Jacob Beverly Vorous' Obituary
Jacob Beverly Vorous, of Leesburg, Virginia, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the age of 99.
Jacob was born September 1, 1925, in Winchester, Virginia and spent his youth in Millwood, Virginia. Upon his graduation from Boyce Agricultural High School he joined the Army to serve in World War II. After the end of the war he returned home to marry his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Jean. Their marriage lasted seventy-six years until Jean’s death in 2023.
Jacob worked for the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles in Winchester and Leesburg and gave driver licenses to many locals, including Patsy Cline. In 1959 he moved his family to Leesburg, Virginia, and worked as an investigator for the Virginia State Corporation Commission’s Enforcement Division.
He served as a member and subsequent chairman of the Loudoun County School Board in the 1970’s and worked hard to make a difference in the local school system. He served as a lay preacher for the Leesburg United Methodist Church and conducted church services whenever and wherever asked. In the late 1970’s he moved to Richmond, Virginia, to become the Director of the Enforcement Division of the State Corporation Commission.
Jacob lived his life focused on caring for others. He had a deep love for his family and he had many loyal friends. He and Jean spent their retirement in Leesburg actively supporting their daughters with their growing families. They also enjoyed cruising, refinishing antiques, and exercising at Ida Lee Recreation Center.
Jacob is survived by his three daughters, Patricia Chamblin (Jim), Linda Sedighzadeh, and Debbie Buttery (Frank); six grandchildren, Christopher Chamblin, Laura Chamblin, Shahnaz Morton (Brett), Ali Sedighzadeh, Matthew Buttery (Amanda), and Katherine Lewis (Ryan), and 12 great grandchildren. Jacob was preceded in death by his wife, Jean, and by his grandson Bijan Sedighzadeh.
Services will be held Friday, October 25, at 1 p.m. at Leesburg United Methodist Church, 107 West Market Street, Leesburg, Va. Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Leesburg immediately following the service, followed by a reception at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association or the Leesburg United Methodist Church.
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