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Harley Alderman Obituary

Harley Rush Alderman, 92, of Willis, passed away on Monday September 15, 2008. Mr. Alderman was a member of Willis United Methodist Church. He was an original member of the "Good Intentions" gospel singers. His musical legacy is carried on by his great-grandson, Josh Reedy, of Decemberadio. Mr. Alderman was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Remon Alderman, two infant sons, and a son-in-law, Donald G. Sutphin. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Lonzie C. and Josephine H. Alderman; one daughter, Evah Sutphin; five grandchildren and spouses, Sharon and Gary Reedy, Karen and Stanley Hawkins, Rhonda and Glenn Dixon, Becky Thompson, Jerry and Carol Sutphin; eleven great-grandchildren, Amy Jo Hawkins, Adam and Jacob Hawkins, Joshua and Carmen Reedy, Brittany, Hannah, Woody, and Joseph Dixon, Benjamin and Emily Thompson; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Jacob and Zachary Griffith; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel, with the Reverend Josh Kilbourne and the Reverend Stanley Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow at Willis Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Tuesday after 1 p.m. where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 16, 2008.

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Roger Clay

September 17, 2008

Evah Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
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Angel Spangler

September 17, 2008

Becky, Sharon & Gary: I am sorry to hear about your grandfather. In the past I have worked some at Skyline and passed his room quite often. He always had a smile on his face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time and in the days to come. God Bless you!
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Lonny Deel

September 16, 2008

Thinking of all of you. Our prayers are with you. God bless.
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September 16, 2008

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

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