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Vernon Bruce Belew Sr.
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Vernon Bruce Belew Sr., 89, of Waynesboro, died Thursday, October 22, 2009, at Augusta Health.
He was born July 8, 1920, in Crozet, a son of Harry Loving Belew and Lena Critzer Belew.
After attending Greenwood High School, he entered the United States Navy, serving his country during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He proudly watched from his ship as the United States Flag was raised on Iwo Jima.
Mr. Belew was a Pilgrim and Lifetime Member of the Waynesboro Moose Lodge #1309.
He loved volunteering with the Waynesboro Fire Department for 36 years.
Under the city's many beautification projects, Mr. Belew kept the numerous hanging baskets and flowers watered.
He was a member of Basic United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gordon and Mason Belew; and two sisters, Margaret Rittenhouse and Doris Ayres.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Gladys Rittenhouse Belew of Waynesboro; his daughter, Wanda Belew Easton and her husband, Granville, of Waynesboro; his son, Vernon Bruce Belew Jr. of Waynesboro; five grandchildren, Dawn, Mark, Amy, Crissy and Michael; 11 great-grandchildren, Ian, Chandler, Bryce, Lacey, Hannah, Jack, David, Christina, Benjamin, Allyson, and Brandon; two sisters-in-law, Mary Belew of Charlottesville, and Jane Belew of Earlysville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009, at McDow Funeral Home, and other times at the home of his daughter, 2304 Cortland Street, Waynesboro, Virginia.
A service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2009, at Basic United Methodist Church by the Reverend Don Gibson. Interment will follow at Augusta Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Vernon B. Belew Jr., Granville W. "Sony" Easton, Mark Marchant, Buddy Rittenhouse, Linwood Ayres, and William "Mac" Rittenhouse.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Waynesboro Fire Department.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Waynesboro Fire Department, 300 West Broad Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980, or to Basic United Methodist Church, 489 North Winchester Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980.
Those desiring, may share their memories with the family online at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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October 26, 2009
Bruce ,sorry for your loss. Mr.Vernon was a good friend to our family.He will be missed. Doug and Sandra Fisher,Goldsboro N.C.
Paul Briggs
October 26, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss.
October 26, 2009
BRUCE AND FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND GIVE YOU SOME PEACE IN KNOWING THAT VERNON IS HOME IN HIS ARMS JEFF ROSE
Sara Shenker
October 26, 2009
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Dawn's grandfather. Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts are with all her family.
Love,
Sara
Paula
Margie
Annie
and their families.
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Nadine Tornatore
October 26, 2009
Dear Gladys, Wanda, Bruce, & family,
Our deepest sympathy in this time of your great loss. It was nice knowing Vernon, and seeing the love that you had for each other was encouraging to me and others. May your many years of memories be pillars of strength for you today and in the days to come. May God's blessings be with you today and always, as he knows our needs and keeps us in His best interest. Love, Skip and Nadine
October 26, 2009
Bruce,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
Sammy Painter
October 26, 2009
Bruce, Amy & Tracy,
David & I were sadden to hear of your loss, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and find comfort in the wonderfull memories that you share.
David & Dee Price, WFAC
Warren Wood, Jr.
October 25, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jean Bryant Mills
October 25, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 25, 2009
Hi ! , Gladys,
So sorry for your loss. God will comfort you until you see him again.
Love,
Maudie, Jim, Jay, and Jasmine Lipes
(Gladys Arey's daughter)
Anne Czaplinski
October 25, 2009
To my Dearest Friend Mrs. Belew and your lovely family,
It has been my pleasure to have taken care of your husband Vernon at different times during the last 12 years and getting to know all of your family. You all are always in my thoughts and prayers. Our Dear Lord is watching over you all always. Love Nurse Anne
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