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Troy Needham Obituary
Troy Loyd Needham, a resident of Dothan, Ala., passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was 75.
The family requests that memorials be sent in his name to the American Cancer Society, 2346 West Main St., Suite 3, Dothan, AL 36303.
Mr. Needham was born in Muleshoe, Texas, on May 15, 1930. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, and he retired from military service after 20 years. Following his retirement he was employed for 20 years with civil service.
Survivors include his wife, Yoshiko Needham, Dothan; two daughters, Sandy Butler, and Nancy Needham-Bryan, both of Dothan; grandchildren, Troy Butler, Michael Foster, and Brianna Bryan; a brother, Bill Needham, Hale Center, TX; several nephews also survive.
Byrd Funeral Home of Dothan, (334) 793-3003, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Dawn West
January 22, 2006
Nancy, you were one of my customers at Rite-Aid before I opened my own store, Westside Pharmacy. You are a kind person, and my condolences go out to you and your family
Wally Amos
January 22, 2006
Our deepest Sympathy in your time of sorrow.I know everyone that knew Troy will miss him very much.We knew him as a very devoted friendly and caring Husband Father and doting Grandfather.We can only imagine your grief. Nancy we are here for you ,our prayers are with all of you Love Wally Amos and family including Postler family
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