Elmer
“Spud” Lane Webb of Roanoke, formerly of Floyd, Virginia passed away
Friday, January 1, 2016 at the age of 97.
Spud
was a WWII combat veteran, and recipient of the Purple Heart. He retired from
Halmode Apparel, after which he and his wife Treatise, returned to farm land
originally purchased by his parents George C. Webb, Sr. and Elitha Brimm Webb
in 1922.
He
is preceded in death by his wife Treatise Webb, brothers Harry Webb, Early
Webb, George C. Webb, Jr., and twin brother Delmer “Buster” Webb, as well as sisters, Odell Graham and
Bertha Schoolcraft. He is survived by sisters, Claudine Browning (Joe) and
Nettie W. Brown; sisters-in-law, Mavin Steele (Jack) and Coreen Martin; brother-in-law,
Arlie Thompson; numerous nieces and
nephews. Uncle Spud was like a second father to many of
them.
Funeral
service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, January 4, 2016, at the Salem
Primitive Baptist Church (Head of the River) with
Elder Larry Hollandsworth officiating. The interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery.
The
family will receive friends from 2:00-5:00pm on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd VA.
Flowers
are appreciated, and donations will be accepted and can be made payable to the
Paynes Creek Primitive Baptist Church, C/O Karen Link, 610 Kellys Drive SE, Floyd, VA,
24091
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