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     David Lawrence Vest David Lawrence Vest, Oct 29, 1951 - Dec 29, 2024, The Lord welcomed David L. Vest our angel on earth home on Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin P. Vest, and his brother, Steven Vest. David was a dedicated family man who held his loved ones close to his heart His enthusiasm for golf was matched only by his joy in spending quality time with his family, especially during their numerous trips to Myrtle Beach. As a proud grandfather, he was always there to support and cheer for his grandsons, Gray, Payten, and Easton, at every event. In addition to golfing, David found pleasure in fishing, watching NASCAR "Go 21", and had a deep love for music, which he expressed through playing guitar and songwriting. More than his hobbies, David's character was defined by his kindness, humility, patience, generosity, and a genuine love for life. He had a heart of gold and was full of grace and kindness beyond measure. His name means beloved and that is what he was every day of his life. He is survived by his beloved wife, Gail; daughter, Amy Vest-Arnold, and her husband, Chris Arnold; mother, Helen Vest; and his cherished grandsons, Gray, Payten, and Easton Arnold; his best friend, Dennis Jordan; longtime golfing buddy, Ryan Madore who was like a son to him; along with numerous family members and friends who will miss him dearly. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at Cardinal Senior Living and Affinity Care of Roanoke for their exceptional care and support.⁴ He was born on October 29, 1951 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Gail Marie Gossett on July 18, 1973.^2,3 David Lawrence Vest died on December 29, 2024 at Virginia at age 73.⁴

     Lucy Agnes Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11,3 She was born on October 27, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,1,2,4,8,3 She married Marquis Creasey "Mark" King, son of Joseph D. King and Sarah Ann Clingenpeel, on December 13, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,10,1,2,9,3 As of December 13, 1888,her married name was King. Lucy Agnes Conner died on June 20, 1932 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 65.^10,9,3

     Her Social Security Number was 230-32-3711.³ Frances Pyott Stevens was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia. She was born on December 23, 1926 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,1,2,4 She married Ervin Matthew Conner, son of Fayette Conner and Lucy Ellen Austin, on September 5, 1947 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of September 5, 1947,her married name was Conner. Frances Pyott Stevens died on December 15, 1996 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 69.³

     His Social Security Number was 726-14-3162.⁴ Robert Francis Dansereau was born on November 29, 1930 at St. Albans, Franklin Co., Vermont.^1,4,3 He married Garnette E. Conner, daughter of Fayette Conner and Lucy Ellen Austin, on January 30, 1953 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.^2,1,5 Robert Francis Dansereau died on February 9, 2011 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, at age 80.^1,4,2 He Robert F. Dansereau, age 80 of Bridgeport, previously of Naugatuck, beloved husband of the late Garnet Conner Dansereau, passed away Wednesday, February 9 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in St. Albans, Vt. November 29, 1930, he was the son of the late Arthur and Susie Dansereau. Bob resided here most of his life, and he retired after 30 years from the Bridgeport Public Works Department. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Survivors include his devoted children, Robert M. Dansereau and Ella Sue Ballister, both of Naugatuck; a sister, June Barncum of St. Albans, Vt; four grandchildren, George, Greg, Jaime and Jesse Ballister; two great-grandchildren, George and Kayla; and several nieces and nephews. on February 17, 2011.¹

     George E. Ballester II was buried at Saint Michael's Cemetery, 2205 Stratford Avenue, Stratford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.⁴ His Social Security Number was 044-58-5899.⁵ He was born on March 7, 1954 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.^4,5 He married Ella Sue Dansereau, daughter of Robert Francis Dansereau and Garnette E. Conner, on May 21, 1973 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.² George E. Ballester II and Ella Sue Dansereau were divorced on October 11, 1978 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.⁶ George E. Ballester II died on October 15, 1984 at New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, at age 30.^4,3

     Greg Ballester was buried at Saint Michael's Cemetery, 2205 Stratford Avenue, Stratford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.² He was born on October 17, 1981.² He died on April 9, 2022 at age 40.²

     John Robert H. Austin Sr. was born circa 1818 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.² He married Nancy Elizabeth Mills, daughter of Larkin Preston Mills and Hannah Wimmer, on December 1, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

     Nancy Elizabeth Mills was born circa 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married John Robert H. Austin Sr., son of John Austin, on December 1, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 1, 1855,her married name was Austin.