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Rufus Calloway Obituary

Rufus Calloway, 69, of Bedford, Va., died on Monday, November 23, 2009. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 2009, at Washington St. Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2009.

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Sueginh Wright-Atkins

November 28, 2009

Mr. Rufus Calloway was such a great man and gentle spirit to know. I am so deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My earlier years were truly blessed by your family and I hold you in prayer and remembrance on this day.

Margaret Andeson

November 27, 2009

To the Keith Otey Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. When this is over please give me a call.

Gerald & Valerie Zimmerman

November 27, 2009

To Roberta & Family. Saying sorry for your loss seems so inadequate. The loss of Rufus is a loss to everyone who knew him. He was a great friend and a great person. The friendship we shared will always be with me. Our thoughts are with you.

Bruce, Phyllis & Monica Parker

November 25, 2009

Our prayers are with you now and always, know that God made no mistake when he called your loved one home just know he now has an angel before him.

Stephanie Smith-Ferguson

November 25, 2009

To the Calloway family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and keep you during your time of bereavement.

Renae Whitley

November 25, 2009

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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