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Robert Halliday Obituary

Robert Keith (Bobby) Halliday, 74, of Troutville, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Halliday; mother, Minnie Louise Haymaker Halliday Fitzgerald; stepfather, Homer D. Fitzgerald; and brother, Henry Fitzgerald. He is survived by his sisters, Hilda Finch, of New Jersey, Mildred Bradley, of Waynesboro; uncle, Carlton Haymaker, of Roanoke; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, 540-254-3000.
Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21, 2009.

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Elaine Varelos-Golusky

October 23, 2009

I'm sorry to hear about Bobby's passing. He was always so funny and spunky unless his health was holding him back in more recent years. He was always so kind to me and that's how I have always thought of him.

Frances Fitzgerald Harmon

October 21, 2009

Sorry for your loss. We loved and cared for Bobby. May God Bless each one.

Robert & Vicky Dooley

October 19, 2009

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

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