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Eric Strother Obituary

STROTHER, ERIC L.

Departed this life on October 1, 2004. He leaves to mourn his son, Tyree Ward; loving mother, Verdella Jennings; step-father Joseph Jennings; a sister, Vicki Strother; brothers, Johnnie Simon, Jr. and Shawn Simon and a host of loving family members. Services will be held at GREENE FUNERAL HOME, 814 Franklin St., Alexandria, VA on October 7, 2004 at 11 a.m. Interment Bethel Cemetery. Arrangements by PEYTON FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 6, 2004.

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Toya

September 15, 2005

It has been almost a year and I'm still waiting to hear your voice. I want to thank you for all of your knowledge, wisdom, understanding, and most of all for being my big brother. Eric I love you. Until we meet again.

La Donna Ward

November 2, 2004

Tyree



In ways big or small, your father life changed our world and made it a better place and touched too many hearts to be forgotten. Sometimes the hurt is too big for words but may you find comfort knowing how many people share your sadness.



Love Always

Ma

Donna M. Taylor

November 2, 2004

Verdella and Vickie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Remember the love you all once shared.

Crystal Taylor-Redman

October 12, 2004

To Verdella and Family,



My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your loved one. May the Lord bless you and keep you in his arms giving you the strength to carry on.

Vikki Taylor-Bass

October 12, 2004

Verdella,

You have my deepest sympathy on the lost of your loved one. Just know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Tonja, Tovia, & Tammie Peterson/Terrell

October 7, 2004

To the Strother Family,



You have our deepest sympathy. May God continue to strengthen you of your darkest moments. The memories are the special cherished moments that will last for a life time.



With Deepest Love,

Tonja, Tovia, & Tammie

Denise Barnette

October 7, 2004

May God Bless You.

JACKIE WWILLIAMS

October 7, 2004

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL,

DEEPEST SYMPATHY

ANGELA TAPER

October 7, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

Stephanie & Aron Diggs

October 6, 2004

The Diggs would like to extend their condolences to the Strother family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May "GOD" bless you in this time of grief.

Jennifer Howard

October 6, 2004

Verdella,



I pray that God will give you and the family His peace and strength in your time need. Much love to the family.

Diane King (Dickens)

October 6, 2004

God knows you loss, lay your burdens in His hands, for He is strong.

Give Him your pain and sorrow, for He is love.

His love will comfort the sorrow in your heart.



I would like to extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the Strother family.



Peace and Blessings

Michelle Curry (Hills)

October 6, 2004

To the Strother family, I send my deepest condolences.

Linda Elliott-Wilson

October 6, 2004

To the family: May God give you peace and comfort during your time of sorrow. Continue to look to the hills for your help and strength for your strength comes from the Lord. Our deepest sympathy, Linda and Howard Wilson

Tracey Wilkins

October 6, 2004

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy for your great loss, may God bless you and keep you in his arms giving you the strength to make it through this tremendous loss.

God Bless,

Tracey

Terri Hill, Destinie Simon

October 6, 2004

To the Strother family you have our deepest sympathy.

Audrey Hills

October 6, 2004

Verdella you have my deepest sympathy and prays. I know that the God will take care of you and your family.

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