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Mason LACKS Obituary

Mason Joseph Lacks

Mason Joseph Lacks, infant son of Joseph Dean Lacks and Anouri Michelle Skeen Lacks of Goode, died Aug. 12, 2008.

In addition to his parents, Mason is survived by his paternal grandparents, Cheryl Hull and husband, Austin, of Goode and Darryl Lacks of Goode; paternal great-grandparents, Nancy Osborne of Lynchburg, and Bill and Christine Lacks of Goode; maternal grandparents, Sherry Pafford of Huddleston and Dicky Thurston of Roanoke; maternal great-grandparents, Janet and John Osborne, and Patricia and Cecil Pafford; and a great-great grandmother, Virginia Sullivan, all of Chilhowie.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, in Virginia Memorial Park, with Major David Cope officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to RTS Bereavement Services, 3300 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503.

Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneralhome.com.

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

Published by The News & Advance on Aug. 14, 2008.

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Erin Comninaki

August 15, 2008

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rev.Todd Childers

August 14, 2008

Joe and Anouri,
At times like this, words cannot bring the comfort needed. But God is Big enough to give us enough Peace and Love to see us through. Will come to see you soon. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

Trey & April Ballowe

August 14, 2008

Our thoughts and hearts are with you now and forever.

Courtney, Scott, and McKinley Swift

August 14, 2008

Anouri and Joe, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you.

Diane Scott

August 14, 2008

Joe, Anouri, Cheryl, Austin and your families, we extend our sympathies to all of you. Words cannot express the sadness we feel and we know that God is surrounding you during this time. Heaven has gained a precious little angel. Our thoughts are with you. Love, Gary & Diane Scott & Family

Stephanie Mace

August 14, 2008

Joe and Anouri, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Darryl, Stephanie, Devin and Skylar

Robin & Jack Ferguson

August 14, 2008

Our hearts ache for you. We're so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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