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Rufus Gillenwater Obituary
FORT BLACKMORE, VA – Rufus "Wayne" Gillenwater, age 71 of Fort Blackmore, VA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 19, 2023.
He was born in Scott County, VA on July 17, 1951 to the late Darius Lee Gillenwater and Louise Perry Gillenwater. Wayne was a cattle farmer.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Gillenwater was preceded in death by his brother, Carol Gillenwater and sister, Bonnie Lou Frank.
Wayne is survived by his sister, Shirley Harrington; brothers, Troy Lee Gillenwater, Dallas Earl Gillenwater (companion Nancy Dishner), Edwin Scott Gillenwater, Roger Allen Gillenwater; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family will receive friends Monday, January 23, 2023 from 5 to 7 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, VA. Funeral service will follow at 7 PM with Pastor Johnny Duncan officiating.
Music will be provided by Chris Holder
Graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 1 PM in the Gillenwater Cemetery, Fort Blackmore, VA.
Pallbearers will be friends and nephews.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to NOVA Health and Rehab
Online condolences may be made to the Gillenwater family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family of Rufus Wayne Gillenwater.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home - Weber City Scott County Funeral Home.
Debbie Gillenwater
July 5, 2023
May you rest in peace my friend.
Melissa Thompson
January 30, 2023
Wayne was a good ole guy. He always reminded me so much of his cousin Dickie. I’ll miss seeing him around at the grocery store every week.
Steve & Valerie Lane
January 22, 2023
We are sorry to hear about Wayne, he was a good person. I always enjoyed talking to him.
Angela Gold
January 22, 2023
I want to extend my sincerest condolences to the family.
B.C. Gillenwater Sr and Jr
January 22, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about Wayne, praying for his family and friends
Karen Gillenwater
January 21, 2023
Miss you Wayne
Timothy Gillenwater
January 21, 2023
There will always be a special place in my heart for you uncle Wayne ! I miss you so very much and always will ❤
Karen Gillenwater
January 21, 2023
Wayne was such a good person . I’m gonna miss him . Always had that friendly grin on his face . I thought a lot of him . Things are not gonna be the same without him .
Rhonda Sons
January 21, 2023
Wayne when I think of you I think of dad you two were alot alike
Rhonda Sons
January 20, 2023
I always thought the world of wayne
JUDY POOLE
January 19, 2023
SO SORRY ,PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY.
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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home - Weber City2060 US Highway 23 North, Weber City, VA 24290
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7:00 p.m.
Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home - Weber City2060 US Highway 23 North, Weber City, VA 24290
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