Denver Craig Loan Obituary (1929 - 2016)

Denver Craig Loan, 87, a resident of Penn Laird, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Willow Estates. Mr. Loan was born on May 29, 1929 in Bath County and was the son of the late Harvey Arnold and Gertrude Jane Glendye Loan. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean War and was a lifetime member of the VFW Myers-Hodge Post 27. He was employed by Bridgewater College, was a dairy farmer for 30 years and lastly, he worked for Food Lion in Harmony Square. He enjoyed playing guitar, and listening to music. He was a member of Greenmount Church of the Brethren. On September 9, 1953, he married Mary Margaret Smith who passed away on November 2, 1997. Surviving are his children, Doris Siever of Grottoes, Diane Enterline and life partner, Tammy Pence of Linville, Dennis Loan and wife Bonnie of Dayton, Denver Franklin Loan and wife Jackie of North Carolina; four grandchildren, Travis Loan and wife Corri, Holly Jones, Aaron Siever and wife Dianna, Edward "E.J" Enterline, Jr.; great grandchildren, Connor Jones, Briley Loan, August Loan, and Jeremiah Siever. He was the last surviving member of his family. Reverend Kevin Gerber will conduct a funeral service on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the McMullen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Elk Run Cemetery in Parnassus. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dayton American Legion, 4983 Spring Creek Road, Bridgewater, Virginia 22812. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.