Sarah Ann Clingenpeel1

F, b. June 27, 1837, d. January 20, 1920
MotherElizabeth Clingenpeel2 b. circa 1817
     Sarah Ann Clingenpeel was buried at Simpson Family Cemetery, Gold Field Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 She was born on June 27, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She married Joseph D. King, son of Henry D. King and Sarah Ann Bartlett, on May 29, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 As of May 29, 1856,her married name was King. Sarah Ann Clingenpeel died on January 20, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.1,6

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 134, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Joseph8

Family

Joseph D. King b. August 9, 1832, d. July 13, 1913
Marriage*Sarah Ann Clingenpeel married Joseph D. King, son of Henry D. King and Sarah Ann Bartlett, on May 29, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S553] Sandra C. Williams, "Joseph Henry King, Ancestors and Descendants of," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 27, 2004.
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  10. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  12. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm

Wyoming W. Walton1,2,3

M, b. April 7, 1886, d. April 3, 1904
FatherJames Wellington Walton Jr.2,3 b. December 14, 1847, d. July 22, 1934
MotherMary Jane Conner2,3 b. November 24, 1856, d. May 4, 1937
     Wyoming W. Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on April 7, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He died on April 3, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 17.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 111, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

James William McFarland1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 3, 1922, d. July 23, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 227-14-1386.8 James William McFarland was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.9 He NEWPORT NEWS - James William McFarland, 71, a native of Ellett, and a Peninsula resident since 1958, died Saturday, July 23, 1994. He was a member of the Abundant Life Tabernacle, Hampton, and he retired in 1984 after 26 years as a warehouseman with civil service at Fort Eustis. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Edna E. McFarland; one daughter, Nancy Robertson, of Mesa, Ariz; one son, Stephen Sowers, of Newport News; three brothers, Joe McFarland, of Blacksburg, John G. McFarland, of Covington, and Millard B. McFarland Jr., of Christiansburg; five grandchildren, Stephanie Robertson, Shawn Sowers, Misty Sowers, Deborah Madore,and Doug Robertson; and one great-grandson, Cain Sowers.3 He was born on August 3, 1922 at Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,2,9,10,6,7 He married Edna Marie Epperly, daughter of Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly and Myrtle Ellen Poff, on December 23, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,11 James William McFarland died on July 23, 1994 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 71.8,9,3,4,10

Family

Edna Marie Epperly b. November 16, 1931, d. April 12, 2017
Marriage*He married Edna Marie Epperly, daughter of Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly and Myrtle Ellen Poff, on December 23, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,11 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Ellen Epperly obituary in the Mar 25, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S7133] W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, online http://www.wjsmithandsonfh.com, From the James William McFarland obituary.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [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.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S4059] Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S593] Daily Press, From the Edna Marie Epperly McFarland obituary in the Apr 15, 2017 edition.

Dorothy Jane Epperly1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. October 21, 1926, d. October 14, 2017
FatherAlonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly1,2,3,4,6,7,8 b. January 3, 1883, d. February 24, 1962
MotherMyrtle Ellen Poff1,2,3,4,6,7,8 b. May 4, 1905, d. March 23, 1999
     Dorothy Jane Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 She was born on October 21, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,6 As of February 12, 1944,her married name was Jones.4 She married Roy Clinton Jones on February 12, 1944 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,6,7 Dorothy Jane Epperly died on October 14, 2017 at Virginia at age 90.6 She Dorothy Epperly Jones, 90, of Pilot, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017. She was born on October 21, 1926 to the late Lonza and Myrtle Epperly. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her brother, Leonard Epperly; sister, Edna McFarland; and granddaughter, Michelle Collins. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 73 years, Roy Jones; son, Clinton Jones; daughter, Sandra Manning and husband Ersel; grandchild, Casey Jones and wife Laurie; three great-grandchildren; brother, Edward Epperly and wife Dolly; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. in the Chapel, with the Rev. Kenneth Kingrea officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on October 17, 2017.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 41, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 412, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Family

