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John Emmett Oby

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John Emmett Oby passed away Thursday at his home in Baker, Jan. 21, 2010, at 3:30 p.m. He was 42 and a native of Baton Rouge. John is survived by his wife, Alana Bell Oby; mother, Mary L. Oby, of Baton Rouge; grandmother, Frances L. Oby; brother, Derrin Paul Oby, of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Christie Oby, of Houston, and Coretta Stevens, of Baton Rouge; three children, Keyara, Dylon and Jordan; and stepson, Kimothy Bell. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, Friday, Jan. 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service at Remnant Church of God in Christ, 8895 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30.

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Published by The Advocate on Jan. 29, 2010.

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Chris Morgan

February 11, 2010

Miss Mary. This is Chris. I send my condolences for the loss of your son. I'm happy I got to run with him while he was driving. I will miss him very much. My thoughts & prayers go out to his wife, Alana & his children. My God be with you all.

Ursula Brown

February 9, 2010

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Abraham Morgan

February 3, 2010

To the family of John Oby. My condolences of the lost of your husband, father, & son. I always thought of John as my brother & was heartbroken to hear of his passing on. Alana, be strong. God has you under his wing & He feels your pain. Miss Mary, God is watching over John now. Paul, I know you miss him very much. I miss him too. I'm happy I got to see you guys when I was down there a few years ago. I think about him every day Paul. Christie, thank you for letting my know about John's passing. John will always be alive in our hearts.

Rose, Coretta, Charlie & Derrick Smith

January 30, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 29, 2010

Know that GOD is ALPHA AND OMEGA...MAY THE COMFORT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF...GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU

ISAIH JACKSON III BATON ROUGE LA
FELLOW TRUCK DRIVER

Mary Washington

January 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Simona Franklin

January 29, 2010

To Alana and the family,

My prayers are with you and your family. Always remember the good times and to always lean on him (Lord) for strength and support.

Shawn Buckner

January 29, 2010

To Our Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

David Thomas, Jr.

January 29, 2010

To Alana and family,

My prayers will always be with this wonderful family. With loving memories of you,I will continue to provide the inspiration through the grace of God that you place a wonderful niece(Keyara)in my life and I can not thank you enough for being the joy to uplift my spirits whenever I had the opportunities to see you. You will always be missed but within my spirits, your torch still carries on.

Karen Byrd

January 29, 2010

Though things may seem hopeless, "God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful" (1 Corinthians 1:9). No trial is so great that God cannot deliver us. No pain is so great that he does not bring us comfort. And no situation is ever without God's presence: "do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand' (Isaiah 41:10).

David Thomas, Jr.

January 29, 2010

To Alana and family,

My prayers will always be with this wonderful family. With loving memories of you,I will continue to provide the inspiration through the grace of God that you place a wonderful niece(Keyara)in my life and I can not thank you enough for being the joy to uplift my spirits whenever I had the opportunities to see you. You will always be missed but within my spirits, your torch still carries on.

Gwendolyn Young

January 29, 2010

GOD is with you Alana, through the good and during the time of trouble. Always remember that I love you with everything I have within me.

Love,
Your Sister in Christ

Betty Thomas

January 29, 2010

To Alana & Family
My heart and prayers goes out to you all doing this time of grief. May the love and your memories bring you comfort. This message is coming from Keyara's grandmother. May God continue to bless you and your family.

Marvin Blackmon

January 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Betty & David Thomas

January 29, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Tonya 'Nell Perkins' Antoine

January 29, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Oscar Wheeler

January 29, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Phil Scott

January 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dianne Walker

January 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tracey Patterson

January 29, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

joseph ashton sr.

January 29, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

veronica constance

January 29, 2010

Words can't began to express my sympathy to the OBY family.Prayer and sympathy with you all.

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