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Thomas Jackson "Jack" Cundiff, 78, of Bedford, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was born in Huddleston on Aug. 31, 1932, a son of the late William Benjamin Cundiff and Lemon Thompson Cundiff.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded by four brothers and three sisters. Jack was a member of Thaxton Baptist Church, Liberty Chapter 109 Order of the Eastern Star, Bedford Elks Lodge# 2844, Bedford Moose Lodge #1897, Bedford Gobbler Club, Charter President of Bedford Breakfast Lions Club, Past Master and Treasurer of Liberty Lodge # 95 AF & AM; Past District Deputy Grandmaster for the 24th Masonic District and other appending bodies, Vice President Bedford County Farm Bureau, Former President of the Virginia Sheriff Association and Former President of the Virginia Crime Clinic, member of Former Sheriffs of Virginia. Jack served as Sheriff of Bedford County from 1964 to 1974 and retired from Criminal Justice Services of Virginia. Jack was currently employed at Burch-Messier Funeral Home as a funeral assistant.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, June Ferguson Cundiff; a son, Thomas Jackson Cundiff Jr.; two grandchildren, Wyatt Jackson Cundiff and Sophia Martin Cundiff; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Thaxton Baptist Church Building Fund, 1067 Penicks Mill Road, Thaxton, VA 24174.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 3, 2010, at Thaxton Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at Thaxton Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main St., Bedford, (540) 586-7360.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Cundiff
JOYCE HENSLEY
September 8, 2010
JUNE & FAMILY,
YOU HAVE MY SYMPATHY AT THIS SAD TIME. I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED BUT TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU.
LOVE, JOYCE
Bobby Ratliff
September 7, 2010
Linda and I were walking in the neighborhood just a few days ago and were blessed with the opportunity to stop and talk with Jack at the end of his driveway. We truly enjoyed the brief time we shared with him.
Joyce Ruff
September 4, 2010
Dear June & Tommy
I regret hearing the sad news that Jack passed. He began his career as a Deputy several years after my father also a Deputy passed. Jack was always a nice man. I had the opportunity to chat with him a couple of yeas back and was happy to see him again. May wonderful memories replace this sad loss with time. I send my sincere regrets.
Sincerely,
Joyce Ruff
September 4, 2010
Dear June and Tom,
Our prayers are with both of you today. Jack was a wonderful husband,father,and grandfather. He will be missed by all of us. We will hold the memories of Jack close to us forever. To my niece and nephew our prayers are with both of you as well. We love all of you.
Michael Arlain Martin &Zachary
James Ray,Jr. & Mary Turner
September 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. God bless you all.
September 3, 2010
We were so sad to hear about the loss of Jack. He was such a nice man. As all the Cundiff men, he was a true gentlemen. May all your memories keep him close in your heart forever. God bless you all.
Gary and Joan Francisco
September 3, 2010
We were so sadden to hear about the loss of Jack. He was such a nice man. As all the Cundiff men, he was a true gentlemen and will be missed by everyone who knew him. I know that your memories will keep him close in your heart forever. God Bless you in this difficult time.
Gary and Joan Francisco
Claudine Wills Jenkins
September 3, 2010
June,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Know that others are thinking of you in your great loss.
JOHN WRIGHT
September 3, 2010
TO THE CUNDIFF FAMILY
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
BEING AN ABC INVESTIGATOR, I WORKED CLOSELY WITH JACK WHEN HE WAS SHERIFF AND ALWAYS ENJOYED BEING IN HIS COMPANY. HE WAS ALWAYS A PERFIT GENTLEMAN AND A GOOD FRIEND.
JOHN WRIGHT
AMHERS VA.
Father's Day Picnic at Sue and Tom Cundiff's home June 2006
Arlain Martin
September 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Cundiff family. Jack was such a kind and sweet man. He will be greatly missed, but I rejoice in knowing he's in Heaven today.
Peace be with June and Tommy as they mourn the loss of their beloved husband and father.
Arlain Martin
September 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Cundiff family. I've known Jack for 15 years and he was always such a kind and sweet man.
Jack will truly be missed, but I rejoice in knowing he's in heaven today.
Peace be with June and Tommy as the mourn the lost of their husband and father.
Robbie Robinson
September 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of such a good and great man and Mason. He will be missed by all who knew him. Rest In Peace, My Brother
Carl & Pat Watkins
September 3, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Gary &Linda Overstreet
September 3, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Rhoda Schoepf
September 3, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden death of Jack. He and my father were close friends, traveling and having coffee together. He was a kind man and will be missed deeply. Our prayers are with the family.
John and Rhoda Lipscomb Schoepf
September 3, 2010
This is a sad, sad day. We are so sorry for your loss. Bill & Rachel
September 3, 2010
Dear Mrs. Cundiff and Tommy,
We are so sorry about your loss.Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Mark, Jeannie and Sarah Caola
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