KINGREA, James Merle, 68 of Christiansburg, died Thursday, April 10, 2008. He is survived by his mother; Mary Lou Kingrea of Dublin, daughter; Patti K. Palmer of Fairlawn, sons and daughter-in-law; Danny L. Kingrea and his wife Terry D., and David W. Kingrea all of Christiansburg.
He is also survived by his grandchildren; Daryl W. Palmer, Christopher L. Kingrea both of Christiansburg, Candace K. Dowdy and her husband; Thomas C. of Blacksburg, Seaira C. Kingrea and Daniel M. Kingrea both of Roanoke, great grandchildren; Destiny N. Kingrea, Brooklynne M. Dowdy and Zachary T.L. Dowdy. One brother; Earl Eugene Kingrea of Mt. Airy, NC, and one sister; Barbara K. Embert and her husband; Robert of NC, two special friends Mike Richardson, and Freddie Richardson both of Christiansburg and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may call anytime after 12 noon, Saturday, April 12, 2008 at The Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 5 – 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2008 in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lane Board and Mr. Donnie Board officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd, County.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at English Meadows Nursing Home and Adventa Hospice for the care given.