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Kenneth Hollandsworth Obituary

Kenneth (Ralph) Hollandsworth, 46, of Floyd, Va., loving son, Dad, brother, and uncle, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Loring Ralph Hollandsworth. He is survived by his mother, Iva Dell Hollandsworth; son, Matthew Hollandsworth; daughters, Ashley Hollandsworth, Brittney Hollandsworth, and Callie Hollandsworth; brothers, Barry Hollandsworth and Ricky Hollandsworth; sister, Diane Duncan; fiancée, Lisa Tankersley; and many special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on on Saturday, July 11, 2009, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Angela Carr and the Rev. Mike Varner officiating. Interment will follow at Capt. George Quesenberry Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local Relay For Life, at American Cancer Society, Attn: Floyd County Relay For Life, P.O. Box 3907, Martinsville, Va. 24115. Online condolences may be left at www.maberryfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 9, 2009.

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judy brown

July 16, 2009

I was so shocked to hear of Rlaphs passing. We always had so much fun together. Prayers are with his mother and family. I will really miss him. he was a great friend and loved a lot.

Kim Burchette

July 13, 2009

To All the Family,
Ralph was a great person and thought of very highly. I always enjoyed seeing him and talking with him. He will be missed. Our prayers are you find strengh and comfort in God.

Lisa Huff

July 12, 2009

To the entire Hollandsworth Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time. This is a difficult time for all who knew Ralph. He, and his family, are very dear to me. May we all find comfort and peace in knowing that his struggles are over. He is still smiling and wanting you to remember the wonderful memories that you shared together. He loved you all very much. May God bless and carry you through this.

Reva Hylton

July 11, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
Hope the prayers and comfort of others will help you all threw.
John and Reva Q.Hylton

Stacy Bishop

July 11, 2009

Ricky and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tony Gallimore

July 11, 2009

I'm very sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. It's certainly difficult to say goodbye to a family member. My thoughts are with you.

July 11, 2009

To Ralph's Mom, Siblings and Children
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We don't understand why things happen the way they do, but we know that God is in control and will take care of us. We understand as we also have lost a parent, sibling and child. Keep your memories close as they will in time become more precious than painful. May God hold you in his arms and comfort you in the days ahead.

Gary and Sonya Thompson

July 11, 2009

To all the Hollandsworth Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Barbara & Charles Spangler

Sharon Young

July 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to each one of you during this very difficult time. Allow God to comfort you and surround you all with his love and strength so the sad times will turn in to fond memories. God Bless you all now and always.
Sharon Young

Sandra Anglin

July 11, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you as you grieve.

Clifford, Ann, Jasmine, & Benjamin Boyd

July 10, 2009

Things in life happen that we so often don't understand or that don't make sense to us. Please know that our hearts and prayers are reaching out to, and for you now. Even more than that, God's heart aches for you, and HE is always there to hold you, even when you may not know it. We are so sorry.

Lisa Thomas

July 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of loss.May god bless the Hollandsworth and Pratt families during this time.I'll always remember that friendly smile Ralph had everytime i seen him.He will greatly be missed .My heart goes out to all that knew him.May God Bless You All.

Lisa Hollandsworth-Gibbs

July 10, 2009

Iva Dell, Diane, Barry, and Ricky:
I Love you all very much, and I want you all to know - your in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry I can not make it in. I pray for all the peace God can grant for your heartache, sorrow, and tears. May God bless and keep all Ralph's children, and you guys in his loving arms, and squeeze you all so very tight.
Love You All So Very Much.....
Lisa Hollandsworth-Gibbs

Lisa Via King & Family

July 10, 2009

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies to you all.

Venston Dalton

July 10, 2009

Donnie and Billy we are sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. Our hearts go out to all the family. If there is anything
we can do to help please let us know.
May God Bless and comfort the entire family.
Vince and Rhonda
Floyd, VA

Letty Thompson

July 10, 2009

To Diane, Barry & all of Ralph's family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you all the peace and comfort at this time of need. Ralph could put a smile on anyone's face, as I remember school days, and then going to the the same church. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Letty Thompson and Ralph Houchins Jr.

July 10, 2009

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Billy, Bridgette, Hunter, Will & Jacob Crigler

Mary Via

July 10, 2009

Barry, I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Virginia Sowers Loper

July 9, 2009

Ralph was my favorite second-grade pal at Floyd Elementary. That's my memory of when we became friends. Of course, we went through all the grades and graduated together in 1981, but my thoughts turn now to those early days in Mrs. Effie Thomas's class. Once, Ralph and I were passing notes--only he got caught in the act. Without a word, Ralph bravely took the ruler-on-the-back-of-the-hand punishment Mrs. Thomas unleashed. Somehow I escaped the same punishment. Gosh, I remember Ralph's smile. I wish I'd had the chance to tell him much I loved him then--and still now.