Roy Clinton Jones b. August 29, 1919, d. July 13, 2018
Marriage*Dorothy Jane Epperly married Roy Clinton Jones on February 12, 1944 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,6,7 
Children
  • Clinton Jones9,6
  • Sandra Faye Jones9,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Ellen Epperly obituary in the Mar 25, 1999 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Epperly Jones obituary in the Oct 17, 2017 edition.
  7. [S593] Daily Press, From the Edna Marie Epperly McFarland obituary in the Apr 15, 2017 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Epperly obituary in the Jul 3, 2019 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy C. Jones obituary in the Jul 15, 2018 edition.

Roy Clinton Jones1,2,3

M, b. August 29, 1919, d. July 13, 2018
     Roy Clinton Jones was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 He was born on August 29, 1919 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Dorothy Jane Epperly, daughter of Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly and Myrtle Ellen Poff, on February 12, 1944 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5 Roy Clinton Jones died on July 13, 2018 at Virginia at age 98.3 He Roy C. Jones, 98, of Pilot, Va., was called home July 13, 2018 after a short illness. He was born August 29, 1919. Roy was married to the love of his life for 73 years and raised two beautiful children. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. A man of God Roy knew no enemy. A heart of gold, he always wore a smile. Roy was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy Jones; and his granddaughter, Shelly Collins. He is survived by his son, Clinton Jones; daughter, Sandra Manning and husband Ersal; grandchild, Casey Meador- Jones and wife, Laurie; three great grandchildren; his cat, Lucky; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Kenneth Kingrea and the Rev. Leon Alley officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on July 15, 2018.3

Family

Dorothy Jane Epperly b. October 21, 1926, d. October 14, 2017
Marriage*He married Dorothy Jane Epperly, daughter of Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly and Myrtle Ellen Poff, on February 12, 1944 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5 
Children
  • Clinton Jones3,4
  • Sandra Faye Jones3,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Ellen Epperly obituary in the Mar 25, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy C. Jones obituary in the Jul 15, 2018 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Epperly Jones obituary in the Oct 17, 2017 edition.
  5. [S593] Daily Press, From the Edna Marie Epperly McFarland obituary in the Apr 15, 2017 edition.

Edward Lee Epperly1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 16, 1931, d. July 2, 2019
FatherAlonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly1,2,3,6,4,5 b. January 3, 1883, d. February 24, 1962
MotherMyrtle Ellen Poff1,2,3,6,4,5 b. May 4, 1905, d. March 23, 1999
     Edward Lee Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 He was born on November 16, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 He married Dollie Mae Sumner on September 9, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,3 Edward Lee Epperly died on July 2, 2019 at Virginia at age 87.5 He Edward Epperly, 87, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on July 2, 2019 surrounded by his family, after a life that was well lived. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 66 years, Dollie Epperly; sons, Norman Epperly (Janet), Jerry Epperly (Angie); daughter, Sharon Flinchum (Wendell); grandchildren, Amy (Charlie), Jason (Melissa), Adam (Sheila), Haley (Caleb), and Renea; great-grandchildren, Sadie, Macy, and Aidan. Also surviving him are special niece, Nancy Robertson; along with many other wonderful nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonza and Myrtle Epperly; twin sister, Edna McFarland; sister, Dorothy Jones; and brother, Leonard Epperly. Edward was a faithful member, deacon and trustee of the Christian Fellowship Tabernacle since 1962. He proudly served his Country in the Unied States Army and the National Guard during the Korean War. Edward had a smile and a witty word for everyone he met which will be greatly missed. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Christiansburg, including Anna, Breanna, Debbie, Leanne, Lula, and many others too numerous to name. A special thank you to Tiler Smith, who adopted our 'Papa' as his own. The family would also like to extend their thanks to Medi Home Health and Hospice for their care. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 5, 2019, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at 11 a.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Earnest Fulcher and Adam Abate officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on July 3, 2019.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 412, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Family

