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Harless Altizer Obituary

Harless Randall Altizer, 56, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth L. Altizer; and brothers, Carless, Barry and Tony Altizer. He is survived by his mother, Elsie Reed Altizer, of Riner, Va.; daughter, Vanessa Altizer Duncan and husband, Keith, of Radford, Va.; grandchildren, Gage and Grace Duncan; brother, Roger Altizer, of Pulaski, Va.; and many other family members and close friends. A graveside service will be conducted on Sunday, January 23, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Altizer family cemetery on Chestnut Ridge Road in Riner, Va. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service & Crematory, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneral service.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 21, 2011.

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David and Connie Smith

January 23, 2011

Hobbie was like a brother to me. I will miss him so much.He will be missed by all of his "FRIENDS".Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Buster Duncan & Sherry Akers

January 22, 2011

We are so sorry for the loss of Hobbie. He was a great friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Alice Kozar-Cox

January 21, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Harless's passing. I went to school with him and thought alot of his family. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Laurie Hale

January 21, 2011

Vanessa, you and your family are in our prayers. May God keep you close in this time of loss.

Barbara Repass

January 21, 2011

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself.

henry altizer

January 21, 2011

so sorry here of lost of harless my god be with the family inthis time of sorrow my prays go out to you and the family his a anigal in heven with god now henry lee altizer pulaski va po box 2396

The Muse Family

January 21, 2011

The Altizer family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Deborah & Herb Zimmerman

January 21, 2011

May God bless your family during this time and comfort them.

John Lucas

January 21, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jimmy Duncan

January 21, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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