Eva Irene Lawrence1

F, b. April 8, 1919
FatherGarland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence2,3,1,4,5,6 b. July 2, 1884, d. April 2, 1960
MotherEliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead2,3,1,4,5,6 b. August 30, 1886, d. December 12, 1975
     Eva Irene Lawrence married Peter Blackford. Eva Irene Lawrence married Walter Flowers.2 Her married name was Flowers.2 Her married name was Blackford. Eva Irene Lawrence was born on April 8, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 47, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 25, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family 1

Walter Flowers d. 1989
Marriage*Eva Irene Lawrence married Walter Flowers.2 

Family 2

Peter Blackford
Marriage*Eva Irene Lawrence married Peter Blackford
Children
  • Barbara Blackford
  • Sandra Blackford
  • Dorthy Blackford
  • Jerry Blackford d. May 3, 1955

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George W. Lawrence obituary in the Apr 11, 2006 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin C. Lawrence obituary in the Oct 4, 2006 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton T. Lawrence obituary in the Apr 26, 2017 edition.
  7. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

George Washington "G.W." Lawrence1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 22, 1921, d. April 10, 2006
FatherGarland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence1,2,6,7,5,8 b. July 2, 1884, d. April 2, 1960
MotherEliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead1,2,6,7,5,8 b. August 30, 1886, d. December 12, 1975
     George Washington "G.W." Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on July 22, 1921 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,5 He married Lalah Alberta Price on April 30, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5 George Washington "G.W." Lawrence died on April 10, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.2,4 He George W. (G.W.) Lawrence, 84, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 10, 2006. He was born in Montgomery County on July 22, 1921 to the late Garland and Eliza Lawrence. Also preceding him in death were his wife, Lalah Price Lawrence; sisters, Thursey (Cricket) Reynolds, Mamie Hill, Rita Neighbors, and Daisy Jones; and brother, Gordon Lawrence. His surviving family includes his daughter, Sheila Snead and husband, John; grandchildren, Bryan Snead and Teri Griffith and husband, Tanner; sister, Irene Flowers; brothers, Calvin (J.C.) Lawrence and wife, Edna, and Tallie Lawrence and wife, Faye; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 11 a.m. in Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Gift Processing Department at P.O. Box 14301 in Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301. Online condolences may be made at www.johnmoakey. com. The Lawrence family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441.
on April 11, 2006.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 25, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 249, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Hosiery mill laborer7

Family

Lalah Alberta Price b. September 6, 1923, d. January 11, 1988
Marriage*George Washington "G.W." Lawrence married Lalah Alberta Price on April 30, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5 
Child
  • Shelia Lynn Lawrence2,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George W. Lawrence obituary in the Apr 11, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin C. Lawrence obituary in the Oct 4, 2006 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton T. Lawrence obituary in the Apr 26, 2017 edition.

Sylvanos "Duck" Neighbors1

M, b. June 18, 1912, d. September 25, 1988
     Sylvanos "Duck" Neighbors was born on June 18, 1912 at Virginia. He married Rita E. Lawrence, daughter of Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence and Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead, on June 3, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Sylvanos "Duck" Neighbors died on September 25, 1988 at age 76.

Census Records

1940Dwelling 216, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1940Steam railroad laborer2

Family

Rita E. Lawrence b. January 16, 1913, d. January 4, 1992
Marriage*Sylvanos "Duck" Neighbors married Rita E. Lawrence, daughter of Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence and Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead, on June 3, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child
  • Bari L. Neighbors

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Luther Vernon Jones1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 25, 1908, d. April 17, 1999
     Luther Vernon Jones was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 226-26-9346.1 He was born on December 25, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,6 He married Daisy Eller/Ella Lawrence, daughter of Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence and Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead, on May 9, 1933 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,2,4 Luther Vernon Jones died on April 17, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.2,1,5,8 He JONES, L. Vernon, age 90, passed away Saturday, April 17, 1999. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Daisy Lawrence Jones, Salem, one son, Max Jones, Troutville, Linda Frye, Salisbury, N.C. Also surviving three grandchildren. Interment Sherwood. on April 18, 1999.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 303, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1940State highway department roll operator9

