Obituary of JOHN WILLIAM BAGE JR

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - Thursday, October 24, 1991 

John William Bage , 83, of the 7000 block of Ruritan Blvd., retired salesman and owner of Ad-Products Co., died Oct. 23, 1991, in his home. 
Mr. Bage was born in Sunbury, N.C. He was a member of Holland Christian Church and Holland Ruritan Club. He was a former member of the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce. 
Survivors include his wife, Beulah Byrum Bage ; a daughter, Virginia A. Mann of Chesapeake; two sons, Larry Bage of Norfolk and Leslie Bage of Chesapeake; a sister, Frances B. Gray of Waverly; two brothers, George B. Bage of Homestead, Fla., and Joe S. Bage of Waverly; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. 
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Holland Christian Church by the Rev. David Seymour. Burial will be in Holland Cemetery. Friends may join the family at the residence. R.W . Baker & Co. Funeral Home is handling arrangements. 
Memorial donations may be made to the church. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL , Page: D2

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John William Bage Jr, 83, of Suffolk, Virginia, died on 23 Oct 1991. He was a retired salesman and former owner of Ad-Products Co., known for his business and community involvement.

The funeral for John William Bage Jr was held on 25 Oct 1991 at Holland Christian Church, conducted by the Rev. David Seymour. Burial followed in Holland Cemetery.

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JOHN WILLIAM BAGE JR  

John William Bage, 83, of the 7000 block of Ruritan Blvd., retired salesman and owner of Ad-Products Co., died Oct. 23, 1991, in his home.  

Mr. Bage was born in Sunbury, N.C. He was a member of Holland Christian Church and Holland Ruritan Club. He was a former member of the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce.  

Survivors include his wife, Beulah Byrum Bage; a daughter, Virginia A. Mann of Chesapeake; two sons, Larry Bage of Norfolk and Leslie Bage of Chesapeake; a sister, Frances B. Gray of Waverly; two brothers, George B. Bage of Homestead, Fla., and Joe S. Bage of Waverly; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.  

The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Friday [25 Oct 1991] in Holland Christian Church by the Rev. David Seymour. Burial was in Holland Cemetery. Friends joined the family at the residence. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home handled arrangements.  

Memorial donations were made to the church.  

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value                           |
| Name  | John William Bage Jr            |
| Age   | 83                              |
| Birth | 1908 (estimated); Sunbury, N.C. |
| Death | 23 October 1991; at home        |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                 | Relationship | Residence                   |
| John William Bage Jr | Decedent     | 7000 block of Ruritan Blvd. |
| Beulah Byrum Bage    | Wife         | —                           |
| Virginia A. Mann     | Daughter     | Chesapeake                  |
| Larry Bage           | Son          | Norfolk                     |
| Leslie Bage          | Son          | Chesapeake                  |
| Frances B. Gray      | Sister       | Waverly                     |
| George B. Bage       | Brother      | Homestead, Fla.             |
| Joe S. Bage          | Brother      | Waverly                     |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot  |
| Date     | 24 October 1991      |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | D2                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired salesman and owner of Ad-Products Co.  
• Member of Holland Christian Church.  
• Member of Holland Ruritan Club.  
• Former member of the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce.  
• Husband of Beulah Byrum prior to marriage.

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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