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Tommy Birden Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Tommy Birden, died on Oct. 27, 2009.
He is survived by two sons, Tony and Sean Birden; one daughter-in-law, Janell Birden; three granddaughters, Imani, TOni and Xatia.
A viewing will be held on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at M.E. Fisher Chapel.
Service of celebration and remembrance are entrusted to M.E. Fisher Funeral Home, 757-245-3302. www.mefisherfuneralhome.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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

Published by Daily Press from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2009.

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pat gray

November 5, 2009

Tommy will be dearly missed and there will always be fond memories in my heart he was a great man and will be missed but the memories will always be with us

S. Vaughn & Family

November 2, 2009

To Sean and family,

Sean, I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know your father but I can only imagine the grief felt, and the emptiness you might have. Know that we have you and your family in our prayers. Our sympathy goes out to the entire family.

Allison Fletcher

November 2, 2009

To Sean and family: John and I were real sorry to learn about your dad. I have fond memories of him coming to the shop. We will miss him at Omni Performance.

Kelli Paul

November 2, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss Tony and Janell...prayers and love sent your way.

|Netta |Snowden

November 1, 2009

My Heart is broken your dad meant so much to me he was a great part of my life i will miss him dearly I ve lost my best friend my prayers are with you Sean Tony Janell an the girls

Netta Snowden

November 1, 2009

My heart is broken I want to say your father was so special to me life won t b the same my prayers are with you Special Friend Netta

Netta Snowden

November 1, 2009

My heart is broken Life will not be the same my prayers are with you Special Friend Netta

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