Family

Daisy Eller/Ella Lawrence b. March 6, 1915, d. June 5, 2004
Marriage*Luther Vernon Jones married Daisy Eller/Ella Lawrence, daughter of Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence and Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead, on May 9, 1933 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the L. Vernon Jones obituary in the Apr 18, 1999 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daisy Lawrence Jones obituary in the Jun 7, 2004 edition.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Dewey Allen Light Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. September 27, 1910, d. December 22, 1968
FatherWilliam Thomas Light1,5,6,3,4,7 b. June 27, 1881, d. August 21, 1936
MotherEliza Ellen Long1,5,6,3,4,7 b. December 6, 1880, d. November 2, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 228-07-9654.8 Dewey Allen Light Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7 He was born on September 27, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,3,4,7 He married Beatrice Dove on March 5, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 Dewey Allen Light Sr. died on December 22, 1968 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 58.1,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 132, District 87, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 206, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1930Farm laborer5

Family

Beatrice Dove b. February 23, 1925, d. September 18, 2016
Marriage*Dewey Allen Light Sr. married Beatrice Dove on March 5, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beatrice Dove Light obituary in the Sep 20, 2016 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Steve William Light obituary in the Jan 8, 2019 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dewey Allen Light, Jr. obituary in the Jul 30, 2021 edition.

Jerry Blackford

F, d. May 3, 1955
FatherPeter Blackford
MotherEva Irene Lawrence b. April 8, 1919
     Jerry Blackford died on May 3, 1955.

Lalah Alberta Price1,2,3

F, b. September 6, 1923, d. January 11, 1988
     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-8693.4 Lalah Alberta Price was born on September 6, 1923 at Bland Co., Virginia.4,3 She married George Washington "G.W." Lawrence, son of Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence and Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead, on April 30, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 As of April 30, 1948,her married name was Lawrence.3 Lalah Alberta Price died on January 11, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.4,2

Family

George Washington "G.W." Lawrence b. July 22, 1921, d. April 10, 2006
Marriage*She married George Washington "G.W." Lawrence, son of Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence and Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead, on April 30, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 
Child
  • Shelia Lynn Lawrence1,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George W. Lawrence obituary in the Apr 11, 2006 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Gordon Robert Lawrence1,2

M, b. August 3, 1923, d. January 7, 1999
FatherGarland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence3,4,5,6,7 b. July 2, 1884, d. April 2, 1960
MotherEliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead3,4,5,6,7 b. August 30, 1886, d. December 12, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 227-18-7834.8 Gordon Robert Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He married Mary Unknown.1 Gordon Robert Lawrence was born on August 3, 1923 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,2 He married Genorah Lorinne Altice on September 30, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,2 Gordon Robert Lawrence died on January 7, 1999 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 75.8,1 He LAWRENCE, Gordon Robert, 75, of Bedford, formerly of Salem, died Thursday, January 7, 1999, in a Bedford hospital. He was retired from Rowe Furniture Company in Salem & was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Mary C. Lawrence; one daughter, Leah Kendricks of Salem; a son, Larry Lawrence of Roanoke; stepchildren, Donald O. Cocke of Big Island, John E. Cocke, Barbara C. Sims, Curtis E. Cocke, and Wesley L. Cocke, all of Bedford, Ann C. Wilcher of Salem; two sisters, Irene Flowers of Roanoke, and Daisy Jones of Salem; three brothers, J. C. Lawrence, Tallie Lawrence, and G.W. Lawrence, all of Salem; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 13 step-grandchildren, and one step-great-grandchild. Funeral service will be held Monday, January 11, 1999, at noon at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Lotz Salem Chapel and other times at the residence. Friends may call after noon on Saturday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Bedford rescue squad. on January 9, 1999.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 25, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 249, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Mary Unknown
Marriage*Gordon Robert Lawrence married Mary Unknown.1 

Family 2

Genorah Lorinne Altice b. December 18, 1927, d. February 15, 1967
Marriage*Gordon Robert Lawrence married Genorah Lorinne Altice on September 30, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Robert Lawrence obituary in the Jan 9, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George W. Lawrence obituary in the Apr 11, 2006 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin C. Lawrence obituary in the Oct 4, 2006 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton T. Lawrence obituary in the Apr 26, 2017 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Julia Ann Rebecca Woody1,2

