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Robert Birdsong Obituary

Mr. Robert L. Birdsong, 79, of 10 Spring Court, Petersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2009 at his residence.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, (804) 732-7841 now serving from three locations, Petersburg, Hopewell and Waverly. Please send online condolences to: www.blandentterprisesinc.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Feb. 4, 2009.

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Janice Lofton

February 15, 2009

Our prayers our with your family in your time of the loss of your loved one.Mr. and Mrs Birdsong opened their homes and hearts to many of us from the Ettrick community. I was very fortunate to be one of those children years ago. God bless you all.
Janice M. Lofton and family

Winston, Carlita, Cam and Quincy Stith

February 11, 2009

May God bless you with peace of heart and an unforgettable Robert Birdsong joyful song in your hearts and mind. Peace be with you.

WARREN PITCHFORD

February 6, 2009

WANDA,I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER.MAY GOD LOOK OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

Treva Perry

February 5, 2009

Prayers and sincere condolences for the Birdsong family.

Connie Bethel

February 5, 2009

Wanda, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you all.

William & Judith Traynham

February 4, 2009

God pours life into death and death into life without a drop being spilled. Our hearts be with you Wanda & the Birdsong family, this too shall pass.

Fred Choice

February 4, 2009

Mrs. Blirdsong and Family.
My sons and I offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the passing of Mr. Robert Birdsong. We pray that you will find consolation in knowing that others loved him too.

Trell Gordon

February 4, 2009

We will always Love You POPS!!!!

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