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for William Wirt
DEBRA BANKERT
February 9, 2009
KAYE AND WILLIAM, WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MIKE AND I WERE OUT OF TOWN, AND DID NOT KNOW UNTIL RECENTLY. YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Susan DeWell Keene
February 2, 2009
Kay, Sarah, Leigh and Family,
Jerry was so very special. He and I hung out together in high school and had so many little inside jokes. He was just so funny and cute and crazy. Often times, years later, I would see him on a visit back to Buchanan, and he would always say "do you remember the time..." and we would laugh like two kids. He was a wonderful friend... no, more like a brother to my own brother, Mike and our mother, Lois, adored him. I will miss hearing of his antics. He would visit Mike and they would start talking about old times and then would call me on the telephone with some silly question about high school and Jerry would be in the background saying "ask her about so and so"... Mike and I will miss Jerry so very much. We know he is in the Best Place now and will have no more suffering. I would like to think that he is looking down on us and saying "Hey, you remember when we..."
Yes, Jerry we do remember. We could never forget you. In time, we will get over our grief and be able to deal with losing you. It seems like God takes the best ones early and He makes no mistakes.
God Bless You all
Mary Miller Snyder
January 31, 2009
One can fall in love many times during a lifetime but the first love always holds a special place in our hearts. We met as teenagers on the bumper cars ride at Lakeside Amusement Park. We dated through high school, became engaged and made plans for the future. And then, shortly after graduation, my dad passed away unexpectantly. I was in turmoil and restless so I diverted from that path we had planned and took a different road. We parted as friends. Jerry had a solid foundation, he knew who he was and where he wanted his life to go so he stayed on the same road, confident in his values and always faithful and true to his family, his friends, his town and his Cowboys and Wahoos. Our paths crossed from time to time over the years, he was a ref at my son’s game at Glenvar, he supervised a Varney job at the airport where I work. When we saw each other we reminisced and laughed about the old days and caught up on our families. We would compare notes on our sons who were close in age, shaking our heads on their latest antics. We knew in our hearts they would grow up to be responsible young men, and they have. Jerry was proud of William and loved him dearly.. you could hear it in his voice and see the pride in his eyes each time he spoke of him. Just like his Chevelle SS, he never gave up on Jason and in the end, he saw in him the man he wanted him to be. And he was happy with the life he and Kay had built together. He found his true love. Just last October when we last spoke on the phone, he told me over and over that Kay was his Angel but he didn’t tell me the cancer had returned. I called him in November and left a message but he didn’t call back. I should have tried calling again. Jerry, I will miss your laugh, your voice, your face. I will miss your corny jokes. I will still think of you, as I always have, each time I read about football and basketball at James River, every time I watch the Dallas Cowboys and any time I visit Buchanan those memories from our youth will touch my heart and I will whisper your name.
Pastor Donald E. Mills and the Members of Jennings Creek Gospel Church
January 30, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Kimberly Leedy
January 30, 2009
Please know that my heart goes out to the family in this time of sorrow. I have known Jerry for many years at Varney and he always made me laugh. Know that he will be missed dearly, but NOT forgotten. RIP Jerry.
Kevin Maze
January 30, 2009
I have only known Jerry for a couple years, but he has left me with a lasting impression for a life time. I pray for his family and friends at this time. Jerry I know you are enjoying Heaven!!! I will miss you, But i will see you again.
Charles Redd
January 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joanne Moore
January 29, 2009
SARAH, LEIGH & FAMILY,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We will always remember the good times we shared at Greyledge when we were children. Jerry will be missed by many.
Sincerely, Joanne, Cathy, Bonnie, Darryl, John & Marie Clark
Virginia Maraschiello
January 29, 2009
Dear Kay, William and family, words cannot express how deeply saddened I am over the loss of Jerry. He was one of my best friends at Varney. He kept me laughing with his funny sayings and antics.
I will miss baking pies for him on Sunday but will always remember how happy he was to eat them.
I am so glad and grateful that Jerry passed through my life and will be a better person because of him.
My deepest sympathy and love to all of you.
Greg & Sheila Elliott
January 29, 2009
I know that this is a difficult time but remember that God is with you. We are sorry that Jerry is gone but glad he suffers no more. We will always be here for you and will continue to lift you and the whole family up in prayer.
