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Douglas Fifer Obituary
Douglas Cordell Fifer, 68, of 293 Harbor Dr., Hurt died Friday, October 1, 2010 at his home. He was the husband of Gertrude Faye Hogan Fifer.
He was born January 23, 1942 in Bedford County, the son of the late Letcher Fifer and Nora Tyree Fifer. He was a truck driver for Ross Laboratories.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Danny Fifer and his wife Sandra of Hurt and Chris Fifer of Gretna; two daughters, Cynthia Sigler and Angie Fifer Hutcherson, both of Hurt; six grandchildren, Ethan Fifer, Josh and Chelsey Hutcherson, Afton Sigler, Nikki Brown and Hunter Crawley; three sisters, Shirley Overstreet of Hurt, Patricia Martin of Madison Heights and Phyllis Mattox of Leesville; two special nieces, Lesia Betterton and Mary Gregory; special friends, Sherman and Lois Lawhorne, Ashley Tuck, and Dameon Davis; and two special pets, Katie and Spot.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Finch & Finch Chapel, Altavista by the Rev. David Bayse with interment to follow at Green Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 P.M., Saturday at Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista and other times at the residence.
The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider Humane Society ASPCA, 322 Dennis Riddle Lane, Rustburg, VA 24588.
To send condolences, please visit www.finchand
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Fifer
JERRY,ANN MOSER
October 7, 2010
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
October 4, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lloyd and Annette Catron, Altavista, Virginia
Linda & Dana Hailey
October 3, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
October 3, 2010
Gertrude I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and family.
Jo Barnard Staunton River Family Physicians
Jo Ellen Venckus
October 2, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Liz WALTHALL
October 2, 2010
Nikki Thinking of you GOd Bless
Dick and Doris Short
October 2, 2010
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.
Liz Walthall
October 2, 2010
Nikki Thinking of you in your time of sorrow
PATRICIA & CARROLL KEATTS
October 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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