CommUNITY pastor steps away – almost 40 years after serious head injury Gene Marrano July 9, 2025 1 minute read Thomas McCracken Facebook photo An accident that happened in 1988 on board a Coast Guard cutter has led to the painful decision from a local, prominent pastor to step away from the church he helped found two decades ago. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Carilion still fundraising to build expanded cancer center in RoanokeNext: “Munters 2” breaks ground in Botetourt Related Stories Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026
