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Dennis Whitlock Obituary

Dennis R. Whitlock, 101, of Shawsville, Va., passed away Monday, September 29, 2008 . Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008, in the Horne Funeral Chapel in Christiansburg with the Rev. Emory Tarpley and the Rev. Terry Ross officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Piedmont Cemetery, c/o Drema Foster, 3381 Alleghany Spring Road, Shawsville, Va. 24162. The Whitlock family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 2, 2008.

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Raymond and Helen StClair

October 2, 2008

Jimmy,Paulette and family,
Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish the wonderful memories of a true role model and mentor to so many.

YOLANDA CHAPMAN, LPN 2 WEST

October 2, 2008

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

Gloria Anderson

October 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Whitlock was a very special individual who along with Mrs. Whitlock showed so much kindness to everyone.
God bless your family.

October 1, 2008

I'm so sorry about the great loss of Mr. Whitlock. I'm sure he will be missed by a lot of people. He was always very interesting to talk to.

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Mr. & Mrs. Norman V. Woods

Sissy Faulkner

October 1, 2008

Dear Mary, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was blessed to have you taking care of him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mr. & Mrs. W. Richard Shelton

October 1, 2008

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Whitlock. May God comfort you and your family at this time. Hold onto the special times and memories that you shared together.

Grace Kelley & Jim Wimmer

September 30, 2008

Alleghany Springs is not the same without Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock. Mr. Whitlock was a master craftsman, building his beautiful furniture, making spindles for the church altar, giving so much to the community with his big smile and sage advice. Such a long happy life will be rewarded. Our thoughts are with the family.

Greg Whitlock

September 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Sandra Atkinson

September 30, 2008

To The Whitlock Family, I am sorry learn of the loss of Dennis. His life was a long enriched one, I know he will be an Angel in Heaven watching over everyone he has touched. God be with each of you during this difficult time.

David J. Hedges, MD

September 30, 2008

The staff of David Hedges office will greatly miss Mr. Whitlock. It was always a special day when he came into our office. We will keep his memories with us. God Bless.

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