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Leonard Whitlock Obituary

Leonard Ervin (Granddaddy) Whitlock, 77, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 3, 2008. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired as a conductor for Norfolk Southern. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard J. and Eather R. Whitlock; and daughter, Cindy. Surviving him is his wife of 57 years, Verla L. Whitlock; daughter, Susan Whitlock, of Roanoke; two sons, Tim Whitlock, of Roanoke, and Chris Hart, of Blacksburg; six grandchildren, including Shannon Whitlock and Sasha; sister, Louise W. Allen, of Roanoke; numerous friends; and his precious dog, "Waddles." Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Revs. William Jones and Wayne Murphy. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel Wednesday, November 5, 2008, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, November 6, 2008 one hour prior to the s

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 7, 2008.

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Benjamin W. Franklin J.r.

April 11, 2023

I'm sorry for your loss. He was a great man and my father's best friend for many years. He would let us use his van when we went on vacation and it had mad and cracked magazines in it that I would guess were his sons.

Kay Brookman/Tyree

November 7, 2008

We are so sorry that we were not there for you. Dad and Mom were sick and Barry and I were out of town. We are praying for the family.
Carl and Donna Brookman and
Barry and Kay Tyree

Mindy Rogers

November 7, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear about Brother Whitlock! Susan, I have thought of you often and pray God will give you comfort through this difficult time. Love and prayers to all, Mindy (Wood) Rogers

Rick,Debbie,Justin,& Katie Greenwood

November 7, 2008

Susan and family,
We send our heartfelt condolences to you all in this difficult time.

Donna Mitchell

November 7, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Granddaddy's passing. I knew him from working at One Stop years ago.
He was a wonderful, Careing, LOVING man. He always spoke lovingly of his wife, children and his grandchildren. Sometime he would bring Waddles with him. He loved Waddles and Waddles loved him. He was Granddaddy to many people, and I was one of those lucky, BLESSED people to know and love him. He will be miss in many people's heart for he truely will always be GRANDDADDY . I will miss you so much and you will always have a special place in my heart.
Love you Granddaddy
Donna Mitchell (Little Red)

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