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Richard Byrd Obituary

Richard Corey Byrd, 20, of Fries, Va., passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009. Memorial service will be held 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, in Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 10, 2009.

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December 10, 2009

My heart aches for your loss. Corey was loved by all who knew him. What a sweet and gentle guy.
Tina Privette

December 10, 2009

Praying for friends to comfort you,
faith to uphold you,
and loving memories
to help you smile again.

With Sincerest Sympathy
Rob, Sandi, Caleb, and Hayley Feather

December 10, 2009

My deepest sympathy goes out to you Brother Gene and Sister-in-law Sandie. Will be thinking of you always,
Glennna Rueda

December 9, 2009

You are in our prayers, the Franklin County graduating class of 2007. May the Lord be with you in your time of need. We are very sorry for your loss.

December 9, 2009

Deepest condolences for your family.

Ducko

Rita Nichols Bolen

December 9, 2009

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

December 9, 2009

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

Deepest Sympathy,
Anthony & Faye Cundiff

Regina Clifton

December 9, 2009

Sandie and Gene,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Keith and Regina Clifton

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