Terrell L. "Ted" Meeks1,2

M, b. November 27, 1928, d. August, 1983
     Terrell L. "Ted" Meeks married Gaeldeane Reed, daughter of Jacob Vernon Reed and Celestie Evelyn Board.1,2 His Social Security Number was 239-36-1520.3 Terrell L. "Ted" Meeks was born on November 27, 1928.3 He died in August, 1983 at age 54.3

Family

Gaeldeane Reed b. December 15, 1929, d. August 14, 2011
Marriage*He married Gaeldeane Reed, daughter of Jacob Vernon Reed and Celestie Evelyn Board.1,2 
Children
  • Terry Meeks2
  • Cynthia Meeks2
  • Beth Meeks2
  • Vernon M. Meeks2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Celestie Board Reed obituary in the Apr 24, 1990 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gaeldeane Reed Meeks obituary in the Aug 16, 2011 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Effie Pearl Radford1,2

F, b. July 29, 1909, d. June 20, 2004
FatherRobert William Anderson Radford2,1 b. March 20, 1864, d. March 18, 1946
MotherAristene/Arristeen J. Jones2,1 b. July 12, 1872, d. April 4, 1930
     Effie Pearl Radford was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 232-64-3841.3 Her married name was McAvoy.2 She married James Galen McAvoy.2,4 Effie Pearl Radford was born on July 29, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 She married Roy Clarence Conner Sr., son of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on June 23, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of June 23, 1928,her married name was Conner. Effie Pearl Radford died on June 20, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.2,3 She Effie Conner McAvoy, 94, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Fayetteville, died June 20, 2004, in South Roanoke Nursing Home. Born in Floyd, Va., she was the daughter of the late W. Robert Anderson and Aristene Radford. She also was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy C. Conner and J. Galen McAvoy. She attended Kenaday Presbyterian Day School and remembered going with her family in a covered wagon to the Pig River Church. Mrs. McAvoy was a past member of the Fayetteville Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, and most recently of the Bethlehem Church of the Brethren, Boones Mill, Va. Surviving: sons, William B. Conner of Kennett Square, Penn., and Glenn H. Conner and Roy C. Conner Jr., both of Jacksonville, Fla; sister, Beulah Nichols of Manetta, Va; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services were June 22 at the Flora Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. Interment was June 23 in the High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.
on June 24, 2004.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 114, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 53, District 10-12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family 1

James Galen McAvoy b. March 5, 1909, d. June 11, 1996
Marriage*Effie Pearl Radford married James Galen McAvoy.2,4 

Family 2

Roy Clarence Conner Sr. b. November 8, 1905, d. October 11, 1979
Marriage*Effie Pearl Radford married Roy Clarence Conner Sr., son of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on June 23, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children
  • William Bruce Conner2,4,5,7,6
  • Glenwood Hugh "Glen" Conner2,4,8,6
  • Roy Clarence Conner Jr.2,4,9,6

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Effie Conner McAvoy obituary in the Jun 24, 2004 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Galen McAvoy obituary in the Jun 12, 1996 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Goater marriage certificate.
  8. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From a Glenn Conner news article the Jun 17, 1961 edition.
  9. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Elbert William White1

M, b. September 12, 1900, d. May 11, 1975
     Elbert William White was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 235-10-2411.4 He was born on September 12, 1900 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 He married Elva Della Hall, daughter of Marion Thomas "M. T." Hall and Nancy Byer V. "Nannie" Poff, on August 7, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 Elbert William White died on May 11, 1975 at age 74.2,3

Occupation

1954Mail carrier1

Family

Elva Della Hall b. May 6, 1911, d. April 25, 1991
Marriage*Elbert William White married Elva Della Hall, daughter of Marion Thomas "M. T." Hall and Nancy Byer V. "Nannie" Poff, on August 7, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

