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Robert Alley Obituary

Robert Marshall Alley, 79, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2010. He was retired from Valleydale after 58 years of service. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Betty Rash Alley; sons and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Mary Alley, of Salem, and Melvin Junior Collins, of Radford; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Cora Alley, of Cleveland, Ohio; and grandchildren, Nathan Alley, Christopher Alley, Jacob Alley, Duran Collins and Zack Collins. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Sonny Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, June 22, 2010, at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2010.

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Jennifer Phillips

July 18, 2010

Sure going to miss Robert, He was such a sweet man and always bringing food in to eat,exspecially his wifes cake she made,My prayers go out to his family.Rest in peace Robert you are a special friend

Becky Brown

June 22, 2010

I worked with Robert at Valleydale and he was one of a kind. He was friendly,sweet.considerate,a gentleman and most of all he was a friend. I will miss you Robert. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family.

June 22, 2010

Hello Everyone! I have had many a laugh with Rob Alley,wow what a great man. I apoligize for not keeping in touch for the last ????years. But I will always remember his jokes and great charecter. My heart is with all of you .Richard Douglas and Family

Brenda Hampton

June 22, 2010

To the Alley Family.
I am sorry to hear about "Alleycat". I worked with him for 15 years and I will tell you he was nothing short of a scholar and a gentleman. Take comfort in knowing he is sitting at the right hand of the throne and walking those streets of gold.

He will truly be missed.

Brenda

June 22, 2010

Ray, Mary & family,

I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one, please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Debbie

james matz

June 22, 2010

sorry to hear of mr alley death may god richly bless the family shawsville va

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