Alvie Junior Altizer, 67, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at VCH in Richmond.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvie S. and Hazel Altizer; and son, Kevin Altizer. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Pattie Altizer; sister, Diana Lambert; daughter-in-law, Olivia Altizer; two grandsons, Jaden and Wesley Altizer; and his four-legged buddy, Cody.
He was a member of the New Hope Church of God and thought of the congregation like family. Alvie was in the Army Reserves for seven years, was a member of the Riner Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years, and had retired from Volvo. Alvie had lots of friends and family; he loved the outdoors hunting and fishing. He had an extended family of many.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, from noon-2 p.m. at New Hope Church of God. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. with Pastor T. Michael Bond officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.