Bonnie and Cracker
January 29, 2009
Kay and Family,
I sure that you all will miss Jerry very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Dennis Elliott
January 29, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss, but grateful that he is at peace now. You and all your loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you!
Gary & Latitia Rookstool
January 29, 2009
Jerry was a great classmate from grade school through JRHS. It was always a pleasure when our paths have crossed since then, and he always supported our class reunions. Kay and family, Latitia and I are thinking of you in your loss and sadness. You all are in our prayers.
Philip King
January 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. Jerry was always a friend of the James River football family.
Terry and Stacey Cash
January 29, 2009
Kay and family,
We are so sorry about your loss!! We know he is in a much better place and no longer suffering! I have alot of good memories of Jerry when Dad had the restaurant! He would always stop by and chat with Dad about sports and have a cup of
coffee on his way home from work!! What good memories!!
Please let us know if you need anything!! We will keep you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time!!
Sharon & Gary Britt
January 29, 2009
Kay and family, Jerry was a special friend and will be missed by many. I will cherish the times that we had working on our JRHS Class Reunion's. Jerry is at peace now and he is in the warm embrace of God and the angels. In this difficult time, we are thinking of you and your family and sending you our thought of love and support.
John & Josephine Powell
January 29, 2009
Kay and family, you are remembered in our prayers at this very difficult time. May the God who made us and now has welcomed Jerry into heaven comfort you all as only He can.
Tim Wheeler
January 29, 2009
Jerry was a lot of fun to be around and I enjoyed the friendly discussions that we had over the years about the Hokies and his beloved Wahoos. When I started coaching recreational basketball, he was a source of good advice and always seemed to have a story to share related to whatever I might ask him about. I worked with Jerry for 10 years at Varney and in that time made a good friend. He was a skilled plumber and mechanic and I could count on his expertise and knowledge to help get the work done on the projects we worked on together.
My God bless his family. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Walston
January 29, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jerry at Varney almost 2 years and Jerry was a great guy to work with. Always joking and laughing and making you feel like you like a part of the team. Just know that you are in my prayers and in my heart. Jerry you will be greatly missed. Your friend, Bonnie Walston
Mary Beckner
January 29, 2009
I have not known Jerry very long, but I thought highly of him. Working with him and getting to know him was an honor. I know he fought a good fight and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Jerry's family as they struggle to go forward without him present. It will be a hard, but take one day at a time and rely on God for strength and comfort.
David Thomas
January 28, 2009
I will miss working football games with Jerry, he was a wonderful official and a geat instructor of new refs.
Jennifer Cupp
January 28, 2009
We were sadden to hear about your loss and wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We hope time and the memories you've shared will help you through. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Love and prayers, The Cupp Family, Robert, Jennifer, Derek, Dean, Dale, Daniel, Heather and melissa.
Phil & Diana Camper
January 28, 2009
We are saddened to hear that Jerry's journey here on Earth has come to an end. May God comfort you during this difficult time. May you also find comfort in knowing that your loved one suffers no more.
Jerry was a good man and a touched so many lives working with the youth of Botetourt County. He will be missed.
Dale and Martha Gore
January 28, 2009
I have known Jerry since I was a teenager. He was a good man with a good heart.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce & Don Martin
January 28, 2009
To Kay and the family- Joyce and I are sincerely sorry fro your loss- Our
prayers are with you. Jerry was a good friend during our time in Buchanan.
Butch Cook
January 28, 2009
Jerry was one of the good guys. We officiated football together for many, many years. I will miss him. The world is a lesser place without Jerry, but he's also Heaven's gain.
Michael Carroll
January 28, 2009
Jerry was a good man and will be greatly missed by his friends at Varney. May God bless and console his family.
Jim Tolley
January 28, 2009
Please except my sympathies for your loss. Jerry was a great friend.
Steve & Becky Laughlin
January 28, 2009
To Kaye and her family, Steve & I are so sorry to hear about your loss. There just aren't any words at this time of your life that can soothe the pain that you are going through except that knowing that God will get you through this. Time seems to help heal everything. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul McPherson
January 28, 2009
To a Great man and a wonderfull Football Ref. The Roy Stanley Golf Tournment will be empty with out you.
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