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Andrew St. Clair Obituary

Andrew Daniel (Andy) St. Clair, 74, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, after his courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 4, 1935, the son of the late Arthur Davis St. Clair and Effie Mae Fielder St. Clair. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Doug, Deannie, Buck, Albert and JT; one sister, Liz; and one sister-inlaw, Lois Lafon Thomas. He retired from Yokohama Tire Company where he worked for over 20 years. He proudly served in the United States Army, leaving with the rank of Sergeant. Surviving are his wife, Delena St. Clair, of Salem; son, Minor David St. Clair and wife, Dana, of Lindenhurst, Ill.; two grandchildren, Cale Andrew and Leah Faith St. Clair; brothers-in-law, Jack Lafon, of Salem, John Lafon and wife, Estelle, of Goodview, Buddy Lafon and wife, Frances, of Delaware; sisters-in-law, Emma St. Clair, Ruby St. Clair, both of Roanoke; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Pastor Scott Obenchain officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 20, 2009, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 19 to Nov. 21, 2009.

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November 24, 2009

Sorry to hear of Andy's passing. We worked together at Yokohama and enjoyed talking to him.

Don Griffith, Lebanon, Virginia

November 21, 2009

Mrs St.Clair
Sorry to hear about Andy he was always a very nice man and pleasure to talk to.
Mario Adams

Wanda Jones

November 20, 2009

I Love You ANDY

Rina Taylor (Wal-mart)

November 20, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

K Wuttke

November 20, 2009

So sorry to hear of Andy's passing - he gave it the GOOD fight and now he suffers no more. Cling to your faith, family and friends during this difficult time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen, Winston Salem, NC

November 20, 2009

Lil and David,
I am so sorry to hear about Andy. I didn't see him often but always think of him with a smile on his face and eyes sparkling. He was a very sweet man. If you need anything at all don't hesitate to contact me.

Sissy

terry cundiff

November 20, 2009

Andy and myself had some great times at yokohoma working in dividion 500. I was so sorry to hear of Andy's passing we will miss him a lot.May god be with you at this time of sorrow.

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