Larry Wayne Via

Larry Wayne Via, 63, of Roanoke, Va., went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. He was born in Summerlee, W.Va., on June 3, 1946, to the late Clyde and Lois Via. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bennie Via, Paul Via, Edward Via and Michael Via. He is survived by his wife Valeria N. Via; three sons, Timothy Via and his wife, Debbie, Jeff Via and his wife, Cynthia, and David Via; four grandchildren, Timothy Via, Elizabeth Via, Garrett Via, and Shawn Via; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert Via, James and Betty Via, Milton "Jack" and Diane Via, Ronnie and Linda Via, and Mark and Vanessa Via; sister and brother-in-law, Lois "Sissy" and Warren Davis; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Stewart and Tammy Shank; mother-in-law, Barbara Nelson; and a special aunt and uncle, Patti and Wayne Gray. Larry retired from The Roanoke Times after over 30 years of service and has worked for Lewis Gale Physicians for the last 10 years. He was an active member of Clearbrook Baptist Church. He considered his favorite pastimes to be spending time with his wife, playing with his nephew, Christian Shank, and thrift shopping with his little buddy, Micah Shank. Funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Pastor Orlander "Red" English officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Clearbrook Baptist Church Benevolent Fund, 5219 Singing Hills Road, Roanoke, Va. 24014. The family would like to thank his coworkers at Lewis Gale Physicians, the medical staff at Lewis Gale Hospital 6 West, and his church family for all of their love, prayers and support. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.