Earl W. Clasbey

Earl Clasbey Obituary

Earl W. Clasbey, 82, of Salem, went to be with the Lord in Heaven surrounded by his loving family Sunday, August 30, 2009. He was born February 15, 1927. He was a longtime volunteer at Lewis Gale Medical Center from 1991, having served more than 9000 hours. He was retired from the City of Salem Street Department with 30 years of service as superintendent. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and a member of Salem Senior Citizens 49ers Club. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Evelyn Reynolds Clasbey. Surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Donnie Jones, Franklin County, Beverly and Neil Blake, Roanoke; grandsons, Jesse Slaughter, Bryan Jones and Sherman Jones; granddaughter, Marguerite "Rosie" Slaughter, Roanoke; his niece and her husband, Linda and Bruce Watkins; great-nephew, Daryl and his wife, Stacey Watkins, great-great-nieces, Logan and Brooke Ellen; great-niece, Melody and her husband, Neil Houlthouser, great-great-nieces and nephew, Molly, Max and Macey; brother, Mahlon Clasbey; sister-in-law, June Clasbey; nephews, Dennis and his wife, Wanda Clasbey, and David and his wife, Eunice Clasbey. The family wishes to thank Dr. William Ball, Dr. James Callis, nurses and staff at Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Lewis Gale Hospital for all their care and support. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Michael Houff officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 Monday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Earl Clasbey

8 Entries

Anne and Bill McIlwaine

September 1, 2009

Hello, Bev and Brenda,

My brother, Bill left me a message last night and I just got it. We are on a trip and have been out of touch.

We loved your Dad. He was a wonderful person. Now his suffering is over and we can see him in Heaven laughing with your Mom.

Our love to each of you and all your family.

Anne and Bill

Suzanne Beels

September 1, 2009

It was such a pleasure to get to know Mr. Clasby during his hospitalization. He was such a strong, yet kind man. It was an honor to meet him and your family. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

brenda trail

September 1, 2009

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

Bill and Linda

September 1, 2009

Dear Family,
Sorry to hear about Earl, I to did not know about him being
in the hospital until Sat. when Darlene call me, and was planing to go see him Monday. You know he is in a better place, and now he and dad can do some building for the LORD.
Pleas feel free to call me if you all need anything.
May the LORD confort you and cover you with his love.

Aaron Boush

August 31, 2009

I am so saddened to hear of Earls passing. I met Earl and Evelyn at Lewis Gale when I was a freshman in high school. I will always cherish the wonderful conversations he and I had on Saturday mornings. He was a good friend and will be missed.

Meghan Neel

August 31, 2009

I'm sorry to hear of Earl's passing. I was one of two youth volunteers at Lewis Gale Hospital that volunteered with him for four years. Earl was more of a grandfather to me than even my own relatives. He was always respectful, caring, loving, and supportive of my goals and accomplishments. I was blessed to know him and have grown so close to Earl and the rest of his family. I'm sure Earl and Evelyn will be looking over us from Heaven.

Barbara Quinn

August 31, 2009

Hi Brenda, sorry to hear about your dad, I know you loved him very much and you will miss him. I will keep you and your family in prayer. You are a very strong and wonderful person, take care.

janet curtiss

August 31, 2009

Dear Brenda and Beverly and Families,
We were saddened to hear of Earls passing we didnt know until last week that he was in the hosp and not doing well. He was a dear friend and leaves me with many happy memories and smiles you should be proud to call him dad. We will be praying that God carries you through the next few weeks AT LEAST YOU KNOW WHERE HE IS AT and that should bring you comfort. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Love and Prayers,
Wally, Janet, Whitney and Eric

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