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William Burns Obituary

Mr. William Cosby Burns, 49, of Hollins, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008.Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at Serenity Funeral Home with the Rev. Adrian Dowe officiating. Burial will be in Culpeper National Cemetery. Friends may call at Serenity Monday, December 15, 2008, 12 to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 9 to Dec. 14, 2008.

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Toniece Childress

December 17, 2008

To my little cousins Mahogany and Shaunte' I wish I could be there for u both I am sorry about my uncles death he was truly my favorite uncle on my fathers side he will be sorely missed and if I could I would be there with you guys you are in my prayers and my uncle is at peace with our heavenly father. I miss and love ya.

Teresa Dudley

December 15, 2008

To Red, Mahagony, and Pat and Family. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Christy (Muggs) Ferrell and The Ferrell Family

December 15, 2008

To the Family,
Time might seem hard now. But as time goes by it gets easier. God has his plans for all of us and only he knows the answer. If there is anything that my family or I can do please let us know.

Portia

December 14, 2008

KeKe, Pat, Adriane, Rod and Gary may God Bless and keep each one of you in his loving arms I know this is a difficult time for all of you but remember god makes no mistakes.You all are in my prayers.

Johnnie and Virginia Smith

December 14, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

David and Kim,A.J.,Kierra Gravely

December 14, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Rhonda Cunningham

December 14, 2008

Shauntae and Mahogany we were so sorry to hear about the passing of your father.Be encouraged and look to God for strength. Rhonda, Domeninique, Pia,and Marcus Banks

bb saunders-shaw

December 12, 2008

Pat Shantae , mahogany, and the rest of the family, i am so sorry and empty. I will always remember "us" and the times we shared. You all in are in my thoughts and prayers. Time heals all wounds ....they say!!

Gail Wells

December 9, 2008

My sympathy goes out to Burns family..Cosby will never be forgotten

Kim R. Alexander

December 9, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. , Cosby was a wonderful , person he never changed.He always , had a smile no matter what he was going thur..I will miss you classmate..

Dawn Brown and family

December 9, 2008

To the Family of Cosby Burns sorry to hear of your lost. We will be praying for the family and if there is anything we can do just let us know.

Lois Crawford

December 9, 2008

To the Burns family, I am praying for you-all at a time such as this. Just know that God will comfort you.

Danny & Stephanie Ferguson,Jr

December 9, 2008

May God comfort you during your time of bereavement. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Curtis Saunders

December 9, 2008

To The Burns Family: I am in shock, I am sorry to hear about Cosby I will keep you all in my prayers with much love!!
Love Curtis Saunders

Sterling Fizer Jr.

December 9, 2008

To the Burns family we are in sorrow for your loss. If you need anything please give me a call at 540-397-7707

tracy whorley and family

December 9, 2008

my sympathy is with the family i am prayin for all of you and may god bless you

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