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Jake Fridley Obituary

Jake Henry Fridley, 93, of Elliston, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. He is survived by his nephews and spouses, Martin and Robin Fridley, of Eagle Rock, Va., Joe and April Fridley, of Salem, Va., and Bud and Becky Shinault, of Wytheville, Va.; nieces and their spouses, Susan and Joe Weiner, of Salem, Sandy and Rob Newcomb, of Buchanan, Va., and Sharon and Bob Heintz, of Ohio. He is also survived by numerous great-nieces, nephews and other extended family members. The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home on Thursday, January 29, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kenneth Gray officiating. Interment will follow in Monte Vista Cemetery in Bluefield, W.Va. Flowers will be appreciated but those wishing to make memorial contributions, please consider Big Spring Baptist Church, 6065 North Fork Road, Elliston, Va. 24087. Online condolences may be sent to the family at hornefuneralservice.com. The Fridley family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2009.

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Ann Martin Boothe

January 30, 2009

Susie, Sandy, Joe, & Martin,
I was saddened when I seen that Jake had passed away. It made me
think of what a sweet man he was.
I used to back in the 90's stop by his house just about everytime I was traveling to Christiansburg. I always enjoyed my visits with him.
Please accept my sympathies.

Laura Walker

January 29, 2009

Joe and April

So sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bland Street UMC

January 29, 2009

We are sorry to hear of Mr. Fridley's passing. He was a member of Bland St. UMC since May 1932, 77 years. Although he has been gone from Bluefield for many years, he was faithful to remember his church monthly.
We send to you our sincere sympathies and prayers for God's comfort during this time of your loss.
Bland St. United Methodist Church
Pastor, David Hall

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