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Grover Eugene "Gene" Widner

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Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 16 to Nov. 19, 2010.

Grover Eugene "Gene" Widner ABINGDON, Va. Grover Eugene "Gene" Widner, age 82, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, Va. Gene was a lifelong resident and businessman of Washington County, Va. He was owner of Widner Brothers Auto Parts for 58 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover Cleveland Widner and Blanch Denton Widner; one brother and sister, Homer Widner and Leona Gibbs. Gene is survived by his wife of 36 years, Dottie Widner; one son, Marlin Goff and wife, Jennifer; two grandchildren, Jaclyn and Jacob Goff; one sister, Betty Shaver and husband, Mike; nephew, Mark Thomas; nieces, Tammy Thomas and Wanda Perkins and husband, Virgil; and several other beloved nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 from 6 7 p.m. at Highlands Fellowship in Abingdon. Memorial service will follow, with military rites conducted by Highlands Fellowship Honor Guard. Friends can also visit anytime at the home of Mr. Widner, 21354 Crosswinds Drive, Abingdon, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Highlands Fellowship Food Pantry, P.O. Box 553, Abingdon VA 24212.

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November 19, 2010

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November 19, 2010

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November 19, 2010

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Barbara Asbury

November 19, 2010

Dottie and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my prayers,and I love you! Your friend, Barbara Asbury, Lewisville,N.C.

Paula McCray Thompson

November 19, 2010

Dear Dottie and family, Just want to say how sorry I am to hear of your loss. Please know the Lord is lifting you up in his loving arms to help you through this time of sorrow.

steve and nancy goodman

November 19, 2010

Our deepest sympathy...We have known Gene for many years.... Steve and Nancy Goodman

November 19, 2010

A long ago friend, in early 50es
Harvey Doss, Denton, NC

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Paula Thompson

November 19, 2010

Dottie and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Gene's passing. May the Lord put his loving arms around you and give you strength in the days ahead.

ALICE & BILL OSBORNE

November 18, 2010

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

November 17, 2010

We are blessed to know Gene as a next door neighbor and friend. We will miss him until we see him again.
Jan and Walt Crickmer

Brianne Montgomery Green

November 17, 2010

So sorry to hear of Gene's passing. I remember my dad all the time taking me to Gene's and getting me bubble gum. I bet Dad and Gene are having a good ole' time now!

November 17, 2010

Dottie and family,
Sorry to hear of Gene's passing. I would come to your house with Bernice and always felt welcomed at your home. May God give you comfort and strength in the days ahead.
Sincerely, Jimmy and Pamela McCray Lail

Ed and Sally VanHoy

November 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Paul J. Goodman Sr.

November 16, 2010

MY deepest sympathy to friends & family.Eugene was a fine and personal friend.We worked side by side at Universal Molders in the early 50's.We were both in the Navy.May God rest his sole.

November 16, 2010

Sorry to here of Gene's passing we done a lot of business together, he was always fair. Bless Gene ,his family and all his friends. Sincerely Don Ramsey

Georgia Lewis

November 16, 2010

Betty Was so very sorry to learn of your loss. Gene has always been there! God will give you comfort and peace.
Jim and Georgia Lewis

Sheriff Fred Newman

November 16, 2010

Sheriff Fred Newman and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Grover Eugene Widner. If our Sheriff’s Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sheriff Newman and Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office

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