Samuel Sidney Lavinder
Samuel Sidney Lavinder, 87, of Collinsville, VA passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born on May 4, 1937, in Franklin County, VA to the late James Samuel Lavinder and Elizabeth Authur Lavinder. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Page Lavinder and sister, Annebelle L. Wingfield.
Mr. Lavinder was a graduate of Martinsville High School and Virginia Tech. He served as a member of the United States Army and Virginia National Guard and a member of the Lions Club. He was a passionate outdoorsman who enjoyed farming, gardening and spending time with his family. He taught business classes at Bassett and Fieldale Collinsville High Schools before later owning and operating Collinsville Furniture for nearly sixty years.
Sidney is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Lou Turner Lavinder; sons, Brent Lavinder (Kathy) and Drew Lavinder (Maria); grandchildren, Claudia Lavinder and Sam Lavinder; sisters Bette Lavinder Doswell, VA, V. Carol Lavinder, Athens GA and Kathy Lavinder of Nellysford, VA.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Legacy Hospice for their compassionate care and support during this difficult time.
His family celebrates his long life of faithful service and love and are comforted to know that he is in Heaven with his Savior.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Norris Funeral Services. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Roselawn Burial Park with Pastor Larry Cheek officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice or in the spirit of spending quality time with your loved ones.
Norris Funeral Services, Inc of Martinsville, VA is serving the Lavinder family.