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Russell Wiley Obituary

Mr. Russell M. (Dee Dee) Wiley, 65, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Lillie Mae Wiley; three brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include his daughter, Angela M. Wiley; son, Russell T. Wiley; stepdaughter, Cynthia Newbill Fountain; stepsons, Christopher and Richard Newbill, all of Roanoke; a sister, Vivian Johnson, of Salem; a brother, Henry (Joyce) Wiley, of Roanoke; seven grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; a devoted friend, Linda Warraich; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at Serenity Funeral Home with Pastor Adrian Dowell officiating. Interment will follow in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, June 11, 2010, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may call at Serenity on Friday from noon to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 540-345-9100.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 7 to Jun. 10, 2010.

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The Law Family

June 10, 2010

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

LaMario & Shayla Hayes

June 10, 2010

May God give you the strength to you need to get through this difficult time, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow

roy & annie waldron

June 10, 2010

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

Serenity Funeral Home

June 10, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

7 East RMH

June 9, 2010

Roanoke Memorial Hospital 7 East want to let you know we are sorry for your loss and may God Bless you.
Nicole Johnson

LEWIS HARRIS

June 7, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

DAVID JOINER SR.

June 7, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

monique(nikki) waller

June 7, 2010

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

Phyllis Cooper

June 7, 2010

To the Wiley,and Newbill Family you all are in my thoughts and prayers,if there's any thing I can do please dont hesitate to call me, May God Bless You All.

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