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John Michael Bane, 59, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. He was an employee of the Volvo Truck Plant in Dublin, Va. The son of the late Carl and Agnes B. Bane he is survived by his wife, Diana L. Bane; sons, Joey M. Bane and Shawn M. Bane; a daughter, Misty G. Vest, all of Christiansburg; grandson, Michael J. Bane, of Dublin; sisters, Shelby Brogan, of Tennessee, Reba Blevins, of Riner, and Barbara Giles, of Christiansburg; brothers, Lewis Bane, of Parrott, Jerry Bane, of Florida, and Charlie Bane, of Tazewell, Va.; a sister-in-law, Faye Sorah; brother-in-law, Buddy Hinkley; and special friends, Jenny Fisher, and Kenny and Linda Vanhover. The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008, in the Horne Funeral Chapel with Pastor Wayne Poston officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. The Bane family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. On line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hornefuneralsevice.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 5 to Dec. 7, 2008.

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Gloria Smith

December 7, 2008

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

Christy (Lang) Quesenberry

December 7, 2008

To the Giles Family and to Joey,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know Mike, but I grew up with Joey and Keith and I know this must be very difficult. My husband Billy worked with Mike and thought highly of him. You will all be in my prayers, as well as your entire family.

Shad&Lisa COBB & Girl's

December 6, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gloria Smith

December 6, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

ANNETTE HOWARD

December 6, 2008

DIANA,SHAWN
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MIKE. MY PRAYER ARE WITH BOTH OF YOU

Kayla Keagle

December 6, 2008

Shawn im so sorry about your dad like I told you that day, im here if you need me just a phone call away!!! For the rest of your family im sorry for your loss.

mike epperly

December 5, 2008

we are so sorry mike and crystal epperly

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