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Lowell Rector Obituary

Lowell Irvin Rector, 60, of Martinsville, Va., died on Friday, November 14, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Martinsville. He was born on June 24, 1948, in Galax, Va., to the late Irvin Walton Rector and late Guida May Padgett Rector. He attended Fieldale Outreach Ministries and was a lifetime member of Horsepastrue Rescue Squad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Robert Dean Cozart. Surviving are three daughters, Shannon Lynn Simmons, of Bassett, Amy Gladden, of Hardy, and Julie Marie Rector, of Hardy; one son, Robert Travis Rector, of Collinsville; two grandchildren, Chase Overstreet and Austin Simmons; one sister, Carol Witt, of Bassett; and numerous cousins, aunts, nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Day Star Ministries with the Rev. Sammy Caldwell and the Rev. Bud Sedwick officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Inurnment was in the County Line Church of the God of Prophecy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Horsepasture Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 34, Spencer, Va. 24165. Online condolences can be made for the family at wwwbassettfuneralservice.comBassett Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 16 to Nov. 19, 2008.

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Racheal Brown

November 21, 2008

Carol, so sorry to hear about Lowell, you and your family are in my prayers. Love you Racheal

Linda Quinn

November 18, 2008

I am very sorry to hear of Lowell's passing. Remember all of the good times that you had together. Belinda and Travis, I will always remember all of the fun times that we had together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kay Corvin

November 17, 2008

Carol and family,

I am saddened to hear about Lowell. My love and the comfort of the Lord are with you.

Kay Padgett Corvin

Vicki Padgett Sexton

November 17, 2008

Carol,
I was so sorry to hear of Lowell's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeannie Turney-Guill

November 16, 2008

Carol and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will comfort you and give you strength at this time.

Ruth Davidson

November 16, 2008

My prayers for Lowell'sfamily. God bless each of you and bring you confort in your time of sorrow.
Love&prayers,
Ruth Davidson

David & Rita Layne

November 16, 2008

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

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