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Kenneth Spicer Obituary

Kenneth Maitland Spicer, 84, of Villamont went to be with the Lord on Sunday October 15, 2006. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served his country in World War II. He was retired from APECO with 35 years of service. Kenneth was a avid hunter and fisherman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Edith Spicer; brother, Lee Spicer; and sister, Little Ruth Spicer. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Mary Catherine Spicer; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Sandra Spicer; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Allan Paterson all of Villamont; granddaughter, Stormi Wilson and her husband Bryan of Wilson, N.C.; sisters, Lorraine Ellis and her husband Bill of Concord, Va., Emma Bechtel and her husband Sam of Florida, Irma Poff of Piedmont, S.C.; brother, Darrell Spicer of Roanoke; also are a number of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Colonial Baptist Church Missions Fund 221 Hillcrest St. Blue Ridge, Va. 24064. Graveside funeral services will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens 2 p.m. Wednesday October 18, 2006 with the Rev. Joel Wegner officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel [Bonsack] 977-3909.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2006.

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Steve Perdue

October 20, 2006

Aunt Catherine,

I am sorry to here of Kenneth's passing. You know we all can relate and send my families deepest sympathy to you, Steven and Cathy.
I understand you are staying in touch with my sister. SHe updates me on occassion.

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Your nephew Steve
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Judy (Whitaker) Atkins

October 18, 2006

Our family was very sorry to hear about your loss. We recalled fondly the vacations that our families enjoyed together many years ago, and our times together in church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Lynne Overstreet

October 18, 2006

Sorry to hear about your Dad. Thinking of you.

MARGARET BOHON

October 17, 2006

TO THE FAMILY OF KENNETH SPICER
YOU ALL HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. I AM SO SORRY ABOUT KENNETH DEATH. AS YOU NO I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME WITH BUDS DEATH ON SEPT 2ND. IT IS REAL HARD, BUT GOD IS HELPING ME GET THROUGH IT. MAY GOD GIVE YOU ALL STRENGTH AT THIS TIME AND ALWAYS. YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

Shirley Grant

October 16, 2006

Randy and I were so sorry to hear of your father's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Robin and Sam Spicer

October 16, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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