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Thomas "Tom" Dobyns, Jr.

"Tom" Dobyns, Jr.

Thomas Sherwood "Tom" Dobyns, Jr.

1944 - 2007

BORN

1944

DIED

2007

FUNERAL HOME

Burch-Messier Funeral Home Office

317 W Main St

Bedford, Virginia

Thomas "Tom" Dobyns, Jr. Obituary

Thomas Sherwood "Tom" Dobyns, Jr. ,63, of Bedford, died Friday, November 9, 2007 at his residence. He was born in Brook-lyn, NY on June 25, 1944 a son of the late Thomas Sherwood Dobyns, Sr. and Pauline Witt Dobyns. Tom was a semi-retired brick mason. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda J. Dobyns. He is survived by two chil-dren, Sylvia Dobyns-Griffin of Amherst; Michael Anthony Dobyns and his wife, Teresa, of Norfolk; two brothers, Donald Dobyns of Bedford; Vincent Dobyns and wife, Alicia, of Hampton; a sister, Patsy D. Comer and husband, Charles, of Bedford. He also leaves behind his very special friend, Rachel Snead of Bedford. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2007 in Greenwood Ceme-tery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday evening at Burch-Messier Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, (easy access off of Washington St.) (540) 586-7360.

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Published by The News & Advance from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas "Tom" Dobyns, Jr.

2 Entries

Tammie Correia

November 13, 2007

Sylvia,
May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of your parents, and strength in the friendship of those who share your loss.

laura Jane witt Bradley

November 11, 2007

Tommy and I rode the school bus together for twelve years to NLA. I am so sorry to hear of his death.
May the angels surround his family at this time and give them strength.

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