Lane & Pam McAlexander

July 9, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

July 9, 2009

MAY THE LOVE OF GOD,FAMILY AND FRIENDS BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME AND COMFORT YOU.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
GUIDA ANNE WEDDLE

July 9, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.


Michael and Sarah Browning

Lisa King

July 9, 2009

To all of the family and loved ones, my prayers go out to you. Ralph was truly a wonderful person and it is my priviledge to have known him. May god bless you all in this time of sorrow.


Lisa, Sam Matthew and Phillip King

wayne and kim clontz

July 9, 2009

Matthew and Callie, May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family.

Jeff and Debbie Reed

July 9, 2009

We were very sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. Trust in God to get you through this difficult time and cling to the precious happy memories you have of Ralph. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympathy,

Deronda Bishop

July 9, 2009

Barry, Diane and Richard,
Please know that you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother. I was sad to hear of his passing. But I will always remember him in school and everytime I seen him he would give me a hug. May you reach to God for comfort and know He will always be with you in the days to ome.

Pat Price

July 9, 2009

To Iva Dell, Barry, Diane and Richard, I share in sympathy with the loss of your son. Remember dearly from Headstart.

Dale Mannon

July 9, 2009

My heart sank when I heard the news. Ralph was a dear friend in our younger years. I'll always be thankful for the times we spent together. Words are not adequate to relieve the pain, but my hope is that you will experience the gentle and compassionate hands of God, and that you know that many people, including me, care.

Vicki Mannon Morris

July 9, 2009

So very sorry about your loss! I have fond memories of Ralph! My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this time.

Wes & Lisa Thompson

July 9, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Reed Terry

July 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, and we are so sorry for your loss.


Reed Construction & R&S Stone

Brenda Goins

July 9, 2009

Iva Dell, Diane, Barry, all the family
My heart truly goes out to each of you. Ralph was a sweet person, would give you the shirt off his back.There are no words to fill the void in your hearts now but find comfort in knowing God is walking with you.

Gail S. Tankersley

July 9, 2009

To all of the family, loved ones and friends of Ralph... May we always remember his laughter and smiles. May we cherish our memories and hold them safe in our hearts. To IvaDell, Diane, Barry, and Ricky I send my love and prayers. I've thought a lot about the "good old days" of being neighbors when we lived at Topeca, and of all the fun (and mischief) we shared. Your family has always had a special place in my heart, and I was looking forward to welcoming Ralph into the Tankersley family. Please know that my love and prayers go with each of you. Love to you .

July 9, 2009

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

Susan (Hale) and Ken Hill

July 9, 2009

Please know that you are in our prayers as we ask God to comfort and sustain you, and in time, turn your current sadness into sweet, smiling memories. God Bless.

Kris and Christy Roop

July 9, 2009

Callie and Matt, I was stunned to hear about Ralph. Our thoughts are with you two at this time. Ralph was a very nice person. Everytime I saw him he would come over a speak and was always smiling and up beat. He will be missed.

July 9, 2009

Barry,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the time of need! God Bless you.

Alma Ratliff and Kim Ratliff Schwenk

Caitlyn Akers

July 9, 2009

Im very sorry to hear about your loss. I will pray for your whole family. I didnt know Ralph but I know his son.

Gerald and Vicky Via

July 9, 2009

Barry,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless.

Allen Porterfield

July 9, 2009

Barry..Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family ..so sorry to hear this loss..

Sharon Jones

July 9, 2009

Callie,As you know how sorry I am about your Father,you,Derrick and your family is in my thoughts and prayers.God will help you through during this sad time and days ahead.Any time you need to talk,you know I will be here for you

Joey and Sarah Snead

July 9, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.

S & S Paving Co Stuart Family and Employees

July 9, 2009

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Shelley Hall

July 9, 2009

Your are in our thoughts & prayers!God bless your family & may he be with you to find comfort in the days that lie ahead. We will all miss that smile.
Harley & Shelley Hall

July 9, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. He was never met without a sunny smile and a heartfelt "hello". May your family find peace in knowing that Ralph's struggles are now over, as he, too, has found HIS peace.

With much love and sympathy,
Bobby and Vanessa Clark

Butch Robertson

July 9, 2009

Barry
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tammy Young

July 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with this wonderful family at this time. May you find comfort in knowing that we care deeply. We are so sorry for your loss.
Bob and Tammy Young

Mary Weddle

July 9, 2009

Deepest Sympathy. Ralph was a dear friend to me, he always had a big hug and a bigger smile for me each time I saw him.He had a smile that one will always remember.
Our thoughts and prayer will be with each of his family for comforting peace.
LOVE and Prayers

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