Obituary of Russell Etter

Russell C. Etter 87 of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 20, 2013. He was preceded by his parents, Mary Rebecca Hash and James Etter; grandson, Stephen Hatcher and a best friend, C.P. Bailey. Mr. Etter served proudly in the United States Navy during WWII as a Fireman and a certified Diesel Mechanic. He retired after 21 years as a Carrier with the U.S. Postal Service working out of the old Salem Post Office. He and his 10 siblings were all members of the Cradle Roll at Waverly Baptist Church. In his spare time he enjoyed being outside either, fishing, hunting, and just being with nature. Mr. Etter was lead to the Lord by Pastor Rick Brown of Bible Baptist Church. He is a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend that will be dearly missed by all. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 28 years and best friend, Patsy Etter; daughter, Rebecca Etter, Roanoke; step daughters, Rhonda Altice and husband Tony, Roanoke, Pamela Conner and husband Donald, Roanoke, Sherry Lawrence, Salem; granddaughter, Melissa Hatcher; great grandson, Christopher Hatcher; nieces, Judy Campbell, Fannie Etter; nephews, Ronnie Etter, Carlton Etter, Roger Taylor along with a dear friend, Kim Glessner and other relatives and friends. Family would like to thank Gentle Shepard Hospice and Dr. Mark Kochenderfer for all their care and support during this difficult time. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity or to the Bible Baptist Church, 2929 Garden City Blvd, Roanoke, Va. 24014. A funeral service celebrating Mr. Etters's life will be held 1:00pm Friday, August 23, 2013 in the Abbey at Sherwood Memorial Park with Pastor Rick Brown officiating. Friends may visit with the family Friday, August 23, 2013 from 11:30am till service time in the Abbey.