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William Noel Twyman, 65, of Orange, died on Sunday, May 2, 2010, at his residence.
He was born on March 30, 1945, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, the son of the late Delmar and Mabel Wilson Twyman.
Mr. Twyman was a member of Oak Chapel Baptist Church, the Keswick Hunt Club, the Orange County Rescue Squad, the Virginia Horse Shows Association Hall of Fame and the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia B. Twyman; a daughter, Vaughan T. Jenkins and her husband, Noel; a son, Robert N. Twyman and his wife, Carey; two grandchildren, Taylor Jenkins and Riley Twyman; and a special friend, Silke Meyer.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2010, from the Oak Chapel Baptist Church with interment to follow at Graham Cemetery. The Reverend Bobby Greene will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at the Preddy Funeral Home, 250 West Main Street, Orange.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Oak Chapel Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 11415 Montford Road, Orange, VA 22960.
Preddy Funeral Home of Orange is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Leslie Pickett Sheehan
May 14, 2010
Noel was a special man with a big and gentle heart and a lot to offer to young and old. I regret I let the years get away without staying in touch. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Brenda (Breeden)Crooker
May 8, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of seeing Noel in Horse Shows. How exciting it was hearing his name announced and being able to say "I know him, I went to school with him"! I remember Montpelier well,(being from Orange), visiting family there and attending Oak Chapel.
May your many wonderful memories comfort you.
Brigitte Becker
May 6, 2010
Pat, I am so sorry to hear about Noel has left us. I am thinking of you and your children, believe. I still remember Noel from our reunion last year, and I am so happy to have hugged him that time. I always thought you were such a nice looking and wonderful couple. Pat, I know it is hard for you, but I hope you will survive thinking abou the wonderful time you and Noel have had together. Wish you all the best in the future, You did a "good job". believe me. Love to you from Brigitte (and John) from Copenhagen. See you NEXT YEAR.
Sherry Stainback
May 6, 2010
Dear Pat & Family, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Judy Johnson
May 6, 2010
Pat, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember Noel's sense of humor, all the jokes he told to all of us in the lobby of the hotel we stayed at during the Med. Cruise. Take care.
Todd Wever
May 5, 2010
Pat, Robert, Vaughan,
I'm so sorry to hear Noel has left us, but he will never be forgotten.
A great man, one of a kind and a gentle soul I'm proud to have known him.
Todd Wever
Andy Thigpen
May 5, 2010
What a full life was lived by Noel. That was his choice and a good one. Not just a good horseman but a good man. I am proud to say that I knew him. My best to his Family and Friends.
Bill Dickson
May 5, 2010
Noel was a truly special guy.He was not only a gentleman, but a gentleman farmer with a vast knowledge of the land and the livestock,crops and wildlife that shared his space in the world. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you, god bless.
Marianne Taylor
May 5, 2010
Dear Pat, Vaughan, Robert, and the rest of the family,
I was so sorry to hear of Noel's passing. I've known Noel since I was 5 yrs old (I'm 57 now) and thought the world of him. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Betty Rae and Gerald Hiter
May 5, 2010
Hallie called me last night. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I am also sorry that I will not be able to attend the funneral with such short notice. Please know that you will be in my heart during this time. Please let the rest of the family know that your cousin is thinking of them too.
Betty Rae Vaughan Hiter
Mac Dent
May 5, 2010
Dear Pat, We are all so sorry for your loss. Noel will be missed for many reasons, not the least of which was everyone could say he was his or her friend. A great sportsman and outdoor enthusiast. Sportsmanship was just one of his many outstanding qualities. Without question a great horseman. We are all gong to miss seeing him out in the hunt field. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Danby Paterson
May 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Danby, Dave, Gunnar and Zac Paterson
May 4, 2010
Pat and family....All my prayers and thoughts are with you now and the coming days....Smokey Jordan
May 4, 2010
My sympathy is with you. Ada M. Watson
Greta Siemen
May 4, 2010
Offering my sincere sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow.
Ditty Graves Stone
May 4, 2010
Dear Pat,
Bill called Monday and told me about Noel passing away. Please know that you and the children are in my thoughts and prayers. Noel will be missed greatly by all that knew him
Love, Ditty Graves Stone
Carla Brooks
May 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Nancy Robinson
May 4, 2010
Pat and Family,
My sincere sympathy to you and your children and grandchildren. Although it has been many years since I lived in Orange I will never forget those wonderful times. My dear friend Janice called to tell me and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May 4, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Pamela (Raines) White and family
Shawnette Gray
May 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Gallup
May 4, 2010
Pat and family,
We send this prayer to you! It was read at Rodney's funeral and has been very meaningful to us! I know Rodney and Noel are busy catching up!
“Death Is Nothing At All”
“Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, which we still are. Call me by my old familiar name; speak to me in the easy way in which you always use to do. Put no difference in your tone; wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, and pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was, let it be spoken without effort, without a trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight. I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well”
Henry Scott Holland
1847-1918
Canon of St. Paul’s Cathedral
We share in your grief,
Linda Gallup and Doris Hoffman
justin and Nancy wiley
May 4, 2010
We will very much miis Noel and send our prayers to his family. The hunt field will never be the same without him. God Bless,
Nancy and Justin
Melissa Spaulding
May 4, 2010
Wishing your family comfort and peace - you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Julia Parker Lyman
May 4, 2010
Long before I met him, I admired Noel as one of the great horsemen. He will forever be in my memory as an elegant rider and good sport. It was an honor to know him.
Sid Trimmer
May 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Pat, Robert , Vaughn and the grandchidren. I have many fond memories of Noel. He gave me a chance to ride a few races. Breaking yearlings. Riding at Montpelier. Deer hunting. Working cattle, Hay making.Shooting matches. I learned so much about horsemenship just being around him. I will miss him greatly.
Sid Trimmer
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