John S. Diamond Jr. 86 of Farmville, VA passed away on March 22, 2019. He was born in Ithica, NY on February 5, 1933. He is the son of John S. and Ethel Lord Diamond Sr. He served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War where he was a Senior Chief. He retired from service after 24 years and became a bank auditor until his retirement. He was a proud member of the Lions club and the Farmville United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Lee Diamond, 2 son’s; George Whitley, Tony Diamond, 2 daughters; Ana Companion and Nancy Weinzetl, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 30, at 2 p.m. in Farmville United Methodist Church. A graveside ceremony will follow at Westview Cemetery, Farmville.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Farmville Lions Club.

Puckett Funeral Home is serving the family. www.puckettfh.com.