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Joseph Mortimer “Junie” Commander

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Joseph Mortimer “Junie” Commander

Birth
Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Death
20 Apr 2014 (aged 98)
Richmond City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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ELM EXT, Block 6, Lot 10
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Norfolk - Joseph Mortimer Commander, Jr. (Junie, Joe) lifelong resident of Norfolk died Sunday, April 20, 2014 in Richmond, Va. He was born in 1916 in Norfolk, Va., to the late Joseph Mortimer Commander, Sr. and Corrine Carter. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 68 years, Arline Addenbrook Commander, along with 4 sisters and 6 brothers.

Mr. Commander graduated from Maury High School. Joe was a veteran of World War II and served in the South Pacific with the 3rd Engineer Special Brigade. He was a member First Presbyterian Church for 70 years serving as a steward, deacon and elder along with serving coffee and children's drinks after Sunday School for 35 years; member of Norfolk Yacht and Country Club; Master Councilor of Demolay; Member Norfolk Kiwanis seniors. Joe worked as a local paper products salesman for 45 plus years, beginning with Frank G. Ennis Paper Co. in 1941. He was an avid duckpin bowler and golfer. He also was a frequent blood donor giving over 11 gallons to the American Red Cross.

Survivors include his son, J. Richard Commander and wife, Jeannine, of Chester, VA; two granddaughters, Jennifer Mummert and Alison Knox and two great granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Friday, April 25th at 11 a.m. by Rev. James Wood. Burial will be private with full military honors. ..
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Norfolk - Joseph Mortimer Commander, Jr. (Junie, Joe) lifelong resident of Norfolk died Sunday, April 20, 2014 in Richmond, Va. He was born in 1916 in Norfolk, Va., to the late Joseph Mortimer Commander, Sr. and Corrine Carter. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 68 years, Arline Addenbrook Commander, along with 4 sisters and 6 brothers.

Mr. Commander graduated from Maury High School. Joe was a veteran of World War II and served in the South Pacific with the 3rd Engineer Special Brigade. He was a member First Presbyterian Church for 70 years serving as a steward, deacon and elder along with serving coffee and children's drinks after Sunday School for 35 years; member of Norfolk Yacht and Country Club; Master Councilor of Demolay; Member Norfolk Kiwanis seniors. Joe worked as a local paper products salesman for 45 plus years, beginning with Frank G. Ennis Paper Co. in 1941. He was an avid duckpin bowler and golfer. He also was a frequent blood donor giving over 11 gallons to the American Red Cross.

Survivors include his son, J. Richard Commander and wife, Jeannine, of Chester, VA; two granddaughters, Jennifer Mummert and Alison Knox and two great granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Friday, April 25th at 11 a.m. by Rev. James Wood. Burial will be private with full military honors. ..
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