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Official Obituary of

James Coward

April 21, 2021

James Coward Obituary

James Ray Coward of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away April 21, 2021 at his home. He was the son of the late Johnnie Coward and Annie Haddock Coward.

James is survived by his daughters, Darnesha McGant of Amherst, NY and Clevonia Gregory of Norfolk, VA; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sisters Doris Moore of Norfolk and Annie Spell of Buffalo, NY; his brother, Johnnie Coward Jr. of Buffalo, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

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Services

Visitation

Friday
April 30, 2021
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Keith Matthews Funeral Home
5665 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23502

Funeral Service

Friday
April 30, 2021
11:00 AM
Keith Matthews Funeral Home
5665 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23502

Interment

Albert G. Horton Veterans Cemetery
5310 Milners Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23434