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Jerry Donovan Twigg

1933 - 2008

BORN

1933

DIED

2008

Jerry Twigg Obituary

Jerry Donovan Twigg, of Roanoke, born February 27, 1933, the son of the late Goldie and Arnold Twigg died Monday, September 8, 2008. He was born in Cumberland, Md. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren for 51 years. He loved his family and his church family (Oak Grove) dearly. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Wilma Lambert Twigg; and three children, Michael (Marsha) Twigg, of Jonesville, Va., Tracy Anderson, of Culpeper, Va., and David (Margaret) Twigg, of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Kristen and Tyler Twigg and Matthew and Morgan Anderson; two sisters, Norma (William) O'Neal, of Cumberland, Md., and Janis (Marvin) Taylor, of Martinburg, W.Va. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor Edward Woodward and the Rev. Richard Jewell officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oak Grove Church of the Brethren Building Fund. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2008.

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Rick Galyean

September 12, 2008

Mike,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers. If you need anything, just call.

Rick, Cathy,Kristen and Todd Galyean

Kacy Banks

September 12, 2008

Sorry to hear of your loss

Rose, Charles, Justin Ingram

September 11, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Phipps

September 11, 2008

We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if we can help in any way.

Clark, Lisa and Cody Phipps

Carlene Sanders

September 11, 2008

May God give you and your family strength during this time of sorrow.

The Sprinkle Family

September 11, 2008

Our deepest sympathies and our prayers are with you. Please call on us if you should need anything.

Ollie @RVRA Holland

September 11, 2008

David(Puddin)& Margie ,Twigg Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers
I know God will continue blessing you and your familykeep him first.

Kelly Handley

September 10, 2008

The Twigg Family,
You are in our thoughts and we send you all our love. We wish so much we could have been there but know how much we love you. We have such great memories of Jerry that will always stay in our hearts. Give the family all of our love.

Joann Shaffer

September 10, 2008

My heart aches for all your family on losing such a special man. He helped me with the genealogy of my Twigg line. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Debi Dietz

September 10, 2008

Dear Wilma and Family,
I am sorry to hear about Jerry's passing and would like for you to know that the folks here at Wiley Ford Church of the Brethren are remembering you in our prayers. May the love and comfort of God be with you as you face the days ahead.

Rev.Henry Haskins

September 10, 2008

David and family I pray for God to give you the comfort you need during this time

Carol, Freeman, Dakota & Kelsie Vandergriff

September 10, 2008

Mike and Family,
God be with you in the sorrowful time. You dad is watching over you from heaven suffering no more. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Rene' & Susan Wimmer

September 10, 2008

To the entire family,
How saddened we are to learn of Jerry's passing. From softball to the finance committee to talks about the Cumberland area, Jerry was always a ray of sunshine and a valued friend to us. He was a wonderful man that will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.

Priscilla Carter

September 10, 2008

Wilma and Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. May God's peace fill your hearts while He carries you through these days ahead

Doris & Gayle Neff

September 10, 2008

Even though we are not there in person, we want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of grief. Having been there we know it's not an easy time for you. Remember the Lord is always by your side.

Rob and Susan Widener

September 10, 2008

Mike and all the family:
Just know our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. As we discussed last night, it is fortunate that the memories we can share are full of laughter and smiles.
Hang in there. We love you all.
Rob and Susan

Skip Decker, Edria Wimmer, Susan Grogan, Arthur McCoy, Martha Craft, Fred Baker, Eugene File, Eddie Epperly, Kenny Lang

September 10, 2008

David,

We, your friends and co-workers at the City of Roanoke, Solid Waste Management, share your sorrow. May you find comfort in the loving memories you hold in your heart.

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way.
2 THESSALONIANS 3:16

Abby and Jack Frazier

September 10, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with Margie and David Twigg, and their whole family. We are so sorry for your loss.

David and Leigh Frazier

September 10, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Twigg was a very kind and caring man who truly loved his family. This is evident in the kind of person his son, David, has become. David is one of the most honorable people we know. He is kind hearted, talented, and above all else, a trusted friend.

David and Margie have been our close friends for many years. They are both wonderful and dear people. Please know that the entire Twigg family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Angie, Gary, Ashely, Verity, and Autumn Collingsworth

September 10, 2008

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

Jason Bishop

September 10, 2008

The Twigg family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Mr. Twigg was a wonderful neighbor and will be missed.

Jason, Courtnee, and Abby Bishop

Nick, Kami, Kamrin and Kynlee

September 10, 2008

Our hearts and prayers are with you and all your family during this hard time.

Daryl

September 10, 2008

Prayers going out for you Mike.

Grant Davis

September 10, 2008

We will miss you Uncle Jerry. And our hearts go out to you Aunt Wilma, Mike, Tracey and David.

Love,
Danny, Pam, Grant and families

Michael, Jennifer, Mikayla, Matthew, and Jacob Elkins

September 10, 2008

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

Charles and Stephanie Ward

September 10, 2008

May God provide comfort to you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Nancy Marsee

September 10, 2008

Mike and Family,
Just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless!!

Jean and Charles and family Slemp

September 10, 2008

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

Holly Dean

September 10, 2008

Your family is in our hearts and prayers. Holly and Adam Dean

Dixie Saunders

September 10, 2008

Prayers and condolences to the Twigg family.

Karen Combs

September 10, 2008

With Our Deepest Sympathies

Doris Presley

September 10, 2008

Just wanted you to know that the Presley family has you and your family in our prayers.

Sheilah Spivey

September 10, 2008

Was so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Several of the students here at LHS have asked about you.

Amanda Graham

September 10, 2008

Your family are in our prayers. God Bless! Jarrid and Amanda Graham

Josh and Colleen McMurray

September 10, 2008

We are thinking of you and remembering you in our prayers.

Cindy Laws

September 10, 2008

Words don't always help, but prayers always do. You all are in my prayers. God will sustain and give you peace.
Cindy

Regina Skaggs

September 10, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Skaggs Family

Lewis, Regina & family Moore

September 10, 2008

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

Ollie & Charles Taylor

September 10, 2008

David & Margaret
May you and your family have comfort in this time of sorrow,
May God bless you and your family
You have our sympathy

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