Dollie Mae Sumner
Marriage*Edward Lee Epperly married Dollie Mae Sumner on September 9, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,3 
Children
  • Norman Lee Epperly7,8,5,3
  • Sharon Kay Epperly7,5,3
  • Jerry Wayne Epperly7,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Ellen Epperly obituary in the Mar 25, 1999 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S593] Daily Press, From the Edna Marie Epperly McFarland obituary in the Apr 15, 2017 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Epperly obituary in the Jul 3, 2019 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Epperly Jones obituary in the Oct 17, 2017 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Epperly 50th anniversary announcement in the Sep 29, 2002 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Macy Elizabeth Epperly birth announcement in the Jul 27, 2008 edition.

Marinda Elizabeth Showalter1,2,3

F, b. July 15, 1850, d. January 1, 1925
     Marinda Elizabeth Showalter married Jonathon W. "John" Hensley.3 Her married name was Hensley. Marinda Elizabeth Showalter was born on July 15, 1850 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She died on January 1, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.3

Family

Jonathon W. "John" Hensley b. June 16, 1841, d. May 5, 1925
Marriage*She married Jonathon W. "John" Hensley.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1692] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 12, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 20, 1922 - Apr 31, 1925.

Jesse Hurd Draper

M, b. September 14, 1839, d. February 6, 1904
     Jesse Hurd Draper was born on September 14, 1839 at Henry Co., Virginia.1 He married Elizabeth J. Napier on January 9, 1868.1 Jesse Hurd Draper died on February 6, 1904 at age 64.1

Family

Elizabeth J. Napier b. October 12, 1847, d. April 20, 1919
Marriage*He married Elizabeth J. Napier on January 9, 1868.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  2. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Elizabeth J. Napier

F, b. October 12, 1847, d. April 20, 1919
     Elizabeth J. Napier was born on October 12, 1847.1 She married Jesse Hurd Draper on January 9, 1868.1 As of January 9, 1868,her married name was Draper. Elizabeth J. Napier died on April 20, 1919 at age 71.1

Family

Jesse Hurd Draper b. September 14, 1839, d. February 6, 1904
Marriage*She married Jesse Hurd Draper on January 9, 1868.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  2. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Dennis Brooks Draper Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. May 24, 1912, d. November 8, 1997
FatherAlonza Thomas Draper1,2 b. February 8, 1878, d. February 28, 1937
MotherSallie Lee "Sarah" Conner1,2 b. July 22, 1890, d. April 3, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 227-03-4075.5 Dennis Brooks Draper Sr. was buried at Thornrose Cemetery, 1041 West Beverley Street, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.3 He was born on May 24, 1912 at Keystone, Marion Co., West Virginia.5,3,4 He married Alice Betty Culbertson on December 21, 1935 at Marion, Marion Co., South Carolina.4 Dennis Brooks Draper Sr. and an unknown person were divorced on October 26, 1972 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.4 He died on November 8, 1997 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 85.5,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 124, District 130, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 203, District 3, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 334, District 121-10, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Auditor6

Family

Alice Betty Culbertson b. August 10, 1913
Marriage*Dennis Brooks Draper Sr. married Alice Betty Culbertson on December 21, 1935 at Marion, Marion Co., South Carolina.4 
Child
  • Dennis Brooks Draper Jr.7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3937] Thornrose Cemetery, Augusta Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Bertha Jeanette Draper1,2,3

F, b. April 16, 1910, d. August 16, 1990
FatherAlonza Thomas Draper1,2,3 b. February 8, 1878, d. February 28, 1937
MotherSallie Lee "Sarah" Conner1,2,3 b. July 22, 1890, d. April 3, 1986
     Her Social Security Number was 402-52-4921.4 Bertha Jeanette Draper was born on April 16, 1910 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.2,4 As of June 26, 1934,her married name was Caswell.5 She married Durward Bland Caswell on June 26, 1934.5,6 Bertha Jeanette Draper died on August 16, 1990 at Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 80.7,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 262, District 94, Ward 1, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 124, District 130, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 203, District 3, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 561, District 56-6, St. Matthews, Jefferson Co., Kentucky5

Family

Durward Bland Caswell b. March 6, 1906, d. September 27, 1993
Marriage*Bertha Jeanette Draper married Durward Bland Caswell on June 26, 1934.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  8. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.

