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This is a plaque that management at Food lion put up behind the meat case Daddy worked at in his memory.
March 28, 2009
TimLila Puckett
November 11, 2008
Dear Terri, Kelly and mom Shirley, We never had the pleasure of meeting your Dad and Husband, but have heard and read all wonderful memories he left for so many. Being friends with Terri, and have met Kelly on many occassions, we feel his legend continues to grow and touch others thru his daughters. With our sympathies, The Pucketts(horseclan)
Jimmy and Kimberly Huddleston
September 28, 2008
Our thougths, love and prayers are with the Chewning family. Corky was a true friend, always with a smile. He will be greatly missed.
Bonnie Cecil
September 13, 2008
Kelley,
I am so sorry and shocked to hear about your father. I know you are a close knit family and you are hurting. He was a great guy and everyone thought a lot of him. Please forgive me for not being there at the funeral home. Unfortunately I did not hear about it in time. I am out of the Food Lion loop. But please know my prayers are with you and your family.
JAY SNOW
September 9, 2008
I WOULD LIKE TO START OFF BY SAYING THAT. I WILL MISS CORKY HE WAS LIKE A FATHER TO ME AT TIMES AND ALSO A MENTOR TO ME. CORKY AND I WORKED TOGETHER AT FOODLION BENNINGTON. WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES THEIR. CORKY TAUGHT ME MANY THINGS ALONG THE WAY OF HOW TO BE A GREAT MEATCUTTER AND NEVER LOST PATIENCE AND WAS NEVER TO BUSY TO HELP ME IN GET THU THE ROUGH TIMES IN MY LIFE. TO THE FAMILY THEY SAY ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG WELL CORKY WASN'T ONE OF THE GOOD HE WAS ONE OF THE GREAT . WE WILL MISS YOU CORKY
Janet Caldwell
September 9, 2008
Harry[Corky]Chewning,You willalwayslive in our hearts and prayers. To Shirley Terry Kelly. Janet Caldwell and Jeff Davidson send our Condolences.
Tracy Harding
September 9, 2008
I didn't know Harry, but have heard nothing but good about him. I work with his brother, Melvin, at the Vinton Moose Lodge and he is a wonderful person too. Heartfelt sympathies to the whole family.
Doug Forbes
September 8, 2008
Shirley, Terri and Kelly,
I am very sorry to hear about Corky's passing. My thought's and prayers are with you all. He will be greatly missed.
Polina Bowers
September 8, 2008
Shirley, I am so sorry to hear about Corky. My memories go way back to when he was a patient at the dental office, and you were the first person I met when I moved to Vinton. Michael & I were reflecting last night about when he used to come visit Kelly & bring his guitar. Corky would always want to play it! Terry was one of Ron Ernest's (my son-in-law) favorite students.
Please call if you need anything. I'm close by. Polina Bowers
Betsy and Joe Thomas
September 8, 2008
To the Chewning Family,
We are so saddened to learn about the death of Corky. We have such fond memories of earlier days and our relationship with you all. May the love and caring for you sustain you in these days of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Angie Dippel
September 8, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of Corky's passing.We so enjoyed seeing you all on Sat. nights and catching up on news.Saturdays just aren't the same anymore.Corky always had a geat smile and a friendly hello.
May God bless and comfort you all
We are thinking of you.
Gary and Millie Adams
Chris,Angie,Ryan,and Camden Dippel
Mike & Karen Hebert
September 8, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Faye Caldwell
September 7, 2008
Dear Shirley and all my first cousins, I am so sad to hear about Corky. We never got to visit much after we were grown, but I have many fond memories of the visits to Aunt Della's and Uncle Pet's house when we were children. Daddy and Mama (Arthur and Ava Owen) loved to go there. I know that the Lord will hold us all in his loving arms and give us comfort as we go through this troubling time. I travel in a wheel chair now and have a hard time getting to all the places I want to go. You will be in my prayers on Monday during the service. I love you all.
Terry Payne
September 7, 2008
My sympathy to the Chewning Family. Corky will be sorely missed at Food Lion and around the Vinton area. A coworker and friend..
Pam Chesser
September 7, 2008
Shirley,
May God be with you during your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers go with you during this time.
Gary and Christi Martindale
September 7, 2008
The world has lost a loving husband, wonderful father, and great friend to many. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to your entire family.
Cecil Calvert
September 7, 2008
We will miss Corky`s regular visits and friendship over the years. The Calvert Boys { vinton}
Robin Moran
September 7, 2008
My Dearest Terri and Family,
Working with you at Southeast Family Medical Center I was blessed to know not only you but your family. Your dad and I chatted frequently as I would go through the meat department at Food Lion, I always would look for him when I went there so I could see his smile and chat a while. I am going to miss him terribly. Its so hard to lose a loved one, your dad was not only a loving father but a best friend. He was a wonderful man and a true legend. Please let your mom and Kelly know how much my thoughts are with you all. Im sorry I cant make it to the funeral, but, my heart will be there and I am thinking about you. I love you...
Lorna Shumate
September 7, 2008
May God bless you during this time of sorrow. Corky will be missed by his #607 Food Lion Family. I will miss his daily smile and "big hugs".
Sonny & Kathy Martin
September 6, 2008
Our thoughts & prayers are with your. Praying for the Lord to comfort you as only he can.
