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Otis DIGGS Obituary
Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Otis W. Diggs Sr. and Elsie Diggs.
He is survived by two sisters, Marie Hudson, Elaine Carter (Reggie); two brothers, Walter Diggs Sr. (Kristie), Roger Shivers; one aunt, one uncle, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family will receive friends at 9288 Thomas Park Lane, Smithfield, Va., in celebration of his life at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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June 25, 2019
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.
November 22, 2010
Our prayer and thoughts are with you all doing this difficult time.
Lee,Lisa,Jaleesa & Ali'ya Whitley
Smithfield, VA.
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