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Eric Reedy Obituary
He was born June 18, 1965, in Washington D.C., to Merchell Collins Reedy and the late Simpson Earl Reedy.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Merchell Collins Reedy, one brother, Thomas Wright, a sister, Vashti Reedy, and his devoted grandmother, Ethel Reedy, all of Washington D.C.; an aunt, Marsha Collins of Herndon, Virginia; three greataunts, Mrs. Gladys Talley of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Gertrude Walker and Mrs, Selena Brown of Paterson, New Jersey; two uncles, Keith Collins of Madison, Virginia, and Howard Collins (Brenda) of Corsicana, Texas; two greatgreat-aunts, Maggies Collins of Orange, Virginia, and Cornelia Kane of Philedelphia, Pennsylvania; a beloved niece, Jasmine Reedy of Washington D.C.; and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at Nazareth Baptist Church of Orange, Virginia, with the Reverend Dr. Gene T. Lee officiating, Minister Isaiah Walker III, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Culpeper National Cemetery of Culpeper.
Viewing will be from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at the funeral home.
Satchell's Funeral Service of Orange is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eric Reedy
6 Entries
Mallorie Twyman-Bryant
April 26, 2007
Merchell, heartfelt sympathies to you and your family in this your time of sorrow.Eric is at rest with The Lord. May God continue to keep each of you in His embrace.
Rosa "30" M. Page
April 25, 2007
Merchell ~ My heart goes out to you and your family during your time of sorrow. I'll be praying for your strength, always. God knows and He cares for you.
Tracy Griffin
April 25, 2007
To the family,
Please know that prayers of comfort go out to you during this most difficult time. My deepest condolences to you all.
God bless,
Nancy Bowie
April 23, 2007
I went to school with Eric in Madison and worked with him for a while in Charlottesville. He always made me laugh. I am so sorry for your loss and hope that loving memories sustain you all at this time. May God bless and keep you all.
Nancy Bowie
Barbara Wood
April 23, 2007
To the entire Reedy family. Eric was like a brother to us. We will miss him from coming back to Tanners in the summer to visit. God Bless
Love Jean and Family
Tanners, Virginia
Mater Taylor
April 23, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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