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Herman WALTHALL Obituary
Deacon Herman Walthall departed his life Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born in Campbell County on April 30, 1922, he was the son of the late Spurgeon and Mazie Pannell Walthall.
Mr. Walthall was preceded in death by his late wife, Fannie; his brothers, Elmoses and Houston; and his sister, Ethel Calloway.
He retired in 1987 from Babcock and Wilcox, NNFD (currently BWX Technologies) as a filter plant operator. After retirement, he worked with Central Virginia Laboratories.
In the 1960s, along with Fannie, he built, owned and operated Walthall's Drive-In Restaurant on Route 29 South, Rustburg.
An active member of the community, Mr. Walthall was a singer in both the Gospel Four and the Walthall Brothers Quartets. He further served on The Diamond Hill Neighborhood Watch Committee and the Community Dialogue on Race and Racism.
In his early years, after serving in the U.S. Army, he continued his membership at Cross Roads Baptist Church, faithfully serving on the Deacon Board. He later became a member of the Diamond Hill Baptist Church, dutifully serving as chairman of the DHBC Deacon Board.
Deacon Walthall is survived by his daughter, Hermina W. Hendricks (Donald) of Lynchburg; his son, Rick L. Walthall (Pamela) of Rocky Mount, N.C.; two grandchildren, Gerod and Chase; his sisters, Lillie Cundiff ( John) of Harrisburg, Pa., Addie Mae Millet of St. Petersburg, Fla., Julia Cabler and Verneice Cabler, both of Rustburg; a brother, Alonza Walthall (Mable) of Rustburg; two sisters-in-law, Gladys L. Clark (James) of Rustburg and Corrine L. Clark of Gretna; a brother-in-law, David Logan of Roanoke; and a host of many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is further endeared by a devoted friend, Mrs. Serlene Dickerson, and many special friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at Diamond Hill Baptist Church, 1415 Grace St., Lynchburg, with the Rev. Warren Anderson, pastor of Diamond Hill Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Gardens at Cross Roads Baptist Church, Rustburg. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at Community Funeral Home and other times at 1322 Pierce St. The cortege will assemble at 1322 Pierce St. Condolences can be
e-mailed to comfuneral@aol.
com. Community Funeral Home is directing.
Memories and Condolences
for Herman WALTHALL
Cherie Hobbs
September 7, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Herman's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I am the grandaughter of his sister Lillie.
Kevin Struble
August 29, 2008
To Ricky and Family, Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I worked with Ricky at B&W for several years, but his Dad had retired before I started working at B&W.
Owen Stevens
August 29, 2008
To Hermina and Ricky,
Your father was the best friends anyone could ever have. His smile and laugther would make the worst days so much better. I am a better person from having been associated with Herman. I hope I can have his energy and spirit as I grow older. I live out of town and did not hear of Herman's passing until now. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ruby Mickles; Brenda & Elton Foote
August 28, 2008
Hermina, Ricky, and Walthall Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Whenever we think of Herman, we smile - a lot - and we thank God for allowing him to bring his joy into our lives. We will miss him.
Though we could not be with you in person during this time, please know that our hearts are with you in sympathy, friendship, and love.
priscilla liggon
August 27, 2008
hermina and family, thinking about you in the loss of your loved one. God bless. priscilla
Gloria Simon
August 27, 2008
Dear Walthall Family,
Diamond Hill has truly lost one of its 'Diamonds' in the passing of Deacon Walthall. But we know he is singing and praying in Glory. What a blessing he has been to enrich the lives of so many of us. He will be deeply missed.
God's blessing to all of you,
Love, Gloria & the Girls
Frances Chambers & family
August 27, 2008
Hermina & family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your father. May you always cherish the many wonderful memories that you have of him.
Rae Denise Madison
August 27, 2008
“Scoobie”, Donnie, Ricky, Pam, Gerod & Chase,
Our truest and deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family in the loss of your Daddy, Father-N-Law, and GrandPa. Fret not your loneliness on empty days, but fill each waking hour in useful ways. Always extend your hand in comfort and in cheer and God will comfort you and hold you near. Family, as time goes on, we pray that the support and love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you. Yes, Daddy Walthall is gone to a better place and we all loved him, but God loved him best. We love you very much and pray that God will wrap his loving arms around each of you as you honor the legacy of Daddy Walthall. May the sweet, sweet spirit of our Lord and Savior be with you today and every day henceforth.
Lovingly,
Mama Doe, Lil Doe, Octavia, Wanda, Rae Denise & Rae Rae
Erika Houston Carter
August 26, 2008
Dear Aunt Serlene,
Mr. Herman will truly be missed by our entire family. We always enjoyed seeing his smiling face at the family reunion and at sunday brunch the day after! We want to thank you for bringing Mr. Herman into our lives and hearts. May God watch over you during this difficult time. We love you!
OLIVER&BRENDA OWEN
August 26, 2008
GOD BLESS YOU DURING THESE TIMES WHAT A GREAT FATHER AND GRANDFATHER AND A CO-WORKER HERMAN WAS WITH ME AT BW FOR A GREAT NUMBER OF YEARS. GOD BLESS YOU RICKY AND YOUR FAMILY . DOUBLE O AND BRENDA OWEN.
