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Robert Ramsay Wayland Jr.
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Robert Ramsay Wayland Jr. of Elkton, Virginia, passed away suddenly on September 14, 2008.
He was born September 15, 1935, in Lexington, Virginia, to the late Robert R. and Annie Estes Wayland.
In addition to his wife, Janet, he is survived by three sons, and their spouses, Charles and Alison of Richmond, Virginia, Glenn and Nancy of Harrisonburg, Virginia, and Brian and Tammy of Glen Allen, Virginia. He is also survived by his sister, Bettie Slusser and her husband, Harry, of Kure Beach, North Carolina; and his brother, Lee, of Lexington, Virginia. He has nine surviving grandchildren, Liza, Meade, Charlie, Brock, David, Reece, Briana, Taylor and Micah. He was preceded in death by one grandchild, Blake.
He was an active member of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church in Lynnwood, Virginia, having served on the vestry. He worked for VEPCO and retired from Centel Telephone. Upon retirement he worked for ACE Hardware and recently volunteered with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, September 18, 2008, at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church in Lynnwood, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 980214, Richmond, VA 23298.
On-line condolences may be sent to the Wayland family at www.kygers.com
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Pat Russo
September 18, 2008
Charles, I was very sorry to hear about your father. Please take care and let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Beverley Bouzek
September 17, 2008
Brian & Brianna,
Sincere condolences.
You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Shirley Hughes
September 16, 2008
Charles are family, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Roy Bivens
September 16, 2008
To Bob's Family: As a workmate and friend of Bob's at Centel in Charlottesville, I wanted tell you how sorry I was to hear the sad news. May the Lord be with you at this time.
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Madelyn Norton
September 16, 2008
Brian, Tammy, Bri, Tay and Micah,
I am so sorry about Papa. He will be missed by everyone whose life he touched. I have admired him for the close and loving family you all are. My love and prayers with with you all. Bammaw
Roxanne Greer
September 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Carter Reid
September 16, 2008
Charles and Alison,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
BUDDY AND EILEEN NORTON
September 16, 2008
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
JOHN 3:16 GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON THAT WHO BELIEVETH IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE LIFE EVERLASTING.
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