Paul Ronald Andrews

Paul Ronald Andrews, 71, of the Shady Grove Community of Bedford County, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was a loyal employee of Thor, Inc. for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by parents, Mamie and John Lewis Andrews. Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Carol Andrews; children and spouses, Sherry and Wes Keen, of Stewartsville, Boyd Andrews and Vicki, of Roanoke, Tim Andrews and wife, Sherrie, of Shady Grove, Ann Andrews, of Salem, Jeffrey Andrews, of Roanoke, and Tommy Andrews, of Montvale; five grandchildren, Brooks, Traci, Sami, Brandon, and Angel; one great-grandchild; brothers, Wayne Andrews and wife, Brenda, and Wally Andrews and wife, Frances; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Harry Leland officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.