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William E. Obenchain Jr.

Roanoke Valley, Virginia

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William E. Obenchain Jr., 57, of Vinton, Va., passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, after a courageous nine year battle with T-Cell Lymphoma/ Leukemia. Billy was predeceased by his father, William E. Obenchain Sr. He is survived by his wife of 29 years,...

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Karen,
I have thought about you so much this past week and want you to know we will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Love,
Penny and Sam

Precious Karen, though I did not know your sweet husband,it is obvious he was a very loved man. You are such a special gal and I KNOW that even though a piece of your heart is missing,it is still very much there and alive. I am sending you my wishes and love and to say that "Billy" is now being held in GOD's loving arms.With love and sympathy, Leslie Turner Babcock

I am sorry about Billy's passing but he is in a better place. He was a great man very kind and sweet. He served well in town council and as a firefighter, he was at station number two and my dad is a life-time member. I also know him through by grandmother because she worked at the flower shop. I have many fond memories of Billy. I wanted to express my condolences to the Obenchain family.

Alice, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Billy. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Alice

I am so sorry to hear about your brother. My prayers are with you and your family.

I want to express my sorrow at the passing of Billy to the Obenchain family. Billy and I go way back but I can tell you this he is not sick anymore and in a much better place.

Karen,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

With Love Always!

My son, Chris, is one of "Billy's Boys". In addition to working with Billy at #2 Station for a number of years, he used to help out at the florist shop on busy days. Billy has been a good friend to him, as well as a mentor. I believe that next to Chris' Dad, Billy has been the most influential person in his life. Chris worked with Billy on several project for the fire dept., including hose nozzle research. When Billy retired, I have heard Chris say many times, whenever the firefighters...

On behalf of Vinton town Council candidate Aaron Lyles, we want to express or sincere condolences to the family of Vinton’s Vice-Mayor, Mr. Billy Obenchain. Mr. Obenchain was a true public servant, through his involvement with the fire department as well as his service on Town Council. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends through this difficult time of loss.


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