Obituary of Joseph Henry Brinkley Jr.

JOSEPH HENRY BRINKLEY JR.

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - April 27, 1999

 Joseph Henry Brinkley Jr., 86, died April 26, 1999, in Obici Hospital. 
A native of Suffolk, Mr. Brinkley retired as a superintendent, Whaleyville District, for the Virginia Department of Transportation. He was a member of Cypress Chapel Christian Church. He was the widower of Hazel Bulls Brinkley and was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Henry Brinkley and Sally Elizabeth Babb Brinkley. He was also predeceased by a sister, Mary B. Wilkins. 
Survivors include his daughters, Linda B. Dennis of Eure, N.C., and Kathy B. Benton of Suffolk; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Herman Brinkley of Portsmouth. 
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harrell Funeral Home by the Rev. Joseph Wilkins and the Rev. John Kimball. Interment will be in Cypress Chapel Christian Church Cemetery. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home and other times at the home of his daughter, Kathy Benton, 910 Carolina Road, Suffolk. 
Edition: FINAL
Page: B9
Copyright (c) 1999 The Virginian-Pilot


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Joseph Henry Brinkley Jr., 86, passed away on 26 Apr 1999. He was a retired superintendent for the Virginia Department of Transportation. He is survived by his daughters, grandchildren, and a brother.

A funeral for Joseph Henry Brinkley Jr. was held at 2 p.m. on 29 Apr 1999 at Harrell Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Wilkins and the Rev. John Kimball officiated. He was buried at Cypress Chapel Christian Church Cemetery.

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Joseph Henry Brinkley Jr., 86, died 26 Apr 1999, in Obici Hospital.

A native of Suffolk, Mr. Brinkley retired as a superintendent, Whaleyville District, for the Virginia Department of Transportation. He was a member of Cypress Chapel Christian Church. He was the widower of Hazel Bulls Brinkley and was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Henry Brinkley and Sally Elizabeth Babb Brinkley. He was also predeceased by a sister, Mary B. Wilkins.

Survivors include his daughters, Linda B. Dennis of Eure, N.C., and Kathy B. Benton of Suffolk; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Herman Brinkley of Portsmouth.

A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harrell Funeral Home by the Rev. Joseph Wilkins and the Rev. John Kimball. Interment will be in Cypress Chapel Christian Church Cemetery. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home and other times at the home of his daughter, Kathy Benton, 910 Carolina Road, Suffolk.

Edition: FINAL
Page: B9
Copyright (c) 1999 The Virginian-Pilot

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| Field | Value                                |
|-------|--------------------------------------|
| Name  | Joseph Henry Brinkley Jr.            |
| Age   | 86                                   |
| Birth | 26 Apr 1912; Suffolk, VA (estimated) |
| Death | 26 Apr 1999; Obici Hospital, Suffolk |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                          | Relationship         | Place of Residence |
|-------------------------------|----------------------|--------------------|
| Joseph Henry Brinkley Jr.     | Decedent             | -                  |
| Linda B. Dennis               | Daughter             | Eure, N.C.         |
| Kathy B. Benton               | Daughter             | Suffolk, VA        |
| Herman Brinkley               | Brother              | Portsmouth, VA     |
| Mary B. Wilkins               | Sister (predeceased) | -                  |
| Hazel Bulls Brinkley          | Wife (predeceased)   | -                  |
| Joseph Henry Brinkley         | Father (predeceased) | -                  |
| Sally Elizabeth Babb Brinkley | Mother (predeceased) | -                  |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
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| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 27 Apr 1999          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | B9                   |
| Page     | B9                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired superintendent, Whaleyville District, Virginia Department of Transportation
• Member of Cypress Chapel Christian Church
• Survived by daughters Linda B. Dennis and Kathy B. Benton, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and brother Herman Brinkley
• Predeceased by wife Hazel Bulls Brinkley, sister Mary B. Wilkins, and parents Joseph Henry Brinkley and Sally Elizabeth Babb Brinkley


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