Windy Epperly
September 6, 2008
Shirley,Terri and Kelly,
My deepest sympathy to you and your families. Corky is loved by many and will be missed. Take comfort in knowing that you have a special guardian angel to watch over you . May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Please let me know if you need anything.
Love,
Windy Epperly & family
Clif Sink
September 6, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to Corky's family at this time. I am glad I had the chance to work with Corky and got to know him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Lee Yearout
September 6, 2008
My deepest sympathy for you and your family. Corky was a very outstanding person. I've known him for a long time working at Food Lion, me as a customer, later as a coworker, working side by side we had a lot in common. We tease each other to who was the best meat cutter, he certainly was the best, he was top of the line.
Always a dear Friend,
Kim Bowyer
September 6, 2008
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your family. Corky will be missed by the Food Lion family far and near. I knew Corky well when we worked together in Roanoke and he was always upbeat and smiling. He was not only a great associate but a great friend.
May God Keep You and Bless You.
Frank Gisiner
September 6, 2008
His smile and warmth always made my day when we would meet. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Chewning family.
Jim and Cindy Cadd
September 6, 2008
Our thoughts are with you in this time of need. Corky, will be greatly missed.
Beth Christian
September 6, 2008
Corky will be sorely missed at Food Lion. He always shared a friendly word and welcoming smile with all he came in contact with. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you find comfort in your memories and God's love for Corky and your family.
Lisa Ramsey Wright
September 6, 2008
Shirley, Terri, and Kelly,
My deepest sympathy to you all. It has been a very long time since I was around your dad but he always made be feel apart of your family. Mom told me of your loss and I just had to say hello and my prayers are with you.
Dave Brown
September 6, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about Corky. I was just thinking the other day about you all, and all the good memories I have as it all started in july 1981 as i've moved to Roanoke to start to college and had a job at Mick-or-Mack. The 1st day there i met two of the nicest people. I was really home sick. And this older lady names Shirley made me feel so much better and then she introduce me to her daughter Terri and from that day forward the warmest friendship developed with the whole Chewning family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
tROY& trACY wILLIAMSON
September 6, 2008
TO tERRI,kELLY AND sHIRLEY mAY THE LOVE OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY CARRY YOU THOUGH YOUR GRIEF. iN LOVING MEMORY OF A WONDERFUL PERSON.wE WILL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU ALWAYS LIVE IN ARE HEARTS AND PRAYERS
Doug McLaughlin
September 6, 2008
Corky was not only a very good friend to me, but he was also like a father to me. Especially after my own father passed. He will remain in my heart always.
venus akers
September 6, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bill & Ann Hewitt
September 6, 2008
Shirley, Terri and Kelly,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We share your loss. Your faith, family and friends will help you and please don't hesitate to call on them when you need them.
Kevin & Lisa Hendrick
September 5, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about Corky. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Tracy Epperly
September 5, 2008
Shirley, Terri and Kelly,
Corky will always have a place in our hearts as will you all. He watched Tracy grow in some many ways. He (Tracy) enjoyed working with him at Mick-or-Mack as well as Food Lion. He will never be able to express the laughter they shared. He (Corky) was trully a father/friend to both Wendy and I. Thanks for always allowing us to be a part of your family as well as the memories that we will always keep in our hearts. Ours prayers are with you all and please if you need ANYTHING, just ask.
Ron & Shelby Foutz
September 5, 2008
Shirley,Terri,Kelly, You are in our thoughts and prayers. You couldn't help but love Corky,he was so nice and friendly. We love you girls!
Judy Wright
September 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you Corky is a wonderful man i met him through Alvin and everytime my daughter and myself saw him at foodlion he always greeted us with a hug and smile. He will be greatly missed.
PHYLLIS ELMORE
September 5, 2008
SYMPATHY SENT TO YOU AND ALL THE FAMILY IN THE LOSS OF CORKY. IT SEEMS LIKE A BROTHER THAT I DID NOT HAVE, YOUR FRIEND PHYLLIS HAWKINS ELMORE, DARLENE HAWKINS, BERTHA HAWKINS TAKACH AND FAMILY, TALLAHASSEE, FLA.
Perry Short
September 5, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your wife and family Todd.
Dawn Chewning Gentry
September 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Whenever I saw Corky he always met me with a big smile and a great big bear hug. He is loved by many and will be missed.
Kirk Johnson and Family (Food Lion)
September 5, 2008
We send our condolences and heart felt sympathies. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Dorothy Powers
September 5, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Corky. I used to work with him at Food Lion in Garden City and I have waited on him at the bank I work at. I love him, he was always so nice. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Chewning Creasy
September 5, 2008
Shirley,Terri & Kelly,
I want you all to know that my heart breaks along with yours. What a great uncle Corky has always been. Always having a smile and a BIG HUG ready whnever I saw him. I will cherish my memories of growing up with him as my uncle. My prayer for each of you is that you will find peace and comfort thru our Lord who always gives the love and comfort that we need as we lean on him.
Love each of you,
Julie
Chris, Tina and Kim Chewning
September 5, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Corky will be missed...
Kathy Meador
September 5, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Corky's entire family. He was an absolutely wonderful co-worker and friend and I will miss him terribly as will the rest of my own family.
Kathy
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