JoAnn Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. July 8, 1946, d. March 10, 2012
FatherEdward Oscar "Ed" Conner2,3,8,5,7,9,10 b. June 9, 1914, d. January 5, 1991
MotherCora E. "Chlorine" Janney2,3,8,11,5,7,9,10 b. April 18, 1920, d. September 14, 2002
     JoAnn Conner was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 She was born on July 8, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 As of 1963,her married name was Hartman.6 She married Larry Alton Hartman in 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,11,5,6,7 As of November 4, 1977,her married name was Hill.4 JoAnn Conner married Wilford Dale Hill, son of Arthur Walter Hill and Elsie Letisha Moran, on November 4, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,4,9 JoAnn Conner and Wilford Dale Hill were divorced on June 7, 1984 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12 JoAnn Conner died on March 10, 2012 at Virginia at age 65.7 She JoAnn Conner Hartman, 65, of Boones Mill, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012. She worked at Tultex for 34 years and retired from Home Shopping Network. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Cora Conner; brothers, Dennis and Lester Conner. She is survived by her life long husband of 49 years, Larry Hartman, of Boones Mill; her son, Larry Anthony Hartman and daughter-in-law, Kim; two grandchildren, Kayla and Brandon Hartman, all of Floyd. Also surviving are a number of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on March 11, 2012.7

Census Records

1950Dwelling 99, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family 1

Larry Alton Hartman
Marriage*JoAnn Conner married Larry Alton Hartman in 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,11,5,6,7 
Child
  • Larry Anthony "Tony" Hartman Sr.1,2,3,8,7

Family 2

Wilford Dale Hill
Marriage*JoAnn Conner married Wilford Dale Hill, son of Arthur Walter Hill and Elsie Letisha Moran, on November 4, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,4,9 
Divorce* JoAnn Conner and Wilford Dale Hill were divorced on June 7, 1984 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12 

Citations

  1. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Oscar Conner obituary in the Jan 6, 1991 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Janney Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 2002 edition.
  4. [S121] Unknown author, Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 21.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dennis W. Conner obituary in the Feb 14, 2006 edition.
  6. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the JoAnn Conner Hartman obituary in the Mar 11, 2012 edition.
  8. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lester William Conner obituary in the Apr 22, 1997 edition.
  12. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Peter Morgan Hancock1,2

M, b. July 11, 1860, d. July 19, 1929
     Peter Morgan Hancock was born on July 11, 1860 at Union Hall, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Harriet Lenora "Nora" Sowder, daughter of William Sowder and Mary Ann Thrash, on April 12, 1888 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 Peter Morgan Hancock died on July 19, 1929 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 69.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 139, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 116, District 44, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 13, District 60, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1910Farmer4
1920Farmer5

Family

Harriet Lenora "Nora" Sowder b. August 22, 1869, d. September 24, 1930
Marriage*Peter Morgan Hancock married Harriet Lenora "Nora" Sowder, daughter of William Sowder and Mary Ann Thrash, on April 12, 1888 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1122] Brian Liedtke's Family 10, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3168928&id=I120292
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Dennis Wayne Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 18, 1942, d. February 12, 2006
FatherEdward Oscar "Ed" Conner1,2,3,8,9,5,10,7 b. June 9, 1914, d. January 5, 1991
MotherCora E. "Chlorine" Janney1,2,3,11,8,9,5,10,7 b. April 18, 1920, d. September 14, 2002
     Dennis Wayne Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,6 His Social Security Number was 224-52-9313.7 He and Betty Eloise Thompson were divorced.12 Dennis Wayne Conner was born on April 18, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,6,7,13 He married Betty Eloise Thompson, daughter of Roy L. Thompson and Rosa Ellen "Rosie" Pruitt/Pruett, on June 16, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,8,5,6,12 Dennis Wayne Conner died on February 12, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.8,6,7,14,15 He Dennis W. Conner, 63, of Bent Mountain, passed away suddenly on Sunday morning, February 12, 2006 at his residence. He was an employee of John W. Hancock, Jr. with 33 years of service. He was a member and Deacon at Mount Union Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Cora Conner; and a brother, Lester Conner. Surviving is his wife of 45 years, Betty Thompson Conner; sons, Eddie Conner and fiancée, Terri Little, David Conner and wife, Pamela; grandchildren, Rodger Conner, Amanda Conner, Tyler Chumbley and Julie Chumbley; sister, JoAnn Hartman and brother-in-law, Larry Hartman. Services will be at Mount Union Church of the Brethren, Bent Mountain at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2006. The Rev. Greg Fleshman and the Rev. Gary Edwards will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mount Union Church of the Brethren or Bent Mountain Vol. Fire Department. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131.
on February 14, 2006.8

