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James William Zell III

James Zell Obituary

James William Zell III, 80, of Eagle Rock, Va., passed away on Friday, October 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, James William Zell Jr. He is survived by his wife, Martha Barrett Zell; son and daughter-in-law, James William IV and Caren Zell, of Eagle Rock; grandchildren, Jason and Ashley Zell; mother, Francis McGrady Zell, of Eagle Rock; sisters and brothers-inlaw, Peggy and Lloyd Cahoon, Linda and Barney Green, Barbara and Mike Wrenn, all of Fincastle, Jancie Cregger, of Salem, Violet and Don Helms, of Roanoke, Nancy and Gerald Calvert, of Troutville, Shelby Jean and Harold Cook, Sally and Cecil Slusser, all of Eagle Rock; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at the Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. John Reynolds officiating. Entombment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2009, at Botetourt Funeral Home, Eagle Rock, 540-884-2276.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 19, 2009.

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Bob Moore

October 27, 2009

Nancy,
So sorry about your brother's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.
God bless you,
Bob Moore

Grace Goodwin Nuffer

October 25, 2009

Jimmy,
I am so very sorry for your loss of you're Dad. He was a good man and a good Dad to you. I hope the memories of all the good times will keep you going thru this sad time.
Love,
Grace

October 25, 2009

Dear Martha, Jimmy, Caren, and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We are sorry for your loss. JW will be remembered always.
Love, Sarita Burrows and Family

October 20, 2009

October 20, 2009

Our thoughts are with the James W. Zell family.

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Robert & Vicky Dooley

October 19, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Donnie Ruff

October 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kay Switzer-Day

October 19, 2009

Frances and Jimbo used to baby sit me and my sister when we were much younger.
I remember only good times and was very fond of J.W.
He will be missed by all.
May he rest in peace

kathy huffman cna

October 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Colleen,Ibry and MaryRuth

October 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, peace ,love and strenght be upon you . May Gods Grace sustain you thru this time.

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