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Very sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. Our condolences to the family and friends.
Ron & Jane Hare
January 31, 2018 | Fincastle, VA
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Joyce, Kevin & Russ -- So sorry to heard of Sonny's passing. He and Carolyn were wonderful people and friends.
Margaret Graves Lambert
January 30, 2018
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To the family and friends of Chief Gresham, we are so sorry for your loss. I had the honor of serving with Chief Gresham in the Roanoke Detachment of RNCB 23 and on many active duty deployments. Sonny was a great shipmate, a dependable man to have your back, and a very good friend. He will be missed by many but not forgotten on this final voyage of his life. May you find peace and comfort in remembering all the things you did together. With our deepest sympathy; Chief Rawlings, USN Ret. and...
Richard Rawlings
January 30, 2018 | Lynchburg, VA
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So sorry to hear of Sonny's passing - lots of fond memories from church and helping with activities Carolyn got him in to. Prayers for the family.
Lilburn Riddell
January 30, 2018 | Richmond, KY
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Hey Kevin, Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. I will keep y'all in my prayers.
Randy Obenchain
January 30, 2018 | Vinton, VA
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So sorry to hear of the death of Sonny. My prayers are with the family. lois
Goodwin Robinson.
January 30, 2018
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KEVIN, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER ! PLEASE REST ASSURED THAT HE IS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE AND ONE DAY THE TWO OF YOU WILL MEET AGAIN ! PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I CAN BE OF ANY ASSISTANCE ! GOD BLESS !!
TONY & VIVIAN WEBB
January 30, 2018 | VINTON, VA
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I am so saddened to learn of the passing of Sonny. He and Carolyn were dear friends of my husband and myself. We were all members of "The Chiefs Club". Janet Dowdy
January 28, 2018
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It is with much sorrow I received notification of the passing of A Dear Friend and Shipmate CPO.USN. Ret. Sonny Gresham, Our condolence to the families and friends, CPO.USN. Ret. Harry Stevens & Fran.
January 28, 2018
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Edgar's Obituary
Edgar Russell (Sonny) Gresham III, 78, of Goodview, Va., passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018.He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Russell Gresham Jr. and Ruth Goodwin Gresham; his wife of 45 years, Carolyn Blankenship Gresham; his sister Bettye J. Haupt; and his grandson, Henry Christopher Hancock.Survivors include his children, E. Russell Gresham IV and Christy of Bassett, Joyce Hancock and Chris of Roanoke, and Kevin Gresham of Goodview; grandchildren, Lenae, Eryn, Dylan and Gavin; great-grandchildren, Alexander and Thomas; brothers, Jim Gresham and Judy of Salem and Van Gresham and Barbara of Salem; brother-in-law, Bob Haupt of Salem; special family friend, Dawn Cox and son, Justin A. Cox; and many other nieces, nephews and extended family.Thanks to the staff of Berkshire Health and Rehab for their care of Sonny over the last year and to the wonderful support of Heartland Hospice this last week.Sonny was a 30-year veteran of the United States Naval Reserve Construction Battalion where he retired as Chief Petty Officer in 1990. In 2005 he retired as HVAC Manager for APB Whiting Oil after 25 years. Sonny was a lifelong Methodist and was a member at Main Street United Methodist Church in Bedford, Va. He believed in duty to God and Country, but the great love of his life was his family.Family visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, Oakey’s Vinton Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at Thrasher United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Greer of Main St. UMC presiding.
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