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George Argabright Obituary

George Bernard (Roy) Argabright, of Roanoke County, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 10, 2010. He was 53 years old and was retired from the United States Air Force, stationed at Dyess Air Force Base. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Argabright Reed. He is survived by three sisters, Lou Emma Richards, of Roanoke, Va., Mary P. Blake, of Pulaski, Va., and Ida P. Nanny, of Draper, Va. Services will be held at noon on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. Dr. Ken Scoggins will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2010.

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Anthony Wilkerson

February 5, 2010

My thoghts and prayers are with you at your time of need. George was a true friend, a good boss. I will greatly miss him.

Carolyn Houseman Divers

January 15, 2010

My prayers are with all of George's family. I went to Mt Vernon Elementary school with George and remember him as being a kind, quiet person. I had the opportunity to see him at several high school reunions over the years, which he always seemed to enjoy seeing his old school mates.

Carol Keith

January 13, 2010

R.I.P. George----free from the pain and suffering. May God hold your family in his loving arms and help their hearts to heal. You were so nice to know and will be missed.

January 13, 2010

I worked with George at Hanover Direct and we spent many night having interesting conversations. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

Tina Lundvall

Katrina

January 13, 2010

George was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by his Hanover Direct family. We are so sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 13, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Tom and Paula (Ferguson) Lesko

January 13, 2010

My Condolences and prayers go out to the family.
George was a good friend and employer.He will be greatly missed.


D Brizendine

Lora Trout

January 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I grew up with George from elementary to high school. He always made me smile. I am truly so very sorry for your loss.

Thomas Gearhart

January 12, 2010

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

betty pond

January 12, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Reba Camp

January 12, 2010

Lou Emma, I know that you and Roy were very close and that you were a blessing to him. You were a good sister to him just as you have been to me and my thoughts are you with during this difficult time. Love, Reba

January 12, 2010

Our Prayers are with the family. I have had the privilege to have known George since Mt. Vernon Elementary. He was always a good guy with a great heart. God Speed my friend. John Welch

KAY HARTMAN

January 12, 2010

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL THE FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME OF YOUR LOSS. MAY OUR LORD BE WITH THE FAMILY HE LEFT BEHIND, WITH THE GOOD MEMORIES. OUR LOVE & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. RAYMOND & KAY HARTMAN

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