Obituary of Roy Rardin

Roy Robert Rardin, 88 of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Salem Veterans Administration Hospital after a long illness. He was born on Friday, October 24, 1924 in Kenosha, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Don Rardin He possessed a great love for music, was a lifelong barbershopper and a member of the Smith Mountain Lake Harmoneers. Roy was a World War II Veteran having been awarded the purple heart. Roy would probably tell you that his greatest love was the Lord. He faithfully attended Calvary Baptist Church in Bedford until his decline. In later years, he looked forward to home visits from Pastor Ray. Surviving is his wife, Frances Rucker Lacy Rardin; step-daughters, Joan L. Carey & husband Jeff H. of Cocoa, FL, Anne L. White of Richmond, and Cathy L. Viar & husband John of Evington; 2 sisters, Joyce R. Patton and Florence R. Martinson; sister-in-law, Jo Ann Rardin all of WI; 9 step grandchild, Sylvia K. Luman, James G. Kimery, Michael R. Kimery, David Carey, Brandon S. Carey, Travis W. Grim, Kramer T. Grim, Lacey E. Viar, John B. Viar III and numerous nieces & nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider the Alzheimer's Association, 1022 Commerce St., Lynchburg, VA 24504. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford Pastor Ray Lyons officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 09, 2013 from 3 until 5 PM at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.