Mary Lee Draper1,2,3

F, b. December 22, 1913, d. September 12, 1999
FatherAlonza Thomas Draper1,2 b. February 8, 1878, d. February 28, 1937
MotherSallie Lee "Sarah" Conner1,2 b. July 22, 1890, d. April 3, 1986
     Mary Lee Draper was buried at Thornrose Cemetery, 1041 West Beverley Street, Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.3 She was born on December 22, 1913 at Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.3 She died on September 12, 1999 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 85.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 124, District 130, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 203, District 3, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3937] Thornrose Cemetery, Augusta Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Arthur Lewis Dillon Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. June 1, 1928, d. September 19, 2019
     Arthur Lewis Dillon Jr. was buried at Trinity Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 He was born on June 1, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 He married Patricia Sue "Patty" Wills, daughter of Frederick Adair Wills and Merle Conner Pearman, on February 25, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 Arthur Lewis Dillon Jr. died on September 19, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.3 He Arthur Lewis Dillon Jr., 91, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke. He was born on June 1, 1928 in Roanoke, Va. to the late Arthur Lewis Dillon, Sr. and Danie Francis Firebaugh Dillon. Following graduation from William Fleming High School in 1946, Art enlisted in the United States Navy, serving during WWII aboard the USS Coral Sea aircraft carrier. After serving 2 years, he enrolled, and graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelors in Business Administration with the help of the G.I. bill. Art later retired after numerous years of service as a real estate specialist with the U.S. Government. Along with his wife, he enjoyed numerous trips to countries abroad, as he thoroughly enjoyed traveling. Art was an inactive member with the Taylor Masonic Lodge # 23, as well as the Kazim Shriners Temple in Roanoke. Above all, Art will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He will be missed! In addition to his parents, Art was preceded in death by his sister, Dreama Dillon Dunn. Family remaining to cherish his memory include his wife of 42 years, Patricia Wills Dillon; sons, Lewis and Stuart Dillon; daughters, Katherine Dillon Greene and Patricia M. Dillon; step children, Katheryn Surface Burks and Michael Surface; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service honoring Art's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church; 42 E Main St, Salem, Va. 24153. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will follow in the Trinity Church of the Brethren Cemetery located in Troutville where military rights will be rendered. on September 25, 2019.3

Family

Patricia Sue "Patty" Wills
Marriage*He married Patricia Sue "Patty" Wills, daughter of Frederick Adair Wills and Merle Conner Pearman, on February 25, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Merle Pearman Wills obituary in the May 28, 1992 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arthur Lewis Dillon, Jr. obituary in the Sep 25, 2019 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Dr. John Shelton Surface1,2,3

M, b. March 23, 1932, d. December 9, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 225-34-1363.4 Dr. John Shelton Surface was buried at White Cemetery (also known as Crockett Cemetery), Rt. 637, near Rt. 11, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 23, 1932 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Patricia Sue "Patty" Wills, daughter of Frederick Adair Wills and Merle Conner Pearman, on May 26, 1951 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.1,2 Dr. John Shelton Surface died on December 9, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38; Died in an auto accident.2

Family

Patricia Sue "Patty" Wills
Marriage*He married Patricia Sue "Patty" Wills, daughter of Frederick Adair Wills and Merle Conner Pearman, on May 26, 1951 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • John Michael Surface5,1
  • Katheryn Elizabeth Surface5,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Merle Pearman Wills obituary in the May 28, 1992 edition.