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BOBBY TOWLER Obituary
Bobby Lee Towler, 79 of 6940 Dry Fork Road, Dry Fork, VA died Sunday, October 30, 2011 in Danville Regional Medical Center. Born August 4, 1932 in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of the late Jimmy Lee Towler and the late Vera Goard Towler. He was married to Netra Pritchett Towler who survives of the residence. He was a member of Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church and enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He formerly worked for American Furniture as a supervisor. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in the Korean Conflict. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Cindy Lee Smith of Capron, VA; a son, Jimmy "Jimbo" Towler of Dry Fork; four step-daughters, Peggy Huffman, Catherine Archbold, Mary "Sue" Pillow and Debra Osborne; two sisters, Janie Evans and Martha Killian; a brother, Thomas Towler; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Bobby Wayne Towler, and a sister, Gerelin Lewis. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church, Dry Fork, VA with Rev. Joe M. Beck and Rev. Cecil Coates officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Post 29. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville and at other times will be at the residence, 6940 Dry Fork Road, Dry Fork, VA.
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November 6, 2011
Netra, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. You have been in my prayers.
Frances Pettigrew
J CECIL WILLARD JR
November 2, 2011
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY
Mark Johnson
November 2, 2011
So sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. I have fond memories of visiting in his home and how he always made me feel welcome, even though I was just a kid from down the road. Our prayers are with you all during this time. May God Bless you all!
November 2, 2011
Netra ,Wendy, Chris & Brandon my heart goes out to all of you and the rest of the family it seems it never ends. It is for our selves we grieve as we lose each of our loved ones.But the fact that we know in our hearts that one glorious Day we will be with them and walk those streets of gold all together hand in hand and wow!!!!!we will live in a mansion. Until that day i ask God in the Name of Jesus give you all strength to endure and pray that He wraps his arms tightly around each of you and wipes away every tear as you go through the days ahead. Love and prayers Delores Crumpton.
November 1, 2011
I was so sad to hear of Bobby's passing.I have a great Love for him and Netra.My heart and love goes out to the whole family.My Prayers are with you all that your sorrow will be lightened by the Lord above.Bobby was a very sweet person and he loved to laugh.I know he is having a wonderful reunion with those who went before him Bobby and Sandy and all the rest that he loved so dearly.Know that my heart is heavy with his passing.And my prayers are with you all.Love Janice Hardy.Anything that I can do please call.God Bless
November 1, 2011
tra and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Bobby. May God comfort you all in this time of sorrow. Brenda Johnson Jefferson
Ronnie Williamson
November 1, 2011
May the arms of angels surround and comfort you and your family. Our prayers are with you. All our love, Ronnie & Susan Williamson
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