Merrill Clarence Sifford

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Merrill Sifford Obituary

Merrill Clarence Sifford, 66, of Parrott, Va., passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Born on June 2, 1943, he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte (Jo) Sifford; and father, Walter Sifford. He is survived by his mother, Ethel Martin Sifford; brother, Doug Sifford and sister-in-law, Brenda Bainbridge; nephews, Brian, David, and Darrell Sifford; nieces, Michelle Thompson and Angelia Bainbridge; stepchildren, Donna Horton, and Jerry and Timmy Reed; nine greatnieces and nephews; and special friends, Wanda Jones, Annie Whitaker, Shannon Andrews, Bob Alderman, and Charlie and Helen Brown. He will be sadly missed by many friends in the community and by Radford University. A special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice for their help and kindness with Merrill. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at the Parrott Church of God from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2010, at the Parrott Church of God with the Reverend Eddie Dalton and the Reverend James Gholson officiating. Interment will follow at the Sifford Cemetery in Parrott, Va. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 7, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Merrill Sifford

14 Entries

carl and patty stoots

January 12, 2010

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

Kelly Reed

January 10, 2010

Merrill was there for me when I needed help and I will never forget his kindness and his taking time for me without hesitation. I think I will remember his laugh most of all. He was an intelligent man full of knowledge. He could always answer any question about most everything. He touched my life and he will never be forgotten.

Debbie Lucas

January 7, 2010

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

Marie Walker

January 7, 2010

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

sherry taylor

January 7, 2010

I met Mr. Sifford while he was in the hospital. After talking to him awhile, realized he knew my mom and her sisters. Such a sweet man. I am glad to have had the chance to talk with him.

January 7, 2010

My Thoughts & Prayers go out to Merrill & the family. I've had the pleasure to get to know him through work many years ago. He always did things properly the right way to be helpful to others. He would always say you might as well do it right, or don't bother at all... Good quality person! He will be missed by myself & the crew he knew here at State Electric. - Chris Caldwell

Sharon Gunter

January 7, 2010

To The Sifford Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and I have lost a dear friend and co-worker. Merrill and I joked about retiring constanty for the last year or so and now he has retired to his Heavenly Home. I will truly miss him and all our conversations about family, work and life - he was a wonderful person and friend and not only has RU lost one of her best but our lives here will have a void forever. God bless each of you and guide you through this time of deep sorrow. Sharon O. Gunter

BARBARA COOPER SHELOR

January 7, 2010

DOUG SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER.I EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

ANGEL BAINBRIDGE

January 7, 2010

MERRILL YOU MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MY UNCLE BY BLOOD, BUT IN MY HEART AND SOUL, YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST UNCLES I EVER HAD. YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR ANYONE THAT NEEDED YOU EVEN ME. YOU WILL TRULY BE SADLY MISSED AND I LOVE YOU UNC

LUCKY & JANET LUTZ

January 7, 2010

TO THE FAMILY OF MERRILL. WHAT A SHOCK TO SEE ABOU MERRILL'S PASSING. WE HAVE KNOW MERRILL FOR SOME TIME,LUCKY WORKED WITH HIM AT RU FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS IN THE MAINTANCE DEPT. AND I KNEW HIM FROM COMING INTO THE KITCHENS (RU)TO REPAIR APPLIANCES AND ETC. MERRILL WAS A TRULY WONDERFUL PERSON, VERY PATIENT, NEVER SEEN HIM UPSET, JUST TRULY A VERY KIND AND DECENT PERSON. THE WHOLE COMMUNITY AND RU WILL MISS HIM. GOD BLESS MRS. SIFFORD AND HER FAMILY.

GEORGE SCOTT

January 7, 2010

WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR HEART FELT CONDOLENCES TO THE SIFFORD FAMILY IN THE LOSS OF THEIR BELOVED MERRILL .I HAVE KNOWN MERRILL FOR ABOUT 45 YEARS AS A FRIEND & BROTHER IN LAW AND CAN TRUTHFULLY SAY I WISH THIS WORLD HAD MILLIONS MORE PEOPLE LIKE HIM .GOD BLESS YOU MERILL AND THE REST OF THE SIFFORD FAMILY & FRIENDS.WE LOVE YA GEORGE & DELORIS SCOTT

Steven Francis

January 7, 2010

I had the pleasure of talking to Merrill on an almost daily basis through my work. He was very patient with me when I first started dealing with him and took extra time to explain what the material he needed was used for. I learned a lot from Merrill. He will be miss by myself and many others at State Electric. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Danny Jarrett

January 7, 2010

Many of the employees of Jarrett Electric experienced working with Merle and all have expressed the benefit they gained from that association. We wish to express our sympathy to Merle's family.

Don Cumbee

January 7, 2010

We worked togeather on the Christiansburg School in the early 70's. He was working for D.W. Allen and was my electrical forman. He was a very fair man and an good forman. I was priviledged to have known him and know he will be missed. May God Bless all of his family.
With Sympathy,
Don Cumbee

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