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Wayne BORTZER Obituary
Wayne Terry Bortzer, 61, of Evington, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
Mr. Bortzer was born July 11, 1946, in Lynchburg, a son of the late Elmer Wayne Bortzer and Margaret Granger Chapman Bortzer. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Wilson Edward Chapman, and his stepmother, Rena McMaster Bortzer. He was retired from the Lynchburg Foundry where he was a welder. He was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church. In his spare time, he loved being outdoors, especially fishing and camping.
He is survived by his sons, Danny Wayne Bortzer, Christopher Gene Bortzer, and Michael Wayne Bortzer and his wife, Arlene, all of Lynchburg; and a grandson, Brent Michael Bortzer.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008, in Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. Ray Triplett officiating.
Memorial contributions may be sent to American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
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.
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Sharon Curtis
April 25, 2019
Rest In Peace Wayne. We will see each other again one day
Sharon Curtis
May 2, 2008
Danny, Chris, Mike, Arlene and Brent, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry for your loss. Terry was a great father, grandfather and friend. I will miss him very much. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Sharon
Fancy Reynolds
May 2, 2008
Danny, Chris & Mike
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Fancy & Dinky
Cindy Reynolds
May 1, 2008
Mike and Arlene,
Our deepest smypathy are with you and your family in the loss of your dad.
Robbie, Cindy and Jordan Reynolds
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