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John Amrhein
October 22, 2009
Carol & Family
I was shocked to hear of Dickie's passing. He was a great guy and one of the most memorable people of my college days. Delphine and I have you in our prayers. I hope that we will see each oher soon.
Randy & Claudia Lapcevich
October 18, 2009
Whitney and Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your father. Unfortunately we didn't have the honor of knowing him but from the sound of it, he was quite a wonderful man. Please receive our love and condolences during this difficult time and know that we are praying for him as he rests in God's care. Find joy in all the amazing memories you have of your father, especially having him at your wedding.
Love and peace to you all...
Bay Jackson
October 18, 2009
Carol, Whitney and Blake,
In our thoughts and prayers, of course. My heart is full of great memories of our time together; in Roanoke, at the Lake House, at the farm in Texas, at the beach in South Carolina.....my how time flies. You all have a very special place in my heart as Uncle DIckie always will. Much love to you all, you are missed.
Teri Gardner Murphy
October 16, 2009
Dear Carol,
Jeff called me today to tell me of Dickie's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the first time I came to USC... you and Dickie were so kind to me and I remember how much fun we always had! I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
BILLY KING
October 16, 2009
I am glad that I did have the honor of knowing Dickie. I am sorry that I didn’t see more of the two of you and your family. It seems that it was just yesterday that you came to my wedding and that was 18 years ago. Where does the time go? Every time I get a e-mail from Pi Kappa Alpha or USC I think of all the good times I had and the friends I made. I remember all the good times we had and how Dickie let me barrow his Vet to go Student teach. I think I could write a book on the many good things that Dickie did not only for me but for anyone he knew. Please extend to your children my deepest sympathy for your loss
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Billy
Jeff Coe
October 16, 2009
Dear Carol,
I was very sad to hear of Dickie's passing. I have wonderful memories of the times we spent at Pi Kappa Alpha.
Even though we haven't seen each other in a long time, I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Warmest regards,
October 16, 2009
We are good friends of his son Blake. You two did a great job raising him, his fathers strength and character is evident in the man Blake is today. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to your family-
Carmen & Jason
Patricia Taylor
October 15, 2009
Whitney,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I am glad that I got to meet your dad at your wedding. May God bless and keep all of you in this very difficult time. Aunt Patty
Carol Batts
October 15, 2009
Carol,
I am the lady that you met in the CCU waiting room on Tuesday morning. My thoughts and prayers have been continuous for you, your children, family and friends. I will never forget sharing those moments with you when you first arrived at the hospital. I pray that God is holding you and your children ever so close to him during this time of sorrow - lean upon him for the strength that only he can provide.
Foster Bridewell
October 15, 2009
Carol, Whitney, and Blake:
Please know you are all in my deepest thoughts and prayers. Dickie has always been a great uncle as well as a great example of a man. I will miss him dearly.
Love, Foster
Don (Swede) McBroom
October 15, 2009
Dear Carol,
Although you and I didn't meet, I was one of Dickie's neighborhood gang growing up on Poplar Lane. After living away from VA for many years, I got to know him again doing construction in Floyd and when Whitney and my daughter Cara were at North Cross and looked forward to our talks at the girls' soccer games. Dickie was always larger than life, life in the fast lane, full tilt boogie and will be sorely missed by me and all who knew him. May God bless your family.
Richard Light
October 15, 2009
Will be missed.
Kim Wright
October 15, 2009
Whitney and family,
I did not know your father and I just met you at your wedding to my cousin. I want to send my sympathy and prayers to you. I cannot imagine loosing a parent. Please take care and know that I am thinking about you and your family. My heart goes out to all of you. Take care
Bonnie Pearce
October 15, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Dickie. My deepest sympathy to you and your children.
I have such happy memories of life with you and Dickie at Normandy Knoll.
May God's peace surround you.
B.K. & Phillip Short
October 15, 2009
We were so saddened to learn of Dickie's passing. Please know that we are thinking of you all and will keep you in our prayers.
October 15, 2009
My deepest sympathies to you during this time of sorrow. Dick will be greatly missed by all in his work family. It is sad to say goodbye.
Craig Johnson
October 15, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Snow
October 14, 2009
Carol and family - I was so sad to hear of Dick's passing. Over the past 28 years, I have grown to admire and respect him a great deal, and as I have watched his struggles the last couple of years - I have also come to admire his courage and determination. Ever since the beginning, when it was just Dick, Richard, Clarice and I - we have grown as a family - so I now feel like one of my own family is gone. I have grown to feel as though Dick, Richard & Johnny were "Big Brothers" to me - sometimes even when I didn't want "Big Brothers". We will all miss him every day - and please be assured that you and your family will always be a part of the CDH family and will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Edith Baldwin
October 14, 2009
Dear Carol,
My sincerest sympathies to you, Whitney and Blake. I have so many fond memories of our times shared back in the day...Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron Bourassa
October 14, 2009
My warmest and deepest sympathy to Dicks family. He was a pleasure to work with and he'll will be greatly missed.
Bill Houck
October 14, 2009
Dear Carol...I have been thinking a lot about Dickie & you since getting the sad news yesterday.
While I haven't stayed in contact over the past 10 years we've been out West, I would keep up with you all when I would see John "Mud" Light.
I have to say Dickie was a bit of a hero to me growing up at North Cross. He was very popular student and a gifted athlete - he would regularly whip up on me at football practice, but it toughened me up. The younger NC girls loved him and was he the coolest guy when he drove his 'Vet around S. Roanoke. He made a lot of us laugh out loud.
When I returned to Rke after college, Dickie invited me into his crew of buddies (Trinkle, Barker, Minor, Jennings, Garrett, Lancaster, Butcher, Jamison, Taylor, etc.). You might remember we actually formed a REC league basketball team, which Dickie aptly name "The Can-Hardlies" because we could hardly play a lick. However, we did win some games that one season and surprised a few folks.
I spoke with my parents (Bill & LaVoe) yesterday and they send their love and respects.
Please know Dickie will be missed a lot and by many.
God bless you, Whitney and all your family.
Norma Carper
October 14, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Dick was a wonderful man and it was a pleasure to have worked with him the past 6 years. I will miss him very much.
Terri Thomas
October 14, 2009
I life taken to soon. He was a great man and will be missed greatly around the office. It will not be the same.
My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
Barry Cowardin
October 14, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Howard Wright
October 14, 2009
Our deepest sympathies and love go out to the family. May The Lord provide strength and peace during this difficult time.
Toby Murphy
October 14, 2009
A compassionate employer and a good friend. My sympathy goes out to his family.
Matt Orange
October 14, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
October 14, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will miss you.
Tom pribble
October 14, 2009
God bless family and friends
Laura Dean
October 14, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bill & Mary Barker
October 14, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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