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Robert Telfair Obituary

Robert L. Telfair NORFOLK - Robert Lee Telfair, 87, passed away Sept. 14, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Mattie Telfair; three daughters, Sharel Telfair, Vanessa McPherson and Andrea Thomas (Wilson); one son, Robert Telfair (Beebe); four grandkids and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. in Beach Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., 4456 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach. Robert's life will be celebrated Monday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. in St. Paul CME Church, 310 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Robert will be placed in the church one hour prior to the start of the service. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. www.beachfuneralandcremationservices.com. Kevin A. Sanderlin, funeral director.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 18, 2010.

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Valerie Whitney-Lowery

September 19, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joseph Fleming

September 18, 2010

Uncle Robert and family. I'm sorry about the loss of your father. May God grant you strength and peace during this challenging season un your lives. I am aware that God does everything perfectly and never makes a mistake. Hold fast to your faith and be consoled to know that we your wife's family "the Fleming (s) stand ready to extend our love and prayers to you today and beyond".

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