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Howard Edwards Obituary

Howard R. Edwards, Jr., 85, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009. Funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 21, 2009.

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Lillian Sink

January 26, 2009

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.

Wanda Blevins

January 23, 2009

I was Mr. Edwards sitter on Saturday, Wanda. I just want to send each of you my sympathy. It was a very trying and difficult day for us all and I am glad that I was there to provide any comfort that I could during this most difficult time. He is truly in a much better place and is no longer suffering. Find comfort in your precious memories. Although I did not know him, just by the stories during the day, he must have been a very special man.

Wanda Myers

January 21, 2009

Barry,I am so sorry that I could not make it to Roanoke for the funeral, but please know that I am thinking of you

Allen and Doris Rhodes

January 20, 2009

Someone who was so special and loveed very much will be missed.I loved Junior so much. My prayers are with the family. Sorry can't be there.

Sandra Jeffries

January 19, 2009

Sympathy and condolences are extended to the family from Lawrence Transportation at the passing of Barry's Dad. May God bless and keep you all at this time.

Sandra Jeffries, Human Resources

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