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Nicholas McNally Obituary

Nicholas R. McNally, 20, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 23, 2008. He was preceded by his brother, Matthew McNally, grandfather, Clay Walker and an uncle, Kevin McNally. Nicholas was known for his kind and gentle spirit and will be greatly missed. Surviving are his parents, J. P. and Cindy Walker McNally; sister, Stephanie Fischer and husband, Chris, and their children, Taylor Grace and Graham; brother, Zachary McNally, all of Salem; grandparents, John and Barbara McNally, Salem, Eleanor Walker, Salem; aunts, Becky Clark and her son, Opey, of Keysville, Va., Stacy Lessard and husband, Steve, and their children, Alex and Steven, of Apex, N.C., Terry and Jim Crockett, of Idaho. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Christian Life International Church Building Fund in Nicholas's name. Friends may visit with the family Monday, August 25, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home. Services celebrating Nicholas's life will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in the Simpson Funeral Chapel, with Pastor David Tuell officiating. Interment will follow in St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2008.

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LINDA PRIBLE

September 18, 2008

DEAR j.p. AND CINDY.... I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR SON. I CAN'T IMAGE THE PAIN THAT IT BRINGS. I WILL KEEP YOU IN PRAYER FOR AFTER THINGS SETTLE DOWN AND THE LOSS SEEMS MORE THAN YOU CAN BEAR AT TIMES. YOUR SERVICE AND LOVING NATURES ARE SUCH A BLESSING TO N.S. AND TO ME PERSONALY. I PRAY THAT THERE WILL BE AN INTIMATE TOUCH BY GOD THAT COMFORTS YOU AS ONLY HE CAN.. PRAYERS LINDA PRIBLE

Anne Prucha

September 6, 2008

JP, Cindy & family,

I have just heard about Nicholas and wish I had been there to help support you during this terrible loss. I have thought of him often and he and Matthew hold a special place in my heart.

Edward C. Ragan, II

September 1, 2008

JP,Cindy & Family:
We just heard today of your loss.
May God in his mercy grant you peace. Please know that our prayers are with you all.
Skip & Jane Ragan

Tiffany Pritchett

August 28, 2008

JP, Cindy, and Zach

We just heard and we cannot believe it. We share your pain and we loved Nicholas very much. We could not reach you through the phone, but we are keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Muge, Tiffany, and Heather

John Knecht

August 28, 2008

Dear JP & Cindy:
We are so very sorry for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Pam Knecht

Joanne Britton

August 27, 2008

Dear JP & Cindy,
My thoughts & prayers are with you are this time. May God bless you all. Joanne

Merle Johnson

August 27, 2008

God be with your family in this time of grief. Your family will be in our prayers and thoughts.

Merle & Marilyn Johnson

Roger Davis

August 26, 2008

JP and Cindy,
We have no words to tell you of our grief for you. If we had the power to say or do something that would comfort you, you know we would do it. God has the power and love to heal all. Nicholas is with Him.
We love you.
Carol and Roger

Allura & Matt Kemick

August 26, 2008

J.P. and Cindy,
May God Bless and keep you always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patrick, Esther & Olivia Reynolds

August 26, 2008

Dear Cindy, JP and Family,
My heart ached, eyes teared, as my breath was hard to catch, when Jack called and told me of your loss. I told Esther, she began to cry as Olivia sat puzzled. We pray that our Lord in Heaven holds you and your loved ones as you pass through these difficult times. Please know that We care about you.

Steve and Ann Franco

August 25, 2008

Dear Cindy and J.P.,

Our hearts are full of love and prayers for you. Just two weeks ago we were hugging on Nick and I rubbed his sweet head b/c I loved his crew cut. His sweet spirit and love poured out of his body and that is what I will remember about him. Thank you for always taking care of other people's children - like my Garrison even when your hearts are grieving for your own babies. Words cannot describe how sorry we are for your loss. We love you deeply and dearly.
In Christ

Mickey Strayer

August 25, 2008

Dear Barbara, John and family,
I am very saddened to learn of the loss of your grandson Nicholas. Both of you always brought the smiling brothers to church. I know you must be feeling another great loss in your family. I do know that from watching you that Nicholas was always surrounded by your love and devotion throughout his short life.
God Bless All of You

Coach Ivan & Chelsea Franklin

August 25, 2008

We will miss seeing Nick at all the baseball games!!! We are so sorry for your loss and your family is in our thoughts and prayers and always in our hearts! Please let us know if there is anything we can do!

