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Frank Harris Vest Jr.

LYNCHBURG, Virginia

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The Right Reverend Frank Harris Vest Jr., 72, the eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia, died April 5, 2008, at WestminsterCanterbury, Lynchburg, Va. Born January 5, 1936, in Salem, Va., he was the son of the late Frank Harris Vest and Viola Woodson Vest. After graduating...

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Dear Ann and family,
Frank married us in Radford in 1966, and we will never forget how very special he made that day. As I have followed his career over the years, I have been so impressed by his dedication to the Episcopal Church and most of all, by his love and appreciation for all of God's children. I am honored to have known him, even for a short time.

Ann, my prayers nad deepest sympathy to you and your family on Frank's recent death.
I have thought of you both over many years since Frank was a seminarian at Truro Church in Fairfax and I was welcomed into your home when Frank was at Grace Church in Radford.
May the Lord comfort you in your loss.

Ann, we prayed for Frank at The Church of the Epiphany in Washington on Sunday, and I will include both of you in the prayers at the Eucharist tomorrow. I have many wonderful memories of you and Frank - at General Convention, in New Orleans, and, of course, in the Diocese of Southern Virginia. I was proud to claim Frank as my bishop. I wish I could be with you tomorrow, but I am always available if you need me.
Randolph

Ann- Please know that we are sorry that we cannot be with you. We will have our own service here at home tomorrow. Our love and prayers

Bob and Rosemary Atkinson

Dear Ann;
I join the many in the Diocese of Southern Virginia who share your sorrow at the passing of Frank, great Bishop and friend to us all. When my husband died, Frank's voice was the first to offer condolences via phone. It was a great comfort and I will never forget his care and concern at that critical time in my life.
My prayers, love and sympathy are with you and your family.

Ann,

We will all miss him, and share your grief.

Ann, what an extreme blessing to have known Frank, and you, Nina, Hank and Rob. God's Peace, Bette Wright

Ann,
We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Our paths have not crossed since we all left Bedford.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!

Sincerely,

Ann,
I still have fond memories of our childhood in Bedford and Suzanne and I both have pleasant memories of the time we were neighbors in Radford. Frank will be missed by many but his work will be long remembered. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jim and Suzanne Morris