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Linwood Diggs Obituary
Linwood N. Diggs, 88, "Pops" of Main Street, Waynesboro, departed this life on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia.
He was born September 11, 1921, in Greenwood, Virginia, a son of Chester Diggs and Roberta Smith.
He retired from the Charlottesville school system and was a veteran of the United States Navy.
His parents; his wife, Sally Diggs; and a son, Rochester Diggs, preceded him in death.
He is survived by two sons, Isaac Diggs of Waynesboro, Virginia, and Curtis Dickerson of California; two daughters, Selena Sims of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Mildred Wright of Verona, Virginia; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be conducted 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at the chapel of McCutcheon's Funeral Home.
Professional services provided by McCutcheon's Funeral Home.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Pastor Michael A. Turner, Sr.
November 18, 2009
To the Diggs Family:
May you know the powerful, comforting presence of the Holy Spirit at this time of depletion and loss. "Cast your cares upon the Lord, for He cares for you."
November 17, 2009
Isaac & Melissa
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am so glad we got to meet "Daddy" Mr. Diggs. We had a great time laughing & dancing with him what a strong man. He will be missed.
The Williams Family
Debbie and Pam
Roberta Gray
November 16, 2009
Our sympathetic thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. Mr. Diggs lived in the Avon community for a long time and we will all remember him for his kind ways. May God bless and comfort you. Union Baptist Church Avon, Virginia
Ernestine Baker-Feggans
November 16, 2009
To The Family of Mr. Linwood N. Diggs. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to each of you in your time of loss. Mr. Linwood was a good man and he will be truly missed. My deepest condolences are with each of you as you grieve.
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Ron Sheffey
November 16, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nancy Darcus
November 16, 2009
May god be with the diggs family in this time of grief. Be bless and I will alway remember the times we share with you all as a family.
Priscilla Rose
November 16, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tina/Barbara Johnson
November 16, 2009
To The Diggs family we send our prayers out to you,in the this time of grief.May god be with you all.
Durrette Family
November 16, 2009
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.
Theresa (Tee) Rawlings
November 16, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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