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John Sutherland Obituary

John Morgan Sutherland, Jr., better known as (The Strawberry Man), 88, of Riner, passed away Friday, July 27, 2007. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Susan Roop. Survivors are son and daughter-in-law, John W., III and Linda Sutherland of Riner; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Billy Underwood of Willis, Ruth and Shirley Boothe of Radford, Wilma Lee and Bill Simpkins of Dublin, Judy and Cecil Roop of Floyd; grandchildren, John R. Sutherland, IV, David L. Altizer, Eva Harding, Lori Reed, Frank Boothe, Scott Boothe, Nancy Harman, Terry Osborne, Carla Vaden, Amy Shay, Kenny Roop; 24 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; special friend, Gene Dixon. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Tuesday July 31, 2007 at Alum Ridge Community Church, with the Rev. Eli Yoder officiating. Interment will follow at Alum Ridge Community Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2007.

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Sharon Dunn

August 2, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time. Just think what beautiful strawberries are growing in heaven right now...

Paul Hollandsworth

July 31, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with
the family.

Robert & Rita Bradbury

July 30, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Steve and Kathy Thompson

July 30, 2007

Johnny,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

judy brown

July 30, 2007

John was the strawberry man. I was shocked to hear of his passing and my prayers are with the family. I love you all.

Nancy Boothe Harman

July 30, 2007

PaPa will be greatly missed by so many people whose lives he touched over the wonderful years he spent here on earth with us. He was a good man and the only Papa I ever had. I love you PaPa and I'll see you in heaven.

Juanita Quesenberry

July 30, 2007

Frank,Scott & Nancy
I'm sorry for your loss, I'll be praying foy you

Mary Wells

July 30, 2007

Judy - so sorry to hear of the death of your Father - may God give you comfort during your time of grief.

Gerald and Vicky Via

July 30, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michele Ledgerwood

July 29, 2007

I have only known John for about 5 years and he was a very nice man and fun to visit when I could. I appreciate him accepting me into his family as a friend. He will be deeply missed.

Gene Dixon

July 29, 2007

I was shocked to hear about John's death. John was my foster dad since 1976. He and I grew and provided strawberries for the NRV for 30 years. I know all those that visited the strawberry farm over the years will have very fond memories of John and fond memories of the way he could entertain you with his piano music. I will so deeply miss him forever.

Mary Stephens

July 29, 2007

I was so sorry to find John's name in the obituaries today as I was scanning the computer. My heart and prayers goes out to all the family. I have fond memories of John and the many visits with him, especially during strawberry season.

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