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Benjamin Halrtwell Obituary

Benjamin Troy (Bennie) Hartwell, 81, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, January 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles A. and Mamie M. Hartwell, son, Stephen L. Crews, and brothers, Gilbert and Dewey Hartwell. Bennie served in the U S Air Force. He retired after 41 years of service with Appalachian Power Company. After his retirement he operated Southeastern Electrical Contractors for many years. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Joyce M. Hartwell; daughters, Sherry Hartwell and fiancé, Michael Janney, Jr., and Dawn Vandran, all of Roanoke; special granddaughter, Sierra Vandran; grandchildren, Benjamin Crews and Stephanie Seay; great-granddaughter, Michelle Seay; sisters, Betty Davis and Elizabeth Schaeffer Terry, both of Roanoke; numerous, devoted nieces and nephews; and devoted pets Clare and Annie Mae. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. Don Eshelman. Interment will follow in Nineveh Union Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from to 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2009.

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Trish Clark

January 22, 2009

Liz, I am sorry for the loss of your brother and know he will be greatly missed. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Trish

Nicole Hartwell

January 22, 2009

We will always miss you Uncle Benny!! My prayers are with the whole family right now - especially Joyce!!!

Donnie Hale

January 22, 2009

Dear Joyce and family, I am so sorry to hear of Bennie's passing. Bennie made a great impact on my life. He was one of the best men I have ever known. I saw in the obituary that Bennie went home to be with the Lord and I think that is wonderful. I hope to see Bennie again when I make that journey myself. Due to illness in my family I was unable to attend the funeral services. Again I extend to you my sympathies at Bennie's passing.

Marie Simpson

January 21, 2009

Our hearts go with all of you, Benny has been a dear friend as well as a family member for a very long time. many fond memories we will always remember.
May you find comfort in the warmth shared by your friends.
The Lackey Family
Jeanette, Marie, Linda JD and Wayne

Mickie Harmon

January 21, 2009

So sorry to hear this,just remember he's being taken care of and he can still watch over you.Never forget that!Life is to short there's never enough time to spend with loved ones and you don't realize the things you caould have said or done to make things better untill it's to late.

Janice Hartwell

January 20, 2009

Im going to miss my Uncle so much! I will always remember Benny especially those moments at Smith Mtn Lake when he taught me how to swin and also He let me stand on his shoulder while he ski . That was so excited. He has taught me so much in my early years ,I want to Thank him so much for being part of my Life!
Joyce,Sherry and Dawn my heart ache so much for you all. May God Bless you all thru this hard time.

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