Census Records

1950Dwelling 99, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family

Betty Eloise Thompson b. April 9, 1943, d. October 6, 2022
Divorce*Dennis Wayne Conner and Betty Eloise Thompson were divorced.12 
Marriage* Dennis Wayne Conner married Betty Eloise Thompson, daughter of Roy L. Thompson and Rosa Ellen "Rosie" Pruitt/Pruett, on June 16, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,8,5,6,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Oscar Conner obituary in the Jan 6, 1991 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Janney Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 2002 edition.
  3. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  4. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dennis W. Conner obituary in the Feb 14, 2006 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the JoAnn Conner Hartman obituary in the Mar 11, 2012 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lester William Conner obituary in the Apr 22, 1997 edition.
  12. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Betty Elois McCoy obituary.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the David Lee Conner obituary.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Conner-Hearn wedding announcement in the May 16, 2004 edition.

Betty Eloise Thompson1,2

F, b. April 9, 1943, d. October 6, 2022
FatherRoy L. Thompson3,4,2 b. August 4, 1901, d. December 22, 1988
MotherRosa Ellen "Rosie" Pruitt/Pruett3,4,2 b. February 15, 1904, d. February 3, 1984
     Betty Eloise Thompson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Betty Elois McCoy of Floyd, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 79, on October 6, 2022. She was predeceased by : her former husband Dennis Wayne Conner; her son David Lee Conner; her step-son Bobby Joe McCoy; and her brothers, Marvin Thompson, Dalton Thompson, Bee Thompson and Lewis Thompson. She is survived by : her husband Joe McCoy; her son Eddie Conner; her step-children, Joey Lee McCoy, Karen Sue Hayes and Beverly Ann Morgan; her daughter-in-law Pam Conner; her grandchildren, Amanda Conner and Rodger Conner; her step-grandchildren, Tyler Chumbley and Julie Chumbley; her brother Howard Thompson (Christine); and her sister-in-law Ocie Thompson. She is also survived by many other step-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.6 She and Dennis Wayne Conner were divorced.6 Betty Eloise Thompson was born on April 9, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5,7 She married Dennis Wayne Conner, son of Edward Oscar "Ed" Conner and Cora E. "Chlorine" Janney, on June 16, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,1,2,5,6 As of June 16, 1961,her married name was Conner.2 Betty Eloise Thompson died on October 6, 2022 at Virginia at age 79.6

Family

Dennis Wayne Conner b. April 18, 1942, d. February 12, 2006
Divorce*She and Dennis Wayne Conner were divorced.6 
Marriage* Betty Eloise Thompson married Dennis Wayne Conner, son of Edward Oscar "Ed" Conner and Cora E. "Chlorine" Janney, on June 16, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,1,2,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dennis W. Conner obituary in the Feb 14, 2006 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the F. Marvin Thompson obituary in the May 10, 1997 edition.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Harry Dalton Thompson obituary in the Jul 21, 2016 edition.
  5. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Betty Elois McCoy obituary.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Oscar Conner obituary in the Jan 6, 1991 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Janney Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 2002 edition.
  10. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  11. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the David Lee Conner obituary.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Conner-Hearn wedding announcement in the May 16, 2004 edition.

Lester William Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 17, 1948, d. April 20, 1997
FatherEdward Oscar "Ed" Conner1,2,3,6,7,5,8 b. June 9, 1914, d. January 5, 1991
MotherCora E. "Chlorine" Janney1,2,3,4,6,7,5,8 b. April 18, 1920, d. September 14, 2002
     Lester William Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He and Bonnie Dale Underwood were divorced.4 Lester William Conner was born on February 17, 1948 at Virginia.5 He married Bonnie Dale Underwood on June 17, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,5 Lester William Conner died on April 20, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 49.4 He CONNER, Lester William, 49, of Bent Mountain, died Sunday, April 20, 1997 in a Salem hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Conner; former wife, Bonnie G. Conner both of Roanoke; his mother, Cora J. Conner of Bent Mountain; brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Betty Conner, Bent Mountain; a sister and brother-in-law, Jo-Ann and Larry Hartman, Boones Mill; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill with the Rev. Fleet Powell officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on April 22, 1997.4

