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Stephen Harkrader Obituary

Stephen Scott Harkrader Sr., 59, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009, to be with the Lord. He was a employee of Grand Piano for 34 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Sue Harkrader; his parents, James and Helen Harkrader; and a sister, Joyce Jenkins. Surviving are his son, Stephen Scott Harkrader Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Kaine Tomlinson, all of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Zion Tomlinson, Kaine Tomlinson Jr. and Sarabeth Sue Feather; brother, Aubrey Harkrader; and sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Rico Johnson, all of Roanoke. The family would like to give a special thanks to Carilion Cancer Center for all their care. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Don Summerville officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 2, 2009.

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Shelby Aker

December 4, 2009

Steve,
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tim and Shelby Aker

Larry & Linda Stultz

December 3, 2009

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Gail Martin

December 3, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the family of Stephen Harkrader. May God and memories give you comfort today and the days ahead.

I have been researching the Harkrader family and believe my great grandmother descended from this line. Anyone interested......would love to talk with you and possibly exchange information.

Corwin Family

December 2, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

MARY GILL

December 2, 2009

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

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