Paul Wayne Altizer

Paul Wayne Altizer

Paul Altizer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 9, 2010.
PAUL WAYNE ALTIZER RINER-Paul Wayne Altizer, 63, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. He was born on November 29, 1946 as the youngest son of Virginia L. Altizer and the late Donnie D. Altizer. He will be missed by the many people blessed to know him and forever remembered for his love of hunting, trapping, fishing, guns, his blue-heeler dogs, and the farm down on the river. He is survived by: his mother, Virginia Lucas Altizer of Riner; brother, Freddie Altizer and wife Phama of Riner; nephew, Josh Altizer of Riner; niece, Tara Altizer of Riner; multiple aunts, uncles, cousins, and many special friends. Family received friends from 5 -7 p.m. Thursday, September 2 at Gardner Funeral Home with a memorial service beginning at 7 with Rev. Mike Battle officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd VA. Online condolences may be made at www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com

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