Dove Jr., Claude T.

Claude T. (Ted) Dove Jr., 72, passed away unexpectedly May 27, 2013. He was born in Blacksburg to the late Claude and Claudia Dove. He attended Great Bridge Free Will Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Dianne M. Dove; daughter, Connie D. Leis (Gene); son, Tim Dove (Kim); sister, Janice Hodge; brothers, Ernie and Calvin Dove; and grandchildren, Sara and Austin Leis, Marshall, Dillon, and Logan Dove. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2013, at Graham funeral Home with Pastor Earl Sutton officiating. Burial will follow at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideon’s International. Please visit his Book of Memories at www.grahamfuneralhome.com where you may view the service if unable to attend or leave a note to the family.