Al Stevenson Lonberger

Al Stevenson Lonberger, age 73, of Smithfield, Virginia, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 02, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 22, 1953 in Suffolk, Virginia, Al was the beloved husband of Debra Lynn Lonberger (Chittum) for 54 years. He was a devoted father to Al Stevenson Jr. (Tara), David Craig (Christina), Charity Lynn (Matthew) and William Andrew (Bristol), and a proud grandfather to 8 grandchildren: Austin, Kelsey, Shayla, Blaike, Owen, Otto, Kylan and Fiona as well as loving step-grandfather to 6 step-grandchildren: Matthew-David, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Chloe, Tori, and Zeke. His surviving family includes his sister-in-law Rosemary Holland Lonberger and his niece Karen Lonberger Hart. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorraine Mildred Dunlow Dunaway and William Washington Lonberger, Jr., and his brother, William (Billy) David Lonberger.

Al honorably served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam War veteran, where he demonstrated courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment to his country. He attended Tennessee Temple Bible School and graduated in 1977 with a degree in Theology. Al, Debra, Steve and David went to Germany in 1979 as missionaries to servicemen. While there, Al was a Pastor at Maranatha Baptist Church in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. Upon returning to the States, he started the Servicemen for Christ Center outside of Fort Eustis, Virginia.

He dedicated much of his life to welding aerospace parts, where he was known for his work ethic and steadfast leadership. Outside of his professional life, he found joy in riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, traveling, 4-wheeling on the beach, family hunting trips, exercising and being involved in his church. His compassion, optimism, and thoughtfulness touched everyone who knew him. He will be remembered for his unwavering kindness, sensible advice, and his love for family.

Being a motorcycle enthusiast, Al requested that he be escorted by motorcycle, to St. Luke's Cemetery in Smithfield. All are invited to make this wish reality.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6pm and the service will be Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 3pm; both at held at Little’s Funeral Home in Smithfield Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to National Psoriasis Foundation in his honor. www.psoriasis.org/donate/   

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