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Anthony McCreary Obituary
Anthony Reid O'Dell McCreary, age 25, of Mount Airy, passed away Saturday, October 06, 2018, at his home. Reid was born in Surry County on December 9, 1992. So sweet and loving, Reid was a bright light to so many. He will be forever be cherished by his parents, Wade and Faith Lawson McCreary; as well as his brothers and a sister-in-law, Roby and Traci O'Dell, Joey O'Dell and Nikki Putera, nieces and a nephew, Colton O'Dell, Kaylee O'Dell, Valerie Layne McCreary; grandmothers, Sue McCreary, and Janice O'Dell; his very special nurses, Deanna Bish, Jessica Painter, Diane Lawson, Franklin Snow, and Debbie Bobbitt. Reid was preceded in death by his biological father, Mike O'Dell, Jr.; a brother, Josh McCreary; and grandparents, Kent and Hucie Lawson, and Mike O'Dell, Sr. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 8, 2018, at Moody Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Sammy Lawson. Burial will follow Woodville Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday beginning at 9:30. The family would like to express a very special thank you to his Bayada Nurses and Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care for the love and care given to Reid. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
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Annie
October 10, 2018
Gone to soon but not forgotten. God is good and merciful, he keep those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him. Psalms 116:15.
October 8, 2018
Offering my condolences. As you remember your love one, may Almighty God and your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure. (Psalm 147:3)
October 8, 2018
Sorry to hear about the loss of your love one. Death is never easy but Almighty God gives us comfort in our times of need. May God be with you and your family in your time of sorrow. GB
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