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Mr. Lynn “Cootie” Medley, 84, of 3196 Irish Rd., Chatham, Virginia departed this life Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Sovah Health Danville.
He was born September 17, 1941 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Julius and Rosa Fitzgerald Medley. On June 12, 1966 he married Earlene Hodnett Medley, who survives.
He was educated in the Pittsylvania County Public School System.
He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his wife of the residence, he leaves to cherish his memories two brothers, Billy R. Medley (Gwen) of Springfield, MD and Aubrey Medley (Lauressa) of Chatham, VA and a sister, Alma Medley of Springfield, MD; uncles, aunts; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home with Pastor Edward Pope, Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Cherrystone Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chatham, VA.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.
The family will receive guest at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Jean Jones, 417 Warehouse Rd. Blairs, VA from 4-7 p.m.
Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Medley family.
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