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Benjamin Kirby Obituary

Mr. Benjamin Rufus Kirby, 92, of Rocky Mount, Va., died on Saturday, October 10, 2009. Funeral 1 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2009, at the Holy Trinity Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Tinsley officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 15, 2009, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Stanfield Mortuary Chapel. Interment in the Kirby-Tyree Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 11 to Oct. 15, 2009.

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Bobbi Peters

October 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 14, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss..

Aaron & Maggie Reynolds

October 12, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Joseph Witcher and Family

October 12, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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