Virginia State Sen. Ben Chafin dies from COVID-19
"It is with profound sadness and sorrow that we learned of the passing of our good friend and colleague, Ben Chafin, this evening," Norment wrote in a caucus release
Author: 13News Now Staff
Updated: 10:14 PM EST January 1, 2021
RUSSELL, Va. — On Jan. 1, the Virginia Senate Republican Caucus leader, Thomas Norment, Jr. (R-James City County), shared news that State Sen. Ben Chafin, Jr. (R-Russell) had died from COVID-19 complications.
"It is with profound sadness and sorrow that we learned of the passing of our good friend and colleague, Ben Chafin, this evening," Norment wrote in a caucus press release. "To us, Ben was more than a dedicated colleague who exemplified the best in public service. He was a treasured friend, unrelentingly cheerful with an infectious smile and gregarious manner."