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William

Herbert "Bill"

Gurd

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September 11, 2017

William Herbert "Bill" Gurd, 83, of 1005 Beverly Street, died Monday, September 11, 2017. He was born June 30, 1934, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Herbert and Lona Kesner Gurd. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded by his wife, Janet Sharp Gurd, in 2004; a brother Stephen D. Gurd; two sisters, Marna G. Ross and Wanda M. Binion and a grandson, Matthew William Rodgers. Mr. Gurd served his country in the United States Navy in the Korean War. He retired in 1997 from the Recovery Dept. at West Rock after 37 years of service. He was a member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church. Mr. Gurd enjoyed working at the Cope Food Pantry that is located at McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Curtis A. Smith Post 1033, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion Post 4. Surviving are his three daughters, Deborah Rodgers and her husband, Danny, of Covington; Diana Hinton of Yorktown and Linda Bogar and her husband, Clifford, of Covington; five grandsons, David and Shannon Rodgers; Adam and Lauren Crawford, Andrew Crawford and Luke and Samantha Crawford all of Covington and Justin and Katie Hinton of Talbott, TN; one granddaughter, Amy Starnes of Hampton; nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Patsy Martin of Daleville and Ginny Davis of Yorktown; one Brother-in-law, Roy Sharp of Sweet Springs, WV; four Sisters - in-law, Carolyn Waugh of Clifton Forge; Dee and Kenny Rose of Dover, OH; Nellie Sharp of Ozark , AL and Susan and Ricky Terrell of Covington and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Friday September 15, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William M. Hartsfield officiating. Interment will be made in Alleghany Memorial Park with graveside rites being conducted by the Cutis A. Smith Post 1033, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Pallbearers will be David Rodgers, Adam Crawford, Justin Hinton, Andrew Crawford, Gary Whitehead, John Waugh and Doug Waugh. The family will receive their friends Thursday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 PM at the Arritt Funeral Home. The family suggests that memorial donations in Mr. Gurd's name be made to Cope Food Pantry, located at McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church, 900 N. Alleghany Ave, Covington, VA 24426. Cemetery Information Friday, September 15, 2017 Alleghany Memorial Park 7008 Winterberry Ave. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Friday, September 15, 2017 02:00 PM Arritt Funeral Home Chapel 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426 Visition Thursday, September 14, 2017 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM Arritt Funeral Home 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426
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Maddox Wickline and Family

Sep 29, 2023

Prayers for comfort and peace in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

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Ralph Oden Jr

Sep 29, 2023

I know how much you are loved and will be missed by your family. May you rest well and reunite with our loved ones on the otherside.

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ellen oden

Sep 29, 2023

hell of a brother in law and uncle to my boys ralphjr aka lil eddie jerry and alvin oden. fly high r i p u will me missed

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Jackie

Sep 28, 2023

We didn’t always see eye to eye but we always managed to laugh about it later. You were a great brother. You were also a awesome step dad to Nikki and Jr. And a super grandfather and great grandfather. I’m so glad I got to talk to you one last time❤️ I love you and will miss you. RIP

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Lisa Bush

Sep 28, 2023

You will be greatly missed. I know you and Mike are up in heaven having a big party. I miss you both so much.

I love you! I am so happy I got to say to tell you I love you.

Love you little sister Lisa

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Frenchy and Lori Parris

Sep 27, 2023

We had the pleasure of meeting Dontae at the wrestling tournaments. Our grandson Tyson started his Jr year and Dontae was a true inspiration to Tyson. He was always cheering on any teammate who was getting ready to hit the mat and he was always there when the match was over telling them good job whether they won or lost. I don't think I ever saw him that he didn't speak. He was a true blessing to anyone he ever met and I know Tyson will always have a special angel watching over him. RIP Dontae

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Lucy Brewster

Sep 27, 2023

I'm so sorry... You all are in my prayers... I'm so glad I had the honor to be friends with Brenda. Goodbye Miss P. I'll remember you always.

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Beth Smith Tucker

Sep 26, 2023

I am so very sorry for all of the family!
Hugs and prayers♥️🙏🏻.

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Ruth Lockhart

Sep 26, 2023

May She Rest In Peace. Brenda was a loving wife, mother and friend.

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Cary Linkswiler

Sep 26, 2023

My heart breaks for this community and Dontaes family! Forever a Mountie! Forever Mr. AHS! I hope and pray that Dontae and Carter are up their goofing off, because that’s the kind of joy they gave us!

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Nancy Moga

Sep 26, 2023

Sending love, peace, and sympathy to the family. So young and such a nice young man.

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Angelina

Sep 26, 2023

I didn’t really know Dante but I know that he was a good person, I’m sorry for your loss. I don’t really prey a lot but I will pray for Dante and his family.

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