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for A. Blanks
November 30, 2009
Dear Blanks family,
Please accept our sympathy. It just doesn't seem possible! I remember Jerry as Jimmy's little brother, Jane's twin, the other Blanks girls' baby brother, Rev. and Mrs. Blanks' little guy, and that sweet little boy that was blessed with beautiful hair and eyes who grew up to marry my friend Peggy and protect my home community as a good fireman and
police officer. It just doesn't seem right at all, but God has a plan for us all and much of of His plan we just can't begin to understand. Know that you all are in the thoughts and prayers of many including me and my husband, Gerald. May you feel God drawing you closer as you learn to cope with your great loss of Jerry.
Carolyn Tucker Mills
Christiansburg, VA
Billy Barbour
November 17, 2009
Peggy, Lindsay, & Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Harriet Anderson-Hardy
November 10, 2009
Dear Rev. and Mrs. Blanks,
What a tragedy and loss. May you feel the comfort of knowing God still cares and loves you even as He has chosen to have Jerry closer to Him. Jerry was such an unassuming, helpful, and positive person, a real loss to his family and the community. My prayers are with you.
Harriet Hardy
November 10, 2009
Dear Peggy and Lindsey and Family...
Having just read the Danville paper on line, I am stunned by your loss as you must be also, beyond words. While I did not know Jerry well, he was always so friendly and helpful, it doesn't seem possible that he is gone. May you somehow feel God's love and support through this terrible, trying time. My prayers are with each of you.
Amy Hyler - Smith
November 10, 2009
To the Blanks Family, I am sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Your family will be in my prayers. I am a former dispatcher for Pittsylvania County, and worked with Jerry.
Gary & Beth Shotwell
November 9, 2009
To the Blanks Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We just read the posting today, Nov. 09th. Gary & Jerry met in the second grade and became the best of friends.
When Gary talks about the "good ole" days, Jerry is the first to come to mind, with a big smile. Gary will miss him deeply.
May God hold your family close and comfort you during this time of need.
With deep and sincere sympathy.
Chris Brown
November 9, 2009
Blanks family, I was saddened by the news of Jerry passing away.All the family are in our thoughts and prayers.I worked with Jerry and he was a great guy.May God comfort all in this time of loss..
Judy Rominger
November 9, 2009
Dear Blanks Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I worked with Jerry in the Sheriff's Dept. in the early 1980s and knew him to be an exceptionally kind and decent human being. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
November 7, 2009
We were so sorry to learn of Jerrys passing. We did not know until someone told us Saturday evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Steve & Charlotte Shelton, Pittsville, Va.
Steve Wingfield
November 7, 2009
Mr & Mrs Blanks & the Blanks family,
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Wingfield family, Steve, Crickett & Joshua
Barbara Rowland Nichols
November 7, 2009
No words can convey a condolence that will give comfort, but please know that my sympathy is with all the family. May God give you a healing peace. I went to school with Jerry and Amy.
Barbara Rowland Nichols, Clear Lake Shores, Texas
BP
November 7, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 6, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorry. God please you.
Gary & Brenda Meadows
479 Gough Road
Rustburg VA 24588
November 6, 2009
Barbara and family,
So sorry about the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Steve, Jean and Stephanie Dalton
Joyce Hall Witcher
November 6, 2009
I am so sorry and shocked to hear of Jerry's passing. I happen through the obituary today and there it was. May the Lord be with you during this time and give you the strength you need to keep presevering. Jane , I can not imagine one without the other as it was how it was when we were together in school.
Susie-Winston Drinkard
November 6, 2009
Barbara, Philip & Family,
I was very sorry to read that your brother had passed away. I pray that your memories will bring you comfort and your faith will bring you peace in the days ahead.
May God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.
With love and prayers,
Shirley Fisher
November 6, 2009
Jimmy & Amie,
So very sorry to read of your brothers death. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your entire family.
Nancy Wyatt
November 6, 2009
Peggy, Lindsey & Family: I am sorry to hear about Jerry. You and the entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May the Love of God and the Love of friends give you strength to face the difficult days ahead.
Mike Weeks
November 6, 2009
May God be with you and your family at this time.Always remember the good times.Thinking of you.Mike&Janet Weeks
November 6, 2009
I am sorry for your loss, may God be with you and your Family. You will be in my prayers. Tammy L. Finney (Sandy Level, Va.)
November 6, 2009
Dear Peggy and Lindsay,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
May God bless you in the days ahead.
John and Diane A
Kathy Eanes Hodges
November 6, 2009
Peggy, Lindsay, & Family: I was so very sorry to read of the loss of Jerry this morning. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Let the strength of God, friends, and family see you through this difficult time.
Virginia Barbour
November 6, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kay Shelton
November 6, 2009
I am so sorry. Jerry was a wonderful person. In the days to come remember the good times with Jerry. It has been a long time since I have seen Jerry, but when I think of him I see his smiling face and a person that was always there to help his neighbors in Cedar Forest. (Kay Dunaway Shelton)
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