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James Kestner Obituary
He was born in Saltville, Va. Mr. Kestner was a retired operator with Firestone Corp., a member of the Virginia Defense Force, member and deacon of Rivers Edge Bible Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Graham and Mary Martin Kestner.
Surviving are his wife, Earlene Jeanette Kestner of Prince George; a daughter, Darla K. Glazier and husband Mark of Disputanta; a son, Kendel L. Kestner and wife Carolyn of Petersburg; four grandchildren, Kasey, Courtney, Abigail and Robert; a sister, Loretta K. Gordon; a brother, A. Dale Kestner and wife Janie all of Saltville; numerous family and friends.
The family will receive friends Sunday, June 21, 2009, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Monday, June 22, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Rivers Edge Bible Church, with the Rev. Andy Paul, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to his church, Rivers Edge Bible Church, 11311 James River Drive, Hopewell, VA 23860. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com.
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July 1, 2009
We were friends and neighbors as well as classmates. Sympathy and prayers, Noel Allison, Buchanan, VA
Florence Sweat Blevins
June 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Arlin. I didn't know the family, but I graduated with Arlin in 1958. Hadn't seen him for years. Communicated with him on the internet several years ago. I wish the family much peace in the future. Arlin was a fine man. May God be with you all.
June 21, 2009
Courtney,
Sorry to hear about your grandfather. I saw you recently- don't remember where- hope you are doing well. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Mrs. Cromer
PGHS
June 20, 2009
Earlene, Ken and Darla
We are so very sorry for your loss. I know you are going to miss Arlin. He was a good one!! We all loved him.
Your family will all be in our prayers.
Bill McElraft, Sue Brickey, Sandy Duncan
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