Dexter, Angela & Derrick Walthall
August 26, 2008
Hermina and Ricky,
We are very sorry that we are not able to be with you during this time. We all loved Uncle Herman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jackie & Slick Reeves
August 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
EUGENE & JUNE PENICK
August 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
THE BRYANT FAMILY
August 26, 2008
HERMAN WAS A REAL MAN OF GOD.HE LOVED PEOPLE AND MADE THEM FEEL LIKE HE HAD KNOWN THEM FOR YEARS HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND A KIND WORD TO SAY.WE LOVED HIM BUT GOD LOVED HIM BEST. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU.
Grace Dean
August 25, 2008
To the Wathall Family,
We, the officers and members of the Diamond Hill Neighborhood Watch Assoc. Inc., extend our heartfelt sympathies to your family . Mr.Wathall was one of our most faithful members.
Mr Wathall had a great love for his neighborhood and the surrounding community which was very evident in his tireless efforts to help improve them.
He was a man of many words. However he said what he meant and meant what he said.
He was a man that could easily walk side by side with the other neighborhood watch members picking up trash or talk very frankly to city officials about improvements needed in his community.
We will not only miss his voice but we will miss his generosity. Mr. Wathall gave unselfishly to our National Night out Against Crime block party our Thanksgiving dinner and any other event we might have sponsored.
We, like you his family members, will miss him and we can only pray that knowing others care as deeply as you do will bring some comfort in days to come.
May Gods peace surround you today and may His love give you the strength for tomorrow.
The Diamond Hill Neighborhood Watch Assoc.Inc
Cecil Hull , President
gregory Major
August 25, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
LuVenia Bowman
August 25, 2008
Hermina,
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your farher. May God bless you and
your family during this time of sorrow. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
The Bowman Family
Henry Fleming
August 25, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Kevin Crider
August 25, 2008
I had the pleasure of knowing and loving Herman from the first day I was a summer intern at CVLC in 1990 until his passing. The smile and genuine love of his fellow man were contagious and I'm greateful to have known such a man of faith, character and conviction. Herman was indeed "FINE". My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Carolyn and John Pryor
August 25, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God continue to confort and sustain you at this time of bereavement.
Lynn Rosser
August 25, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
James & EV Booker
August 25, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Danielle Booker-Perry & Family
August 25, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Janice Colmore
August 25, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jo-Ann Johnson
August 25, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Adrian mood
August 25, 2008
As Herman would say, I would like to first tell you a story........Instead this one is about one of the finest men I have had the pleasure to have known. There were no bounds to his generousity or kindness. All of us will miss his wit and love.
Janice Witcher
August 25, 2008
Hermina and Ricky, May the precious memories you shared with your father be the bond that will get you all through this time of sorrow.
My prayers of comfort and sympathy are with you.
Lucille Withers Deane
August 25, 2008
Dear Hermina, Rick, and Family,
May God bless and comfort you with His love through this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Kim Conner, Registrar's Office
August 25, 2008
It is with our deepest sympathy that I express condolences from the Registrar's Office. Mr. Walthall was a "favorite" worker for the Registrar's Office and a good friend. Our office will keep your family in prayer and his spirit will truly be missed. To God be the glory!
The Gooden Family (Carnesa, Desirae, & Marcus)
August 25, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time, and may the sweet memories of your loved one bring you comfort in the days ahead.
KATHY BRYANT-JOHNSON
August 25, 2008
I WORKED WITH HERMAN HE WAS THE MOST CARING MAN I EVER MET I WILL MISS HIM ,BUT I KNOW GOD L0VED HIM MORE. I KNOW HE HAS HIS MASION AND WINGS.IF YOU KNOW LIKE I KNOW HE IS UP IN HEAVEN ASKING IF HE COULD GIVE THE BLESSING OVER DINNER. JUST HOLD ON TO GODS UNCHANGING HANDS.
Muriel and George Mickles
August 25, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ersie M. Thomas
August 25, 2008
To the family:
I was very saddened to hear of the death of Deacon Walthall. He loved the Lord and never hesitated to share his passion for God through song and testimony. He will truly be missed. Please know that death only separates us for a time, and Christ unites us forever.
Leonard Brown
August 25, 2008
Hermina,
So very sorry to learn of your dad's passing ,my prayers are for you.
Adrian Mood
August 25, 2008
As Herman would say, I would like to first tell you a story........Instead this one is about one of the finest men I have had the pleasure to have known. There were no bounds to his generosity or kindness. All of us will miss his humour but most of all his love and devotion.
LARRY ROACH
August 25, 2008
I remember Herman from B&W hadn't seen him since he retired remember him as a fine Christaiin man .Larry Roach Altavista
REV.DR. JAMES ABBOTT,JR.
August 25, 2008
GOD IS A GOD OFCOMFORT AND HE WILL COMFORT YOU DURING YOUR LOSS.
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