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Paul Rice Obituary

Paul Rufus Rice, 84, of Stafford, Va., died Friday, November 13, 2009. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 19, 2009.

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November 18, 2009

May God grant you comfort in your grieving and hope in your living. With every blessing, Pastor and Neva Goeres

Alice Slusher

November 18, 2009

Papal was one of the greatest men I know. He was there for me as a child teaching the things I need to know to grow in life. I spent every weekend and summer of my child hood at his house. I am going to miss him very dearly. Papal I love you so much.

Rose Sealock

November 18, 2009

Family friend for many years. Now you are in heaven with your bestfriend (my dad). You where wonderful to my chilren and myself. Thank you for everything you will truely be missed.

Rose Cline-Minter
and Jimmy Minter

franklin smith

November 17, 2009

my prayers and thoughts are with the cusins. the one memory i have of him,is when he took most of his boys and myself deer hunting on the Marine Corps Base Quantico va.

Mary Smith

November 17, 2009

May The Lord give each of you Peace through these hard times.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you .Much Love to All,Ralph & Marylee Smith

Lewis & Pauline Smith

November 17, 2009

Helen, Children, Family & Friends, Words do little in a time like this but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.We love you. Lewis & Pauline Smith

Arnita (Nita) Stallard

November 17, 2009

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories of your loved one help you through this rough time and I pray God will help ease your pain. Love, Nita Smith-Stallard

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