Kyle F. Lavinder

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Roanoke, Virginia

Kyle Lavinder Obituary

Kyle F. (Jack) Lavinder, 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, September 7, 2009, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center after an extended illness. He was born on April 17, 1927, in Roanoke County to the late Wiley William Lavinder and Annie Simpson Lavinder. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in World War II and Korea where he was awarded a Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, and Korean Service Medal. He retired from the United States Postal Service, as a payroll clerk after many years of service. He also enjoyed working in his peach and apple orchards, selling produce, woodworking and attending Haran Baptist Church where he was a member. Jack was one of eight children and was preceded in death by brothers, Norman and Forest Lavinder; and sister, Camille Joyce. Surviving are brothers, Alfred and wife, Dot, of Glen Burnie, Md., and Charles (Charlie) of Roanoke; sisters, Lotherene Black, of Melbourne, Fla., and Faye Mullins, of Chattanooga, Tenn. His "children" include Donna Barger (Tim), of Riner, Barry Stewart (Julie), of Shawsville, and Brian Stewart (Vivian), of Roanoke; grandchildren include, Jennifer Helms (Chad), Emilie Meyer (Mark), Brenan Stewart (Kate), Jordan Stewart, Julian Stewart, and Courtney Stewart; and great-grandchildren, Katie Barger and Jackson Meyer. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A special thank you to the doctors, nurses, social workers and caregivers on 2 West at the VA Veterans Care Center for all of their kindness. Thanks to friends for their visits, prayers, cards and gifts. Also, a special thank you to Gloria Lavinder, for the many many cards she sent Jack, the past several years, since he has been confined to a nursing facility. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Haran Baptist Church, 7539 Old Bent Mountain Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Dr. Don Pegram. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 9 to Sep. 10, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Kyle Lavinder

6 Entries

Lisa Starkey

September 13, 2009

I am so sorry for the loss of Jack. He was one of the greatest men I ever knew. I was so lucky to have had him in my life. I will never forget him and the way he was. God Bless you all.

Samantha Easter

September 11, 2009

I've only known Jack for two short years, but in those two years he brought much joy and many warm and wonderful memories. He had a kind soul and loved to pick and carry on with me. I visited him often once he moved to the Veteran's Care Center, and I regret not going to see him before he passed. I learned of his passing on the day of the funeral, so I didn't get to say goodbye the way I wanted to, but I know he knows that I love him and will miss him dearly. Thank you, Jack, for being such a special friend.

Sandra Atkinson

September 10, 2009

To The Lavinder and Stewart Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. God be with each of you during this difficult time, I will keep you in my prayers.

Star Patton

September 10, 2009

Jack,
Was a great influiance in my life as a young child in the Montclair neighbor hood. I used to mow his yard and help him in the summers picking peaches and apples on 12 O'clock knob. I have thought about him often in my life and how many special moments we had and him taking me and my brother and sister to Dairy Queen on Peters Creek Road. He was really one of God's angels on this earth and he will be missed.
Star

David Merchant

September 9, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Teresa Lavinder Zeigler

September 9, 2009

Uncle Jack was exactly the uncle every little girl wanted. He treated me like a princess, arriving in his shiny convertible. He played Wildwood Flower on his Martin guitar so well that I can still hear it decades later. I have so many wonderful memories of how much he loved all of us children like we were his own. He spoiled his nieces and nephews until one day his own dreams came true. He was so full of love that when he had his own children, Barry, Donna, Brian, and all those grandchildren and great grandchildren, it made him complete. He was so proud of every one of them. He loved to tell stories of their accomplishments and of their strong characters. I think Uncle Jack’s life with his family will be stiff competition for the joy of heaven. He will always be in my heart and I will never forget how lucky I was to have him as my uncle. I would not have changed one thing about my beloved uncle. I will miss you Uncle Jack and I am glad you are freed from the bonds of age. The gleam in your eye made me think your heart never aged one day from that young man with the shiny white convertible.

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