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John Bandy Obituary

John W. Bandy, 81, of Hardy, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009. Born October 4, 1927, in Franklin County, he was a son of the late Annie Leonard and Joseph Robert Bandy Sr. Also preceding him in death were four brothers, H.L. Bandy, Joe Bandy, Cecil Bandy and Shirley Bandy. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was self employed in the construction business. Surviving are his wife, Ressie Lavender Bandy; a sister, Margaret Mitchell, of Franklin County; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Carter Sloan officiating and with military rites by the DAV Honor Guard. The family would like to thank the VA Medical Center and the Virginia Veterans Care Center for their care. Memorial contributions may be made to the Roanoke Rescue Mission. Lotz Roanoke Chapel is serving the Bandy family where online condolences may be made to www.lotzfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Feb. 1 to Feb. 2, 2009.

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Pat Hall

February 6, 2009

Mrs. Bandy, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. He built our home for us in 1968/1969. My husband, Wendell Hall, passed away in August 2004. He always said we had a wonderfully built home thanks to John Bandy. It was a pleasure to have known Mr. Bandy. Sincerely,
Pat Hall, Vinton, VA

Phyllis Echols

February 2, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss. I am a friend of Dot & family, but knew all of you many years ago at Coopers Cove. My name was Richardson.

Judy Atkins

February 2, 2009

Mrs. Bandy, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Bandy's passing. I used to cut his hair and did for many years. He was an interesting man, I always enjoyed talking to him. He will be missed.

Debbie Overstreet Saunders

February 2, 2009

Mrs Bandy,I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Bandy's passing.He and his brother Joe will always have a place in my heart.My father Wayne Overstreet was an employee of theirs and when he got cancer and died,your family treated him as if he were one of your own.Thank you. Take comfort in God, family and friends.May God bless you.

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