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Donald Laffoon Obituary

Donald Curtis Laffoon, , 62, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010. He was born May 14, 1948, in Roanoke, Va. to the late Curtis Paul and Virginia Hodnett Laffoon. Donald attended Virginia Tech for three years and later graduated from Virginia Western and New River Community Colleges with a degree in drafting. He retired from Danaher on May 14, 2010, as a machinist. He was also a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Yvonne Snider Laffoon; daughter, Allyson Renee' Laffoon Stanley and husband, Trevor; sister, Carolyn Laffoon Hunt and husband, Donald Curtis; mother-in-law, Lois Snider; nieces, Adrienne Boyd and husband, Andrew, and their children, Mary, Ryan and William, and Alisha Consroe and husband, Jeff; sistersin-law, Melissa Simmers and husband, Steve, and their daughter, Amanda Simmers, and Shelia Bond and her son, Ben Ballard; and numerous other family and friends. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Faith Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Horne Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Vest officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 6, 2010.

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Sandra Gordon Gabbert

September 9, 2010

Yvonne, I am sorry to hear about your loss of Donald. I still remember how happy you were when you met him and realized that he was the one for you. I also remember the day in December when the two of you got married. My thoughts and prayers go with you.

Wilda Linkous

September 9, 2010

Sorry to hear of Don's passing,I worked with him at Inland Motors on the 2nd shift many years ago. He always had a smile on his face for everyone to see. May god Bless you and your family at this time . WILDA Linkous

My Mom, Don and Me Before our July/2010 Creation/Ventriloquism Trip!

Charles Pugh

September 8, 2010

Don was a great friend to me when no one else chose to be. I do believe our special communication with the LORD each Tuesday since November 2008 and Don talking with him in person now will lead to REVIVAL and a GREAT AWAKENING!

What a great time we had together on so many adventures over the past couple of years and especially the past nine months!

What a wonderful life lived as an Overcomer of adversity and lived in touch with and for the Creator GOD Himself--JESUS CHRIST--Whom he also accepted as his personal SAVIOR and would want all others to do as well!

Juanita Sutphin

September 8, 2010

Yvonne, I am so sorry for your loss. Linda Caldwell Hinkley told me about it. The next few weeks will be hard, but you can ask for God's help. He will be there for you. Thinking and praying for your family at this difficult time.

Mike and Dana Laffoon

September 8, 2010

"Yvonne and Renee, Sorry to hear about your loss. We are unable to get up there Wed. afternoon for the Funeral. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. "

September 8, 2010

Dear Yvonne and Renee,
I am so sorry about Don's passing. He was a very special friend and a precious person. We will truly miss him at church. For 37 years he has been with us. It will not be the same, but he is at home in heaven, perfect health, blessings and happiness, and we are the sad ones left here. I will remember you in my prayers. If you ever need me, do not hesitate to let me know.
Darlene Duncan

Kelly & Trish Williams

September 8, 2010

Renee, We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories comfort you.

Scott & Jana Stanley

September 7, 2010

Thank you for the smiles, Mr. Laffoon.

Debbie Laffoon

September 7, 2010

Yvonne & Renee,
I'm so sorry to hear of Donald's passing. It was a real shock to hear of it. Whenever I think of Donald, I remember his smile and friendly ways. He will be missed.
May God comfort you during this time.

Katie Gibson

September 7, 2010

Yvonne and Renee, Im sorry to hear about Dons passing. Your in my thoughts and prayers. I apologize for not being able to come, but I send my respects to the entire family and pray for you during this difficult time.

Marie Basham

September 7, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. He was always a great neighbor. He would wave everytime he passed by our house at the bottom of the hill. I know what you are going through because I just lost Vern almost five months ago. I know Don will be greatly missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Steven Remington

September 7, 2010

I am so sorry for the loss of our friend Don. He will be always remembered by all here at Inland. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and loved one's

Terry Nabers

September 7, 2010

Don and I were close friends at NHS and even before high school, his Dad cut my hair for years - I will always remember Don for that friendship and for his fantastic sense of humor - So sorry to hear of his passing. - Terry, NHS 1966

Lynwood Shelton

September 6, 2010

May God be with you during this time of great loss. Don was a special friend from our childhood through elementary and high school, and later at VT. We went to church and Sunday school together, and his Dad cut my hair. We spent a lot of time together, and I can't recall a nicer guy. Always a smile and sincere person. My prayers are with your family.

Nancy Lytton

September 6, 2010

So sorry to hear of Donn's passing. I worked with him at Inland a number of years ago. I also lived in Gallimore village when you all moved there. Don always had a smile for everyone. You all will be in my prayers and May God console you at this very difficult time. A Friend

Linda Hinkley

September 6, 2010

Yvonne, Renee and families, So sorry to to hear about Don. He just visited us at Inland a few days ago. We were all glad to see him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Let me know if there's anything I can do. Love and Best Wishes.,

Michael Altizer

September 6, 2010

Yvonne and Renee, I have fond memories of Donald when I would visit you guys, he was good man always smiling it seemed. You are both in my prayers.

Tommy, Shirley & Kim (Harris) Altizer

September 6, 2010

Renee, we are so sorry for the loss of your father, he will always live on in your hearts. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Ken Booth

September 6, 2010

Dear Yvonne,

We are praying for you and thinking of you in this time of Don's homegoing. Praise God for the blessed hope we have in Jesus Christ.

We were just talking with Morgan on Saturday about when you gave her piano lessons and our working together in ESL.

You remain in our hearts and our prayers. May God bless you with His geat comfort (II Corinthians 1:3-5).

IH HIS GRIP,
Ken, Sharon and Morgan Booth

September 6, 2010

Yvonne, we are so sorry for your lost but happy for our Heavenly Father's gain. Our prayer are with you and our love is with you. Erma, Andy, Caleb Lawrence Virginia Radford

JD&Susan Kanode

September 6, 2010

Yvonne, so sorry to learn of your husband's passing.You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.

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