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Silas Garnsey Obituary

Silas William Garnsey, 83, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Monday, February 2, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Feb. 4, 2009.

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Richard Patterson

February 6, 2009

Ross& Myrtle Travis Was my aunt & uncle.
I would have been there for you, but I just had open heart in lynchburg.
I would like to talk to some one later.
My phone # is 434 349 2504.

JIM ROGERS

February 5, 2009

I WORKED FOR SI OVER 40 YEARS AGO A GREAT FRIEND AND SUPERVISOR GOODBY SI

Evelyn and Frank Saunders

February 5, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go to the family. We have so many good and fun memories of Si. We go back to the days of learning ball room dancing and what a wonderful friendship it started for five (5) couples. Many have left us but we will always have the memories. We had so many party's and get to gethers. We will greatly miss him.

Toni Hargis

February 5, 2009

Patty, Jane, Steve, Danny, and Mary Lee,
I worked for Si many years ago. He is one of my fondest memories of General Electric. He is among the finest people I have ever known. I admired and respected him for the person he was and the person he made me want to be. He is a great addiition to heaven and I look forward to seeing him again some day. May you ever be blessed by the memories he left you and the wonderful example of kindness he left the world.

Susan (Scott) Barker

February 5, 2009

Pat, Steve, Janie & Danny,
I'm sadden by your loss. Dad would let me know everytime he & your father ran in to each other around town and what they discussed - mostly children & grandchildren. I have such great memories of "growing up" with all of you (but especially Pat) at Fenwick & St. Cloud. My favorite memory of your Dad was at a St. Patrick's Day party. I remember he and Ed Vassvery dancing a jig all around the family room with little leprechaun hats on their heads! They were a hoot! I laugh everytime I think about it and that will be my memory of him - laughing & having a good time! Please know I'm thinking of all of you, both now and in the days to come.

Judy, John,Kieran,Lucy, & John Kenney

February 5, 2009

Pat, Jane, Steve, Dan, and Mary Lee,
Doesn't seem possible that Papa Si -- that robust, optimistic, open, lovely man -- is not in THIS world anymore. He made it so much better with his presence. Thanks heavens we were able to enjoy him in October. We are going to miss him and we'll never ever forget him.
Love from all of the California (Lynch) Kenneys

clarence creasy

February 5, 2009

In loving memory of a wonderful man,  We will miss you and love you always.                                            Mary Lee, My Sister   I love you.    You  have a very special angel to watch over you.

Susan Nickson

February 5, 2009

Dan, Shari, the "Garnsey Girls", and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad, and Papa Si was a very special person and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Max and Patty Sue Powers

February 5, 2009

Dear Mary Lee & all family members,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you all at this most difficult time.

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