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Curtis Sears Obituary

Curtis Eugene Sears, 66, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord. Saturday, October 11, 2008. He was preceded by his first wife, Patricia Kessler Sears, parents, Mary Grim and Luke Sears and a son, Thomas Sears. Curtis attended Bethel Baptist Church in Salem and is a retired Pipe Fitter working many years throughout Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of five years, Eula; children, Suzanne Ward and husband, Brad, Buchanan, Michael Fadorick and wife, Gail, N.J., Chris Huffman and special friend, Autumn Epperson, Roanoke; grandchildren, Heather Ward, Alan Fadorick; a special mother-in-law, Emma Franklin; aunts and uncle, Thelma and Carl Dooley, Roanoke, Virginia Shelton, Botetourt, Mary Pitcock, Roanoke; special cousin, John Grim and wife, Pat, Roanoke and their neighbors along with many other special friends and family too numerous to mention. The family would like to thank Friendship Manor Dialysis Unit, Lois, Mary, Allison, Heather, Doris, Heidi and Bonnie, his doctors, Dr. Lystash, Dr. Koch a special thank you to Dr. Donald Smith for his outstanding care and the physicians of Valley Nephrology. Friends may visit with the family Monday, October 13, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to p.m. at the funeral home. Celebration of Life Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Simpson Funeral Chapel with Pastor Josiah E. Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Daleville Cemetery. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2008.

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Robin & Bob Sells (Roanoke Cement)

October 14, 2008

Suzanne and Heather,
Bob and I were out of state when we heard the sad news of your father's passing. I am sorry that we were not there in Roanoke to offer our support and condolences. Please let us know if we can do anything to help ease things for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Janice K Wilson

October 14, 2008

Suzanne and Heather,
Suzanne - Your dad was a wonderful man. He always made me laugh even when I didn't think I felt like it. I hope it is of some comfort that he is with your mom and Thomas. I still tell the story about fixing the lawnmower with the electrical tape. It always makes me smile.
Heather - Your grandfather loved you very much, and eventhough he isn't here with you, he's watching over you and smiling.
You're in my prayers every day.

Robert, Maria, Bobby Wilson

October 14, 2008

Suzanne, I am very sad about the passing of your Dad. I have been thinking of all the important life lessons he has taught me. I had so many great times and memories of your Mom and Dad, Thomas and you when we were kids. Curtis was a kind, fun and generous Uncle that treated me as if I were his own son. I will miss him and he will not be forgotten.

Marsha ReMine

October 13, 2008

Eula, I am so sorry for the sudden loss of Curtis. I will keep you in my prayers. Let me know if you need anything. Marsha R.

Dale&Steve Lentz

October 13, 2008

Suzanne, We are so saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. We know that you will take comfort in his being with your Mom and Thomas and that he is no longer sufrfering. He fought long and hard and the good Lord said it is time to come to me. We love you, Mom and Dad Lentz

Lorraine Pitcock-Mitchell

October 13, 2008

Eula and family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Curtis was fortunate to have a such a devoted wife. May the Lord hold you in His loving arms in the days to come.

Vicki Abbott

October 13, 2008

Suzanne - Our thoughts and prayers are with you each and every step of the way.
Vicki and Cameron Abbott

Marianne Reynolds

October 13, 2008

Suzanne, May God Bless you and Heather as well as the rest of your family during this time of sorrow. Let God bring you through this.

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