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Laster Leroy Dance, Sr.


Sunrise: January 11, 1952
Sunset: August 28, 2022
Laster Leroy Dance, Sr., better known to family and friends as “Leroy,” was born to Robert Dance, Sr. and Ella Thornton, on January 11, 1952, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Leroy graduated from Northeastern High School, Elizabeth City,  NC. He was a plumber at Smith and Keene for 30 years, retiring in 2019.
Leroy was a loving husband to Connie Dance for 44 years, a wonderful father to Laster Dance, Jr. and LaVonda Dance, and grandpa to four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Marquise Deon Dance; father, Robert Dance, Sr.; stepfather, Rev. Benjamin Thornton; brother, Elvin Dance; brother, Benjamin Dance; sister, Stephanie Seymore; brother, Jamie Dance; and brother, Lorenza Dance.
Mr. Dance is survived by his wife, Connie Dance; son, Laster Dance, Jr.; daughter, LaVonda Dance (Calvin Ross); mother, Ella Thornton; grandchildren, Dajon Dance, India Dance, Cayden Dance, and Ciara Brickhouse; one uncle, Hercule Dance; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
May you continue to rest in Heaven until we are together again. We love you and miss you. -The Family
Viewing Thursday, September 8, 2022 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 120 W. Berkley Avenue Norfolk, VA 23523 Service Friday, September 9, 2022 12 Noon Way of the Cross, ELIM 2800 Chesapeake Blvd Norfolk, VA 23509 Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320

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    Gloria J Reynolds and Tandra Johnson says
    September 5, 2022 at 7:44 am

    My most deepest condolences to the Dance family for their loss. My prayers of comfort are with you to this difficult time of your bereavement. May the LORD strengthen you and comfort you throughout this time..

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      Avryll Anderson- Georgetown Neighbor says
      September 8, 2022 at 8:10 pm

      Mr. Leroy will be dearly missed. I always saw his smiling face in 7-Eleven, the nicest man you could ever have met and look forward to seeing. Always seeing him walking on Heathside,going or coming from 7-Eleven almost every day. May he rest in eternal peace.

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    Lisa says
    September 5, 2022 at 5:39 pm

    My Georgetown neighbor. A young man that was always kind. I always remember you walking in the neighborhood and seeing you at 7-11. Though I didn’t know you personally, I remember your kind words and spirit. I just want your family to know that you’re going to be missed 😔

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    Diane James says
    September 5, 2022 at 10:51 pm

    We send our condolences and prayers to the family of Leroy. He was such a kind soul, always did a excellent job. He and Jerry was to of a kind. Love the job they did and treat everyone fairly. Heaven has these 2 peas in a pod. He will be surely missed. Again our deepest sympathy to you all. The James Family

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      Andria (Dria) Harrison George town 711 sales Associate says
      September 6, 2022 at 6:36 pm

      We remember people for different reasons, A great laugh, A unique perspective A story shared. But mostly we remember A life well -lived and honor A person well loved. 💙 Hoping your memories 🤗 bring you comfort in your time of loss and that it lifts -your 💙to know others share your sadness 🕊️ It was A blessing to get to know Leroy in the short time that I did. It was always A joy to see him come in the store no matter how many times he did lol you will be missed 🙏🏿

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        Elaine James & Family says
        September 8, 2022 at 6:21 pm

        There are no words to expess our sorrows. Leroy was a good friend and neighbor. He will truly be missed by all who knew and love him. Peace and prayers to the Dance family.

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    Anthony Hunt says
    September 6, 2022 at 1:14 pm

    From the entire Hunt family:
    Brother Dance remember you well during my days at the Way of the Cross COGIC. You always took care of my Mother & Father Elder John Hunt and Mother Clara Hunt. May God bless your family and provide that peace that passeth all understanding.
    God Bless you my dear Brother and have a peaceful journey.

    Anthony Hunt & Family.

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    Catrice Bethea says
    September 6, 2022 at 5:47 pm

    From the BETHEA family
    Our condolences to your family for our George Town neighbor
    We always talked to him bout numbers as we went to 711 May God Bless your family

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      Aretha Blackmon says
      September 7, 2022 at 7:41 am

      My sincere condolences to the Dance family. Though I only knew Mr. Leroy for a short period of time, he was always very professional and made sure the job was done right the first time. He was very passionate about his job. His integrity was his name. Mr. Leroy was a kind man. His life was filled with joy and laughter. Rest easy Angel🕊

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    Niecy says
    September 7, 2022 at 2:21 pm

    Georgetown neighbors Mr leroy will be missed may God bless your family and give you strengt🙏🙏continued prayers for you all.

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      Arriel Saunders , Ardriana Saunders says
      September 8, 2022 at 11:37 am

      My heart out to the family and all the friends, I pray for comfort for the family to know that even tho he is absence from the body he is present with the lord. Mr. Leroy was truly an amazing soul, I will miss all the jokes, laugh and wisdom he fed into me and family over years. He was the realest most down to earth person I’ve met in a long time, I was graced to get to talk to him almost everyday. Until we joke, see again … “another day”!

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    Selma Davis - Elizabeth City, NC says
    September 8, 2022 at 9:41 am

    My condolences go out to the Dance and extended families. Although Leroy and I have not seen each other in about 30 years, I still remember him as a kind spirited and caring person. May God’s peace and understanding surround all of the family. His legacy will live on forever. God will take care of all of you. Leroy will be watching over you all with wonderous love and joy and at times you will feel his presence in the blowing of the wind or at sunrise and sunset. May God bless each of you!

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    Stephanie Butts Staton says
    September 8, 2022 at 11:57 am

    Connie and Family, Brandon and I and the Kearney Family are so sorry for your loss. May God continue to provide comfort to all of you. We will continue to pray for your strength now and in the days to come.

    God Bless you All

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    Alice Stallings says
    September 8, 2022 at 5:47 pm

    The Stallings family from Elizabeth City, NC send our sincerest condolences and prayers that your memories will comfort you, while God’s love grant you peace.
    From Alice, Maxine, Charles, Betty and Naresa

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    DiAnne C Montgomery..Denia Payne.Tyler Montgomery. says
    September 9, 2022 at 11:32 am

    May you rest in peace and God continue to watch over ALL THE FAMILY during this loss..will miss Mr Leroy in the Manor!!!.

    Your neighbors.

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    Dan Bernath says
    February 13, 2023 at 10:25 am

    My condolences to the family, Leroy was and individual who I shared a friendship since 1982 working at WD Sam’s and Sons,
    and Smith & King Plumbing. I was sad to hear from my neighbor in Blackwater Virginia Beach that he had died. I always looked forward to seeing him, we had good times working together in plumbing. he will be missed.

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