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Bruce Mayberry
Bruce “Talmadge” Mayberry of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday November 6, 2022. He was born in Appomattox, Virginia February 5, 1938 to the late Willie Walker Mayberry and Lucy Kessler Mayberry. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Ruby Roady and Evelyn Lockhart and brothers James Mayberry and W. Ray Mayberry. He is survived by his wife Genelda Mayberry, children Bruce Mayberry (Darlene), daughter Sherry Mayberry (Mark), and Jerry Mayberry (Wisty); five grandchildren Everette Mayberry, Ava Grace Mayberry, Jackson Mayberry, Brianna Lambert and Haley Lambert; Brothers Clyde Mayberry (Nancy) of Telford, Pennsylvania and Harry “Buddy” Mayberry (Hilda) of Monroe, Virginia. He is retired from H.K. Porter/Delta Star after 40 years of faithful employment. He is a charter member of Thomas Road Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, woodworking, and antique lawn mowers.
A memorial service will be conducted in Pate Chapel at Thomas Road Baptist Church at 1:00 pm on Friday November 11, 2022. The family will receive friends and family one-hour prior to the service and immediately following the service in Bruner Hall.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Gideons or Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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Genalda, I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Deepest of sympathy to you all.
Posted by Lori Ogden on November 10, 2022
Genelda, my love & sympathy to you, as I know your heart is breaking. He was a such a great man and always a friend to My Dad! I know Dad welcomed him to Heaven & without a doubt they are sharing all of their coon hunting nights!
Posted by Brenda Marston Freeman on November 9, 2022
Genelda, We are so sorry for your loss. May God surround you with the hem of His garment and comfort you and your family during the days to come.
Posted by Delores Purvis on November 9, 2022
Genelda, I am so sorry for your loss, Talmadge was a great man. He loved you, his family and God. He was a strong man and fought a long, tough battle. I know you miss him so much, stay strong. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Gail Wright
Posted by Gail Wright on November 8, 2022
Condolences to the family. Our hearts are saddened with you.. You family is in our prayers and thoughts.. We love you Ronnie Wanda Lisa Boonie. THE FREEMANS
Posted by Wanda Johnson on November 8, 2022
Dear Genelda. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We love you and covering you in our prayers thru this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and your family. Love Doris and Tommy Thompson
Posted by Doris Thompson on November 8, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending heartfelt hugs!
Posted by Robin Hamlet on November 8, 2022
Dearest Genelda, you and the family are in my deepest prayers for comfort and strength during your time of loss. May your beautiful memories bring your comfort in days to come. Love, Shirley
Posted by Shirleyann Cofflin on November 8, 2022
Lots of love and prayers to each of you!!! A great man of God and my friend!!! 🙏❤️
Posted by Betty Hamlet on November 8, 2022
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