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James Sanderson Obituary

James Acton (Uncle Jimmy) Sanderson, 95, of Big Island, died Friday, December 18, 2009. The graveside service will be rescheduled, due to weather, for 2 p.m. Monday at Sedalia Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2009.

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Brad Brown

December 21, 2009

Oh Uncle Jimmy.....I will miss you very much. Hope you and Lucille are finally united. You are without a doubt the nicest man I ever met.
Josie's Son....Bradley.

Edith Fensom

December 19, 2009

Ashby's mother Maria Watson Fensom always thought a lot of Uncle Jimmy and Lucille. Our deepest sympathy.
Edith and Ashby Fensom

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