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Reuben Mayhew Obituary

Reuben William Mayhew, 69, of Long Island, Va., died on Friday, June 25, 2010. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home Chapel, Gretna, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jun. 26, 2010.

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Cindy Mayhew Marrs

July 5, 2010

To Rueben and all who loved him, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you.

June 29, 2010

I've missed Reuben since he left B&W. Now even more. I think of him often ...and laugh. He was agreat person to work with and we had many good times together. I can only imagine what he was like at home. I know you'll miss him greatly and are in my thoughts. God bless Tom Eastman

TED WORSHAM

June 26, 2010

TO THE MAYHEW FAMILY,
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.PEGGY,I AS A CHILD ALWAYS ENJOYED WHEN YOU AND REUBEN WOULD COME UP ON THE WEEKENDS AND DAD WOULD PLAY HIS GUITAR AND SING.THEY WERE SOME OF THE GOOD OLE' DAYS!REUBEN WAS A GREAT MAN AND HE LEFT GREAT MEMORIES FOR EVERYONE HE MET.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.LOVE ALWAYS,TED,CHERYL,BRITTANY, AND NICOLE WORSHAM

June 26, 2010

Dear Evelyn.
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I am the lady that was in the room with you at the hospital.Hope you will be at home when you get this.It was nice to meet you and your family.Take care,
Love ,Doris Short

Mary Edmonds

June 26, 2010

Peggy & Family, So sorry to hear of your loss, but heaven has gained a wonderful man. You All are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Love, Eugene & Mary Edmonds

Jo Ellen Venckus

June 26, 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.

June 25, 2010

So sorry to hear about Reuben. He was a wonderful man and a good friend. I have missed talking with him at work since he retired. My Granny Bett passed away this morning also, I guess heaven is getting two great angels back today. Wishing you love and peace.
The Moons-Jason, Nicole, Kaela, Jesse

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