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Gerald Via Obituary
It is with much sadness that we announce that Gerald Ward Via, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
Gerald graduated from Floyd County High School and National Business College.
Gerald leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Vicky Walters Via; his daughter, Melissa Via Johnson; and three grandchildren, Ashleigh, Emma, and Eli of Fincastle. He is also survived by his parents, Theodore and Louise Compton Via of Floyd, Va.; a brother, Mark (Karen) Via of Floyd; a sister, Sarah (Michael) Browning of Copper Hill, Va.; his nephews, Ryan (Sarah) Browning of Daleville, Va., and Matthew (Stephanie) Browning of Troutville, Va.; his nieces, Trisha (Chris) Heidt of Floyd, Va., Angela (Mike) Myers of Floyd, Patricia Moore of Roanoke, Va., and Laura Lee (Brandon) Allen of Floyd, Va., several great-nieces and nephews; in-laws, John and Bonnie Dunn of Roanoke, Va.; and sister-in-law, Cathy (Wendell) Sowers of Christiansburg.
Gerald was the past president of the Jubal Early Preservation Trust, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Fincastle Rifles, past Vice-President of the Floyd County Historical Society, past member of the Floyd County Preservation Trust, and Hanging Rock in Salem.
Gerald loved being with all his family. He enjoyed people and telling them a story. The center of his universe, he always said was The Saddle overlook on the parkway. He loved to go listen to his friends play bluegrass music.
Gerald will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Services were held Friday, April 9, 2021, 1 p.m., at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd, Va. Visitation was held and hour and a half before the funeral. Interment followed at the Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. Services were conducted by the Rev. Jeff Dalton.
In lieu of flowers, Gerald wanted donations to be made to the Floyd County Historical Society, P.O. Box 292, Floyd, VA 24091. Face mask were worn inside of the facilities due to COVID-19. Online condolences may be made at Gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com or on Facebook @Gardnerfuneralhomefloyd. The family is being served by Gardner Funeral Home.
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Bonnie Shelor Dillard
April 15, 2021
Vicky and Mark,
I´m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kenneth Edwards
April 13, 2021
If you looked gentleman in the dictionary, you will see Gerald's picture. A good friend and loved by many. Gerald will be very missed...Ken
DT
April 12, 2021
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. May the love of God, friends and family comfort you through your grief. 2nd Thessalonians 2: 16,17
Paula Meador
April 9, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed.
Tandy Amburgey
April 9, 2021
I´ll always remember a warm smile
and a friendly hand shake.
Liselotte, David and Canyon
April 9, 2021
Gerald was a lovely man and a super neighbor. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with Vicky and the family.
Linda and Ron Breckinridge
April 9, 2021
You will be missed! Appreciated your support at several functions honoring our family.
Liselotte, David and Canyon.
April 9, 2021
Gerald was a lovely man and a super neighbor. He will be sorely
missed. Our thoughts are with Vicky and the family.
Janice Rakes
April 9, 2021
Vicky so sorry for your loss. Gerald loved his family always talking about his grandchildren. God Bless you and your family.
Beverley and David Boothe
April 8, 2021
Vicky and Melissa, we are so sorry for the loss of Gerald. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Freda Smith
April 8, 2021
Vicky, I am so sorry for your loss of Gerald. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this time. God Bless.
Noah Tickle, Compatriot.
April 8, 2021
So sorry, Good Man. we both would sit together listening to Bluegrass Music and talking. 'GOD SPEED'.
Debbie and Jesse Bass
April 8, 2021
Vicky and Melissa and family!
My heart goes out to this family. I'm so sorry for your loss. A husband, Dad and Grandpa is hard to replace. Know you will be in our prayers.
Margaret Sue Turner Wright
April 8, 2021
Am so saddened of this news. Gerald was such a great friend to me and to the legacy of my Dad, Curtis Turner. He will be so greatly missed. Much prayerful healing love to Vicky and all the family, from me and Barry.
Kevin Gannon
April 8, 2021
Gerald was a great family man and friend. We had many memorable trips to Cape Cod. He could tell a "story"
Tracie Reed
April 8, 2021
Gerald will be missed. He was great to work with for years and always so helpful and caring for anyone in need. Family is in my prayers.
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