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David Gregory Routt

1964 - 2008

BORN

1964

DIED

2008

David Routt Obituary

David Gregory Routt, 43, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Roanoke on May 3, 1964. David Gregory was an honorable and loving man. He served in the United States Navy. He was a floor finisher and loved working with wood. He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Linda P. Routt; three stepsons, Scott G. Pruitt, John Q. Harris and his wife, Carla, and Lloyd A. Harris; grandson, Jeffrey Harris; father, James Irvin Routt and his wife, Kay; mother, Susan Johnson Garland; five brothers, Martin C. Routt, Morgan Routt and his wife, Christine, Allen S. Routt and his wife, Jessica, Kenneth Routt, and Blair Garland and his wife, Anita; and nephews, Parker Garland, Luke Garland and Cooper James Routt. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Friendship Manor, especially nurses, Kristy Waldron, Maggie Mays and Mary White, and also the Good Samaritan Hospice, especially Caroline, Sharon, Brenda and Jean. The family and friends will gather for a time of remembrance at the home of Blair and Anita Garland at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2008. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825-A Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 22 to Apr. 24, 2008.

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Melissa Harper

April 30, 2008

Susie and Family,

Thinking of you and the family in your loss of Greg. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!

Melissa and Ken Harper

Gene and Anita Storrs

April 25, 2008

No words can express the sadness that follows the death of someone so young. May there be comfort in knowing Greg is at peace.

Kenneth Kirk

April 24, 2008

I was saddened to hear the news about Greg. I didn't know him personally, but I did attend school with his brother Marty at Woodrow Wilson several years ago. I saw Greg's obituary in the paper and rememered the Routt name. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kenneth Kirk

Penny Riquelmy

April 24, 2008

I am so sad to find out another classmate of mine has passed away this year. I remember Greg from my school years, as a fun loving person with a smile on his face. I will miss him.

Penny Bishop Riquelmy
(PH Class of '82)

Elaine L. Abbott

April 24, 2008

Susie: How sad to learn of Greg's death. My heart goes out to you. Your Mom is with him now so he is in good and loving hands. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Elaine

Nancy Powell

April 24, 2008

Allen and Kenneth:
I was saddened to read about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I never knew your brother but if he was anything like the two of you I know he was a wonderful person.

Michele - David J. Damico's Office

April 22, 2008

Mrs. Garland and Family,
I dread seeing a young person leaving us. When I read further, I recognized the names and my heart sank further. I wanted to express my sympathies to you and your entire family.
I did not know your son and brother personally, but I am sure he was cherished by his family and friends and will be terribly missed. I'm praying for your strength to get through this and I'm hoping all your good memories, times shared and loved will get you through this. Time will help too. I'm so sorry.

Kaye Sellers

April 22, 2008

I remember the adorable two year old who could do perfect forward rolls. I also remember the kind young man who was so caring to his aunt when she was terribly ill with breast cancer. Greg, who himself had cancer, does not suffer anymore.

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