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Sandy McGlothlin Obituary

Sandy McGlothlin, 88, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 3, 2010. He was a member of North Roanoke Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Alma B. McGlothlin; son, Gary McGlothlin and wife, Teresa, of Roanoke; special grandson, Harry Vaughan III (Butch) and wife, Laura, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; infant great granddaughter, Faith Vaughan; sisters-in-law, Agnes and Janice McGlothlin; and several nieces and nephews. A special word of thanks to the caring staff at Carrington Place at Botetourt for their many acts of kindness and for making Sandy and his family a part of the Carrington Place family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Building Fund at North Roanoke Baptist Church, 6402 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by Dr. Darry Crim. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life".
John 3:16

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 4 to Jul. 5, 2010.

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Suzanne Ely

July 5, 2010

Alma, Gary and Family,
It grieves my heart to hear of Sandy's homegoing. He was like a second grandpa to Sarah and I, and I will always remember fondly our visits through the years. May God hold you close, and give you peace. Lots of Love,
Suzanne Tarrant Ely

July 5, 2010

Alma, Gary, and Family,
We are so sad and sorry to hear of your loss. Having someone go home to the Lord is never easy, but may He comfort you throughout this time. We have prayed for you and will continue to do so. Lots of love,
Suzanne Tarrant Ely & Matt Ely, Dana Tarrant, and Family

July 5, 2010

Gary & Teresa & Mrs. McGlothlin,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We know how deeply you all loved Mr. McGlothlin and we hope the memories you made will see you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Becky & Billy Booze

July 4, 2010

ALMA ,GARY AND FAMILY WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF SANDY , YOU ALL GAVE SUCH LOVE AND SUPPORT TO HIM. WE ARE THINKING OF YOU ALL MARCELLA ,MARK,JENNY AND SUSAN.

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