Navy Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Richard VIA
Richard D. (Dick) Via, 86, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, June 12, 2013. He was a longtime member of Rainbow Forest Baptist Church, as well as it's Agape Sunday School Class. Dick was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was employed as a sales representative for Champion Spark Plug Company for over 30 years, then satisfied his love of the outdoors by working for the Blue Ridge Parkway for another 10 years. Mr. Via was preceded in death by a daughter, Robin Denise...