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William Stroud Obituary
Age 24, of 333 Broadway, Elmira, NY, passed away suddenly Monday, August 25, 2008. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Annie M. Stroud, Marsha Bellows and James Rifenburg. He is survived by his father, Carl Stroud; mother, Robin Rifenburg; brothers, Carl D. Stroud, Carl I. (Alicia) Stroud, J. Earl (Carrie Shock) Stroud, Pat (Heather) Sinsabaugh, and Michael Shelly; sisters, Hope Baker and Crystal Szymanski; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Billy will be missed by all of those whose life he touched. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Tuesday, September 2nd, from 3 to 4 p.m. His memorial service will follow at 4 p.m.
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for William Stroud
Destiny Dailey
September 27, 2008
To DADDY
I am sorry you are hurting for Uncle Billy. I loved Uncle Billy so much all my life and I will miss him very much. So I give this message to you to keep forever. I love you and I give you and Uncle Billy my hopes and dreams. Your Daughter Destiny.
Terry Shelley
September 24, 2008
To Robin, Chocolate, Carl, and Jesse
My heart goes out to all of you for the loss you are suffering. Billy was and always will be a part of my family as well. I loved him very much and miss him but he will always be in my thoughts and my heart.
Stephanie Williams
September 7, 2008
Robin, Carl and Jessie,
I know it has been awhile for me to get to talk to ya'll and it takes a thing like this to bring me out, but I am so sorry for your loss, I love you guys so much, I miss talking with you Robin, you were a great friend and sister (well kinda) and Carl, you and I grew close and then it was like I wasnt there for you. Again sorry for your loss, I didn't know Billy all that well, but he did have a special place in my heart just like the rest of ya'll.
Love you guys always,
Stephanie
amy bonham
September 5, 2008
we are going to miss you alot and we love you bro . to the family wish you the best . he will not sover anymore and he will be wishing for us with a smile on his face and tilling us jokes
Ginger Wood
September 3, 2008
hay there carl sr I am very very sorry for your loss of ur son Billy he is and was a great boy !! Giinger Wrote this For Me
LOVE ANNAMAE
Carrie Bellows
September 2, 2008
To my Aunt Robin, My cousins Carl and Jesse, I am so sorry for your loss!
joanne &shaun forsyth
September 2, 2008
i have known you for a long time, and you were the sweetest,loving caring guy. you would do anything for anyone. we had alot of good times together, you were really good to my daughter, and my grandson brandon. and for that i am greatful. you were like a son to me, and i will surely iss you. and i will always carry you with me where ever i shall go in my heart. just know that i will always love you billy. we will never forget you.
ginger mann
September 2, 2008
billy, you were the best guy i have ever went out with. we had alot of good times together. you were always there when i needed you. all i had to do is call and you were there thank you billy, i never stopped loving you, i will always love with all my heart and soul
shannon singleton
September 2, 2008
we are all going to miss you billy. you were the bestfriend anyone could ask for. i am going to miss all the talks we had together, and when i had a problem you would listen to me and help me out with it, thank you so much billy, i love you,and you will be missed like crazy.
Ginger Wood
September 2, 2008
WE WILL ALL MISS YOU LIL BRO BILLY SO MANY WORD TO SAY AND NOT ENOUGHT TIME TO SAY THEM IN ( GOD BLESS YOU BRO BILLY LOVE SIS GINGER WOOD
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