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Roy Eidson Obituary

EIDSON WINSTON-SALEM - Mr. Roy Wayne Eidson, 61, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born October 11, 1947 in Forsyth County to Woodrow Roy and Opal Parnell Eidson, who preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, Barbara "Bobbie" Eidson; one daughter, Kimberly Eidson; uncles and aunts, Jack and Nancy Parnell, and John and Lillian Eidson; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Mareia Crouse; sister-in-law, Betty Crouse; and special nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Mr. James Percival officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 19 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060. A special thank you to WFUHS Cardiology Dept., Dr. Vinay Thohan, Sherry Close, Lisa Kiger, Amanda Fleming, Dr. Timothy Oaks and Eve Tuttle. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Jun. 19, 2009.

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Kelly McNeal

June 19, 2009

Barbara, I was very sorry to hear about your husband's passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Hold tight to the memories and they will comfort you when you need them the most. Kelly

Ruth Eidson

June 19, 2009

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

Sandy Matthews

June 19, 2009

Barbara, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please remember that I'm thinking of you, and if you ever need a shoulder, I have a big one.

J. T. Martin

June 19, 2009

Bobbie and Kim...my heart is aching for you. Roy will be missed so much. He was a special friend and great individual. My life was only enriched by having him as a friend. The Ford's on the track just won't run as fast anymore without him rooting for them...........

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