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John Key Obituary
He is survived by his daughter, Penny Key Wilson and husband, Russell; a son, Douglas M. Karnes and wife, Martha; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three brothers and six sisters; and a special neighbor, Jean Hawkins.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation, American Heart Association or the Bedford Humane Society.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Suck Spring Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Burch-Messier Funeral Home, (Main Street Location) 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360.
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American Heart Association
May 17, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
esther james
May 16, 2012
I gone miss my Guy.. my prayers are with you Penny...
Ruth Agnor
May 16, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Robert Hitner
May 16, 2012
Sorry to hear of your loss.
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Shaun May
May 16, 2012
Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
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