Garnett Raymond Vass
Garnett Raymond Vass, 82, passed away peacefully at his residence in Roanoke, Virginia on July 2, 2026.
Born on July 21, 1943, in Hillsville, Virginia, Garnett lived a life marked by faith, friendship, and dedication to his family and community. He was a faithful member of Hollins Road Baptist Church, where he faithfully taught the Shepherd's Staff Sunday School Class for many years. His love for the Lord and his church family was evident in the way he lived and served others.
Garnett was also an avid bowler, beginning his lifelong passion for the sport in 1972. Over the years, he bowled with the Tuesday Seniors, Goodtimers, and Goodtimers Summer leagues at Hilltop Lanes. He proudly served as President of both the Goodtimers and Goodtimers Summer leagues, forming countless friendships through his love of the game.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peggy Joyce Davis Vass; his parents, Isaac Raymond Vass and Bessie Mae Cassell Vass; his sister, Lola Woods; and his brother, Roger Vass.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Deidra Vass Castellano; his son, Jeffrey Vass; his granddaughter, Angela "Nikki" Crowder and her husband, Brendon; his treasured great-granddaughter, Ellie; his nephews, Glenn Vass and his wife, Sherry, and Buford Vass and his wife, Roni; his great-nieces, Katie Jane Vass and Danelle Vass; his great-nephew, Austin Vass; his lifelong friends, Jeff and Missy Wolfe; and numerous other extended family members and dear friends.
The family will receive friends at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Washington officiating. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
The family extends its heartfelt appreciation to Good Samaritan Hospice and Care Advantage In Home Senior Care for the compassionate care, kindness, and support shown to Garnett and his loved ones.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hollins Road Baptist Church in memory of Garnett.
