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John Poff Obituary

John Edgar Poff, 90, of Vinton, Va., passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010. Funeral services at noon, Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times from May 31 to Jun. 2, 2010.

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Vana McClanahan

June 2, 2010

Peggy, As the days and weeks pass, may your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May God cradle you in his loving arms during this diffcult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Lori Feazell

June 2, 2010

Elaine and family, sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Joe Dannel

June 1, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts go out to Mr. Poff's family. "Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever." Psalm 23:6

Louise & kenneth Bandy

May 31, 2010

Our prayers are with you Girls. Mom will miss him she talks about their childhood and what a wonderful brother he was.

James Bergquist

May 31, 2010

we've known our piano player Peggy Peters at Gravel Baptist Church and her father Edger for over 3 years,,our condolences go out to the poff family.He is no more in pain and suffering for he is with our Lord Jesus Christ.We will miss you. Love in Christ
James and Rita

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