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Kenneth Schaar Obituary
Kenneth Allen "Kenny" Schaar, 65, of Amherst, died suddenly Friday morning, December 25, 2009, at the Lynchburg General Hospital.
Kenny was born June 11, 1944, at the home place in Amherst County, a son of the late Ernest Coghill Schaar and Tenny Campbell Schaar.
He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He worked for the Southern Railroad for 13 years and retired from the Virginia Department of Highways after 22 years of service and was a former employee of Hill Hardware in Amherst.
Kenny was a devoted and dedicated lifelong member of Wesleyan United Methodist Church in Amherst and served faithfully as Lay Leader and Speaker, Adult Sunday School teacher, church treasurer and held many other positions in the church over the years.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Bond Schaar; his brother, James "Jimmy" Schaar and his wife, Betty, of Amherst; along with many loving nieces, nephews and other loving and caring family members and friends who he loved dearly and those whom will miss his daily phone calls showing his love, friendship and concerns.
A celebration of Kenny's life will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Wesleyan United Methodist Church with the Reverend Jeffrey Campbell and the Reverend David Edinger officiating.
Jean and Kenny's brother, Jimmy and his wife, Betty, along with the rest of the family, will receive friends from 4 until 9 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2009, at the residence and should these hours not be convenient, friends may visit Jean anytime.
The family suggests that memorials take the form of contributions in Kenny's memory to the Wesleyan United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 757, Amherst, VA 24521.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church and due to road conditions to and from the family cemetery, interment will be announced and held at a later day.
Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston, 434-263-4097.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Gloria Higginbotham
January 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Evelyn Martin
December 29, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
December 29, 2009
Our deepest sympathies again to you Jean; Kenny will be dearly missed.
Love,
Roshani and Swarna, FL
Ivan & Linda Campbell/ Howard Lawhorne
December 28, 2009
Jean.Jimmy and family, our thoughts and prayers are for you during this time of grief. Our Bible tells us that God gives us the strength to endure anything he puts upon us. We can't help but ask why at times, but we have to turn to our faith and know God always has a plan and a reason for everything He does. God Bless you all.
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December 28, 2009
Dear Jean and family
Am so sorry to learn of Kenny's death.
My heart goes out to you and remember that you are in our thoughts and prayers.He always had such a wonderful smile and kind word whenever you saw him.
Jo Ann Bryant
Brian Giles
December 28, 2009
Schaar Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kenny Boy was a great christian, friend, and cousin.
He will be greatly missed.
Love each one of you.
Brian, Margo, and Bryson Giles
December 28, 2009
My dear Jean, I just learned of your tragic loss. My prayers are with you
and your family.Kenny always had a kind word for everyone and such a beau-
tiful smile. His eyes " talked ". My
deepest regards. Louise H. Payne
Montebello, Va.24464
December 28, 2009
Jean,
You have my deepest condolences and prayers. Kenny will be sadly missed by everyone!
With deepest sympathy!
Jean T. Burley Mauro
Danny, Hayley, and Harrison Graham
December 28, 2009
Schaar Family,
Kenneth will be sadly missed. He was a wonderful guy. I am grateful that our paths crossed. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Danny Graham and Family
virginia casey
December 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nathaniel Lowmax NS conductor ( Ret.)
December 28, 2009
To the Schaar Family:
Words don't have the power to sooth our troubled hearts, for time alone can ease the pain that life sometimes imparts... But may these words of sympathy help show you that we care, and may they somehow soften the sorrow you now bear.
charles casey
December 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Janice Spence
December 28, 2009
Surely God needed an extra special angel to have taken Kenny from us. He was truly one in a million with his constant smile and willingness to help any and everyone. He will be sorely missed by his extended VDOT family.
Deepest sympathy,
Janice Spence VDOT Structure & Bridge
Brenda Campbell
December 28, 2009
Dear Jean, Jimmy, and Family: I was shocked and saddened to learn of Kenneth's passing. We've known Kenneth (and Jimmy) a long, long time and you couldn't ask for a more kind, considerate person. Our heartfelt condolences to all. Kenneth will be greatly missed, but his love and spirit will remain in those whose lives he touched forever.
With our deepest sympathies:
Brenda Campbell, Delores Huffman, Peggy Tyree.
Rebecca McCord
December 28, 2009
Dear Jean and Jimmy,
Kenny lived out his faith and many, many folks will miss him. I am among those who will miss his enthusiasm for good gospel singing and Bible teaching. I know that you will miss him terribly.
We love you and extend our sympathies and prayers,
Rebecca & Catherine
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