Census Records

1950Dwelling 99, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Bonnie Dale Underwood
Divorce*Lester William Conner and Bonnie Dale Underwood were divorced.4 
Marriage* Lester William Conner married Bonnie Dale Underwood on June 17, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,5 
Child
  • Rebecca Irene "Becky" Conner3,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Oscar Conner obituary in the Jan 6, 1991 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Janney Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 2002 edition.
  3. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lester William Conner obituary in the Apr 22, 1997 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dennis W. Conner obituary in the Feb 14, 2006 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the JoAnn Conner Hartman obituary in the Mar 11, 2012 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ervin Edward Roden1,2,3,4

M, b. July 28, 1927, d. July 5, 2008
     Ervin Edward Roden was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock, Dorchester Co., Maryland.2,3 His Social Security Number was 261-24-9557.5 He was born on July 28, 1927 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.1,5,2,3 He married Joyce Ann Bolling, daughter of Isaac Edward "Grandaddy" Bolling and Audrey May Conner, on November 3, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6 Ervin Edward Roden died on July 5, 2008 at Salisbury, Wicomico Co., Maryland, at age 80.5,2,3,7 He Ervin Edward Roden, 80, died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Deer's Head Center in Salisbury where he had been a patient for the past year. Prior to his admission to Deer's Head, he had been a patient at Berlin Nursing Home for three years. Born July 28, 1927, in Pensacola, Fla., he was the son of the late Walter Roden and Josephine Backus Roden. Mr. Roden served in the US Army during WWII as a paratrooper, credited with 50 jumps. He married the former Betty Bennett Wells on Nov., 10, 1989. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children; Walter Roden, Sherry Ferguson, Debbie Bobbitt, and Eddie Wayne Roden all of Roanoke, Va; four stepchildren, Connie Collins of Reliance, Jerry Wells of Seaford, Debbie McKamey of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Colleen Wells of Galestown; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Roden and three sisters. Burial will follow in Maryland Veterans'Cemetery in Beulah. Pallbearers will be Bill Collins, Bill Bennett, Leroy Wheedleton, Kenneth Bennett, Jeff Newton, and Jimmy Travers. on July 8, 2008.2

Family

Joyce Ann Bolling b. March 19, 1936, d. January 8, 1981
Marriage*He married Joyce Ann Bolling, daughter of Isaac Edward "Grandaddy" Bolling and Audrey May Conner, on November 3, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S13127] Bay To Bay News, From the Ervin Edward Roden obituary in the Jul 8, 2008 edition.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [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.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Bolling Roden obituary in the Jan 9, 1981 edition.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Elizabeth Bolling King Fleenor obituary in the May 26, 2016 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Isaac Edward Bolling obituary in the Feb 5, 1991 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Audrey Conner Bolling obituary in the Nov 19, 2014 edition.

Edna Mae Willis1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. August 6, 1930, d. March 9, 2003
FatherWilford Archie Willis3,7,4,8 b. January 15, 1907, d. October 1, 1974
MotherLake Evelyn Wood1,3,7,4,8 b. October 21, 1913, d. March 18, 1991
     Edna Mae Willis was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,6 Her Social Security Number was 230-34-0359.4 She married Jack Andrew Morris.10,1 Her married name was Morris. Edna Mae Willis was born on August 6, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 She died on March 9, 2003 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.4,11,6,12 She MORRIS, Edna Mae Willis, 72, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include daughter, Pamela Morris and fiance Bruce Landsman, of Richmond; sons, Jack M. Morris and wife Terri, of Floyd, Samuel D. Morris and wife Linda, of Copper Hill, Jeffrey A. Morris and fiance Norma Hale, of Check; grandchildren, Jessie Agee, Andrew Morris, David Morris, Jessica Morris, Samantha Morris, Monica Morris, Danielle Morris, Heather Morris; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and James Conner, of Christiansburg, Ruth Price and Johnny Garland, of Pulaski; brothers and sisters-in-law, Wesley and Lucinda Willis, of Germantown, Ohio, W. J. and Mary Willis, of Vandalia, Ohio, Jerry Lee and Sandy Willis, of Shelby Township, Mich., Michael and Wanda Willis, of Check; sisters-in-law, Margaret Howery, of Floyd, Frances Teel, Dorothy Epperly, of Christiansburg, Betty Joyner, of Richmond, Jeannie Altizer and husband Doug, of Radford. Burial will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on March 11, 2003.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 67, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1950Dwelling 96, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Jack Andrew Morris b. April 7, 1924, d. October 19, 1997
Marriage*Edna Mae Willis married Jack Andrew Morris.10,1 
Children
  • Pamela Ann Morris2,10,13,6
  • Jack Monroe Morris2,10,6
  • Samuel Dean Morris2,10,6
  • Jeffrey Allen Morris2,10,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lake Wood Willis obituary in the Mar 20, 1991 edition.
  2. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Mae Willis obituary in the Mar 11, 2003 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Thomas Wesley Willis obituary in the Aug 2, 2011 edition.
  9. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jack Andrew Morris obitutary in the Oct 21, 1997 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Henry Adam Poff Sr.1,2

