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Peter Jones Field RURAL RETREAT - Peter Jones Field, 57, of Rural Retreat and Independence, Va., passed away Aug. 31, 2008, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke. He was born March 1, 1951, in Arlington, Va., to Henry C. Field Jr. and Phoebe J. Withers. Surviving are his wife, Mary Lucy Field of the home; two sons, Peter Jones Field II of North Wilkesboro, N.C., and Taylor Copenhaver of Independence; his mother, Phoebe Withers Field of Virginia Beach; sister and spouse, Bronte and James Carlopio of Brisbane, Australia; two brothers and spouses, Rusty and Nancy Field of Johnson City, Tenn., and Whit and Andy Field of McLean, Va.; very special aunt, Dorris McNeal of Virginia Beach; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive. A memorial service was held 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, in First United Methodist Church, Independence, Va., with the Rev. Terri Johnson Gregory officiating. The family received friends Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests to consider memorial contributions to Rural Retreat Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 111, Rural Retreat, VA 24368 or First United Methodist Church, Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 219, Independence, VA 24348.
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susan barr
September 4, 2008
to peter's family:
please accept my condolenses. i met peter many years ago at his sister's and he was such a sweet man. i always remember a smile and a gentleness to him and i am so very sorry. bronte just called me and told me the news.
Betty & Carroll Gordon
September 4, 2008
Mary Lucy & family,
Carroll and I were so saddened to hear about your loss. We just learned about Peter today. Please know you are in our hearts and our prayers and we'll be thinking of you in the coming days and praying for God's strength to carry you through.
James and Karen Williams
September 4, 2008
To Peter's Family,
We would like to express our deepest sympathy during this time of tremendous,sudden loss. Peter was a wonderful, genuine person and we will surely miss him.
James, Karen,Nathan, Ryan, and Emily Williams
Jan Nolte
September 3, 2008
Mary Lucy and Family~
We will dearly miss our VA Cowboy. Please know that we all hold you deep in thought and prayer; that you find peace in your broken heart. God Bless You.
Your Texas Friends,
Jan Nolte, Blake Hughes, Randy Pratt, David and Terri Hughes, Patty and Perry Sampley
W. Richard and Janice Shelton
September 3, 2008
Mary Lucy and Taylor,
We are so very sorry to know of your loss. May the peace and comfort that only God can give be yours at this time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori Power
September 3, 2008
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Donna Hutchison
September 3, 2008
Mary Lucy and Family,
David and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers daily. And please remember you have friends back in Arkansas if there is ever anything we can do. Peter was a very good friend and we will miss him terribly. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Wilkesboro Living Center
September 3, 2008
Dear Family of Peter Jones Field, just know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time in your lives. May God comfort each of you.
Thomas Martin
September 2, 2008
Mary Lucy and Taylor,
Words cannot do anything, especially like this. Know that you are in my and Leslie's prayers. We love you and will continue to pray for you.
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