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Byron Massie Obituary

Byron Braxston Massie, 89, of Big Island, Va., died on Thursday, January 15, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 17, 2009.

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Steve Everett

February 7, 2009

I'll always remember fond memories of Mr Massie down through the years.I enjoyed the times and many conversations he and I use to have at the Bedford Farmer's market.He touched many lives including mine in a very meaningful way.My prayers and sympathy go out to all his family.

nat evans

January 23, 2009

we'll all miss you mr massie... I'll keep that son of yours out of trouble - dont u worry.

godspeed

Cindy Miller

January 22, 2009

Byron-- my sincere condolences. You and your dad were blessed to have one another--I know that you two were close.. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Bailey Branch J.

January 21, 2009

Byron

I have learnt alot from this great man. For many years I have called him Game Wardon. My dad made the name up because Jon, Allen, Matt, and Myself use to keep the roads hot and heavy hunting and fishing Redhill road were he lived for most of my life.

My heart goes out to all of the family and if their is any thing that I and my family can do jest call.

Abe Eftekhari

January 21, 2009

Byron:
My condolences to the family. Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your beloved father.

ginny wilhelm

January 21, 2009

Byron was a sweet man with a heart of gold....I will cherish forever the memories of him stopping by the house to see how we were doing. You are all in my prayers , God bless you all in this time of sorrow!

Anne Smith

January 20, 2009

We will miss Byron. He was a great supporter of the Bedford Alzhiemers Support Group when I was the Facilitator. He was a great help for the caregivers of Alzheimers patients. Anne & Lamar Smith

Ann & Jerry Brundege

January 18, 2009

So sorry to hear about Uncle Byron, We know he is in a better place.
Please accept our condolences.
Will always remember him as being a Buckeye Fan.

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