M, b. February 13, 1792, d. April 26, 1854
FatherPeter Riley Poff Sr.3,4,5,6,1,7,2 b. March 3, 1768, d. circa October, 1830
MotherElizabeth "Betsy" Pickle3,5,6,1,7,2 b. 1768, d. April 19, 1854
     Henry Adam Poff Sr. was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,1,2 He was born on February 13, 1792 at Augusta Co., Virginia.8,9,2 He married Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, daughter of Jacob Sowder and Anne Prillaman, on March 26, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,11,12,1,2 Henry Adam Poff Sr. List of Land Tax, 1831, made by Joseph Howard, Commissioner of Revenue shows Henry owned 66 acres on the waters of the Little River in 1831.5 He left a will on January 1, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia; In the Name of God Amen Whereas I Henry Poff of the county of Floyd County and State of Virginia finding myself far advanced in years. And weak in body tho of Sound Mind and meory I tak it to consideration And do make this last will and testament As follows to wit in the first place I will give and bequeath to my wife Sally One third part of my whole Estate to hold and use as long as She lives. And I will and give to my ___ two youngest Sons my whole plantation that is all my land to be Equally divided between my Son William and Joseph and I give them My Wagon with the land by William and Joseph paying the other legetees one hundred dollars to Each Namly my daughter Ann Shockey and my son James and Fleming Poff and my daughter Eliza Furrow and my daughter Lucinda Conner and my daughter Adeline Correll and my Son Samuel and my daughter Chariety Wimmer and Lydia Poff And I also give my daughter Lydia her horse and Cow and her bed and wheel and Saddle that she bought herself, And I give my son William One horse Saddle and bridle and one Cow And I give to my son Joseph One horse and Saddle and bridle and One Cow to make the three youngest children equal with the oldest children that is married and lift here and after my decease my will is that all my just debts funeral wrights to be paid out of my perishable property and that to be sold on a creadit of twelve months creadit and the ballance to be Equally divided Amongst all my children and no part of the money to be paid of the nine hundred dollars untill Joseph becomes of age And William and Joseph Must pay thre percent interest On the money Should I die before Joseph becomes of age Untill Jos? becomes of age and after the death of my my wife and my self. Then my will is that William and Joseph Shall pay the other legettes for their land two hundred dollars a year untill all is paid commencing twelve months after the death of me and my wife with thre? persent Interest untill all is paid As for the property that I give my oldest children nor? the property that I give to my three youngest children it shall not be given inn? at all As witness my hand and seal this twenty first day of January One thousand eight hundred and fifty four Signed and sealed in the presents of us witnesses. his Henry x Poff Seal Enter lined? before signed and _____ mark William Edward Peter Guernant Henry Shocky Virginia At a Court of ________ Sessions? held for the County of Floyd at the Courthouse on the 22nd day of June 1854 This last Will and Testament of Henry Poff dec'd was proven by Peter Guerant and Henry Shockey Witnesses thereto and is ordered to be recorded Whereupon? No executor being named therein for reason appearing to the Court administration of the estate of the said Henry Poff Dec'd with the will _____ is committed to the Sheriff of this County. Teste J. W. Zentmeyer, C.13 He died on April 26, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 62; Died of fever. The Virginia Death Records Index has a death date of Apr 19, 1854.8,9,6,1,7

Census Records

1820Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VirginiaThe enumeration reads 2 males under 10, 1 male 26-45, 2 females under 10, and 2 females 16-2614
1830Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VirginiaThe enumeration reads 2 males 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 3 males 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female under 5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-10, 2 females 20-30, and 1 female 50-6015
1840Floyd Co., VirginiaThe enumeration reads 2 males under 5, 1 male 5-9, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 40-49, 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-9, 2 females 15-19, and 1 female 40-4916
1850Dwelling 226, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1850Farmer17

