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George Taylor Obituary

George A. (Tuffy) Jr., 52, of Rural Retreat, Va. and formerly of Bland, Va., passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009. Funeral services 7 p.m. Friday at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Mar. 10 to Mar. 13, 2009.

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Mama Jean Cornett

March 13, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bea Powers

March 13, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

alice,wayne,john and luther smith

March 11, 2009

WE WORKED WITH TUFFY ON A DAIRYFARM AND WERE GOOD FRIENDS. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

Dee and Bobby

March 10, 2009

Tuffy will be greatly missed by those of us who knew and loved him. We are thankful for the happy memories he gave us. Rest in peace Tuffy. We will never forget you. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Linda Walker McPeak

March 10, 2009

I remember Tuffy growing up years in Mechanicsburg, Va. He would walk to the store and take a short cut through our yard. Our thought and prayers are with you and your loss.

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