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Cecil Dempsey Robertson

1919 - 2009

BORN

1919

DIED

2009

Cecil Robertson Obituary

Cecil Dempsey Robertson, 89, of Bedford, Va., passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2009. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2009, at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 25, 2009.

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Cindy Blankenship

January 25, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Cecil when we all went to church together. I know the Lord will comfort you and give you the strength to get through this. My prayers are with you!!

Lena Craig

January 24, 2009

I am sorry to hear the loss of Cecil. He was a very kind man and I am sure he will be missed. May God comfort you through your grieving. May He give you the strength that you need . God Bless you all.

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