Family

Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder b. March 25, 1794, d. October 11, 1854
Marriage*Henry Adam Poff Sr. married Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, daughter of Jacob Sowder and Anne Prillaman, on March 26, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,11,12,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1891] H. Wade Doyle, "Register Report for Zacharias Pfaff."
  2. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  3. [S17] Sherrie M. Holmes Rudy, Reed, Aube Aster Tree.
  4. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831, From the will of Peter Poff, Sr.
  5. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  6. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  7. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  8. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  9. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  10. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  12. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  13. [S352] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book C, From the will of Henry Poff, page 191.
  14. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S413] National Archives and Records Administration, 1830 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Lucinda Conner death certificate.
  20. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  21. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Richard Wayne Price1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 7, 1943, d. September 23, 2016
     Richard Wayne Price was buried at Shiloh New Covenant Church Cemetery, 665 Anderson Highway, Cumberland, Cumberland Co., Virginia.5 He Richard Wayne Price known to many as “Poochie” or “Pops”, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 in his home in Dillwyn, VA. He leaves behind his four children Deborah Peters, Billy Price, Tim Price, and Michael Willis. Also, his sister Betty Maney and brother’s William and Steve Price. Pops was a simple man who in the last couple of years of his life enjoyed most of his time outside with his beloved animals Alice, Jasmine and Duncan. He enjoyed working with his hands whether it be on an old car or chinking a beautiful log home. His greatest joy over the past years was watching all of his nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren grow up. This last year of his life was full of rough times but he made it through each day with the help of his family. His face would light up with every hug and kiss! Pops will be missed by his family and all of his friends. A funeral service will be held at Shiloh New Covenant Church, 655 Anderson Hwy, Cumberland, VA, with interment to follow in the church cemetery.5 He was born on December 7, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He married Ruth Madeline Willis, daughter of Wilford Archie Willis and Lake Evelyn Wood, on March 29, 1968 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.6,2 Richard Wayne Price and Ruth Madeline Willis were divorced on October 5, 1988 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.3 Richard Wayne Price died on September 23, 2016 at Dillwyn, Buckingham Co., Virginia, at age 72.5

Family

Ruth Madeline Willis
Marriage*He married Ruth Madeline Willis, daughter of Wilford Archie Willis and Lake Evelyn Wood, on March 29, 1968 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.6,2 
Divorce* Richard Wayne Price and Ruth Madeline Willis were divorced on October 5, 1988 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentifed funeral home pamphlet for Wilford Archie Willis.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S13096] Shorter Funeral Home, Inc., online www.shorterfuneralhome.com, From the Richard Wayne Price obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lake Wood Willis obituary in the Mar 20, 1991 edition.

Thomas Wesley Willis1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 1, 1933, d. July 31, 2011
FatherWilford Archie Willis2,7,8,3 b. January 15, 1907, d. October 1, 1974
MotherLake Evelyn Wood1,2,7,8,3 b. October 21, 1913, d. March 18, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 226-40-0975.4 Thomas Wesley Willis was buried at Highland Memorial Cemetery, 723 Upper Miamisburg Road, Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., Ohio.3,9 He was born on August 1, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,3,9,4,6 He married Dixie Branham on June 26, 1953 at Yadkin Co., North Carolina.3,11,5 Thomas Wesley Willis married Lucinda Hicks circa 2000.3 Thomas Wesley Willis died on July 31, 2011 at Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 77.10,3,9,4 He WILLIS, Thomas Wesley age 77, of Miamisburg, and formerly of Germantown, OH, passed away Sunday July 31, 2011, at Sycamore Hospital. He was born in Floyd County, on August 1, 1933, to the late Wilford A. and Lake (Woods) Willis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 45 years, Dixie (Branham) Willis in 1998; a son, Roy Lee Bartley; a brother, Wilford Willis, and a sister, Edna Mae Morris. Tom retired from General Motors Products division in 1996 after 30 years of service; and was a member of Heavenly Highway Tabernacle. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Lucinda (Hicks) Willis; 4 daughters, Fayetta (Larry) Heller and Myrtle (Carson) Cole of all of Germantown, Norma Jean Miller of Middletown and Barbara Ann (Scott) of Schuster of Carlisle; 2 sons, and Donald "Johnny" (Marguerite) Owens of Germantown; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Ann Bartley of Centerville; 21 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Ruth Price of Pulaski, VA and Lillian "Carol" (James) Connors of Christiansburg, VA; 3 brothers, Wilford Willis, Jr. of Vandalia, Jerry Lee Willis of Check, VA and Michael Willis of Las Vegas, NV. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery. The family would like to extend a gracious thank you to the Sycamore I.C.U. Dept, Dr. Sheth, Krista, Terry and Katie for the wonderful care they provided. on August 2, 2011.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 67, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 96, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Dixie Branham b. March 10, 1917, d. December 13, 1998
Marriage*Thomas Wesley Willis married Dixie Branham on June 26, 1953 at Yadkin Co., North Carolina.3,11,5 

