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Roy Arrington Obituary

Roy R. Arrington, 100, of Forest died Saturday, September 6, 2008. Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Louise Coffey Arrington; and two sons, Barry and Larry Arrington; and his daughter, Dianne A. James. Funeral Services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday at Tharp Funeral Chapel, Bedford. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 7, 2008.

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Bernard Camden

September 8, 2008

To the Arrington Family
I am sorry to learn to learn of Roy's death tonight,Monday,Sept 8. I know that he is safely home with our Lord. My deepest sympathy and
prayers are with each of you. God Bless.

Bernard Camden
Former Pastor,Retired
6615 Lancers Circle
Richmond,Va. 23224

Linda Waskey

September 7, 2008

Dear Larry and Betty,
You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time of farewell.
Our condolenses,
Clarence and Linda

Delores Beale

September 7, 2008

Dianne and family I am sorry to hear of your father passing. I remember the good times our family used to have together. You are in my thoughts. Sorry I can't be there.
God Bless.

Hilda and Ted Vaughan

September 7, 2008

Larry and Betty and Barry and Dawn, Our deepest sympathy to you and to the whole family. What wonderful memories you must have of Mr. Arrington and his long rewarding life. We love you.

Jim and Margaret Warren

September 7, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

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