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DATE: FRIDAY, October 22, 1993                   TAG: 9310220282
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: B2   EDITION: METRO 
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OBIT-REID, CHARLES GILMORE, ("GIL")

REID, Charles Gilmore, ("Gil"), 92, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 1993 at a local hospital. He is survived by a son, William W. Reid of Salem; a daughter, Claudine R. Lemon of Salem; a daughter-in-law, Louise R. Reid of Vinton, the recent widow of his son, C. Gordon Reid; eight grandchildren, Billy G. Reid, Leslie W. Reid, David L. Reid of Salem, Robert J. Reid of Troutville, Dalton L. Reid of Christiansburg, Sharon R. Stanley of Draper, Susan R. Prewitt of Roanoke and Becky R. Showalter of Shawsville; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Other survivors include Maggie Weincyzk and family of Salem. The family of Mr. Reid wishes to express their appreciation for the loving care provided by these very special friends. Mr. Reid was widowed by June E. Reid in 1961 and again by Ethel I. Reid in 1984. A native of Rockbridge County, Mr. Reid lived most of his life in Lexington where he worked for and was retired from the Columbia Gas Company. He was an avid fan of music and gardening and was an active member of Manley Memorial Baptist Church until his move to Salem in 1986. Here he became an active member of Seneca Baptist Church in Elliston. Graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. Virgil McHone, pastor of Seneca Baptist Church, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, 1993 at the Collierstown Presbyterian Church cemetery in Lexington. Friends may call at Harrison's Funeral Home, Lexington, from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday. 


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