Family 2

Lucinda Hicks
Marriage*Thomas Wesley Willis married Lucinda Hicks circa 2000.3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lake Wood Willis obituary in the Mar 20, 1991 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentifed funeral home pamphlet for Wilford Archie Willis.
  3. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Thomas Wesley Willis obituary in the Aug 2, 2011 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8559] Highland Memorial Cemetery, Montgomery Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  11. [S13094] Dalton Funeral Home, online www.daltonfuneralhome.net, From the Dixie Willis obituary.

Dixie Branham1,2,3,4

F, b. March 10, 1917, d. December 13, 1998
     Dixie Branham was buried at Highland Memorial Cemetery, 723 Upper Miamisburg Road, Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., Ohio.5,2 She Mrs. Dixie Willis, 81, of Germantown, passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 1998. She was born on March 10, 1917, in Pike County, Ky., and was a member of Heavenly Highway Tabernacle in Middletown. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Thomas Wesley Willis; two daughters, Fayetta (Larry) Heller and Myrtle (Carson) Cole, both of Germantown; two sons, Roy Lee (Ruth Ann) Bartley of Moraine and Donald B. "Johnny'' (Marguerite) Owens of Germantown; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith Young of Virginia and Pearl Gibson of Kentucky; four brothers, Billy Joe and Curt Branham, both of Virginia, and Carl and David Branham, both of Kentucky. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.2 Her Social Security Number was 226-38-2341.3 She was born on March 10, 1917 at Manly, Pike Co., Kentucky.5,2,3 She married Thomas Wesley Willis, son of Wilford Archie Willis and Lake Evelyn Wood, on June 26, 1953 at Yadkin Co., North Carolina.1,2,4 As of June 26, 1953,her married name was Willis.4 Dixie Branham died on December 13, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 81.5,2,3,6

Family

Thomas Wesley Willis b. August 1, 1933, d. July 31, 2011
Marriage*She married Thomas Wesley Willis, son of Wilford Archie Willis and Lake Evelyn Wood, on June 26, 1953 at Yadkin Co., North Carolina.1,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Thomas Wesley Willis obituary in the Aug 2, 2011 edition.
  2. [S13094] Dalton Funeral Home, online www.daltonfuneralhome.net, From the Dixie Willis obituary.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S8559] Highland Memorial Cemetery, Montgomery Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Wilford Junior Willis1,2,3,4

M, b. June 1, 1940, d. August 29, 2014
FatherWilford Archie Willis2,5,3 b. January 15, 1907, d. October 1, 1974
MotherLake Evelyn Wood1,2,5,3 b. October 21, 1913, d. March 18, 1991
     Wilford Junior Willis was buried at Polk Grove Cemetery, Frederick Pike and West National Road, Butler Township, Montgomery Co., Ohio.3,6 He was born on June 1, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6,7,8 He married Mary Lee Benton circa 1963.6,9 Wilford Junior Willis died on August 29, 2014 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 74.3,6,7 He WILLIS, Wilford J., age 74 of Vandalia passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 1, 1940 in Pilot, VA, son of the late Wilford A. Lake (Woods) Willis. Wilford retired after 47 years of service from the Price Brothers Pipe Company. Preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Mary Willis, 1 sister and 1 brother, Wilford is survived by one son, Larry Willis (Andrea) and one daughter, Tracy Sams (Kevin); 3 grandchildren, Evan Willis, Rachael Sams & Jessica Sams; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Interment will follow at Polk Grove Cemetery. on August 31, 2014.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 96, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Mary Lee Benton b. June 29, 1943, d. February 18, 2005
Marriage*Wilford Junior Willis married Mary Lee Benton circa 1963.6,9 
Children
  • Larry Dwayne Willis3,9,4
  • Tracy Lee Willis3,9,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lake Wood Willis obituary in the Mar 20, 1991 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentifed funeral home pamphlet for Wilford Archie Willis.
  3. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Wilford J. Willis obituary in the Aug 31, 2014 edition.
  4. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  5. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Thomas Wesley Willis obituary in the Aug 2, 2011 edition.
  6. [S13095] Polk Grove Cemetery, Montgomery Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Mary L. Willis obituary in the Feb 19, 2005 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Mary Lee Benton1,2,3

