LOAN, JAMES ODELL, SR., age 74, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dolly Loan; five brothers, Bufford Loan, Gerald Loan, Hubert Loan, Ronnie Loan and Everette Loan.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Louise Hawley Loan of Christiansburg; children and their spouses, Christine L. & Gordon Ingram, James Odell Loan, Jr. & fiance, Katrina Lockhart and Jean L. & Tim Griffith; grandchildren, Christopher Loan, Joey Griffith, Jessica Griffith, Sherri Loan Sifford, Tommy Ingram; brother, Gary Loan and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Sutphin officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The Loan Family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. (382-2612) Online condolences may be sent by visiting, hornefuneralservice.com