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Raymond Roger Agnew

May 07, 1939 - December 02, 2023

On December 2, 2023, Raymond Roger Agnew, entered his heavenly home. Roger was born May 7, 1939, to Linda Alice Dillon and George Martin Agnew of Floyd, Virginia.

In 1957, Roger graduated from Floyd High School. He attended Bluefield College and served in the US Army. He resided in Colorado for over 50 years and retired from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Roger was a founding member of Calvary Chapel Bennett in Bennett, CO. He faithfully served his Lord throughout his life.

Roger was predeceased by his parents, his wife Dorothy, stepmother Irene Conner Agnew Smith, and sister Cynthia Agnew Stovall (Glenn).

Roger is survived by his brother George Thurman Agnew (Janice), Axton, VA, and Isabel Agnew Lovitt (Scott), Floyd, VA.

Also surviving are his nieces and nephews George Stovall (Tiffany), Stuart, VA, Mary Handy (Kevin), Stuart, VA, Charlie Agnew (Jackie), Cochran, GA, David Agnew (Amanda), Axton, VA, Eric Lovitt, Pilot, VA, Dreama Lovitt, Winston-Salem, NC, and Staff Sergeant Allan Lovitt, Princeton, WV.

Survivors also include 10 great nieces and nephews and many special friends.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11:30 am at Jacksonville Cemetery with retired Pastor George Agnew officiating.

In observance of Roger’s wishes, instead of sending flowers, please consider honoring his memory by donating to the Lex Sowers Memorial Scholarship Fund, PO Box 436, Floyd, VA 24091.


Guest book

Tiffany & Brock Geiger

Stuart, Va
December 05, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss. Out thoughts & prayers are with you all. Love you.


Tammy Harbour Quick

Patrick Springs Va
December 05, 2023

I am so very sorry for your loss. Will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.


Judy Ingram

Martinsville, VA
December 06, 2023

I extend my heartfelt love, prayers and sympathy to George, Janice and Family with the passing of George's brother. My thoughts are certainly with you at this time and know I can feel your loss. May the love and prayers of Family and friends and of course the love of God help you at this difficult time.


Charles and Winnie Smith

Critz, Va.
December 06, 2023

George, Mary and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers for all of you.


Laura Weil

Aurora, CO
December 06, 2023

Rest in the assurance that God has promised peace in death. Roger was and will always be an inspiration to our family. Loved Jesus with his whole heart, looked to Him in all things. You are missed by many. Isaiah 57:1-2 - 2 Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.


Bob McCurley

Bennett, CO
December 07, 2023

Please know that my prayers are with you as you go through this time of mourning. Although we don't mourn as those who have no hope - we still mourn the loss of such a special man and Christian brother. I loved Roger dearly and as his pastor in Bennett, CO - was able to minister alongside him for years watching him pour into others even as he dealt with loss of his own. I'm so looking forward to seeing him again as we worship together bringing glory to our Creator. Not goodbye forever - but rather we'll see you soon. May the peace of the Spirit of God bring you comfort and may the sorrow be soon replaced with sweet memories and joyful anticipation of reunion.


Arba Montgomery

Hillsville , Va
December 08, 2023

My dear, so sorry for your loss of another love one. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Loved your sweet family.


Don Conner

Louisville, KY
December 12, 2023

Another of my FHS class of '57 gone. And this one a wonderful friend from long ago. We visited Roger in Colorado many years ago and they gave us such a great tour of the mountains and small towns around the area. So sad that time and distance never allowed us to see each other again. Our sympathies to all his remaining loved ones.


Curtis Nester

Moneta, VA
January 26, 2024

Just saw this on the internet. Roger was our next door neighbor. May God Bless and Comfort his family. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I'm sure George did a great job with the service.