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John Garst Obituary

John Allen Garst, 87, of Roanoke, Va., died on Thursday, July 15, 2010. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 2010, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 19, 2010.

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July 18, 2010

Mr. Garst will always be one of my favorite people. I will never forget him. He is now at peace and in heaven with Allen one of my best friends. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family.

Love, Kevin Wertz & family

Al Azrak

July 17, 2010

John was a kind and gentle man who was a faithful servant of the Lord. We send out kind condolences and sympathy to his family. Shirley and Al from Green Ridge Presbyterian Church

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