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Rowland Meredith Obituary

Rowland Earl Meredith Jr., 55, of Dinwiddie, passed away Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rowland Earl Meredith Sr.

Rowland is survived by his mother, Eva Cliborne Meredith of Dinwiddie; a brother, Greg and wife, Barbara; two nieces, Whitney and Madison; and a nephew, Nicholas, all of McKenney; a good friend, J.B. Bryant of Dinwiddie; two favorite dogs, Hank and Sammy; and other family members.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, in Southlawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Pat Porter officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested for Southside Dialysis Center, 3400 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23805. Arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Aug. 31, 2010.

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September 7, 2010

Nanny Eva, I'm so sorry for your loss, Earl was a wonderful person who we all loved, he will never be forgotten. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Love, Janet, Misty, Braden and Colton

August 31, 2010

August 31, 2010

Just found out tonight about Earl's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Greg and rest of family.

With Sympathy,
Bernard & Alice Jones

August 31, 2010

You all are in our prayers for your loss. May your memories comfort you at this time. Now you have a guardian angel looking over you.

David and Cathy Barber
Petersburg, VA

Sandra Anderson

August 31, 2010

We are praying for you and keep you in our hearts at your time of need.

Pat & Al Thackston
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