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John Obenchain Obituary
August 20, 1933 - June 25, 2025
John Boyd Obenchain, age 91 of Roanoke, passed away at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Salem, VA on June 25, 2025.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Joann of 72 years; his sons, J.B. (Beth) and Scott (Lisa); as well as his four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A graveside will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 11 a.m. in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home.
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Fred and Debra Dority
June 28, 2025
To J.B., Beth and family, we are so sorry to hear about your Father´s passing. May he rest in peace in the presence of our Lord and Savior. We send our condolences and our love. Your Uncle Fred and Aunt Debi
George Chapin
June 27, 2025
John was a good man and a great Masonic brother and personality I will surely miss him .
Bill Aden
June 27, 2025
Worked with John for many years as civil engineering firm associating with Mills, Oliver , and Webb. Had huge respect for John as an engineer and businessman . A void is left behind . RIP John
Cindy Thompson
June 27, 2025
Mr obenchain will be greatly missed I loved taking of the him sorry for y'all's lost I was one of the CNA that help took care of him
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