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Roy DIGGS Obituary
A native of Smithfield, Va., he served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Elnora Diggs; two sons, two daughters; four brothers; one sister; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, two daughters-in-law; and one son-in-law.
Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan 13, at A.G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Rd., Suffolk, VA 23434. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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for Roy DIGGS
Eric Warren
January 15, 2011
Mrs. Diggs Mont and Vickie I am so sorry to here about bro. Diggs I will keep you in my prayers . Eric and Christie Warren (Carrollton, Va.)
ERIC WARREN
January 15, 2011
Mrs. Diggs Mont and Vickie I am so sorry to here about bro. Diggs I will keep you in my prayers . Eric and Christie Warren (Carrollton, Va.)
Patricia Massenburg
January 13, 2011
Earth has now sorrow that heaven can not heal. May the peace of God be with the family at this time of loss. Please rememeber that God does everything well and he knows what best. It's times like this that hopefully draw the family closer to each other and God.
Stephanie Brown-Valderrama
January 13, 2011
May God grant you Peace during this most difficult time in your life. We are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.
Iris Blount Brown and Family
Quennel Smith
January 13, 2011
Now our dad Leon has reunited with his dad in heaven
Quennel Smith and Pierel Holmes and
Grandchildren
Willie Massenburg, Jr.
January 12, 2011
It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Roderick & Angela Massenburg
January 12, 2011
May the Love of Friends and Family carry you through your grief
Angie & Mickey Massenburg
January 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Teaka Snellings-Bowden
January 12, 2011
He was a Good Husband,Father, Grandfather and more. But he is in a better place now...........
Snellings-Bowden Family
Jackie Pierce-Ruffin
January 12, 2011
To the Diggs Family,
May the grace and peace of God be with you during your time of sorrow.
Chester B. Massenburg
January 12, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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