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Larry Altis Obituary

Larry D. Altis Sr., 50, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with the Lord our Savior on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Matthew Kirkland and the Rev. George Bulson III. Interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the family to help offset expenses. The Altis family is in the care of Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 24, 2009.

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Jeanette Crouse

February 13, 2009

Daddy, I love you and miss you more than anything. It's tough not having you here, You were the most amazing father and a wonderful paw paw. I'm holding on tight to all of the great memories we shared. I will see you again. I love you SO VERY MUCH!

Shirley Altis

January 30, 2009

My sweet sweet husband the love of my life. You will be missed so much. Everything I see reminds me of you. I hope that God gives me the strength to go on without you. I am trying but it is so hard. You were my life, my best friend, my soul mate, my love. I will do my best to take care of the kids and grandkids like you would have. 'But nothing will ever be the same again. As the song was played at your funeral please wait for me on the other side of Jordan. I know you are in heaven watching us and overseeing us. Just know that I love you and will miss you. I know God has a plan, but I do wish we would of had more years together on earth. You will always be my sweetheart. Love your sweetheart as you always called me and I will so miss. Your loving and devoted wife Shirley xxxooo

Melissa Smith

January 28, 2009

Dear Aunt Shirley and Family,
Uncle Larry was a very special person and will definitely be missed. I love you guys and am here for you.
Melissa

Susan Carroll

January 28, 2009

Dearest Shirley,
I am so sorry to hear about Larry, I know you love him so. Please gather your family close to you. Together remember all the good things you did together, all the good you had in your life. Love, Laugh, Cry and Pray, and then pray some more. I love you and hold you in my thoughts and prayers daily.

becca royal

January 25, 2009

Sorry for your loss and pain you are feeling at this time and days to come.I will be praying for yalls family!Jeanette I am so sorry you are goin through this,I wish no one ever had to feel this type of pain!
(Friend of Jeanette's)

Eulalia Mills

January 25, 2009

Shirley,

I am so sorry about your family's loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.

K Thompson

January 24, 2009

Larry and I go back to school days at Shawsville and I use to tease him about looking like the western character "Trampus". I am so very sorry to hear about his death and will always cherish the good memories. His sister Debbie and I were classmates and I extend to Debbie my deepest sympathy also.
Korene Thomas Thompson

Sandy Richardson

January 24, 2009

I was just browsing online and saw the news about Larry's passing. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find peace and comfort through our Lord and Savior.
The Richardson family

Jo Johnson

January 23, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. He watched over you in life, and you know he'll never leave you. He's gone to a far better place where there are only smiles and sunshine. May God bless you all.

Gayenelle Grant

January 23, 2009

Cheryl,
I am sorry to hear about your Dad. Know that I speak from experience of losing a Dad when I say he is with you always in your heart.
Gayenelle Grant (Corey's mom)

Tara Owens (Poff)

January 23, 2009

Cheryl,Jeanette,L J and Sirley
I am so sorry to hear about the loss your Dad. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Just know that he is with you always and will be watching over you. You WILL see him again. I know people say it all the time "let me know if I can do anything for you" but I truly mean it. All you have to do is let me know.
With love, thoughts and prayers.

Angie Tolbert

January 23, 2009

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

Christie Albert

January 23, 2009

Dear Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Larry D's, passing. He was always so kind to me and I know BB continues to look up to him and admire his gentle spirit. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. All of our love, Little Christie and BB

Bridgett Clark

January 23, 2009

cheryl,
sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. May God Bless you and your Family.

Merissa Cole

January 23, 2009

Shirley,
We are so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. You are in our prayers!
Merissa and the Staff of Star Promotions

Angie Tolbert

January 23, 2009

Shirley and Family,
So sorry for you lose, my thoughts
and prayers are with you.

Shirley Akers

January 23, 2009

Shirley and Family,

My sympathy and love goes out to you and your family during this time of sorrow and loss of Larry. May God keep you in peace and love.

Shirley Akers

Shannon (Hixon) Winters

January 23, 2009

Cheryl,

I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Carolyn Nash

January 23, 2009

To: The Family
My prayers are with you and your family during this time of need. May god bless all of you.

Cheryl Clark

January 23, 2009

I love you Daddy. I love you so much! I am going to miss you! You did such a good job raising us kids. We'll take care of each other but I know you'll be the one who will keep us going. I love you Daddy. I will see you one day. I just wish you werent taken so quickly from us. Your daughter and "Daddy's Girl" aka Jughead.....Cheryl xoxo

Bobbie Grant

January 23, 2009

We cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. We never met him, but we know from how you spoke of him that he was a wonderful man who was loved and will be so missed. We are here for you.
Love,
Corey, Bobbie and Rea

michael thompson

January 22, 2009

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Larry.May God grant you strength in this difficult time. Michael Thompson Hubbell co-worker and friend

Eric and Diane Matusevich (Hubbell co-workers)

January 22, 2009

To the Altis family, we were sad to hear the passing of Larry. May God comfort you through this time.

Chandra Brown (co-worker)

January 22, 2009

Cheryl, sorry for the loss of your dad. My prayers are with you and your family.

Sharon & Dan Rowland

January 22, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss Larry will be missed by everyone. We will continue to pray for you. God Bless you and your family.

Sandra Davis

January 22, 2009

Shirley and Family,

My heart goes out to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sandy & Dale Davis

Joel and Penny Lawson

January 22, 2009

So sorry to hear about Larry.We know that you will miss him, but God will help you and comfort you. Keep looking to him for each day of comfort. God Bless You All, Joel and Penny

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