Born Aug. 13, 1949, in Bedford, he was the son of the late Gordon S. Hickman and Rachel Mutispaw Hickman.

Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Tamara “Tammy” Scott Hickman; and sisters, Peggy Hickman Carter and Alice Jean Hickman Garrett.

Larry was a veteran who served in Germany from 1969 to 1971. He retired from VMI with 30-plus years of service.

Surviving are his siblings, Ted Hickman, Ray Hickman (Linda), and Sandy Hatcher (Tommy); brother-in-law, Jeff Scott; 13 nieces and nephews; and 16 great nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, &

Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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CHARLES MITCHELL Charles Ronald Mitchell, 80, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. He is survived by Wilmalee Floyd Mitchell, wife of 49 years.

Charles was the son of the late Charles Andrew and Melvola Tolley Mitchell. His sister, Linda, and inlaws, Ollie and Clara Bane Floyd, preceded him in death.

Charles was a 1962 graduate of Natural Bridge High School and spent years working for Lees Carpet and Mohawk Industries.

Charles and Wilmalee enjoyed planning and joining bus trips. Together they visited all 50 states. Regular trips to Myrtle Beach and Nashville for Christmas were their favorite spots. For years, they served the Twilighter seniors group in their local church.

A graveside funeral service will be held at Green Hill Cemetery in Buena Vista on Friday, Nov. 29, at 1 p.m. with Dr. Michael Wilburn officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gentle Shepherd Hospice of Roanoke (6045 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019). NG