F, b. June 14, 1877, d. October 27, 1918
     Julia Ann Rebecca Woody was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.2,1 She was born on June 14, 1877 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,3 She married David Moses "Bunk" Williams, son of Richard Williams and Alicia Catherine "Melissa" Drummond, on December 28, 1892 at Norwood, Nelson Co., Virginia.2,3 As of December 28, 1892,her married name was Williams.3 Julia Ann Rebecca Woody died on October 27, 1918 at Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 41.2,1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 107, District 9, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 81, District 13, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia5

Family

David Moses "Bunk" Williams b. June 10, 1872, d. February 28, 1937
Marriage*Julia Ann Rebecca Woody married David Moses "Bunk" Williams, son of Richard Williams and Alicia Catherine "Melissa" Drummond, on December 28, 1892 at Norwood, Nelson Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S3522] Meade Cemetery, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Calvin Coolidge "Jay" Lawrence1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 11, 1926, d. October 3, 2006
FatherGarland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence1,7,2,8,9,4 b. July 2, 1884, d. April 2, 1960
MotherEliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead1,7,2,8,9,4 b. August 30, 1886, d. December 12, 1975
     Calvin Coolidge "Jay" Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on June 11, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5 He married Edna Lee Burris on June 1, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 Calvin Coolidge "Jay" Lawrence died on October 3, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.2,6 He Calvin C. Lawrence, 80, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 3, 2006. He was born in Salem on June 11, 1926 to the late Garland and Eliza Lawrence. He was a veteran of World War II where he served in the Navy. Calvin worked for Tultex Corporation for 48 years. He was a member of West Salem Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his sisters, Thursey (Cricket) Reynolds, Mamie Hill, Rita Neighbors and Daisy Jones and brothers, Gordon Lawrence and G.W. Lawrence. His surviving family includes his wife, Edna Lawrence; son, Ricky Lawrence and his wife, Cindy; grandchildren, Brent and Alyssa Lawrence. Also surviving is a brother, Tallie Lawrence and wife, Faye; a sister, Irene Flowers, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. A funeral service will be held at Lotz Salem Chapel, Thursday, October 5, 2006, 11 a.m. with the Rev. Nick Shaffer and the Rev. Marshall Allen. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on October 4, 2006.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 25, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 249, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Edna Lee Burris b. March 6, 1928, d. September 14, 2009
Marriage*Calvin Coolidge "Jay" Lawrence married Edna Lee Burris on June 1, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 
Child
  • Ricky Lynn Lawrence2,3,4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin C. Lawrence obituary in the Oct 4, 2006 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Burris Lawrence obituary in the Sep 15, 2009 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George W. Lawrence obituary in the Apr 11, 2006 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton T. Lawrence obituary in the Apr 26, 2017 edition.

Clinton Talmer "Tallie" Lawrence1,2

M, b. June 8, 1928, d. April 23, 2017
FatherGarland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence3,4,5,6,1,2 b. July 2, 1884, d. April 2, 1960
MotherEliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead3,4,5,6,1,2 b. August 30, 1886, d. December 12, 1975
     Clinton Talmer "Tallie" Lawrence was born on June 8, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Faye Kathryn/Katherine Phlegar on July 2, 1955 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Clinton Talmer "Tallie" Lawrence died on April 23, 2017 at Virginia at age 88.1 He On Sunday, April 23, 2017 God called Clinton T. "Tallie" Lawrence home after a long struggle with diabetes and multiple heart problems. He was born June 8, 1928 and was the youngest of nine children born to Garland T. and Eliza Craighead Lawrence. His brothers were G.W., Gordon, and Calvin Lawrence; sisters, Thursey Reynolds, Mamie Hill, Rita Neighbors and Daisy Jones all who preceded him. He leaves behind a sister, Irene Flowers; his wife of 61 years, Faye P. Lawrence; son, Jeffrey W. and his wife, Sherry; grandchildren, Meghann Jones and husband, Zack, Taylor and Cameron Lawrence; great grandchildren, Ryan and Hayley Jones, Kaya Lawrence; nieces and nephews; a special sister-in-law, Joyce Terry. Tallie retired from G.E. after 34 years of service and was a member of Locust Grove United Methodist Church for over 60 years. He was a founding member of the Fort Lewis Rescue Squad. He loved football especially the Salem Spartans for whom he was on the Chain Gang for over 30 years. Memorial services will be held by the Rev. Ben Lockhart on Monday, May 1, 2017, 6 p.m. in the evening at Locust Grove United Methodist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in his memory to Locust Grove United Methodist Church, Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund or the Fort Lewis Rescue Squad. on April 26, 2017.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 25, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 249, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Faye Kathryn/Katherine Phlegar
Marriage*Clinton Talmer "Tallie" Lawrence married Faye Kathryn/Katherine Phlegar on July 2, 1955 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Child
  • Jeffrey Wayne "Jeff" Lawrence1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton T. Lawrence obituary in the Apr 26, 2017 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George W. Lawrence obituary in the Apr 11, 2006 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin C. Lawrence obituary in the Oct 4, 2006 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Genorah Lorinne Altice1,2,3