Ovis Mangum

August 25, 2008

Jon & Cindy:

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God may keep you close to his heart and wrap you in a blanket of love and comfort during this difficult time. You are good people.

Monica, Jody, & Lauren Speer

August 25, 2008

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire McNally family. Nicholas' life should be an example to us all; his passion for the Lord, and love for everyone around him. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead and may the special things about Nicholas live inside your heart forever!

We had an angel among us for just a little while, now you will always have an angel watching over YOU!

With deepest sympathy ~

Hugh Hall

August 25, 2008

JP and Cindy,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Nicholas' light will continue to shine in all our hearts!

Mark & Valerie Lechien

August 25, 2008

Dear JP & Cindy,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May knowing that Nicholas is with his Savior bring you comfort at this sad time. We're sorry we couldn't be there with you. Love always, Mark & Val

Myles Scully

August 25, 2008

J.P and Cindy,
I never wanted my heart back .I thought the only purpose it served was to break . My heart breaks for your loss . My tears are for your terrible pain . Nothing can assuage your difficulty . May you find peace .

Myles

Mary Basham

August 25, 2008

JP, Cindy and Family

So sorry to hear about Nicholas. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Connie & David Holte

August 25, 2008

May your memories give you comfort and strength, Love and Prayers

Kit & Barry Gallman

August 25, 2008

JP & Cindy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and keep you and give you the comfort of peace with the understanding that God gave His only begotten son so that your wonderful sons could go to Heaven and be with their Holy Father for eternity! Hallelujah!

Paul Trively

August 25, 2008

JP and Cindy,

I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest condolences.

Vickie Carroll-White

August 25, 2008

J.P. and Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement. May God bless and comfort each of you.

Sincerely,

Adam Steele

August 25, 2008

God bless you and your family during this time of grief. You are all in my prayers.

Sally Heath

August 25, 2008

JP & family,
My condolences for your loss and to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linda and Ray Prible

August 25, 2008

Dear JP and Cindy,
You and your family with be in our prayers over the coming months as we know this will be a difficult time. May the Lord comfort and bless you during your grief and mourning, knowing that you have the support and encourgement of God's family as well as the knowledge of peace and rest that comes with eternal life. God Bless.

Ollie Moore

August 25, 2008

J.P. and Cindy My prayers are with you in your time of need. I did not get to Know Nicholas.I know that he was a great person because of the both of you. Please know that he is sitting with god and is not suffering anymore.

Roger and Teresa Slate

August 25, 2008

We were privileged to be able to meet Nicholas and to know him. My first memory of him was seeing him walking across the church parking lot to the front entrance of the building. He looked eager to go in. Later, after seeing him come in a number of times, he still looked eager, and happy to be there. It only took eye contact to bring a sunny smile to his face.
The memory I will hold is the last time I saw him, on the new property for the ground breaking. I believe he is now in the cloud of witnesses over this church.
We are blessed to know we will see him again. We extend sympathy to the family, as we know he is loved dearly, and will be missed greatly.

Mike & Jenny Bryant

August 25, 2008

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

Rocky & Debbie Nicely

August 25, 2008

JP & Cindy ,
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Nicholas's love for Christ glowed -with that forever smile during praise and worship. We speak peace and comfort to you all during this time, in Jesus name! May God hold on to you gently while keeping your head up high. Rejoice in knowing that he IS with the almighty Jesus- and will light up the heavens with that same smile and dance! God Bless !

Benjie and Luisa Linkous

August 24, 2008

JP, Cindy and Zack:
Please know that our thoughts are with you and that we are lifting you up in prayer as you go through this most difficult time. Benjie and I always enjoyed seeing Nicholas and will miss him dearly but rejoice in knowing that his hope was in the Lord. Our hearts are lifted at the thought of him being before Our Lord singing and worshipping with the heavenly choir. I pray the Lord wrap His loving arms around you during this time. We love you dearly!

Christy and Will Brown

August 24, 2008

JP and Cindy,
Always remember God's love for you and Nicholas. Let this sustain you during this time. Nicholas is now sitting at the right hand of Jesus so take comfort in knowing that he is in the place where we all strive to be one day! Take comfort in knowing that one day you will dance with him again! God Bless.

BRYAN (WES) DENT

August 24, 2008

JP AND CINDY; OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WE WILL MISS THE EVER SMILING FACE OF NICHOLAS IN CHURCH BUT WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT HE NOW SMILES IN THE PRESENCE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST, AND WOULD HAVE YOU TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT ALL IS WELL WITH HIM.
OUR LOVE; WES AND CATHI DENT

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