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Silas Witt Obituary

Deacon Silas Witt Jr., 83, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas Witt and Doti Mills Witt; first wife, Josephine Anna Lee Hardy Witt; son, Silas W. Witt; grandson, Michael A. Witt. Those left to carry on his Legacy include his wife, Louise Ford Witt; children, Lillian Rebecca Stith (Willie Caldwell), Diana W. Divers, Roy Lee (Linda), Paul E. (Sherlene), Rose Marie, and James M. Witt, Nancy W. (Christopher) Divers, Barbara L. Lewis, Harry Clifton (Stephanie) Ford, Steven W. (Tina), and Kevin D. (Lauren) Ford; 51 grandchildren; 59 greatgrandchildren; and 22 greatgreatgrandchildren; sisters, Margaret Lamey and Louise Smith; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Carilion Hospice, Allen Mabry, Nurse Manager and staff. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at 12 noon at Serenity Funeral Home. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the funeral service. Friends may call at Serenity Monday from 12 to 8 p.m. for viewing. Interment will be held in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.serenity funeralhome.net.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 25 to Sep. 27, 2009.

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angelique wallace

October 9, 2009

grandaddy,i'm so sorry you did'nt get to see your latest two great grandbabies,you did'nt get to know them but they will know you you'll never be forgotten so you will live on in them.spades will never be the same again if i can't look down the table and see my partner,so unil we meet at that cardtable in the sky ,i love you with all my heart and soul.i hate goodbyes so see you later.

delante jackson

October 2, 2009

I miss you grandad i know you lokkin down on us and me and briana but i just want to let you that you will always be in my heart and my soul.You are my guiding angel and i love you for dat.Love Delante i never forget you grandad i love you.

LaCiann Divers

September 30, 2009

well, granddaddy ur in heaven now, and ur being missed every moment. i cant believe we had to let u go. man to just touch you 1 last time its so hard to let u go even though i know ur n a better place its still that part of me that wants my granddaddy back. i know u'll be watching over me n my babies so until we meet again and to hear u say "hey sweetie" u will always be n my heart. i love u granddaddy.

Latara Lemon

September 30, 2009

Grand Daddy, I will alway's remeber what you said to me before you went home, You said you will never forget the long talks we had and you'll never forget your great grad chidren you had. Don't cry for me just listen to what I have to say I'm crying the great pain you'll have to endure I love all of you dearly he said I'll never forget you love your grandauther latara lemon&keith lemon &the lemon family you will always be in our hearts I'm joyfull that you're in peace my god bless your soul.

September 29, 2009

To our Great-Granddady,
We never got to meet and as time would have it seems that we wont met on this side. But one day we will. I will keep this thought close at heart.
We love you.
Tremaine Divers
Timothy Divers Jr

Briana Witt-Brown

September 28, 2009

i love you sweetie..

September 28, 2009

To the Witt Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. May your memories of Mr. Witt bring joy and comfort you. We remember him as a very kind and thoughtful man. May God keep His loving arms around each of you and give you peace.

Audramae Childress Lyles
McLeansville, NC
Diane Yvette Childress-Johnson
Chicago, Illinois

Lee Roy, Elizabeth, delante witt

September 28, 2009

Grandaddy theres not a day that goes by that I dont miss an think about you.
You meant so much to our entire family
think you for showing us what true love is. love always, Lee Roy Jr.

James and Frances Wright

September 28, 2009

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

Mitzi Johnson

September 28, 2009

Nancy and Family:

I am so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. I just returned last night but had received a call from Lateefah letting me know. Please know that I am here for you any time and that you are in my heart, thoughts and prayers.


Mitzi

September 28, 2009

Lillian and family
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Lillian, I know how much your dad meant to your family. He was like the glue that held the family together. I want you to know that you can contact and talk to me anytime because our daily chat means a lot to me. As I thought you before ,be glad that he is not suffering anymore and he is where he wants to be in heaven and at peace.

Andrea Trent

Arleen Ollie

September 27, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Ashby(Junior) Mason

September 27, 2009

I only knew Mr.Witt from talking with him at different car dealerships,but what a nice man! I went to school with his children and would like to offer my sympathy to them. My heart goes out to you all.

Sherman & Vivian Holland

September 27, 2009

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

Luciana(shawn),Briana&Jordan Witt-Brown

September 26, 2009

"Sweety",i'm goin too miss you saying that to me and my sisters.Know that you are loved and missed already.Thank you for loving us and being a positive influence in our lives,may you be at peace and watch over us,Ilove you,see you later.

CHIANTI (CHICHI) WALLACE

September 25, 2009

GRANDADDY IM MISSIN YOU EVERY MINUTE OF THE DAY I KNOW YOUR IN A BETTER,SAFER PLACE AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. LOVE YOU ALWAYS

marissa wallace

September 25, 2009

marissa and johnathan wallace you will never be forgotten you will forever live in my memory.i wish i seen you for the last time but you know i love you.so everytime i look at the sky i will know you are looking down on me and i will be looking back at you.im trying to be strong for my son but its hard because you were the back bone in the family without that bone i hope we can survive.i will be waiting til the day we meet again and we will meet again so you just rest for now but you are in good hands now so rest in peace and i love you forever.

angela ~niki~ divers

September 25, 2009

Grandaddy i'ma miss that pleasant smile of ur's and the way you use too kiss my cheeks when you see me. my son still holdin on to that "grey kangaroo" cap u gave him ;)..... My two kids and I are gonna miss u O so much (Luv You).......

tim divers

September 25, 2009

GRANDADDY IM MISSIN U FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART IM BEING STRONG FOR MOM RODNEY AND NIKI, BUT IM DOIN THE BEST I CAN AND ITS HARD, BUT I WILL MAKE, I LOVE U SO MUCH, TIM

Shaniqua(NiNi) Wallace

September 25, 2009

I will miss you so much Great Grand Daddy but I know you're in a better place you're at peace now but I'll long for the day where I can see you again.

Harriet(Beade) Childress

September 25, 2009

To the Witt family, we in Vinton will miss Deacon Witt very much. He was a big part of our lives.

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