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Thomas Heflin Obituary

HEFLIN, THOMAS EDGAR (Age 95)

Died peacefully at home on December 11, 2005. Beloved husband of E. Sally Heflin; loving father of Thomas B. Heflin and wife Susan, Sharon E. Palmer and husband James, Gary K. Heflin and wife Carol, Gail P. Vermillion and husband Raymond; adored grandfather of Emily, Addie, Thomas and Beth Anne Heflin, Sharon Brooks, Brandy Roberts, Megan Heflin, Michael and Jonah Lawson and Brittney Vermillion. His is also survived by one sister Virginia Rump; his brother Gary Heflin. He is preceded in death by one brother W. Oscar Heflin. Friends may visit with the family from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, December 16, at Jehoash Presbyterian Church, 3046 Tenerife Rd., Catlett, VA, where services will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Catlett Cemetery.

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 15, 2005.

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Nellie Elaine Rumph Armstrong

December 17, 2005

The long and good life that Uncle Edd lived will have a lasting and positive impression on all who knew him.

Jonah Lawson

December 16, 2005

My beloved Grandfather (Popa) inspiration to us all, I love you and I will miss you always

Bradley Rumph

December 16, 2005

Requiescat in Pace, Uncle Edd ...

Stan Rumph

December 15, 2005

Faith, our son Jake and his wife Marie, and I extend our condolences to the family of Uncle Ed. We are glad that he lived a long life and enjoyed many endeavors. Sincerely, Stan & Faith Rumph

Mary Louise Rumph-Gallucci

December 15, 2005

We will miss you Uncle Ed...Momma and Gary will miss you also...Love, your niece,MaryLouise Rumph-Gallucci

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