Jerry Lee Landreth, 58, of Christiansburg, died on Dec. 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother, Iva Vaughan Landreth of Marion, as well as his grandparents and two uncles. Survivors include his wife and best friend of 37 years, Louann; his beloved father, Samuel F. Landreth of Marion; beloved brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth Landreth and Marianne Kovatch of Morgantown, W.Va.; and beloved brother and sister-in-law, David and Seattina Landreth of Newport, Tenn.; nephews, Matthew and Benjamin Landreth; his mother-in-law, Betty Schulz of Princeton, W.Va.; brother-in-law and his wife, Paul and Marylou Schulz of Saginaw, Texas; his cousins and their families, Bonnie Whitley, Mary Ruth Young, Robert, Allan and Dahlgren Vaughan, all originally from Salem. He was a devoted husband, loving brother and son, gifted musician, fisherman and lover of life and the wonderful people who surrounded him. He will live forever in the memories of his many friends and coworkers all of whom were touched by his gentle soul, his love of the beauty of the world and his strong belief in the goodness and brotherhood of man. The family received friends on Friday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Home Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Services will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Home Funeral Home with a graveside remembrance at approximately 1 p.m. in Felts Cemetery, Galax. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Jerry's name to Montgomery County Humane Society. Donations can be made either online at www.hsmcshelter.com or by mailing a check to Montgomery County Humane Society, P.O. Box 287, Blacksburg, VA 24063. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com Horne Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion