Former Chief Steven Thomas Jaynes – Thomas Walker Vol. Fire Department 16 Sep 2024, 1:26 pm

Steven Thomas Jaynes, age 69, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1955 to Rufus and Ruby Jaynes of Rose Hill, VA. He was a 1973 graduate of Thomas Walker High School and a 1977 graduate of Berea College. He was a lifelong member of Silver Leaf Baptist Church in Rose Hill.

Steve joined the fire department when he was 16 years old and served as chief for 39 years. His dedication to the fire department helped countless numbers of families in the western part of Lee County. He had a true servant’s heart and never asked for any praise or accolades. He was a state surface mine inspector for the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy (DMME) for nearly 40 years. He was also known as an excellent marksman, garnering numerous state and national awards in benchrest shooting competitions.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Ruby Jaynes and lifelong friend, Keith “Mousey” Marcum.

He is survived by his sister, Nancy Jerrell and husband, Harold of Rose Hill, VA; his nephews, Scottie (Allison) Jerrell of Duffield, VA and Mark Jerrell of Huntsville, AL; niece, Kelli (Josh) Hughes of Marion, VA; the four prides of his life, Emilee and Andrew Jerrell and Jacob and Hunter Mooney. He is also survived by the Thomas Walker Fire Department and Rescue Squad family, along with other countless friends.

The family will receive friends and loved ones on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 2 until 4:00 p.m. at Silver Leaf Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow with Tim Varnadore officiating. A graveside service will be conducted immediately following the funeral in the Silver Leaf Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Thomas Walker Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 174, Ewing, VA.

Pall bearers will be John Cheek, Kyler Cheek, Clay Cheek, Robert Brockman, John Glass and Junior Long. Honorary pall bearers are Eddie Varner, Danny Hensley, Noel Hall and Josh Flanary.

Online condolences may be viewed or sent by visiting our website, www.RobinetteFuneralHomes.com. Robinette Funeral Home of Rose Hill is serving the Jaynes family.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Steven Thomas Jaynes please visit our Sympathy Store.

Cups to support the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Scholarship 10 Sep 2024, 1:21 pm

Mission BBQ in Christiansburg is selling their red drink cups in support of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Scholarship program.

For every cup sold a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the association scholarship fund.

Mission BBQ continues to be a big supporter of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association.

Please stop by Mission BBQ in Christiansburg and pick up your red cup and support the scholarship program.

Mission BBQ & 9/11 6 Sep 2024, 8:35 pm

Fire, Police & First Responders get a FREE sandwich on 9/11.

As a small gesture of their thanks for all you do to Protect, Serve & Save.

Happy Labor Day 2 Sep 2024, 1:53 am

Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day

Firefighter John Holland Campbell – Past President 1 Sep 2024, 1:48 pm

John Holland Campbell, 76, was gloriously welcomed into his Savior’s arms on August 10, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Campbell was born November 11, 1947 to the late Valmer and Myrtle Taylor Campbell in Eaton, Ohio. Known as “Hambone” among friends and coworkers, he was a very active member in the community serving and volunteering for many different roles, including being a leader for the Boy Scouts of America for over 20 years, a founding member of Temple Baptist Church where he served as an usher, and a life member of the Abingdon Fire Department. Mr. Campbell was also Past President of the Southwest Virginia Fireman’s Association. He loved being outdoors especially camping and was an avid Oregon Ducks and Indianapolis Colts fan. When it came to sports in general, he was a fan of them all. First and foremost was his love for God and always being there and supporting his great-grandchildren, whom he adored.

Including his parents he is preceded in death by, two sisters and two brothers.

Survivors include, his loving wife of 25 years, Donna Campbell; one son, Joshua Campbell (Karen); one step-son, Samuel Vorhes (Alicia); brother, William Joseph Campbell (Kara); daughter/granddaughter, Lauren Muncy (Joshua); grandchildren, Allyssa Campbell and Alexis Campell; three step-grandchildren, Hannah, Harper and Hudson Vorhes of Rhode Island; two great-grandchildren, Chole Lamie and Maddex Campbell; also, several nieces and nephews; and K-9 companion Bella.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Frost Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Kevin Price officiating.

A committal service will follow to Knollkreg Memorial Park with a reception to follow at Temple Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that you make a donation to Temple Baptist Church, 15157 Inspiration Drive, Abingdon, VA. 24210.

