Memorial Service
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
621 Ranchero Rd.
Kerrville, TX
78028
Saturday, January 7, 2023
2:00 PM
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December 5, 2022
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He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Janet Blizard Paredes. He is also survived by his son Jason and his daughter-in-law Sarah, his daughter Aundrea Wharton and her husband Matthew Wharton, and daughter Melanie Schleife and her husband Brian Schleife. Val's three surviving grandchildren are Abigail Paredes, Cameron Paredes, and Javan Wharton. His surviving siblings are his brother Freddie Paredes and wife Yolanda, and his sisters and brothers-in-law as follows: Dora Paredes, Eva and Jose Vasquez, Janie and Mitchell Ramirez, and Gloria and Pedro Ruiz. His extended family includes many nieces and nephews as well as their families.
Val spent much of his childhood in Brownsville, Texas before coming to Kerrville. He had a warm and outgoing personality, as well as a huge smile and enthusiastic greeting for one and all. He loved music and dancing, and could be counted on to provide a comprehensive playlist for the weddings and other gatherings of family and friends. In addition, he loved working in the soil and was constantly expanding his garden while at the same time generously sharing cuttings with friends and neighbors. He had artistic talents as well, which included painting and poetry.
His greatest interest however, was seen in his thirst for spiritual knowledge. When he was a teenager he began studying the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses and was baptized. Afterward he actively shared his Bible-based hope with many others. Shortly after his marriage with Janet, they moved to Kerrville. They were mainstays in the local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 30 years and loved by one and all. Val will be deeply missed by his family and many, many friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 7 at 2:00pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 621 Ranchero Road, Kerrville, Texas.
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8 Condolence(s)
Leona Creech
Hutto, TX
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Val Dj'd our wedding as he did for so many gatherings in Kerrville. I will always remember him fondly and he will be missed. My love to the large number of family and friends who will gather to remember him today. I wish I could have been there in person to hug you all. May you all find comfort in Jehovah's beautiful promise of the resurrection. I will be thinking of you all today.
Janice Anderson
Houston, TX
Saturday, January 7, 2023
What I remember about Val and Janet is generosity, hospitality, fun, music, dancing and smiles. They were never missing from Christian meetings, even after Val was in a wheelchair. His joy was always evident!
I will look for him in the resurrection and we will plan a dance party where he will be the D.J.
We have some wonderful memories, but the future will be even better! Love you Janet, Jason, Aundrea, & Melanie!
Russ and Teri[Caseres] Readel
EXETER, NH
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Dear Janet and the rest of the family, we are sorry in the loss of Val. He welcomed us with open arms as we became part of the extended family after Tony married Nancy in 1975. Val was always encouraging and friendly. We look forward to seeing him in the New World along with many of our other family members that are asleep at the moment in Jehovah's memory. We send our love to you all.
Gloria Paredes Ruiz
20s.21st #105 Van Buren, AR
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Val my friend, my big brother. Where do I begin to tell you how much I loved you.You are the pillar of our family.Always loving and caring, miss that twinkle in your eyes when you smile. Yes a man of many talents. Your song will live on my brother..But most importantly your record of loyalty to our Father Jehovah God.Remember God's Book of REMEMBERANCE .That your name is written in it.To ALL of my Family a warm hug.
Nica Caseres McLendon
Delta, CO
Saturday, December 17, 2022
To Val's Family,
My deepest sympathies are with you.
If you’d like to talk, to walk, to sit and stare at the world with the strength of a friend beside you, I am here for you.
I am here for you now.
I am here for you later.
Take your time.
I was glad that we were able to join Val and his family out in service during the covid pandemic through Zoom.
Deep Sympathy,
Sincerely.
Nica Caseres McLendon
Delta, CO
Lillian Matthews
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
When I think of my Uncle Val I think of music,dancing and fun. Always ready for some adventure and excitement even in little things. I also think of what a good speaker you were and how courageous and bold you were when sharing the truth with others. I will truly miss you. All my love
JOSE M GARZA
KERRVILLE, TX
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. VAL WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND WHOM WILL BE TRULY MISSED. OUR WONDERFUL HOPE IS THAT WE WILL SEE HIM AGAIN IN JEHOVAHS NEW WORLD. JEHOVAH OUR GOD OF COMFORT IS WITH YOU ALL. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY.. YOUR BROTHER AND FRIEND JOE GARZA SND LUISA GARZA
Tod &Rachel Dewire
Ingram, TX
Thursday, December 8, 2022
To the Paredes family, we are so sorry for your loss of Val, please know that Jehovah loves you so very much we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers we love you!