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David Wesley Roddy Sr.

David Roddy Obituary

RODDY KERNERSVILLE ~ David Wesley Roddy Sr. Mar. 9, 1962 ~ Dec. 10, 2011 Mr. David Wesley Roddy Sr. went home to be with his lord December 10, 2011. He was born March 9, 1962 to Claude Buddy Roddy, Jr. and Shelby Saye Roddy. David worked at Merchants Tire as a service tech and was a member of Calvary Baptist Tabernacle. David loved to play with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father; and one brother, Carl Eugene. In addition to his mother of Walkertown, survivors include his wife, Rita Holt Roddy of the home; one son, David Wesley Roddy Jr. and wife, Wendi of Walkertown; one daughter, Dreama Maynard and husband, Ronnie of Kernersville; five grandchildren: Payton, Logan and Rachel Roddy, Ethan and Chloe Maynard; two brothers, Richard Roddy of Walkertown and Preston Roddy of Kernersville; two sisters, Patty Hemrick and husband, Steve of Oak Ridge and April Whitaker of Walkertown. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 13 at Hayworth-Miller, Kernersville Chapel with the Rev. David E. Neese officiating. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friend's from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice & Palliative CareCenters 101 Hospice Lane Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or Cancer Services 3175 Maplewood Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth- miller.com.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Dec. 12, 2011.

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Teresa Muliins

December 14, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
May God bless and comfort you.

The Mullins

Lisa Mcdonald

December 13, 2011

So sorry for your loss Rita, we live several doors up and did not even no, until the Voghts told us.....your in our prayers. Roy and Lisa Mcdonald

Russell Autry

December 12, 2011

Sorry for your loss.Our hearts are with you.
Love Russell & Mildred Autry

Joe W.

December 12, 2011

My deepest condolences go out to the family during this difficult time. So sorry to hear of your loss David Jr. and family.

Joe W.

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