Claude Bernard Vandyke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Claude Bernard Vandyke of Pilgrims Knob, Virginia, who passed away on May 7, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Claude Bernard Vandyke or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Wheeler and Abby Keen Vandyke; his wife Mary Evelyn Shannon Vandyke; his son Claude Douglas Vandyke; and his brothers, H. C. and Lewis Vandyke.
He is survived by: his children, Shirley Owens (Wesley) of Oakwood, VA, Robin Horne (Jeffery) of Pilgrims Knob, VA, Bobby Lee Vandyke of Johnson City, TN and Richard Vandyke (Sharon) of Pilgrims Knob, VA; his siblings, Evelyn Ward of Pilgrims Knob, VA, Virgie Keen of Oakwood, VA, Jean Leonard of Oakwood, VA, Ida Childress of Oakwood, VA, Trula Bell Ball of Deerborn, MI and Dennis Vandyke of Pilgrims Knob, VA.; his grandchildren, John Owens (Amber), Rusty Owens (Kim), Barry Fuson, David Vandyke (Seveina), Sara Hayes (Anthony) and Matthew Horne; and his great grandchildren, Angel Love, Jacob, Caroline Owens, Nick, Alex Fuson, Benjamin Hayes, Noah Hayes, Titus Hayes, Tyler, Hannah Casey, Eli Vandyke, Amileine Morales and Johnathan Hudson. He is also survived by one great-great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews.