Col. John L. Rafferty Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 15, 2024 in Lynchburg, Virginia

Col. John L. Rafferty Sr.

April 14, 1937 - July 15, 2024 (87 years old)

Lynchburg, Virginia

Col. John L. Rafferty Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 15, 2024 in Lynchburg, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

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Col. John L. Rafferty Sr.

April 14, 1937 - July 15, 2024 (87 years old)

Lynchburg, Virginia

John L. Rafferty Sr. Obituary

The passing of John L. Rafferty Sr. (Lynchburg, Virginia) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 15, 2024 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John L. Rafferty Sr. to show support.

He is survived by: his daughter Dr. Moira Rafferty (Robert Bass) of Lynchburg; his grandchildren, Eleanor Bass of Washington, D. C. and Daniel Bass of Richmond; his wife Tracey; his children, Erin Rafferty of Pittsburgh and Evan Rafferty of Pittsburgh; his sister Elizabeth; his brother-in-law Donald Slover; his extended family, Rose Marie, Hal Flanagan, Tom, Barbara Flanagan, Erica Weiss Cole, Reverend Michael Rafferty and Phil Rafferty; and his friends, Margaret Sweeney and Susan Bass. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory



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July 20

Visitation

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory-Lynchburg
220 Breezewood Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Sun

July 21

Funeral service

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
1000 Langhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24503

Mon

July 22

Burial

Oak Grove Cemetery
316 S Main St, Lexington, VA 24450

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