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Robert Phipps Obituary

Robert (Bobby) Phipps, 73, of Independence, Va., died on Monday, November 23, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2009, in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2009.

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November 25, 2009

Frankie, Robin, Becky & Jeff:

I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Joyce Anderson

Wava Osborne

November 25, 2009

Dearest Frankie, Robin, Becky and Jeff,
Please know my heart goes out to you as you morn the passing of your beloved husband/father. Mom loved all of you so much and you were such a good neighbor to her. Bob will certainly be missed by the community.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.
My sympathy and love to each of you.
Wava Osborne

Butch

November 25, 2009

To each of you I am so sorry for your lost. I will always remember Bobby coming into Dad's store and picking on us boys. I pray you find Gods strength, love and compassion during this time. God Bless You All

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