Kenneth Allen (Kenny) Schaar, 65, of Amherst, died suddenly Friday morning, Dec. 25, 2009, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Kenny was born June 11, 1944, at the home place in Amherst County, a son of the late Ernest Coghill Schaar and Tenny Campbell Schaar.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked for the Southern Railroad for 13 years and retired from the Virginia Department of Highways after 22 years of service and was a former employee of Hill Hardware in Amherst.
Kenny was a devoted and dedicated Lifelong member of Wesleyan United Methodist Church in Amherst and served faithfully as lay leader and speaker, adult Sunday school teacher, church treasurer and held many other positions in the church over the years.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Bond Schaar; his brother, James (Jimmy) Schaar and wife, Betty, of Amherst; along with many loving nieces, nephews and other loving and caring family members and friends, whom he loved dearly, and those who will miss his daily phone calls showing his love, friendship and concerns.
A Celebration of Kenny's life will be held at 11 a.m.Tuesday Dec. 29, 2009, at Wesleyan United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jeffrey Campbell and the Rev. David Edinger officiating.
Jean and Kenny's brother Jimmy and wife Betty along with the rest of the family will receive friends from 4 to 9 p.m. today, Dec. 28, 2009, at the residence and should these hours not be convenient, friends may visit Jean anytime.
The family suggests that memorials take the form of contributions in Kenny's memory to the Wesleyan United Methodist Church at P.O. Box 757, Amherst, VA 24521.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Due to road conditions, the family cemetary interment will be announced and held at a later day.
Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, of Lovingston, (434) 263-4097.
Contributor: gravefinder (50325732)
Kenny was born June 11, 1944, at the home place in Amherst County, a son of the late Ernest Coghill Schaar and Tenny Campbell Schaar.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked for the Southern Railroad for 13 years and retired from the Virginia Department of Highways after 22 years of service and was a former employee of Hill Hardware in Amherst.
Kenny was a devoted and dedicated Lifelong member of Wesleyan United Methodist Church in Amherst and served faithfully as lay leader and speaker, adult Sunday school teacher, church treasurer and held many other positions in the church over the years.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Bond Schaar; his brother, James (Jimmy) Schaar and wife, Betty, of Amherst; along with many loving nieces, nephews and other loving and caring family members and friends, whom he loved dearly, and those who will miss his daily phone calls showing his love, friendship and concerns.
A Celebration of Kenny's life will be held at 11 a.m.Tuesday Dec. 29, 2009, at Wesleyan United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jeffrey Campbell and the Rev. David Edinger officiating.
Jean and Kenny's brother Jimmy and wife Betty along with the rest of the family will receive friends from 4 to 9 p.m. today, Dec. 28, 2009, at the residence and should these hours not be convenient, friends may visit Jean anytime.
The family suggests that memorials take the form of contributions in Kenny's memory to the Wesleyan United Methodist Church at P.O. Box 757, Amherst, VA 24521.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Due to road conditions, the family cemetary interment will be announced and held at a later day.
Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, of Lovingston, (434) 263-4097.
Contributor: gravefinder (50325732)
Kenneth Allen (Kenny) Schaar, 65, of Amherst, died suddenly Friday morning, Dec. 25, 2009, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Kenny was born June 11, 1944, at the home place in Amherst County, a son of the late Ernest Coghill Schaar and Tenny Campbell Schaar.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked for the Southern Railroad for 13 years and retired from the Virginia Department of Highways after 22 years of service and was a former employee of Hill Hardware in Amherst.
Kenny was a devoted and dedicated Lifelong member of Wesleyan United Methodist Church in Amherst and served faithfully as lay leader and speaker, adult Sunday school teacher, church treasurer and held many other positions in the church over the years.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Bond Schaar; his brother, James (Jimmy) Schaar and wife, Betty, of Amherst; along with many loving nieces, nephews and other loving and caring family members and friends, whom he loved dearly, and those who will miss his daily phone calls showing his love, friendship and concerns.
A Celebration of Kenny's life will be held at 11 a.m.Tuesday Dec. 29, 2009, at Wesleyan United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jeffrey Campbell and the Rev. David Edinger officiating.
Jean and Kenny's brother Jimmy and wife Betty along with the rest of the family will receive friends from 4 to 9 p.m. today, Dec. 28, 2009, at the residence and should these hours not be convenient, friends may visit Jean anytime.
The family suggests that memorials take the form of contributions in Kenny's memory to the Wesleyan United Methodist Church at P.O. Box 757, Amherst, VA 24521.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Due to road conditions, the family cemetary interment will be announced and held at a later day.
Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, of Lovingston, (434) 263-4097.
Contributor: gravefinder (50325732)
Kenny was born June 11, 1944, at the home place in Amherst County, a son of the late Ernest Coghill Schaar and Tenny Campbell Schaar.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked for the Southern Railroad for 13 years and retired from the Virginia Department of Highways after 22 years of service and was a former employee of Hill Hardware in Amherst.
Kenny was a devoted and dedicated Lifelong member of Wesleyan United Methodist Church in Amherst and served faithfully as lay leader and speaker, adult Sunday school teacher, church treasurer and held many other positions in the church over the years.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Bond Schaar; his brother, James (Jimmy) Schaar and wife, Betty, of Amherst; along with many loving nieces, nephews and other loving and caring family members and friends, whom he loved dearly, and those who will miss his daily phone calls showing his love, friendship and concerns.
A Celebration of Kenny's life will be held at 11 a.m.Tuesday Dec. 29, 2009, at Wesleyan United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jeffrey Campbell and the Rev. David Edinger officiating.
Jean and Kenny's brother Jimmy and wife Betty along with the rest of the family will receive friends from 4 to 9 p.m. today, Dec. 28, 2009, at the residence and should these hours not be convenient, friends may visit Jean anytime.
The family suggests that memorials take the form of contributions in Kenny's memory to the Wesleyan United Methodist Church at P.O. Box 757, Amherst, VA 24521.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Due to road conditions, the family cemetary interment will be announced and held at a later day.
Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, of Lovingston, (434) 263-4097.
Contributor: gravefinder (50325732)
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