The Virginian-Pilot
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DATE: Tuesday, December 27, 1994             TAG: 9412270016
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B7   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: FRANKLIN                           LENGTH: Short :   27 lines

JAMES B. CLAUDE

James B. Claude, 18, of the 200 block of Thomas St., died Dec. 24, 1994.

A native of Norfolk, he was the son of James B. Claude Sr. and Mildred C. Claude of Franklin. He was a part-time employee with Golden Corral Steakhouse and a member of New Macedonia Church of God in Christ and the Usher Board. He was a member of Franklin High School Wrestling Team, 1991-1993; Franklin High School Band for four years; junior volunteer at Southampton Memorial Hospital for three years; member of (BBS) Big Brothers and Sisters; and member of the National Aeronautic Association.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Japheth L. Claude of Baltimore and Nicolas L. Claude of Franklin; one adopted sister, Andrea G. Hall of Franklin.

A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in Mount Olive Holiness Church by Elder Robert Warren. Burial will be in Southview Cemetery. Elvin Vaughan Funeral Home is in charge.

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