F, b. December 18, 1927, d. February 15, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-7672.4 Genorah Lorinne Altice was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on December 18, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,1,2,3 She married Gordon Robert Lawrence, son of Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence and Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead, on September 30, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 As of September 30, 1946,her married name was Lawrence.3 Genorah Lorinne Altice died on February 15, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 39.4,2

Family

Gordon Robert Lawrence b. August 3, 1923, d. January 7, 1999
Marriage*She married Gordon Robert Lawrence, son of Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence and Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead, on September 30, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Larry David Lawrence1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 13, 1950, d. December 23, 2011
FatherGordon Robert Lawrence1 b. August 3, 1923, d. January 7, 1999
MotherGenorah Lorinne Altice b. December 18, 1927, d. February 15, 1967
     Larry David Lawrence was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,5 He married Dorothy Faye Meeks.2 Larry David Lawrence was born on April 13, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He died on December 23, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.2,4 He Larry David Lawrence, 61, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 23, 2011. He was employed by Atlas Logistics for 32 years. He and his wife loved to travel to the mountains of Tennessee. He also enjoyed gardening and antiquing. He is survived by his wife, Faye Lawrence; son, Chris Lawrence; daughter-in-law, Nicole Lawrence; daughter, Kim Lawrence and her fiancé, Darrell Link; grandchildren, Camden Lawrence and Jasmine Eide and husband Jason; sister, Leah Ann Kendrick. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Oakey's North Chapel, (540) 362-1237. A graveside service will be held at noon on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. on December 26, 2011.2

Family

Dorothy Faye Meeks b. May 28, 1951, d. December 30, 2021
Marriage*He married Dorothy Faye Meeks.2 
Children
  • Kimberly M. "Kim" Lawrence2
  • Christopher D. "Chris" Lawrence2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Robert Lawrence obituary in the Jan 9, 1999 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry David Lawrence obituary in the Dec 26, 2011 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&

Edna Lee Burris1,2

F, b. March 6, 1928, d. September 14, 2009
     Edna Lee Burris was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on March 6, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She married Calvin Coolidge "Jay" Lawrence, son of Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence and Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead, on June 1, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 As of June 1, 1951,her married name was Lawrence.2 Edna Lee Burris died on September 14, 2009 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.1,3 She Edna Burris Lawrence, 81, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 14, 2009. She was born in Roanoke County on March 6, 1928, to the late Lillian Mae and William D. Burris Sr. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin C. Lawrence; brothers, Bill, Marshall, Richard, Kenneth and Doug Burris; sister, Evelyn Burris Ferguson; and her husband, Paul. Her surviving family includes her son, Ricky Lawrence and his wife, Cindy; and grandchildren, Brent and Alyssa Lawrence. Also surviving are her sisters, Nancy Williams, Barbara Ann Keeling, and Sarah Bradford and her husband, Carl; brothers, Jack Burris and his wife, Reba, and Bobby Burris and his wife, Donna; sistersin-law, Judy and Shirley Burris and Irene Flowers; brother-inlaw, Tallie Lawrence and his wife, Faye; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at Lotz Salem Chapel with interment to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on September 15, 2009.1

Family

Calvin Coolidge "Jay" Lawrence b. June 11, 1926, d. October 3, 2006
Marriage*She married Calvin Coolidge "Jay" Lawrence, son of Garland Talmer "Garry" Lawrence and Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Craighead, on June 1, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child
  • Ricky Lynn Lawrence4,1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Burris Lawrence obituary in the Sep 15, 2009 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin C. Lawrence obituary in the Oct 4, 2006 edition.