William Dayberry

William Dayberry

William Dayberry Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 23, 2009.
DAYBERRY, William A., age 88, of Chase City, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 21, 2009. He leaves behind a loving family, dear friends and many cherished memories of his kindness, humor and love. He was predeceased by his sisters, Gladys Pruett and Sophronia Carol Gregory; his brothers, Ernest and Kermit Dayberry; and his granddaugahter, Heather Kristin Newcomb. He is survived by his devoted wife, Ethel Mae Dayberry; and their daughters, Esther Morefield and her husband, Rev. David Morefield Sr., of Powhatan, Va., Suzie Newcomb and her husband, Larry Newcomb, of Midlothian, Va.; grandchildren, David Morefield Jr. and his wife, Laura, Timothy Morefield and his wife, Melinda, Holly Tinkham and her husband, Frank; and five great-grandchildren. His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy of his life, and the legacy of his compassionate spirit, humor and zest for life will live on through them. A visitation service will be held on Monday, November 23, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Newcomb Allgood Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 24, at 11 a.m. at Woodland Cemetery.


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Bobbie Dayberry

November 23, 2009

Bill was always my favorite uncle. We had many good fun times together. I worked for him during the summers when in high school. Sometimes when it was very hot we would quit work early and go swimming in a swimming hole nearby. He had a great sense of humor and a terrific attitude about life. For example, I called him on his 88th birthday and he told me he was going to call me on my 88th!! He will be dearly missed.

Juanita Dayberry Hodges

November 23, 2009

I grew up with Uncle Bill always nearby and so enjoyed his humor and concern for others. After I moved away he always welcomed me when I came to visit and had some good stories to tell me and pictures to show of the three generations of his beautiful family which he lived to enjoy. I will miss him.

Judy Newcomb Tudor

November 23, 2009

Bill Dayberry was truly a wonderful Christian man. I first knew him when I became friends with his daughter, Esther. We had so many fun times with him when I visited their home. We went to church together for years. He gave me some spiritual guidance which remains with me today. He had such a good sense of humor. I can almost hear him laughing now. I am so honored and thankful that his younger daughter, Suzie, married my brother, Larry; and became my sister. Mrs. Dayberry is one of the sweetest people I've ever known. My heart goes out to them in their loss. His death is also a loss to many of us who knew and loved him. He is in Heaven today. Godspeed - - we all will miss you until we join you.

Martha Dayberry

November 23, 2009

Bill's smile and laughter will be missed. He was always so sweet to me and Doug. I wish we could have visited more. We will be thinking of you, Ethel, Esther and Suzie. and of course Bill, the "good looking Dayberry" as I called him. Martha M. Dayberry

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