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George Foster Obituary

George Kent Sr. Foster, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 5, 2008.

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Betty Rankin

October 9, 2008

Dear Margaret,
My heart aches for you and your family. George fought hard!
With prayers, love and hugs,
Betty Rankin

Michael Arthur

October 7, 2008

Dear Peggy and Family,
I'm sorry that I couldn't be there with you during your time of need. I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I will remember all of you in my prayers. God bless you all.

Skylar Hansen

October 7, 2008

George was a good man. He will be missed. I am very sorry for your loss.

Arlene Farrar

October 6, 2008

Dear Peggy & Family
I'm so sorry for your lost . I know how hard it is right now but God had his own plan for George and he is not in pain anymore . It doesn't get better but it will get easier as time goes on . May God be by your side to guide you at your time sadness . You and your family will be in my prayers

My deepest Sympathy
Arlene Farrar

Bill & Phyllis Huffman

October 5, 2008

Dear Peggy and loved ones we are so sorry for your loss, but it is Heaven's gain and Celeste's. George was a wonderful friend as well as all of you. We will truly miss him as well as our community will also. He fought a hard battle and God won, He gave him a new body with no pain.
George was one of a kind, a special Christian, loving husband and father, and PA, and friend to many.

If there is anything anytime that we can be of any comfort to you all, please don't hesitate to call us. You all have been in our prayers and will continue to do so.

May God's blessings be with each of you.
Love & Prayers always,

Bill & Phyllis Huffman

Bill & Phyllis Huffman

October 5, 2008

Dear Peggy and loved ones we are so sorry for your loss, but it is Heaven's gain and Celeste's. George was a wonderful friend as well as all of you. We will truly miss him as well as our comunity will also. He fought a hard battle and God won, He gave him a new body with no pain.
George was one of a kind, a special Christian, loving husband and father, and PA and friend to many.

If there is anything anytime that we can be of any comfort to youall, please don't hesitate to call us. You all have been in our prayers and will continue to do so.

May God's blessings be with each of you.
Love & Prayers always,

Bill& Phyllis Huffman

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