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Pomp Berger Obituary

Pomp Lee Berger, 87, of Gretna, Va., died January 30, 2009. Funeral services 4 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2009, at the First Baptist Church of Gretna. Arrangements by ColbertMoran Funeral Home, Gretna.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 31, 2009.

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Roanna Camden Cann

February 3, 2009

Just wanted to leave my contact info.

Joy Berger

February 2, 2009

I will always treasure times with Uncle Pomp and Aunt Carrie, and our Berger family. Thank you for the rich heritage and values instilled in me. How I missed being in Gretna with all of you this weekend to honor, grieve, and celebrate Uncle Pomp!
Much love, Joy

Ron Witcher

February 2, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Pomp influenced many people during his life and will be missed.
Susan, Ron, and Ryan

Chip Camden

February 2, 2009

I'm sorry I was unable to attend the funeral. I haven't seen Pomp for a long time, but he was a constant in my life when I was growing up in Gretna. My condolences to the family.

Roanna Camden Cann

February 2, 2009

It was so good to see all of you again, and I know that Pomp was there with us, too. He would have loved to see us all together again. God bless you all. Love, Roanna

Tina Wells

February 1, 2009

Gleen sorry to hear about your lose may god be with you . TinaWells Evington Va

Cheryl Nash

February 1, 2009

Glenn and Family,
Our thoughts are with you as you say a sad goodbye. Keep his memories close to your hearts.
Love,
Cheryl and Dave

Harold Hines and family

January 31, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

January 31, 2009

May God be with you during this time of sorrow; you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tommy and Jo Ann Myers Johnson

John Berger

January 31, 2009

Your family is in our prayers.

Peggy Lawrence

January 31, 2009

Mama & I came down to Lena Simpsons funeral several months ago, and Mama got to talk with Pomp, she was delighted to see him. Mama always talks about living on the Berger farm. We are sorry for your loss.
Lona Brooks Davis and her daughter, Peggy Davis Lawrence of Rustburg.

Kathy Eanes Hodges

January 31, 2009

I will keep your family in my prayers.

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