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Ronald Viar Obituary
Ronald "Ronnie" Scott Viar, 78, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at his residence. He was the husband of Pamela Morrison Viar for 52 years.
Born on July 6, 1943, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Elwood Pershing Viar and Sarah Watts Trent. Ronnie was the retired owner and operator of Grogan's Garage. After retiring in 2014, Ronnie went to work for Calvin Smith's Garage, until July of 2021. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Ronnie was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His love of cars kept him in his profession for 62 years. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all that knew him.
In addition to his wife, Ronnie is survived by his daughters, Sherrie V. Snead and husband, Jay, of Clearwater, Fla., and Tammy V. Lugar and husband, Stan, of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Brenda Wright and husband, Don, of Madison Heights, and Rhonda Burch and husband, Ronnie, of Evington; a brother, Gary Viar and wife, Rita, of Lynchburg; and three grandchildren, Courtney Harris and her fiance, Chris Brown, Ryan Harris, and Noah "Henry" Harris. Ronnie is also survived by his four "grand dogs", Stella, Baileigh, Ace, and Piper.
A memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Pastor Matt Wilkins officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service.
The family would like to thank Dr. Cecilia McCallum, as well as Centra Hospice, especially Teresa Mottley for the wonderful care and unwavering support during this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lynchburg Humane Society or the American Cancer Society.
To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittentimberlake.com.
Whitten Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Timberlake Chapel is serving the Viar family.
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Danny and Bonnie Day
March 11, 2022
We are going to miss Ronnie- he was a friend and a good mechanic--- he will be greatly missed and send prayers to the family !
Dennis Richards
March 9, 2022
Pam, I was so sorry to hear that Ronnie had passed away. I have such fond memories of working with him. I will miss him. God Bless you and your family and Ronnie's family as well.
Preston Dunn
March 8, 2022
Pam, I knew Ronnie from high school and considered him a friend. If I had a car problem or a question about how to fix something, I knew that Ronnie would be able to help. I will miss him.
david smith
March 8, 2022
i am sorry to hear the passing of ronnie i use to bring car parts to his garage he was a good freind i was always rember
Kathy McKenna Williams
March 8, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing. My late husband Bill went to see Ronnie at Grogan's with his 73 yellow Plymouth Barracuda anytime it needed service. Praying for you all.
Dorothy Parsons
March 8, 2022
Pam, I am so very sorry about the loss of your husband. Many prayers and much love sent to you and your family. God bless you all. It will be hard, but take one day at a time. God will see you through this.
Tom and Mary Sue Thurmond
March 8, 2022
Pam, we are so very sorry to hear about your loss. We both had such fond memories of Ronnie. He indeed was a kind and genuinely nice person. We will miss him. God Bless you and your family
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