Mr. Henry W. Small, Jr.

Mr. Henry W. Small, Jr., 65 of Virginia Beach, Virginia passed away in Richmond following a decline in his health on May 23, 2024. He was born on October 23, 1958, to the late Henry and Gertrude Small in New Bern, North Carolina. Henry was educated in the New Bern public school system and graduated from New Bern Senior High School. While in high school, he met the love of his life Mrs. Ginger Small and to this union had three children.

Soon after graduating he joined the United States Navy as a Naval Aviation Mechanic for eight years. Henry was honorably discharged and pursued a career with the City of Norfolk as a Maintenance Mechanic and HVAC Mechanic with ODU.

Henry really enjoyed watching sports, his favorite team was the Los Angeles Lakers. When he wasn’t watching his favorite team, he could be found listening to jazz and reading.

Henry was predeceased by his parents, Henry Sr. & Gertrude Small.

Henry leaves to cherish his memories the love of his life, Mrs. Ginger Small; children, Marlon Small, Lynetta Small, Darius Small; grandchild, Lakira Small; siblings, Barbara Small, Esther Perry (William), Elizabeth Small; special friends, Mr. Garrison Ivry, Rickie Sanders; and a host of other relatives and friends who loved him dearly.