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Hewey Thornsbury Obituary

Hewey J. Thornsbury, 77, of Salem, Va., passed away Friday, October 24, 2008. Memorial service 2 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 27, 2008.

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Genevieve (McD) Albert

October 30, 2008

It seems we lose contact over the years, then suddenly there is a name that reminds us of many happy times long ago. So very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and comfort you.
The "Cousins" Frances, Ann, and Genevieve

Mary Kidd

October 28, 2008

Jean, we're so sorry to learn about your great loss. Please know that we will keep you in our prayers.

Mary Kate, William, and Tony

Norma Burke

October 28, 2008

Jean and family, your old neighbors from Rockford are sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you comfort at this time. Love and Prayers from
Norma Jean Burke, Sudie Dudley, and Emma Sue Simpkins

Debbie Scott

October 27, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Hewey, please accept my sincerest sympathies to you all during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers

Debbie Franco

October 26, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jean Tackett

October 25, 2008

I'm sorry for your lost. I'm Jean Thornsbury Tackett Hewey is my uncle my dad was Harold Thornsbury. So sorry to hear about his passing .

Chris Stump

October 25, 2008

Joe:

Words can't express the sorrow we all feel at the loss of your father. He was a great man, and he, along with your mother beside him, did a great job of transforming two impressionable young boys into capable, responsible adults.

God bless you all.

Paula Lisenby

October 25, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Your family will remain in my thoughts.

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