In memoriam of Reverend Troy Byron Webb, 01/09/1926 - 01/16/2015



Having fought the good fight, and having kept the faith, Rev. Troy B. Webb finished his earthly race on Friday, January 16, 2015.

Proceeded in death by -
Wife of 68 years – Eloise C. Webb
Parents – Bertha & Clarence Webb
2 sons – Danny Webb & Jack Webb
4 sisters – Elizabeth Webb, Mabel Hughes, Hazel Lawrence, and Juanita Walker
2 brothers – Mitchell Webb, James Webb
Survived by -
Five Daughters -
Judy W. O’dell of Roanoke, VA
Janet W. Hayes of Roanoke, VA
Vicki (Dennis) Novak of Smithton, PA
Debbie W. Akers of Roanoke, VA
Lisa (David) Dillon of Princeton, WV


Nine Grandchildren -
Kelli (Jay) Cook of Roanoke, VA
Joel (Marcy) Morgan of Mt. Lebanon, PA
Kristi (Kevin) Spence of Roanoke, VA
Jason Morgan of Springfield, MO
Andrea (Mike) Gentry of Roanoke, VA
Brandi (Charlie) Rabon of Lexington, SC
Christopher O’dell of Roanoke, VA
Autumn (Adam) Branscome of Princeton, WV
Daniel (Sarah) Dillon of Christiansburg, VA

Twenty Great-Grandchildren -
Morgan & Marlee Cook
Kalyn, Olivia, & Haley Morgan
Madison, Owen, & Kylind Spence
Jacob, Colby, & Eloise “Ella Grace” Morgan
Kelsey, Skyler, & Peyton Gentry
Charleigh, Carson, Cal, & Brody Rabon
Aubrey O’dell
Hannah Grace Branscome

Other Family
Sisters - Leohma Hughes of Radford, VA
Betty (John) Abbott of Catawba, VA
Brother-in-law - Frank Walker of Catawba, VA
Sister-in-law - Polly Webb of Lakeland, FL

Rev. Webb served active duty in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the Battery B 292nd Field Artillery Observation Battalion in Rhineland, Germany. He received the following medals and ribbons during his service to our country: Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, and the World War II Victory Ribbon.

Rev. Webb was an Ordained Minister with the General Council of the Assemblies of God. He served as Senior Pastor of Glad Tidings Assembly of God (now Life Church) in Roanoke, VA for 40 years and as Pastor Emeritus for the past 7 years. Rev. Webb was very passionate about world missions. He traveled to Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Ecuador, Peru, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Spain, and Germany leading mission trips that involved construction of schools, colleges, and churches.

He was a loving father to his children and a wonderful “Papaw” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Our family would like to express our love and appreciation to the nurses and staff of Eastwood Assisted Living at Friendship Manor where Troy made his home for the past 7½ months, and to the wonderful nurses and staff of Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their tender and compassionate care of our father during his final days.

Pallbearers - Joel Morgan, Jason Morgan, Christopher O’dell, Daniel Dillon, Skyler Gentry, and Peyton Gentry
Honorary Jr. Pallbearers - Jacob & Colby Morgan, Owen & Kylind Spence, Cal & Brody Rabon

The family is being served by Oakey’s North Chapel in Roanoke, VA.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Webb Academic Center – Life Academy Scholarship Fund.

Funeral arrangements @ Life Church, 7422 Deer Branch Road , Roanoke, VA 24019
Viewing – Sunday, January 18, 2014 at 1:00 – 3:00 pm and 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Funeral is Monday, January 19, 2014 at 1:00 pm
Officiating Ministers – Rev. Joe Copolo, Rev. David Dillon, and Rev. Jesse Bass

Interment to follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Military Honors by the United States Army.