It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Robert Lawrence Viars of Buchanan, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 83, on April 23, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Lawrence Viars to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Raymond Viars and Lillie Viars; his wife Sylvia Jean Horn Viars; and his brothers, Rufus Viars and Lewis Viars.

He is survived by : his children, Garry Viars (Sandy) of Abingdon, VA, Robert "Robbie" Viars (Lori) of Abingdon, VA, Brian Viars of Abingdon, VA and Kimberly Cleveland (Tim) of Bristol, VA; his siblings, Florence Mullins of Paynesville, WV, Mary Jane Stacy of Hurley, VA, Brenda Vance (Gene) of Paynesville, WV, June Sweeney of Bluefield, VA, Judy Viars of Bluefield, VA, Patsy Daniels (Clell) of Roanoke, VA, Lois Blankenship (Curtis) of Grundy, VA, Berlin Viars (Norma) of Raven, VA, Jimmy Viars (Gayle) of Tazewell, VA, Freddie Viars (Bonnie) of Pilgrims Knob, VA, Josh Viars (Diane) of Patterson, VA, Thomas Hess (Reda) of Hurley, VA and Ralph Viars (Karen) of Jewell Ridge, VA.; his grandchildren, Angelica Keen (Trey), Nick Mullins, Chris Viars (Katherine), Tyler Viars (Kristen), Brian Viars (Megan), Jacob Viars Johnna Viars, Donna Delp, Alisha Viars and Tanya Keller; and his great grandchildren, Weston, Dakota, Kali, Madison, Reagan, Denver, Leland, Jaden and Sophia. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 25th 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Shortridge Ramey Funeral Home of Oakwood (1020 Big Skeggs Road, Oakwood, VA 24631). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home (1020 Big Skeggs Road, Oakwood, VA 24631).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home