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Elmer Lee Alley

1937 - 2008

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1937

DIED

2008

Elmer Alley Obituary

Elmer Lee Alley, 71, of Austinville, Va., passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008 at his residence. He was born August 17, 1937 in Carroll County, son of the late Roby and Hazel Sisk Alley. He was a member of the Sheeptown Church of God and was retired from Branch Highways, Inc. of Roanoke. He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Ann Bishop Alley and a brother, Belford Alley. He is survived by his wife, Lois Quesenberry Alley; two sons, Ronald Alley, Scott Alley and wife Rose all of Austinville, Va.; three grandchildren, Damon Alley and wife, Stacey, Nathan Alley, and Lora Beth Alley; one great-grandson, Camden Alley; one brother, Thurman Alley of Austinville, Va.; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Tommy Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday or at the residence at any time. Arrangements by Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 27, 2008.

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Lois(Susie) Porter & Wayne King

November 2, 2008

So sorry to hear about Elmer. May God give you comfort during this difficult time.
We went to school with you. Just read about it in the paper.

Martin Crowder

October 29, 2008

Lois,We are so sorry of elmer's passing . I grew up with him and family his mom & dad .You and family are in our prayers , we pray for god to give you corage and comfort in this time of loss . Martin & Jean

Treva & Jim Coyle

October 29, 2008

Lois: I had chemotherapy with Elmer during the winter months and he was such an inspiration to me. We are going to the Sheeptown Church of God since back in the 70's. Take care and you know Elmer is in a place that he will suffer no more.

Jewell Goodman

October 29, 2008

Lois, so sorry to hear of the loss of Elmer Lee. I'm sure you have wonderful memeories that will sustain you through this painful time.

Pastor Cindy Privette

October 28, 2008

Scott,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please be assured of our prayers for you and your family. Blessings, Pastor Cindy, Galena

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