Phillip Ray Sink

Phillip Ray Sink, 69, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017. Ray was the owner of Ray Sink Pipeline, Inc., had obtained his Private Pilots license, and was an avid sports fan supporting the Yankees, Cowboys, and the Hokies. He was a life member of the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department where he served as Captain and Assistant Chief. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles S. and Margaret Pearl Austin Sink; brother, Ricky W. Sink; and father-in-law, Buddy Vines. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Sherry Vines Sink; daughters, Tina and Jeff Ratcliffe of Lexington, Christy and Ray Kaelin of Louisville, KY; sons, Wade and Stephanie Anderson of Richmond, Ryan "Rine" and Rachel Anderson of Roanoke; grandchildren, Phillip Moore, McKenzie and Marcus Engleman, Jenna Ratcliffe, Madeleine, Ian, Carter, and Owen Anderson, and Taylor and Lauren Kaelin; great-grandson, Brayden; mother-in-law, Cindy Vines; brother, Randy and Michelle Sink; sisters, Reena and Mike Emore, and Rhonda and Michael Martinez; sister-in-law, Nancy Sink; beloved nieces and nephews, and special companion, Little Bear. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in the Buchanan Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Woody and Rev. Marina Gopadze officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 from 4 to 7 pm at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway. 540-254-3000. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider the ALS Association, DC/MD/VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855.