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Gerald Bobbitt Obituary

Gerald Lee (Jerry) Bobbitt, 63, of Vinton, Va., died on August 12, 2009. He was born May 6, 1946. Gerald was a Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having served as a military policeman at Phu Cat Air Base. He first entered the work force with Saunders Dental Lab, and after completing his military service, he worked for Western Electric and later was a tester for ITT. Gerald also performed work as an electrician for the building of several commercial buildings throughout the Roanoke Valley. Gerald is survived by his mother, Ina W. Bobbitt; brother, Earl Bobbitt Jr. and wife, Ilona; niece and nephew, Melissa Roseberry and Michael Bobbitt; and special friends, Eddie and Theresa Brown and family. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl B. Bobbitt Sr. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at Mountain View Cemetery. Following the service, family members and close friends are invited to a celebration of Gerald's life to be held 11:30 a.m. at the Roanoker Restaurant. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2009.

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Lil Eddie Brown

August 29, 2009

Earl Bobbitt & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. I will always remember the days that I went with my Dad to hang out with him & Jerry and all of the fun we had. Jerry would always make me laugh about all of his stories of growing up and he often talked about his time being in the army. Jerry was alot of fun to be with and I will miss him always. May God bless ya'll.

Crystal Hayes

August 29, 2009

Bobbitt Family

My thoughts and prayers go out to Jerry's family and his special friends.I know that he is in a much better place and will no longer be in pain. I'm Eddie & Theresa's daughter and I thought of Jerry as an uncle because I have known him all my life and I will miss him dearly. May my Uncle JB rest in peace.
















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Theresa Brown

August 29, 2009

Earl,Ilona and family
Jerry wasn't only our best friend, he was like a brother to us and a uncle to our kids & grandkids. We have shared so much over the years and had so many wonderful times. Eddie is missing him like crazy right now but we all know that he is no longer suffering and he is in a better place. Jerry will always be in our hearts forever and we love him and will miss him everyday. May God be with ya'll during this time of sadness. Sonny just remember if there is anything that you need, please call on us. Jerry is now our guardian Angel watching over us all.
Eddie & Theresa Brown

Mike Parcell

August 24, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness.
Mike & Dana Parcell

Brent Richardson

August 24, 2009

Mike I'm sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you and your family.

j.b. smith

August 24, 2009

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

patricia witt

August 23, 2009

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

Lynn Thompson

August 23, 2009

Dear Earl and Family,

I was saddened a few days ago when I first learned of Jerry's death. Wow..he never lost his good looks or his mischievous smile. I know he will be missed by his family and friends. Although I cannot attend his memorial service, my thoughts and prayers will be with each of you.

Love, Lynn Ellen

Marilyn Church Robbins Howard

August 23, 2009

My prayers are for the family and friends. Please know that the Lord takes care of his childern.

Ernie Hawley

August 23, 2009

Bonnie and I have thought of him often over the years and were saddened to learn of the death of our former friend Jerry. Jerry, Larry Lee, and I spent memorable times together when we were young and members of the youth groups at Belmont Christian Church. The three of us were inseperable back then.

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