1941
Ronnie
2004
Ronnie Wimmer
December 24, 1941 — November 5, 2004
WIMMER, RONNIE CLARK, age 62, of Christiansburg, VA went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 5, 2004 after a five year battle with cancer.
He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Wimmer and three brothers, Marvin Wimmer, Gene Wimmer and Frank Wimmer. Survivors include his loving wife, Bonnie S. Wimmer; mother, Bertha L. Wimmer, Pilot; sons and daughter-in-law, Jeff Wimmer, Scott Wimmer and Lyn Radford, all of Christiansburg,
stepsons and daughter-in-law, Scott and Jessica Bush, Orefield, PA, Blaine Bush and fianc?e, Michelle Drury, Richmond, VA, Bryan Bush, Christiansburg, VA; grandchildren, Adam and Sarah Wimmer, Taylor Radford, Brian Wimmer and Hannah Bush; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Evelyn Stone, Bill and Connie Moore; also surviving are very special cousin, Dennis Jennings and wife Joanne, Wendell Light and wife, Diane; his adopted family, Beverly Chamberlain, Ashley and Aaron Altizer and Chase Chamberlain; several nieces and many close family members and friends.
Ronnie went to work during high school for a lifelong friend, Jabe Thomas, at Jabes Gulf in Christiansburg. He then went to work at Burlington Industries, now New River Industries, where he held numerous positions, retiring with twenty years of service. In 1976 he became the owner-operator of Pilot Mountain Grocery in Pilot, VA. Even though his illness forced his official retirement from the store in 2000, he continued to make the trip to the mountain and greet customers in the early morning hours until four weeks ago. Being at the "Store" was a job that he never referred to as work. It was something that he looked forward to each and every day. A special thank you goes to the staff at Pilot Mountain Grocery for all of their love and support. Ronnie was a lover of life, and the outdoors and throughout his illness he never let it get him down, always remaining positive and kept everyone uplifted that he came in contact with. He has touched so many lives and we are all comforted in his courage and spirit. Ronnie always had a smile on his face and an encouraging word to share. He was a member of Open Door Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be on Monday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Pastor Mike Johnson and Pastor Leon Alley with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Horne Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated, Ronnie was a lover of flowers, and contributions may be made to Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4005 Electric Road, Suite 202, Roanoke, VA 24014.
The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and the hundreds of cards received over the past five years or Ronnie's illness. your kindness will never be forgotten, Also a special thank you to Dr. Harry McCoy and staff, Dr. Bruce Long and staff and Gentle Shepherd Hospice. The Wimmer family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, VA (382-2612)
He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Wimmer and three brothers, Marvin Wimmer, Gene Wimmer and Frank Wimmer. Survivors include his loving wife, Bonnie S. Wimmer; mother, Bertha L. Wimmer, Pilot; sons and daughter-in-law, Jeff Wimmer, Scott Wimmer and Lyn Radford, all of Christiansburg,
stepsons and daughter-in-law, Scott and Jessica Bush, Orefield, PA, Blaine Bush and fianc?e, Michelle Drury, Richmond, VA, Bryan Bush, Christiansburg, VA; grandchildren, Adam and Sarah Wimmer, Taylor Radford, Brian Wimmer and Hannah Bush; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Evelyn Stone, Bill and Connie Moore; also surviving are very special cousin, Dennis Jennings and wife Joanne, Wendell Light and wife, Diane; his adopted family, Beverly Chamberlain, Ashley and Aaron Altizer and Chase Chamberlain; several nieces and many close family members and friends.
Ronnie went to work during high school for a lifelong friend, Jabe Thomas, at Jabes Gulf in Christiansburg. He then went to work at Burlington Industries, now New River Industries, where he held numerous positions, retiring with twenty years of service. In 1976 he became the owner-operator of Pilot Mountain Grocery in Pilot, VA. Even though his illness forced his official retirement from the store in 2000, he continued to make the trip to the mountain and greet customers in the early morning hours until four weeks ago. Being at the "Store" was a job that he never referred to as work. It was something that he looked forward to each and every day. A special thank you goes to the staff at Pilot Mountain Grocery for all of their love and support. Ronnie was a lover of life, and the outdoors and throughout his illness he never let it get him down, always remaining positive and kept everyone uplifted that he came in contact with. He has touched so many lives and we are all comforted in his courage and spirit. Ronnie always had a smile on his face and an encouraging word to share. He was a member of Open Door Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be on Monday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Pastor Mike Johnson and Pastor Leon Alley with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Horne Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated, Ronnie was a lover of flowers, and contributions may be made to Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4005 Electric Road, Suite 202, Roanoke, VA 24014.
The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and the hundreds of cards received over the past five years or Ronnie's illness. your kindness will never be forgotten, Also a special thank you to Dr. Harry McCoy and staff, Dr. Bruce Long and staff and Gentle Shepherd Hospice. The Wimmer family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, VA (382-2612)
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