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Van Abshire-Grimes Obituary


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ABSHIRE-GRIMES, Van Michael Joey Age 40, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Millie Lockard; aunt, Deborah Abshire; brother, Paul Edward Abshire; and cousin, Trevin Martin. Joey is survived by his wife, Sheila Abshire; his mother, Sherlyn Abshire; two step- children, Sarah & Elijah; brother, Charles Abshire; sister, Jamie Abshire; mother-in-law, Ruth Brady; three nephews, Austin & Chandler Abshire and Gage Abshire; half brothers & sisters, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, great cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday (10/25) at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton. Pastor Nathan Hundley will officiate. Interment will follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Joey to the family to be used at their discretion. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com.

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

Published by Dayton Daily News on Oct. 23, 2008.

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brittani abshire

October 24, 2008

JOEY I WISH I COULD HAVE SPENT MORE TIME WITH YOU! IM GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH...:(AT LEAST NOW I KNOW YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE AND I GOT YOU TO WATCH OVER ME. I LOVE YOU!!!YOUR CUZN BRITTANI

Jennifer Martin

October 23, 2008

Tony, I am real sorry to hear about the loss of your Brother. I know how hard it is. If I can do anything for you..... let me know!
Stay strong Tony! A whole lot of people think the world of you!

Jennifer (Martin)
Shawn Martins sister

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