John Michael Case - Cremation Society of Virginia

John Michael Case

November 4, 1949 - December 31, 2022

John Michael Case, 73, passed away on Saturday December 31, 2022 while in hospice care at his home in Chesapeake, VA. John was born November 4, 1949, to Arlene Darden Case and was also raised by his adoptive father Robert H Case in Norfolk, VA. He was a graduate of Granby High School in Norfolk and the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA.

John was a member of Army ROTC while in college. After college he remained a Reserve Commissioned Officer until 1987 when he received an Honorable Discharge. Immediately after returning from basic training, he began working at Atlantic Paper Stock Company in Norfolk. He rose through the ranks of the waste paper industry to become Vice President of Butler Paper Recycling in Suffolk, VA.

John married Kathy Ellis Meekins of VA Beach in 1973 and relocated to Chesapeake, VA. John and Kathy had two children, Christian and Alex. John loved history and was a member of the Civil War Round Table. He loved boating, he coached youth soccer, taught Sunday School, and was the NEST coordinator at GBUMC. In recent years at Hickory Ridge Community Church, he began working with the prison ministry and loved leading his small group Bible study. He loved traveling, especially to the Caribbean to scuba dive. Family summer and Christmas trips to Cape May, NJ every year were a joy to him as well as attending and supporting Cape May Stage productions.

John was predeceased by his mother Arlene and father Robert. He is survived by his son Christian (Laura) and daughter Alex Celentano (Paul), four grandchildren- Jake and Kristin Case and Vera and Frankie Celentano, and a host of friends within his church community and paper recycling industry.

A memorial service will be held at Hickory Ridge Community Church, 3320 South Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23322, on Saturday January 14th at 2:00 with reception to follow. All friends and family are welcome. Please join us casually dressed and ready for a celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you would please donate to http://1040visions.org/well-drilling-projects/ In honor of John.

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Christian and Laura, we wanted to express our condolences to you and the Case family on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in your memories and in your faith.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our family is sad for your loss.

John was a wonderful neighbor and friend. He always was smiling & seemed cheerful; rarely did I see him otherwise in 36 years. He will be missed. Kathy, Christian, Alex & family, may the happy memories and the love he had for all of you, ease your heartache at this time of loss. Love you all.

To the Case Family, My heart is heavy for your family and I pray for comfort in this sad time. John was a great man, I thought a lot of him and also his family. He will be missed greatly. All from Suffolk Welding & Fabrication Inc send their condolences also. If there's anything we can do for your family, please just call me. Sincerely, Glenn Chappell Suffolk Welding & Fabrication Inc

Kathy, Christian, Alex and extended family members, Rachael and I are saddened to hear of the passing of John. We would like to extend our deepest sympathies and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the memories you share and help heal your hearts. God Bless

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Our thoughts are with the Case and Butler Paper Family. The industry was a better place to work because of John. He will be missed.

My prayers are with you and your family, Kathy. John was a wonderful man who loved you dearly. You two had a special relationship blessed by God. God bless you, my friend.

It was a great pleasure to meet John and get to know him for the last 23 years. He was a fine example of the type of gentleman and person all of us should strive to be more like. As Christians, we are asked to reflect the face of Christ. John succeeded in this where many of us fall short.

John, you and I worked together every working day for over 32 years.I will forever miss your support, wisdom, compassion and work ethic. You were not only a partner but a great friend as well. My sincerest sympathies to all of your family and friends.

Dear Kathy, Christian, Alex and families, I was so sorry to hear of John’s passing. I have such fond memories as a kid of visiting Mimi and Pap and spending time across the street at the Case manor😊 John was a cooler older cousin, and Kathy, the loving relationship you two had did not go unnoticed. I pray that you will find peace in the wonderful memories of him, knowing that he was a true and faithful servant of the Lord, and that he is whole again in his heavenly home. Much love, Jennifer McDaniel Crews

John was a friendly, faithful friend to many many people, as well as a leader in his churches and a teacher. He led a Disciple group that I took a few years ago. He will be missed.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.