July 12, 2016
Michael Arnet "Mike" Andrews, 58, of 815 Potts Creek Road, died Tuesday July 12, 2016, at his residence. He was born September 26, 1957, in Covington, a son of the late Robert A. and Anna Lee Tingler Andrews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Brother, Ronnie Lee Andrews, in March of this year. Mike retired in 2013 from MeadWestvaco, as a Pipefitter after 35 years of service. He was a member of Covington Bible Church and of the Boiling Spring Ruritan Club. Mike was a Master Gardener and an avid hunter. He loved the game of baseball and was a coach with Covington Little League, the Blue Ridge Badgers and the Rip City AAU for a number of years. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Cindy Slayton Andrews of Covington; one daughter, Megan Andrews of Salem and Robert "Robbie" Andrews and his wife, Lyndsay, of Clifton Forge; one sister, Tracy Slater, and her husband, Teddy, of Vinton; his mother-in-law, Marie Slayton, of Covington; one niece Corey Slater and three nephews, Jeremy Slater, Daniel Andrews, and Travis Andrews and wife, Ashley, and their son, Kamden, and his cat, Molly. The funeral service will be held Monday July 18, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Doug Williams officiating. The interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Daryl Andrews, Travis Andrews, Woody Jones, Jeremy Slater, Deron Brown, Paul Golden, Mike Young, and Gerry Loan. Honorary pallbearers will be Stan Parham, Daniel Andrews, Danny Walton, Brian Clark, Larry Mann, Rodney Adkins, Joe Martin, Wayne Howard, Jack Leitch, Greg Martin, Ted Wilhelm, Clarence Daniels, Mike Whiteside, Jerry Keyser, and Bill Bailey as well as a number of close friends. The family will receive their friends Sunday evening from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM at Arritt Funeral Home. Cemetery Information Sunday, July 17, 2016 Alleghany Memorial Park 7008 Winterberry Ave. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Monday, July 18, 2016 02:00 PM Arritt Funeral Home Chapel 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426 Visition Sunday, July 17, 2016 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM Arritt Funeral Home 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426
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Ryan Summers
Sep 21, 2023
I knew Evan through the EB community as we both suffer from this disease. I used to love playing Fortnite with him especially because he was so good at it. It was amazing to know him, and I am going to miss those times. He touched my whole family even though we live far away in Massachusetts. We are all thinking of your family in this hard time.
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The Randozzo Family
Sep 21, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss prayers for comfort as you go through the hard time.
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Kimm Robertson
Sep 21, 2023
Watching this young man over the years be so courageous. He loved his Momma and sisters so much. Thank you for sharing Evans Journey with us. I will continue prayers for your family. I know in my heart that Even is running around heaven enjoying having no pain. God Bless you all.
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Elizabeth Gardner
Sep 21, 2023
I will never forget you Evan Michael Groves. Caring for you was a pleasure and I will forever be changed for the better by knowing you. Your courage and goodness are a rare gift that an Sending love and comfort to your precious family.
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Virginia Doyle
Sep 21, 2023
May God continue bless you all 🙏🙏🙏🙏
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C&O Historical Society
Sep 21, 2023
Very sorry to hear of Evan's passing. We remember his visit to the Heritage Center in July of 2022 and his love of trains. Our thoughts and prayers are with Evan's family.
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Kimberly R Andrews
Sep 20, 2023
As I watched this young man grow from a toddler when you guys moved in beside me, I was simply amazed at the heart and can do in him. I loved seeing him enjoy everyday adventures that most children take for granted, swinging on a swing, playing in the snow, play with his trucks in the gravel and sliding on waterslide between our houses. It is not going to be the same on the drive without him. Many prayers and much love to you and the girls.
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Yvonne Harvey
Sep 20, 2023
Christina, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I feel like you have been my family since I have kept up with Evans journey. You have been the best mom.I wondered how you did it all.Thank you for allowing us to be apart of Evans life.I sure am gonna miss him. He is riding his train and we know he is happy.
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Heather Mann
Sep 20, 2023
Many thoughts are with you Christina and his sisters. I know your hearts are so heavy right now but we know dear Evan is free of the horrific pain he lived with all his life. He was such a strong boy and I know his tired little body is now at peace. God be with you all and comfort you during this difficult time. He was so special to so many people.
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Kay & Eddie Long
Sep 19, 2023
Dad (Leonard) and (Mom) Phoebe with us four children (Carol, Kay, Wilson and Barbara lived beside (Uncle Abe and His wife Trudy, with their four children John, Alvin, Lorraine, and Gradey. Many years we all had the best fun and wonderful memories of wonderful country living and mountain air. My best memories of Uncle Abe “ was come Spring to plow the garden. As a young girl, I always wondered how the heck did he keep that big work horse from running off with him when, plowing the garden. That big work horse practically ran with him. Uncle Abe had the most wonderful garden each summer and took great care to tend to the garden and always shared with us. I will always remember Uncle Abe stood by our Family when ( Dad) Leonard passed. We were very grateful for that. Uncle Abe, now there is a (Bountiful Garden) in Heaven that is waiting for you and all those passed before you. Uncle Abe your hard work here on earth is done. You have been a Wonderful Servant unto our Lord. May you Rest In Peace. You will be missed. Kay & Eddie Long.
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Addie Holesapple
Sep 19, 2023
Sending so much love to Christina, Chyanne, Hannah, and the entire family! 💗 Evan was such a sweet, special soul and will be forever remembered. Praying for peace and comfort both now and in the days and years to come.
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Virginia Wright Wilson
Sep 19, 2023
Uncle Abe was always one of my favorite people. I can hear him say "mercy" like it was yesterday. I haven't seen him since probably when my daddy died in 2014. Rest easy and say hello to everyone for us.