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William Shaver Obituary

William Roop (Bill) Shaver, 70, of Blacksburg died on Saturday, October 3, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 6, 2009.

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October 7, 2009

Dear Shirley,

I am thinking of you and pray to God to give you and your family strength and comfort in this difficult
time.
Kati Agoston

October 6, 2009

Shirley, Annalee, Melvin, Richard, and Ralph,
The Orange family is truly sadden by your lost. We will keep you in our prayers. Stay strong and gather with family as often as possible. God Bless!
Susan (Orange)Burton, Nancy Orange, Marvin, Mike, David, Daniel, and the extended Orange family.

Diane Cannaday

October 6, 2009

Shirley:
I was so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. But it is a comfort now to know that he is in a better place. May God bless you.

Connie (Sowers) Martin

October 6, 2009

Dear Shirley & Family,

I am sorry for your loss. I remember your family from my childhood days at Mt. Top Mission many years ago. May God give you the comfort to deal with your sorrow.

October 5, 2009

Shirley ~ I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Lean on God during this difficult time.
David and Kathleen Cromer

October 5, 2009

My prayers and thought are with you and your family on the loss of Bill. He fought a long, hard fight and you were always right there beside him.

Barbara Baber-Martin

October 5, 2009

Shirley:
My prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Susan Compton
(Carl & Faye's daughter)

Beth Bryant

October 5, 2009

Shirley,
My prayers and thoughts are with you. If there is anything that I can do to help you, please don't hesitate to call. I will say a special prayer for you in one of your hardest time of needs.
Your friend,
Beth Bryant

Reba Hoffman

October 5, 2009

Our sympathies to the wonderful Shaver family. Bill would always stop if the girls were outside and let them climb on the tractor, or he would take them to see the calves. They loved him for his attention and kindness.
Shirley, you are in our prayers and we are right here if you need anything.

Ernie & Eva Jo Dove

October 5, 2009

Dear Shirley and family,

It is times like this that we wish the miles did not seperate us, because we would like to be there for you. However, our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days ahead. May God comfort you now as only He can.

October 5, 2009

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

Jack, Barbara & Hannah Kellison

October 5, 2009

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

David Hurd

October 5, 2009

To the Shaver Family:

Please know that the church Christiansburg Wesleyan and Mt View Wesleyan and myself will hold you in our prayers daily. Dr. David L. Hurd

October 5, 2009

Shirley,Mike & Doug I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Bill, you all are in my thoughts and prayers,May god bless you all in this difcult time...Michael Smith Rustburg, Va

MARY SULT- MCMAHAN

October 5, 2009

DOUG & BARBARA & FAMILY,
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, MAY GOD STRENGTHEN YOU AND COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED. MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE KNOWING HE IS OUT OF PAIN AND IS IN GOD'S CARE " LOVE YOU ALL"

Brenda Dowdy

October 5, 2009

So sorry to hear of Billy's passing. I know he is in a better place. But he will be missed. May God be your comfort during this time.

Brenda Barnett Dowdy (John Shaver was my grandfather uncle Sid's brother).

Debbie Atkins

October 5, 2009

Shirley - so sorry to hear about Bill. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Atkins
Engineering Education
(Neice of Gladys and Russell Price)

Carol Bishop

October 5, 2009

Billy was a marvelous man. Words will never be able to express how much he was loved or how deeply he will be missed. My heartfelt sympathy to you all.

Bill and Betty Eaton

October 5, 2009

Shirley, we were so very sorry to learn of Bill's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda Hale

October 5, 2009

Shirely,
Im so sorry for your loss. Bill was a good man, and you were a good wife, always standing by him. He will no longer be in pain. I know you are hurting, but God will see you all through this very difficult time. God Bless You and your entire family.
With Love,
Linda Hale and Family

Fran Collins

October 5, 2009

Shirley and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Let God carry you through this difficult time. He will lift you when you think you can't go on. Believe me I know. My prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.

We are out of town and can't attend the viewing. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Always a friend,
Fran Williams Collins

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