William Benton Mabry

William Mabry Obituary

William Benton Mabry, 84, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 14, 2010. He was born in Kimball, W.Va., on August 21, 1925, to the late Carlie Melvin Mabry and Sarah Martha Dickerson. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Delphia Gardner Mabry; three brothers; and three sisters. He is survived by his three daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Floyd Cosby, of Roanoke, Linda and David Mowles, of Star City, Ark., and Debbie and Lew Kellison, of Vinton; son and daughterin-law, Mike and Sandra Mabry, of Elliston; three brothers, Melvin Mabry, of Roanoke, Kenny Mabry, of Campton, Ky., and Alvin Mabry, of Roanoke; 11 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and a loving church family at Villa Heights Baptist Church. As a member of the greatest generation, he proudly served with the 1st Marine Division seeing combat action in the Pacific Theater between October 1943 and April 1946. He remained active in the Marine Corp Association and the 1st Marine Division Association. He retired from the Norfolk Southern Corporation in 1985 after serving 43 years. He was an active member of the Villa Heights Lions Club for many years serving in a variety of leadership positions. He was a devoted member of Villa Heights Baptist Church and the Brethren Sunday School Class. He served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and was active in a variety of ministries humbly spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. Always faithful, he remained true to God, family and country. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2010, at Villa Heights Baptist Church with Pastor Jake Huffman officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Villa Heights Baptist Church Building Fund, 4080 Challenger Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24012. The family will receive friends at Villa Heights from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for William Mabry

9 Entries

Matthew Juliana

January 19, 2010

Bill will truly be missed. We are so sorry that we were not able to make it down for a final farewell. We have many memories that we will always cherish. Our love and prayers are with you all.

-The Julianas
Matt, Chrystal, Victoria, Sierra

Heather Lawson

January 19, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Bill's family. His will be missed.

Love,
Heather Lawson

Ellen Owens Rodhe

January 18, 2010

Dear Mabry family, My thoughts and prayers are with you today. I've often thought of Bill with fond memories of my time with your family. May God bless you all.

Ed & Susan McKimmy

January 17, 2010

I remember the times we spent with Bill and his family. He will be missed by all. He has gone to be with the Lord. But his memories will always be with us.

Tom Blankenship

January 16, 2010

I had the pleasure of working with Bill on the N&W Railroad many years ago. Just a wonderful person in every respect. A fine gentleman by any measure. God bless the family and please accept my sincere condolences.

John Hartman

January 16, 2010

DEBBIE, LINDA & LEW:
What a great Christian, father and grandfather! Linda and I count it a blessing to have met and served with Mr. Bill during our time at Villa Heights. You will never know how much he met to us through his examples of living the Christian life. We will miss him, but thank God, we'll all meet again someday! We send our sympathy and prayers.

Donale Earwood

January 16, 2010

Dear family, please accept my heart-felt sympathy. Bill was a great friend. You know I had the privilege of working with Bill for 15 years as he led VHBC seniors. He will be missed. I have many wonderful memories of our trips together. Please know that Donna, Maggie, and I are praying for you all. May God send you the peace that only He can give. With all our love.
Donald, Donna, and Maggie Earwood

Dana Mabry

January 16, 2010

Papa, I love you and miss you! I know that you are pain free and celebrating with Jesus and Grandma! You were a great Papa and an awesome Christian! Rest in Peace sweet Papa. In you own words, "See in on the other side of the crystal sea!"

April Peck

January 16, 2010

To my family away from family.....you guys have become a huge part of my life and Bill was always a constant! There was never a Wed. night, or Sunday for that matter when I was little that The Mabrys missed out on my hugs....They truely were GREAT people. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time. Please do not hesitate to call if you need ANYTHING. I love you all. Miss you Bill!

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