Erie Lee Wyrick, 78, of Salem , passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He was born in Bland, VA on May 11, 1929 to the late John Erie and Dorothy Beamer Wyrick. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the Norfolk Southern Railroad. He liked to travel and loved to work on clocks. He loved life and he never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janet Wyrick; two sons, Robert Erie Wyrick and Herbert Lynn Wyrick; and daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Steve Guard. He left behind three grandchildren, Matthew, Stephanie, and David Guard. Also surviving are his brothers; Leslie and Mary Ann Wyrick, Alfred and Eleanor Wyrick, and Garnet and Audrey Wyrick. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 PM on Friday, May 9, 2008 at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with the Reverend Wayne Monroe officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery . Military graveside rites will be conducted by VFW Post 1264. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6-8 PM at John M. Oakey and Son. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center , Residence Council Fund, 1945 Roanoke Blvd , Salem , VA 24153 or to a charity of your choice. The Wyrick family is being served by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem , VA. (540) 389-5441.

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