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Eley Roman Stagg, Jr.


Sunrise: April 25, 1952
Sunset: October 1, 2024

Eley R. Stagg Jr (EJ) was born April 25, 1952 in Suffolk, VA.  Eley was the oldest of five children to the late Eley R. Stagg Sr. and Pearl L. Stagg.

Eley was educated in Suffolk Public School System and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. From a young age he loved music and singing, he had the sound of Smokey Robinson. He was a part of the local neighborhood group called The Oakdale’s also known as The OD’s.

He met the Love of his life Angie at the age of 14 and she was 12 years old, they married on February 3, 1973.  What a Beautiful Life and Love shared for 58 years and married for 52 years.

Eley was a Dedicated Employee of The City of Chesapeake where he worked in the Storm Water Department, he was also a mentor and father figure to many. After many years of service, he retired on September 1, 2023.

Eley was a Die Hard Dallas Cowboys and Boston Celtics Fan.  No matter when you would see EJ he would have something on showing support for his favorite teams.

Eley’s life and memory will forever be etched in the hearts of those who loved him; his devoted wife Angelia; his mother Pearl L. Stagg, his children LaTonya (Nelson), Eley (Tonya), LaShonda and Marvina. He leaves two siblings to Cherise his life sister Ida and brother Everett. He was proceeded in death by two brothers Rickey and Henry. Eleven Grandchildren, Trey, Tiara, Terrell, Jaelan, Taylor, Parker, Hunter, Deshun, DeAngelo, Dekyra, and Devon. Fourteen Great Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, Virginia Celebration of Life: Thursday, October 10, 2024 12 Noon Oak Grove Baptist Church 2635 East Washington Street Suffolk, Virginia Laid to Rest: Greenlawn Memorial Gardens 3920 Airline Boulevard Chesapeake, Virginia

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    Lee Blount says
    October 4, 2024 at 11:58 am

    Sorry for your lost, but God loves him as well. It does stop hurting in time.

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    Osceola & Dorothy Watkins says
    October 4, 2024 at 1:06 pm

    “With deepest sympathy as you remember EJ.”

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    Carrie Baker says
    October 5, 2024 at 1:20 pm

    My Deepest Condolences and Sympathy to the Stagg Family. Angie, I am so sorry to hear about EJ. Carrie Scott-Baker

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    Sabrina walker says
    October 5, 2024 at 7:00 pm

    Stevie & Sabrina sending prayers to the Stagg family

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    Earl & Jannine Eley says
    October 5, 2024 at 7:24 pm

    Peace power grace and mercy Our condolences to the family

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    Luther Williams says
    October 6, 2024 at 9:07 pm

    Deepest Condolences from my family to the Stagg Family.

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    Debbie Daniels says
    October 6, 2024 at 10:18 pm

    Angie,

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying God’s strength and comfort for you all. One day at a time…

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    Sherryl Sears says
    October 6, 2024 at 10:48 pm

    My condolences to Angie and the Stagg family. Angie, I cannot imagine your heartbreak. Just know I’m here for you and you have my heart and support. I pray for your strength in your sadness. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints (Psalm 116:15).

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    Cindy Wright says
    October 6, 2024 at 11:43 pm

    Angela and Family my sons and I would like send our sincere regards to You, Aunt Pearl and the Staggs Family our prayers are with you Cindy,Quadre and Bobby

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    Bonnie Fisher says
    October 7, 2024 at 10:37 am

    Angela,
    May the memories held deep inside your heart help to comfort you. You are in my prayers. With sincerest condolences.

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    Richard Grant says
    October 7, 2024 at 12:34 pm

    Angie,
    Am sorry to hear of your loss. My Prayers & Condolences go out to you and your Family. May Peace comfort you.

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    Linda says
    October 8, 2024 at 2:18 pm

    I was shocked to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry I am. May God continue to comfort you and the families. Love Aunt Linda

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    Deborah Payton says
    October 9, 2024 at 9:50 am

    Angie, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I will pray for strength, comfort and peace for you all.

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    Barbara Boyette Johnson says
    October 9, 2024 at 4:23 pm

    I’m sorry to hear of EJ’s homegoing. My prayers are with Angela, children, & family. We graduated from JFK High School, class of 1971.

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    Deborah Seymour says
    October 10, 2024 at 12:24 am

    Angie, My sincere condolences to you and your family during this time of bereavement. Keeping y’all in prayer, knowing that your lifetime of memories will see y’all through. So sorry for your loss.🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

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    Breon Hyman says
    October 10, 2024 at 7:36 am

    Condolences to the Stagg family, a loss like this is heartbreaking ❤️‍🩹 but hopefully in time the fond memories of your love one will erase the pain 🙏🏿

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    claude riddick says
    October 10, 2024 at 11:02 am

    sending prayers of comfort and strength to the family rip my friend

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    Lesa Richardson says
    October 10, 2024 at 1:59 pm

    So sorry for your loss may God give you and the family peace and comfort of your hearts , sending prayers for strength

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    Lesa Richardson says
    October 10, 2024 at 2:01 pm

    So sorry for your loss may God give you and the family peace and comforting of your hearts ,

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    Lesa Richardson says
    October 10, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    To the Stagg family sorry for your loss may God give you and the family peace and comforting of your hearts ,

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    Lesa Richardson says
    October 10, 2024 at 2:16 pm

    To the Stagg family sorry for your loss may God continue to shower the family with peace , comfort, and strength, Sending prayers

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