Richard "Dick" Suddith Jolly
NEWPORT NEWS
Our father passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2008, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in York County.
After serving in the Air Force and working in the private sector, he followed his dream and established Tidewater MG Center in Newport News, Va. If you owned an MG, you probably knew Dad.
He grew up in Hilton Village, graduating from Warwick High School in 1955. After traveling the country with the military, he made his way back to the Village in 1969 where he lived until his illness.
Preceded in death by his parents, Richard Gibbs Suddith and Amy Leslie Jolly, he is survived by his children, Margaret 'Midge' Jolly and husband, Tom Weyant, of the Florida Keys, Rebecca 'Becky' Hepner and husband, John, of York County, Va., Don Michael 'Mike' Jolly and wife, Linda, of Clifton Park, N.Y., Richard Jeffrey 'Jeff' Jolly and wife, Lynn, of Newport News, Va., Mary Christine Liell of Long Island, N.Y., Aaron Fortner of Tucson, Ariz., and honorary son, Larry Trevathan of Hampton, Va.
Additional survivors include his twin sister, Nancy Wood (Larry) of Las Vegas, Nev., Barbara Wright (Pat) of Newport News, Va., and Lynn Watters of King George, Va. His grandchildren include Faye Cohen, Adam and David Weyant, Donny Jolly Hare, Dakotah Bowie, Jesse and Joshua Jolly, Britney Jolly, Casey Jolly (USN) and wife, Brenda, and Carlea and Richie Liell. Over the years, Dad made many friends and hundreds of acquaintances. He leaves behind two true and special friends, Buddy David of Newport News, Va., and Jerry Hudson of Portsmouth, Va.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 902 York Warwick Drive, Yorktown, Va. At Dad's request there will be no formal memorial service. Instead, a celebration of his life will be held in York County at a later date. Those interested in attending may email vapawpaw@aol.com for further details.
We would like to thank the professional staff of Riverside Hospice for their compassionate help in the care of our father. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Riverside Hospice, 11815 Rock Landing Road, Newport News, VA 23606. Those wishing to share a fond memory of Dad are encouraged to visit www.legacy.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, Va.