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Roger Gillenwater Obituary
February 1, 2025
KINGSPORT - Roger A. Gillenwater, 69, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 1, 2025, at his residence after a period of declining health.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Mountain Baptist Church, P. O. Box 4177, Kingsport, TN 37665 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital online at www.stjude.org
Arrangements will be announced later.
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Beverly Nunley Carmack
February 6, 2025
Michelle, I am so sorry to hear about Roger. May God wrap his arms around you and your family and comfort all of you. I will be praying for you and your sweet family. Love Beverly
David G. McClain
February 4, 2025
Michelle, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. May you and your family find peace through God's grace.
Your friend,
David McClain
Betty Newland
February 3, 2025
Michelle Amber Lee and the boys. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know it´s hard I´m still going thru it but Gods Grace is sufficent to see you thru it he will be with you all the way. I love you all so much . Good precious memories so wonderful. I will continue praying for you and if there is anything I can do I will always. Your dear forever friend
Betty Newland and family
Teresa Byrd Hoskins
February 3, 2025
I always loved Roger. He was one of our neighborhood friends and Church Sunday School
Thoughts and prayers for Michelle and children!
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