Thomas H. Via, 80, of Roanoke and formerly of Franklin County, went to receive his eternal reward on Friday, June 30, 2006. He was a retired supervisor with DuPont in Martinsville, a US Army veteran serving in World War II and a lifetime member of Redwood United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir for 50 years. He was instrumental in forming Boy Scout Troop 362 at Redwood United Methodist Church. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Annie Preston Via; brother, Joe Via; and sister, Ruby Via. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Gracie Cannaday Via; son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Kim Via, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Kandis and Gus Necessary, Salem. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Staff Sergeant Joel Via U.S.M.C. and wife, Cassie, Noah Via, Rebecca Necessary, Walker Necessary and Dylan Via; brother and sisters-in-law, Bill and Rose Via and Peggy Via; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Violet and Art Moran; brothers-in-law, Winf! red Cannaday and Joe Cannaday; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Redwood United Methodist Church 11 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2006 with the Rev. Denise Bates and the Rev. Wes Astin officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Redwood United Methodist, 3001 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.