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Elvin Hess Obituary

Pastor Elvin G. Hess, 79, of Rocky Mount, Va., went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, July 6, 2010. He was Pastor of Celebration Church, Great evangelist in the marketplace and used mightily by God in the Work of the Lord. He is survived by his wife, Fran Hess; brother, John Hess; three sons, Keith Hess (Sherry), Daniel Foster (Risë), and Wayne Foster (Helen); one daughter, Martha Gearheart (Steve); grandchildren, Jay Paul Hess, Preston Hess, Blake Hess and Victoria Hess, John Harris (Cissy), Abby Hostetler (Brian), Andy Foster, Israel Grissom (Ginnie), Angel Hall (Jayme), and Jesse Gearheart (Samantha); 12 greatgrandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2010, from Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Warren Singleton officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. His family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010, from Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 220 N. at Wirtz Road, Rocky Mount, 540-334-5151. www.connerbowman.com

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 8, 2010.

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July 11, 2010

We just heard about Mr. Hess's passing..we are so sorry for your loss! He was such a special man...he has touched the hearts of so many that a little of him will remain with all of us fortunate enough to know him.
Jimmy and Pam Hartman

Harvey & Joan Nichols

July 9, 2010

Fran,

Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you and your family.

Lelia (Peanut) Jewell

July 9, 2010

Fran,
Words can't express how you must be feeling. Mr Hess was always kind and loving to everyone he met and he always had a smile on his face. He was a wonderful man. I still have papers he would bring me at NuTan. I have always enjoyed reading them. He was truly a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Wendy and Chad Nichols

July 8, 2010

Elvin and Fran Married my husband and I 10 years ago this year but they did not stop at the ceremony they have been a guiding light to us since. Elvin always had a unique way of knowing when something was wrong and would be at our door. He always saw the best in us. His love of the Lord made him glow. Fran we love you and are here as you have always been for us. God has a great angel at his side now. Elvin always ended every visit or phone call with a prayer and told us he loved us I will miss that and will always miss him but in my sadness I smile because I know the great reward he has received God bless you our dear friend.

July 8, 2010

James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

Elvin always proclaimed the Gospel to all. He was never ashamed of the Gospel. He glorifid the Savior in everything he did. We miss you more than words can ever describe. We will love you forever!

Danny & Risë Foster

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