F, b. June 29, 1943, d. February 18, 2005
     Mary Lee Benton was buried at Polk Grove Cemetery, Frederick Pike and West National Road, Butler Township, Montgomery Co., Ohio.1 She was born on June 29, 1943 at Kentucky.1,2,3 She married Wilford Junior Willis, son of Wilford Archie Willis and Lake Evelyn Wood, circa 1963.1,4 As of circa 1963,her married name was Willis.4 Mary Lee Benton died on February 18, 2005 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 61.1,4,2,5 She WILLIS, Mary L. age 61 of Vandalia, passed away Friday February 18, 2005 at Miami Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness. She had been an employee of Shopsmith. Mary is survived by her husband of 42 years, Wilford J. Willis of Vandalia, one daughter Tracy & husband Kevin Sams of Vandalia, one son Larry & wife Andrea Willis of Phoenix, AZ, 3 grandchildren Evan Willis, Rachael Sams and Jessica Sams, 3 brothers and 8 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews other relatives and friends. Burial will follow at Polk Grove Cemetery. on February 19, 2005.4

Family

Wilford Junior Willis b. June 1, 1940, d. August 29, 2014
Marriage*She married Wilford Junior Willis, son of Wilford Archie Willis and Lake Evelyn Wood, circa 1963.1,4 
Children
  • Larry Dwayne Willis6,4,7
  • Tracy Lee Willis6,4,7

Citations

  1. [S13095] Polk Grove Cemetery, Montgomery Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Mary L. Willis obituary in the Feb 19, 2005 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Wilford J. Willis obituary in the Aug 31, 2014 edition.
  7. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

Jerry Lee Willis1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 23, 1948, d. December 29, 2023
FatherWilford Archie Willis2,6,3,5 b. January 15, 1907, d. October 1, 1974
MotherLake Evelyn Wood1,2,6,3,5 b. October 21, 1913, d. March 18, 1991
     Jerry Lee Willis Jerry Lee Willis was born on October 23, 1948 to Wilford Archie and Lake Evelyn Willis on a beautiful Saturday afternoon on Goose Creek in Check, VA, Floyd County. Jerry joined the Army during the Vietnam War. After service, he moved to the state of Michigan where he found employment with General Motors for 30 years until his disability retirement in 2005. At that time, he returned to his home state of Virginia in Riner where he found solace in his log home on the mountain until his death on December 29, 2023. Jerry is survived by one daughter, Katelyn Marie Thomas, who is now serving in the United States Navy, stationed in Japan. Jerry Lee is also has three living siblings out of seven, two living sisters, Ruth Madeline Price of Pulaski, Lillian Carol Conner and husband James of Christiansburg; and one brother, Michael Raye Willis and wife Wanda of Georgia. Interment will follow in the Restvale Cemetery.5 He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He married Sandy Unknown.1 Jerry Lee Willis was born on October 23, 1948 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5 He died on December 29, 2023 at Virginia at age 75.5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 96, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Sandy Unknown
Marriage*Jerry Lee Willis married Sandy Unknown.1 
Child
  • Katelyn Marie Willis5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lake Wood Willis obituary in the Mar 20, 1991 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentifed funeral home pamphlet for Wilford Archie Willis.
  3. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Thomas Wesley Willis obituary in the Aug 2, 2011 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Jerry Lee Willis obituary.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S13096] Shorter Funeral Home, Inc., online www.shorterfuneralhome.com, From the Richard Wayne Price obituary.