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Erlis Buckwalter Obituary
Mr. Buckwalter was a member of Warwick River Mennonite Church for more than 50 years before moving to the Shenandoah Valley. Bud was an artist and fine woodworker. He was known as a steadfast Christian and family man, and a man of quiet and thoughtful service to his church and community.
Survivors include three children, Ben Buckwalter and his wife, Amy, of Goshen, Ind., Edith Buckwalter Holsopple and her husband, Curt, of Hopewell, and Laine Buckwalter of Blacksburg; two sisters, Ruby Stiefel and Leah Massolini of Louisville, Ohio; three grandchildren, Lena Buckwalter, Mike Buckwalter and Jay Holsopple; and three great-grandchildren, Dillon Tillas, and Rebecca and Eli Holsopple.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Warwick River Mennonite Church. A funeral service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Michael Shenk officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com.
Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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carol prater
January 16, 2010
I will miss our cousin very much and my prayers and love go to his sisters and children. God Bless you and comfort you through the valley of loss....we know he is seeing our Savior face to face and having a wonderful time....but for us still here, it is sad...love, Carol Prater
Mrs. Semanas, a Certified Nurses' Assistant
January 14, 2010
To the dear family members:
I leave you with my deep condolences. “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not gaze about, for I am your God. I will fortify you. I will really help you. I will really keep fast hold of you with my right hand of righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10
January 14, 2010
Edie and family,
We were so sad to hear about your dad. You, Curt and family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl and Staff at WRCCC.
Ted Baker
January 13, 2010
"I'll always remember back in the early fifties when Bud was restoring the woodwork on an old German vehicle. His workmanship and attention to detail impressed me. Those memories have stuck with me for the many years. Ted Baker
January 13, 2010
We enjoyed knowing Bud in the Valley of Virginia. We had the privilege of kayaking and wood-carving with him and appreciate his skills, stories, and kind and gentle manner. We have good memories of him and wish the same for the family. Ann and Walter Daggett
January 13, 2010
We are sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dan and Ramona Hartzler
January 13, 2010
When Bud was living in the Valley of Virginia I spent a lot of time in his home sharing his hospitally. I was allways amazed at his skill in carving and his patience in restoring antique vehicles. Our love to the Buckwalter family as we say good by to Bud. Ernie Miller
January 13, 2010
Dear Buckwalter family,
We read the notice of Bud's death and were reminded again of how talented he was. Your care of him over the last few years was inspirational! We have a treasured photo of he and Esther with the restored model A Ford station wagon. Sorry we can not be with you for his services. Love from Harry & Mildred Kraus
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