Robert Coram Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert L. Coram, Sr., age 70, of Damascus, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 22, 2007 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. He was a life long resident of Damascus, Virginia, and was the son of the late James and Myrtle Perkins Coram. He was retired from Sprint Telephone Company after thirty years of service and was an avid fisherman. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Ann Coram; and one brother, Junior Coram. He is survived by one daughter, Betty Ann Blevins and her husband, Eddie, of Damascus, Virginia; two sons, Robert L. Coram, Jr., of Damascus, Virginia, and James E. Coram and his wife, Teresa, of Damascus, Virginia; one grandson, Robert Lee Coram; a special granddaughter, Crystal Elizabeth Blevins; two great grandchildren; one sister, Betty Ashley, of Damascus, Virginia; one brother, Charlie Coram, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, June 23, 2007, at the graveside at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, Virginia, with Pastor Wayne Baker officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Damascus Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 458, Damascus, VA 24236. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com or you may fax condolences to 276-475-5902. Robert L. Coram, Sr. and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236, 276-475-3631.

Robert Coram

April 13, 1937 - June 22, 2007