Elmer Judson "Jay" Craft Sr.1,2

M, b. August 30, 1924, d. October 8, 1997
     Elmer Judson "Jay" Craft Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 231-32-9246.3 He married Lucille "Gillie" