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Marvin Israel Fralin

1933 - 2008

BORN

1933

DIED

2008

Marvin Fralin Obituary

Marvin Israel Fralin, 75, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, after a long courageous battle with leukemia. He was born June 24, 1933, in Franklin County, Va. He served in the United States Army and was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlington H. and Lona T. Fralin. Surviving are his loving wife of 54 years, Sally C. Fralin; four children; and four grandchildren with one on the way. Their children are Linda Fralin (EB) and Lacey, Debra Leftwich (Neil), Brittany and Bradley, Daniel Fralin (Jackie) and Courtney, and Lisa Foliaco (Bill). Also surviving are his sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Alvin Hodges; and nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Paul Richards and his oncology staff. Also a special thanks to Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, at Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road by Pastor Michael Huffaker followed by interment at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive family and friends on Thursday, December 11, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lotzfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 11, 2008.

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JANICE DOVE HODGE

December 19, 2008

LINDA,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I AM SO SORRY THAT I WAS UNABLE TO BE THERE BUT I WAS IN CALIFORNIA. GIVE MY LOVE TO YOUR FAMILY AND PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH.

Janice Dove Hodge

December 12, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy Mills Reimer

December 11, 2008

Dear Fralin Family,
Please feel our prayer support from Florida. God's blessings as you adjust to the lost of Marvin. May you feel God's abiding love and presence!
George and Judy Mills Reimer

Amanda Patton

December 11, 2008

Dearest Fralin family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Marvin. Marvin became a favorite of mine while I worked at Dr. Richards office. He was very brave during his long battle and provided much encouragement and smiles to not only the other patients there but to the staff, myself included. I hope you can draw comfort in knowing that he is no longer in pain and singing and dancing in Heaven with our Savior--as we always joked about dancing a "jig." Much love to you all, and to Marvin--until we meet again...

Leon and Doris Epperly

December 11, 2008

Sally and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dennis Leftwich

December 11, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Dennis Allyson Morgan and Brooke Leftwich

Shirley Jordan

December 11, 2008

you are in my prayers and on my heart.Cherish the memories of Marvin and he will always be with you.He was a special person.

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