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ETHAN LINEBERRY Obituary

Ethan Winford Lineberry

Ethan Winford Lineberry, 79, of Goode died Sunday, July 25, 2010 at his residence. Born in Galax, Virginia, on March 26, 1931, a son of the late Rixey Ethan Lineberry and Annie Elizabeth Lundy Lineberry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Tracy Ninette Lineberry.

Ethan is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty C. Lineberry; two sons, Trevor Lineberry and his wife, Debbie of Moneta and Rixey Lineberry and his wife, Jody of Bedford; 5 grandchildren, Jared Lineberry and his wife, Kristin, Jordan Lineberry, Tara Troutman and her husband, Jeremia, Brooke Lineberry and Jessica Rorer and her husband, Stephen; two great-grandchildren, Kaylin and Bryson; two brothers, Thomas L. Lineberry and his wife, Delores of Galax, and Chris D. Lineberry and his wife, Teresa of Roanoke; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Goode Rescue Squad, 9261 Forest Road, Goode, VA 24556 or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, 2nd floor, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Daniel Temeles and his staff, the staff of Medi Home Health and Hospice of Roanoke, and the staff of Medi Home Care of Bedford.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Tharp Funeral Chapel with Randy Krantz officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00pm on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford. To send condolences online please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, (540)-586-3443.

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Published by The News & Advance on Jul. 26, 2010.

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dennis coffey

July 29, 2010

Im very sorry to hear about your dad. Ive always thought alot of your family and remember back when your parents used to come in Winn Dixie. He was always smiling along with your mom. Just know you all are in my thoughts and prayers

Connie Powers

July 28, 2010

My prayers are with each of you.Remember all the wonderful memeories you shared. Keep them close in your heart.
Connie Powers

Garry & Linda Overstreet

July 27, 2010

Mrs.Lineberry & Family so sorry to hear of Mr.Lineberry's passing.You and your family will be in mine an Garrys thoughts an prayers.

Betty Stafford

July 27, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with each and every one of you, Rixey or Betty if I can do anything please let me know. Betty Stafford

July 27, 2010

Trevor,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your father. There are no "right" words to say, just know that I am thinking of you and your family during this time of sorrow. Time heals all wounds, but we don't have any control over time.
Your former Co-Worker & friend,
Gail Dube' (Limitorque-Flowserve)

Wanda Garbee

July 27, 2010

Trevor - You and your family are in my heart and prayers. May God bless each of you at this time. Wanda Garbee

July 26, 2010

WISH WE COULD BE WITH YOU, BETTY, AT THIS TIME. GLAD YOU HAVE YOUR FAMILY NEAR YOU; THAT WILL BE SUCH A COMFORT.
SINCE WE CAN'T BE OUT OF TOWN WEDNESDAY, WE WILL TRY TO SEE YOU AT A LATER DATE. PLEASE GIVE OUR REGARDS TO ALL THE FAMILY; OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. CHARLES & JOAN

July 26, 2010

My sympathy goes out to the Lineberry family. My prayers are with everyone. Chris & Teresa, my thoughts are you.

Becky Owens

July 26, 2010

Rixey - so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. I know no words can ease your sorry but have faith and you will come thru it.
Becky Owens

Lena Craig

July 26, 2010

am sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you during this time.May God comfort you and give you strength in the days ahead.

July 26, 2010

We are so sorry about Ethan. Please let us know if you need anything. We will be praying for you. Malcolm and Crystal

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