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John W. Menefee

07/09/1950 - 08/31/2021

Obituary For John W. Menefee

John W. Menefee, 71, of Royal Dr., Martinsville, VA, departed this life on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bassett, VA on July 9, 1950, the son of the late John Penn and the late Myrtle F. Smith Menefee.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his son, Charles McClain; special, loving and dedicated friend, Sharon Kent.

John retired from Stanley Furniture Company after many years of service.

John leaves to cherish his memory, one son, Marcus Kent of the home; two sisters, Ella Mae Menefee and Myrtle Menefee both of Bassett, VA; three brothers, Gerald Menefee and Tommy Menefee both of Bassett, VA, and Ellick Menefee of Rocky Mount, VA; one grandchild, KeyAisha McClain of Bassett, VA; special daughter, Sharrika Kent of Martinsville, VA; special friend, Ada Earline Kent Williams of Axton, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Refuge Temple Ministries Annex, with Elder Alan Preston, Eulogist. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens. A public viewing will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 .m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. All other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home, 904 Royal Dr., Martinsville, VA. The family ask that you observe all COVID-19 guidelines.

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Sympathy and prayers to the family. May the Lord hold you all and comfort you all now and forever. Lovingly submitted Louis and Deborah Taylor

We are sorry for your Loss, Sending condolences and a Heartfelt prayer that God's loving presence will bring Comfort to the Family. The Life Society, Hazel W Spencer, President.

I worked with punkin many years he was allways helping me you have had many things happen to you and you allways had a smile on your face! Rest In Peace My Friend Jean basconi

Thinking of you of days gone by when we used to hang together when I was living in Bassett, Va. Sending condolences out to your family. RIP Pumpkin.

Floyd Bowman. Richmond, Va

Rest In Peace cousin. To the family my prayers are with you. Look ever to Jesus for he will carry you through. Love ❤️ cousin Sarah.

You will truly be missed " Uncle Punkin".... Rest in the loving arms of God... your niece, Shirley.

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