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Carl Blosser Obituary

Carl Herbert Blosser, 86, of Broadway, VA, passed away on January 8, 2026, at his residence.

He was born on January 20,1939 in Shenandoah County, to the late Kirby and Dorothy Sours Blosser.

Carl was a Veteran of the US Army. He worked at Virginia Power as a 1st class serviceman, and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Broadway.

On May 20, 1964 he married the former Shirley Shenk, who preceded him in death on February 10, 2024.

Carl is survived by a son, Michael Blosser of Broadway; daughters, Donna Blosser and fiancé Craig Cook of Harrisonburg, Amy B. Miller and husband Travis of Bridgewater; three grandchildren, Ashley Comer, Chase Comer, and Marleigh Miller; one sister, Mary Eaton of Timberville; one brother, Douglas Blosser of Dillwyn, VA; caregiver, Stephanie Corral, and beloved dog, Molly.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers; Robert Blosser Sr., Donnie Blosser; and sister Eleanor McClure.

Pastor Kevin Gerber will conduct a graveside service Wednesday, 3:00pm at Zirkle Cemetery in New Market, VA.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5-7 pm at Faith Baptist Church in Broadway. The casket will be closed.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Broadway Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 666, Broadway VA 22815; or Sentara Hospice, 871 M.L.K. Jr Wy Ste 203, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Arrangements are entrusted to Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.

Online condolences may be left for the family at grandlefuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northern Virginia Daily on Jan. 12, 2026.

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Faith Baptist Church

675 Early Drive, Broadway, VA 22815

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Graveside service

3:00 p.m.

Zirkle Cemetery

New Market, VA

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148 East Lee Street P.O. Box 114, Broadway, VA 22815

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