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George Marble Farry

1927 - 2022

George Marble Farry obituary, 1927-2022, Goochland, VA

BORN

1927

DIED

2022

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Richmond, Virginia

George Farry Obituary

FARRY, George Marble, passed away on August 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Bobbie Oglesby Farry. He is survived by his daughter, Bonnie Itkowitz and her partner, Chuck "Smoke" Boltz; his son, Tony Farry and his wife, Teresa; his grandson, Kyle and his partner, Mandy; his grandson, Adam and wife, Nicole; and his great-grandson, Grayson. George was born in Newport News, Va. on February 1, 1927. He began working for C&P Telephone Company while in high school and continued his 40-plus year telephone career after a short stint in the Navy. Upon his retirement, George and Bobbie lived in Richmond, Va. and spent their winters in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. A private family memorial service will be scheduled at a future time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity or church of your choice.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 21, 2022.

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Vanessa Jones

September 1, 2022

Sending my condolences to the family
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Becky Adams Mauck

August 25, 2022

So sorry for your loss. He was my mom´s boss for over 20 years at C&P. She enjoyed working for him.

Bill Brown

August 22, 2022

Tony,
I was so sorry to hear of the death of your father. I have many fond memories of your Dad from our Pioneering days at the telephone company. My condolences to you and your family.

Greg Campbell

August 21, 2022

Dearest Bonnie, Tony & Family,
So sorry to hear of your dad´s passing. I pray that God will bless you all during this time of your loss.
Keeping you all in my prayers.
Sincere condolences,
Greg Campbell

Suzan Kinard Satterfield

August 20, 2022

Bonnie and Tony- thinking of you. Always loved Uncle George.
With love from South Carolina

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