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Norvell Vandegrift Obituary

Norvell Francis Vandegrift, 83, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Thursday, October 9, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 11, 2008.

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Dianne Stedman

October 14, 2008

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

Lynda Lacy-Higgins

October 13, 2008

Mary Ruth, through you and all of the kind things you have said to me about your "Darling Daddy", I feel as if I knew him! He was a wonderful man and loved you with all his heart.....I'm so sorry for your loss, but SO glad you were by his side "all the way". I know you will take comfort in the fond memories you have of him. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.

Love, Lynda

Bonine J. Watts

October 13, 2008

To The Vandegrift family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Norvell while working at the Summit. What a precious man. He always had a smile upon his face and kind words for all. He fought the good fight and today he suffers no more. May you find the peace and comfort you need thru the Lord, during this most difficult time!

JoAnn Winn

October 12, 2008

Dear Celia, Mary Ruth and Hope -- I was so sorry to hear about Norvell's passing. I have so many memories of Norvell and your family of fun times in the country and in Lynchburg. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sheree Britton

October 11, 2008

He fought the great fight and now his true journey has begun. He will be greatly missed by all who were touched by his humor and smile. His wonderful voice is still being heard from heaven above. God be with you during this sorrowful time for you but a joyfull time for him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Vickie Wade

October 11, 2008

Mary Ruth, I am so sorry for your loss. Please convey my deepest sympathy to your dear Mother and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Vickie

Barbara G. Hamlet

October 11, 2008

I was extremely sorry to read about Norvell's death online this morning. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to all of you.

David Williams

October 11, 2008

Our prayers and thoughts are with you. What a great friend and mentor Norvell was to me. I praise God for him and his dear family. As I listen toward heaven, I can just hear
“How Great Thou Art” being song before the throne.

Richard Berger

October 11, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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