in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB