Great Bridge Ruritan Club, Inc.

05/13/2021

08/16/2020

Two $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS awarded to college students. L to R are Jay Lewter and son Ethan, a Longwood University student,Social Development Chair, Danny Smith,Scholarship Chair Susan McMannes and Charlie Arado accepting for granddaughter Abigail Biberdorf who attends the University of Southern Florida.

03/11/2020

Our Environmental Chair, Joe Fitzpatrick. Has done an excellent job for many years. This year's award is one of many. Thank you Joe!

01/18/2020

Great Bridge Ruritan Boston Butt Sale. Pre cooked, Ready to serve, Refrigerateor Freeze. Save date the date, pre orders only by Tuesday Jan 28.
Order from any Ruritan Member by return email text or call.

04/02/2019

Ruritan members L to R Pres. Charlie Young, Alton Brinkley and Joe Fitzpatrick till and w**d garden boxes for our senior friends at Cambridge Square apartments.

05/18/2017

PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Saturday morning, 8:00 - 10:00. Great Bridge United Methodist Church (corner of Battlefield Blvd and Stadium Drive). Funds raised to support our community! See you there.

05/03/2017

It is with a sad heart that we say farewell to fellow Ruritan Bill Hunt. You will be missed.

William “Bill” Franklin Hunt, 99, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2017. Bill was born in Davidson County, NC on November 21, 1917, to the late George William and Myrtle Farabee Hunt. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Blaylock, Geneva Leonard, Louise Hartley and Marjorie Michael; brothers, Gene, Hoyle, Buford and Henry Hunt; and son-in-law, Kenton Roy “Dink” Kellum, Jr.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of over 53 years, Rachel H. Hunt; sons, Robert Hunt(Doris), Roger Hunt(Sharon); daughters, Irene Richburg, Lounet Hunt; step-sons, Lynn Wood(Linda), Perry Wood; step-daughters, Linda Hewitt(Tommy), Annette Kellum; seven grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and six step-great grandchildren.
He attended Messiah United Methodist Church in Chesapeake, where he was a charter member, served as trustee, and was the oldest member. He loved Messiah UMC and was proud to be part of the congregation. A few years after graduating from Reeds High School, located in Davidson County, NC, Bill enlisted in the United States Navy. Throughout his Navy career, he served aboard four different aircraft carriers during the war times of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. After a career of thirty years of serving his country, he retired from the Navy. Shortly after his retirement, he decided to go back to work for Chesapeake Public Schools, as a custodian at Great Bridge Elementary School. After working several years, he finally retired for the last time. He was a member of the Great Bridge Ruritan Club, Ruritan Forever Member and a member of the Great Bridge Masonic Lodge. Bill enjoyed the fellowship of each of these organizations and supported them throughout the years. Bill was a loving husband, father, step-father, grandfather, step-grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved people visiting him and kept them entertained with his sense of humor. He had a small farm in Chesapeake that brought him many hours of enjoyment. He loved animals and took great pride in raising various animals on his farm. Traveling all over the United States with his wife, Rachel was such a pleasure for him. One of the most exciting and interesting trips they made was driving to Alaska. He bought a new van to drive on the trip, but the van was delayed in arriving to the dealership several times. Finally, the van arrived. Bill picked up the van that same evening and he and Rachel left the next morning to begin their trip to Alaska; which also included visiting Kodiak Island. Bill lived a good life and loved his family. His kindness and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2 pm, on Thursday, May 4, at Messiah United Methodist Church. Prior to the service, a military veteran burial will take place at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Messiah United Methodist Church, 408 Dominion Commons Way, Chesapeake, VA 23322.

03/28/2017

A nice article honoring our old friend and long time Great Bridge Ruritan, Chuck "Mad Dog" Macin. Best of luck to Eric Gamble and Beach N' Seafood Co.

Over in a shed-sized shop at the Virginia Beach Farmers Market, a respiratory therapist is selling some of the best seafood in town, stocking his coolers with local yellowfin, clams,

10/19/2016

Great Bridge Ruritan's "Chicken George" will be greatly missed.
Obituary for Raymond George Rowland

R. George Rowland, Sr., 79 of Chesapeake, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016.
George served his country in the United States Navy for 26 years, retiring as a Master Chief Sonar Technician. He loved to travel the world with his wife of 60 years, Sylvia. He enjoyed his time at Lake Gaston with family, fishing, boating, water skiing and making breakfast while wearing his ‘International House of PawPaw’ apron. He was a great dad to his children and a super PawPaw to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and will be greatly missed.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife and best friend, Sylvia; a son, Raymond G. Rowland, Jr. and wife Jeannie; two daughters, Ann Elizabeth Steeley and husband Glenn, Belinda Baker; ten grandchildren, Ryan, Angie, Amber, Tim, George III, Kelly, Matthew, Katie, Kevin, Ashlee; eleven great-grandchildren and numerous other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends at Oman Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, October 20, from 6 to 8 pm. A committal service will be held at 9 am on Friday, October 21, at Albert G. Horton, Jr., cemetery. Following the committal, a celebration of his life will be held at 11 am, at Great Bridge United Methodist Church, with Rev. Tim Craig officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity.
Friends are invited to share memories and sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com

10/11/2016

Happy Birthday to Great Bridge Ruritan! Anniversary dinner tonight!

08/20/2016

PANCAKE BREAKFAST!
Great Bridge United Methodist
Corner of Battlefield and Stadium Drive.
Come support The Ruritans who support our community!
Come Now:) 8:00-10:00.

05/11/2016

04/24/2016

Great Bridge Ruritan proudly honoring Central Meats as our Business of the Year. Accepting the award was Mr Richard Edmondson, owner.