James H. Africa Sr.

1933 - 2015

James H. Africa Sr. obituary, 1933-2015, Norfolk, VA

BORN

1933

DIED

2015

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Smith & Williams Funeral Home

818 Norview Ave

Norfolk, Virginia

James Africa Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 19, 2015.

James H. Africa, Sr., 82, passed away on November 18, 2015. He was born on January 12, 1933 to the late Henry D. and Elma L. Africa in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Jeannette A. Africa.
Mr. Africa served in the U.S. Navy and retired after 20 years of service. He received his Masters of Arts degree in Music Education from ODU. He worked as a Music Instructor at Brewbaker Academy, and a substitute teacher for Norfolk Public Schools. He was the Pep Band Leader for ODU Pep Band. He led the Navy Music band support to the Special Olympics in Chicago in 1968.
He is survived by his son James H. Africa, Jr.; three daughters, Lanette E. Africa, Tynette E. Africa and Sonette E. Winslow; and four grandchildren, John G. Williams, Jr., Benjamin P. Williams, Ryan M. Winslow, and Scott J. Winslow.
A Visitation will be held on Monday, November 23, 2015 from 6-8pm at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, 818 Norview Ave., Norfolk VA 23509. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery on November 30, 2015 at 11am.
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December 11, 2015

Lanette Africa

It takes awhile for the reality to set in that we'll never hear your voice again. I think back to all the things you taught by example. I remember the way you could communicate without words better than anyone I've ever known. I'm thankful we had you for so long. You were a fine example of a father, family man, and loyal American whose integrity was unquestionable. Thank you for loving us and for being our Dad.

December 10, 2015

Sonette Winslow

You will be missed, Dad. By your children, your grandchildren and the people you tried to help.

November 30, 2015

Lanette Africa

See ya, pop. You will be missed.

November 29, 2015

Kerri Albertson

Mr. Africa was a wonderful music teacher. At Brewbaker, he refused to let me repeat a beginner's class when my schedule was in conflict with the advanced class and gave up his planning time every day to teach me advanced theory from his college textbooks. He encouraged me and challenged me and had a wonderful, unflappable demeanor--a requirement for the best high school teachers.

November 28, 2015

Jennifer Payne

Sonette, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. With time, may joyful memories replace sadness.

November 23, 2015

Mark Africa

My condolences to Jim Junior and the rest of the Africa family in Virginia. May Jim Senior rest in peace.

Mark and Nancy Africa (Fairfax, Iowa)

November 23, 2015

LEW

CONDOLENCES FAMILY:MAY YOU ALL FIND STRENGTH IN THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT(2 COR. 1:3).

November 22, 2015

Marie Seay

Jim, you were such a great person. You will be missed. I am thinking of your family at this time.

November 22, 2015

Jim, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers, and have our deepest condolences. ~Your friends in V30

November 22, 2015

Jim Africa

In Dad's latter years, he spent much of his time reaching out and helping others, family, neighbors, and friends. My thanks to those who in his final few months, reached out to help him.

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818 Norview Ave, Norfolk, VA 23509

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Burial

11:00 a.m.

Forest Lawn Cemetery

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