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2024 Contest Results 26 Jun 2024, 7:50 pm

2024 Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Competition Results

The 2024 Monroe Kingera and Danny Yopp Sportsmanship Annual Award
Awarded to:
Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department

Thanks to Mark and Wendy Bowery of VFIS Insurance for continued support of the contest with participation boundary banners and competition t-shirts

Air Pac:
1st Place: F. Redd, 8.22 sec., Christiansburg
2nd Place: S. Phillips, 10.90 sec., Christiansburg
3rd Place: M. Hutchison, 11.72 sec., Christiansburg

Hose Coupling:
1st Place: B. Fridley, 7.63 sec., Dunlap
2nd Place: F. Redd, 9.59 sec., Christiansburg
3rd Place: I. Ogle, 10.83 sec., Riner

3 Man Dressing:
1st Place: M. Hutchison, F. Redd & P. Smith, 13.04 sec., Christiansburg
2nd Place: Joey, Pat & Steve, 15.08 sec., Riner
3rd Place: Z. Duncan, I. Ogle & R. Zikes, 16.02 sec., Riner

1 Man Dressing:
1st Place: M. Hutchison, 11.21 sec., Christiansburg
2nd Place: Lee Cahoon, 12.00 sec., Selma
3rd Place: P. Smith, 13.31 sec., Christiansburg

Velcro / Zipper:
1st Place: M. Hutchison, 12.63 sec., Christiansburg
2nd Place: L. Cahoon, 13.53 sec., Selma
3rd Place: A. Quesenberry, 16.12 sec., Riner

50 years old and over 1 Man Dressing·:
1st Place: M. Hutchison, 10.84 sec., Christiansburg
2nd Place: P. Smith, 11.65 sec., Christiansburg
3rd Place: G. Burton, 16.23 sec., Covington

60 years old and over 1 Man Dressing·:
1st Place: P. Saylors, 11.93 sec., Riner
2nd Place: L. Cahoon, 12.12 sec., Selma

2023 Contest Results 8 Dec 2023, 2:05 pm

2023 Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Competition Results

The 2023 Monroe Kingera and Danny Yopp Sportsmanship Annual Award
Awarded to:
Riner Volunteer Fire Department

Thanks to Mark and Wendy Bowery of VFIS Insurance for continued support of the contest with participation boundary banners and competition t-shirts

Air Pac:
1st Place: F. Redd, 8.22 sec., Christiansburg
2nd Place: S. Phillips, 10.47 sec., Christiansburg
3rd Place: M. Hutchison, 12.95 sec., Christiansburg

Hose Coupling:
1st Place: A. Baker, 10.17 sec., Covington
2nd Place: F. Redd, 9.48* sec., Christiansburg
3rd Place: M. Hutchinson, 11.28* sec., Christiansburg
* Run off from a tie

3 Man Dressing:
1st Place: M. Hutchison, F. Redd & P. Smith, 13.03 sec., Christiansburg
2nd Place: Z. Duncan, I. Ogle & R. Zikes, 13.88 sec., Riner
3rd Place: S. Phillips, N. Brewbaker & P. Haislip, 15.95 sec., Christiansburg

1 Man Dressing:
1st Place: M. Hutchison, 10.08 sec., Christiansburg
2nd Place: R. Zikes, 12.03 sec., Riner
3rd Place: P. Smith, 12.53 sec., Christiansburg

Velcro / Zipper:
1st Place: L. Cahoon, 13.93 sec., Selma
2nd Place: I. Ogle, 14.12 sec., Riner
3rd Place: Z. Duncan, 14.32 sec., Christiansburg

50 years old and over 1 Man Dressing·:
1st Place: P. Smith, 12.82 sec., Christiansburg
2nd Place: C. Whitt, 17.15 sec., Dublin
3rd Place: D. Irvin, 21.03 sec., Dublin

60 years old and over 1 Man Dressing·:
1st Place: L. Cahoon, 12.75 sec., Selma
2nd Place: P. Saylors, 14.25 sec., Riner
3rd Place: J. Byer, 23.79 sec., Boiling Springs

Event Test 1 Dec 2023, 8:57 pm

2024 Winter Meeting 1 Dec 2023, 4:11 pm

Message from President Roy Wall 3 Aug 2022, 11:56 pm

Dear members of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association,

I would like to thank the membership of the association for the honor to serve as president, and Dublin Volunteer Fire Department for their support and commitment to the association.

We all owe appreciation and gratitude to past president Mark Smith, the members of Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department, the convention committee, and our wonderful vendors, and sponsors, which made the 76^th Annual Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Convention an enormous success!

The Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association is the unified voice for all the fire departments in Southwest Virginia. It is our responsibility to ensure that all the departments know and understand what it is the association does for them, and to encourage them to become involved in the association. For we are all stronger together than separate.

Fire departments across the region and around the country are dealing with declines in membership. The younger generations seem to be missing the values instilled in past generations for service to community. It is up to us to find a way to instill the desire and passion that we all share for the fire service with the next generations. The youth are our future!

The association’s annual convention is an amazing opportunity to connect with other members of the fire service community. This is a perfect time to build lifelong relationships, share ideas, goals and experiences. By hearing firsthand the successes and struggles of other departments along with training and other resources will make each of us better stewards of the craft.

I hope to see everyone at the 77^th Annual Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Convention, held at the Meadowview Conference Center and Resort in Kingsport TN, June 16^th – 18^th, 2023.

If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to share any ideas or suggestions, please feel free to contact me via email at: rwall@swvafirefighters.com

Sincerely,

Roy Wall, President

Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association

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