PHILIP EDWARD HARNER

May 30, 1934 - December 22, 2012

CLOVERDALE, VA Philip Edward Harner, 78, of Cloverdale, VA, formerly of New Hope, died Saturday, December 22, 2012 in Roanoke, VA. Mr. Harner was born in Augusta County on May 30, 1934, a son of the late Ray Owen and Hazel Louise (Early) Harner. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959. He was previously employed by Ingleside Resort as a groundskeeper, and was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. He is survived by a son, Edward Harner and his wife Deana, of Maryville, TN; two daughters, Jeanne Harner of Roanoke and Phyllis Green and her husband, James, of Bedford, VA; a brother and sister-in-law, Owen and Dolly Harner of New Hope; six grandchildren, Melissa Colbert and her husband, Tony, of Bedford, Tabatha Harner, Meagan Wright of Roanoke, Robert Wright of Roanoke, Danielle Bickling and her husband, Keith, and Jess Green; three great grandchildren, Trevor Smondroski, Carson Smondroski, and Kayden Briggs; and lifelong friend, Elwood Cash. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Gosnell. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012 at New Hope United Methodist Church by Rev. Doug Gunsalus. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Graveside rites will be provided by Staunton-Augusta V. F. W. Post #2216. Active pallbearers will be Ed Harner, James Green, Tony Colbert, Robert Wright, Keith Bickling, and Elwood Cash. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) at P.O. Box 96322, Washington, D.C. 20090-6322.