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Jessie Daye Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 28, 2010.

Jessie Daye ABINGDON, Va. Jessie Daye, age 66, died Monday, April 26, 2010, at his residence. He was a native of Washington County, Va., and had lived in Galax, Va., for 20 years prior to moving back to Washington County, Va., in 1987. He is survived by two sisters, Annette Blanchette of Taylor Valley, Va., and Clarice Branch of Doe Valley, Tenn.; one brother, John C. Gentry Sr. of Taylor Valley; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home with Mr. Maurice Widener, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday prior to the memorial service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family and a memorial video tribute may be viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com Mr. Daye and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236, Phone 276-475-3631.

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Jennifer Campbell

May 3, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort and give you peace during this time of sorrow.

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Blane and Mary Thompson

April 28, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless and keep you in his loving grace

George and Mary Brewster

April 28, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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