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Alvin Key Obituary
Alvin "Hugh" C. Key, 79, of Charlottesville, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at a local health care center.
He was the son of the late John and Virginia Monroe Key. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Susie Barbour; and two sisters, Rosebud Golden and Robbie Williams.
He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted family, one daughter, Laverne Callaway of Charlottesville, Virginia; one sister, JoAnna Jones of White Hall, Virginia; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and a host of other beloved relatives and friends..
Funeral services will be conducted 12 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at Piedmont Baptist Church with the Reverend Mary Carey officiating. Interment will follow at the family cemetery.
In addition to viewing at the funeral home, Mr. Key will be viewed one hour prior to service at the church.
Services of comfort are entrusted to the staff of McClenny Funeral Service Inc.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Kim Swift
October 26, 2010
Mr. Key will be missed by Charlottesville Rehab. Center. He was such a humble man. I'm glad I had the opportunity to care for him.
Lewis A. Wood
October 26, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Hannah Jones-Angel
October 26, 2010
Uncle Hugh will be missed, he had a gentle spirit but also could liven up any social gathering. Sending all my love from Atlanta to my family
J. Cartwright
October 26, 2010
To the Key family, May God keep you and sustain you in this your time of sorrow
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