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Gary Jones Obituary

Gary Lynn Jones, 57, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clem Jones and Mary Wright. Surviving is his wife, Kathy Jones; children, Bobby Jones and wife, Patricia, Michael Thorne and wife, Lisa, Betty Sparks and husband, Donnie, and David Young and wife, Sherry; seven grandchildren, Dylan, Michael, Hannah, Will, Dakota, Devin, and Lyla; brother, Michael Moore; and special friends, Wayne Brinkley and Roy Haley. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with Dr. Wayne Sellers and the Rev. Larry Fitzgerald officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. both Tuesday, November 10, 2009, and on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at the funeral home. Special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice for their loving care. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. Online condolences may be made at www.lotzfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11, 2009.

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Anne Weaver

November 17, 2009

Kathy, I so wish I had known of your loss. I certainly would have shared it with Ramona. Please accept my sincere sympathy and I will continue to pray for you during the coming weeks and months as you attempt to adjust somewhat to this loss. 'Mona and I will be there for you at any time. Love you.

Buddy Spangler

November 14, 2009

So young so soon.
Be free now my Brother and I'll see you on the other side

Buddy Spangler

November 14, 2009

I was sadden to hear of Gary's passing. We were friends for many years and had many a good time together. I will forever charish these memories in my heart.
I'm so sorry that I wasn't there for his funeral but I work out of town and only just found out about this sad moment.

Leesa Williams

November 10, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

JEFFREY FARRIS

November 10, 2009

ITS SO SAD TO HERE OF GARYS PASSING GARY WAS A HAPPY GO LUCKY PERSON I KNOW HE LIVED LIFE TO THE FULEST EVERY DAY HE WAS A DEAR FRIEND THREW MY LIFE MY HART GOES OUT TO YOU KATHY MIKE &FAMILY HES WITH THE LORD NOW REJOYCING WITH HIS MOM WE ARE PASSING THRU THIS WORLD FOR A SHORT TIME WILL BE SADLY MISSED GOD BLESS

Donna Hall

November 10, 2009

Our prayers are with the Jones family at this sad occasion. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. We never had the pleasure of meeting Mike's Dad but we heard a lot about him from Mike. God bless and keep you and your family.
Raymond & Donna Hall - Neighbors to Mike, Lisa, Michael & Hannah.

KITTY PAGE

November 10, 2009

GARY I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FUN TIMES WHEN I LIVED IN ROANOKE I WILL ALWAYS AND WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.MY PRAYER ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. GARY YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS. KITTY AND GARY PAGE LOVE YOU FOREVER

glen crotts

November 10, 2009

I wish I could have spent more time with Gary.
He is with the Lord now and will suffer no more.
God bless him and his family.

PORTIA HILL

November 10, 2009

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. MAY YOUR MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT. GOD IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH. PSALM 46:1

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