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Bobby Gray Howard CHESAPEAKE - Bobby Gray Howard, 71, of the 1000 block of Elysian Place, passed away Oct. 7, 2008, in his home. A native of Advance, N.C., he was the son of the late Lonnie and Myrtle Howard. He retired from the General Service Administration as an inspector. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Claudia Howard; two daughters, Ashley McGrath and husband Chris and Ginger Catherines, both of Chesapeake; four grandchildren, Connor McGrath (his little buddy), Kristyn McGrath, Andrew Catherines and Lauren Catherines; and three sisters, Jane Gatewood, Joanne Roper and husband Bobby and Darlene Tester. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral, Kempsville Chapel, Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral will begin Friday at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Kevin Wilson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
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Jean Robinson
October 11, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss.I know Bobby was loved by his family and friends. We were married a few years and he always had friends around. I will pray for you all. I just
know he
is at peace and without pain.
bye Bobby rest in peace, Jean
Tammy and Robert Lynn Roper
October 8, 2008
A soul dear to our family and me has gone home. Uncle Bobby was one I laughed with and was charmed by. He fought the most courageous battle I'd ever seen anyone undertake without ever thinking once about giving up. He truly fought the good fight. I may not be able to joke with this soul in the flesh again in this lifetime, but I am more than certain that our soul lights will once again meet in another place sometime in the future. Uncle Bobby will always live in our hearts. Our memories of him are treasures we will carry them with us wherever we go. We were truly blessed to have had him in our lives, and we give Thanksgiving to God for that.
Rest in Peace Uncle Bobby.
Love
Mary Kitts
October 8, 2008
Bobby was my dad away from home. He shared my dad's birthday and took me under his wing when I moved down here from No Va.
He will truly be missed but never forgotten.
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