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Paul Altizer Obituary

Paul Wayne Altizer, 63, of Riner, Va., passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. He was born on November 29, 1946, as the youngest son of Virginia L. Altizer and the late Donnie D. Altizer. He will be missed by the many people blessed to know him and forever remembered for his love of hunting, trapping, fishing, guns, his blue-heeler dogs, and the farm down on the river. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Lucas Altizer, of Riner; brother, Freddie Altizer and wife, Phama, of Riner; nephew, Josh Altizer, of Riner; niece, Tara Altizer, of Riner; multiple aunts, uncles and cousins; and many special friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2010, at Gardner Funeral Home with a Memorial Service beginning at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Mike Battle officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice or to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. Online condolences may be made at www. gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 1, 2010.

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Madeline Hill

September 1, 2010

For those who knew Paul Wayne we were lucky, for those who never knew Paul the chance to know a fine gentleman was missed.

I knew Paul Wayne from living on Chestnut Ridge and was so thankful for the opportunity to get to know him. I remember the day he pulled my car from over the bank after it ran out of the driveway. He wouldn't accept payment for what he had done; but that was Paul Wayne willing to help his friends any way that he could. If there were more Paul Wayne's this ole world would be a better place.

To the Altizer family: My thoughts and prayers go out to you. God Bless you all today and everyday. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know.

Eddie & Daphne Sledd

September 1, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Dave Jennings

September 1, 2010

My sincere condolences to all the family. Paul and I used to sell seed together many years ago. I have many fond memories of those days.

Steve Phillips

September 1, 2010

We are deeply sorry to hear of Paul's passing. He was truely a friend to the entire family. May God bless you and help you through these times.

Leane Charett

September 1, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Paul was a very well respected man and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Leane Charett
NRA Firearms Instructor
Pilot, VA

Linda Hinkley

September 1, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. May the good memories bring you peace. Many years ago we used to go to the river to swim. That 's where I met Paul for the first time.

September 1, 2010

We are very sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We will miss him along with the entire community. Paul is a wonderful person and may God bless his family as we hold him in our memories.

The Muse family

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