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Date published: 7/29/2012

Philip V. Oby III

Philip Vanfossen Oby III, 61, of Colonial Beach passed back to God on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at his residence.

Philip was born May 14, 1951, and was a native of New York. In his retirement, Philip and his wife, Wendy, created Wendy's Feline Friends, a nonprofit cat rescue organization.

Philip is survived by his wife, Wendy Erskine; daughters Tess and Jess Oby; his father, Philip Oby Jr.; a sister, Anne Elizabeth Burtle; a brother, Steven Oby; and many loving friends.

Services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please honor Philip's memory with a donation to Wendy's Feline Friends, 1228 Holly Vista Drive, Colonial Beach, Va. 22443; or Hospice of Virginia, 1328 Tappahannock Blvd., Tappahannock, Va. 22560.

Nash & Slaw Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Online guest book may be signed at nashandslawfh.com.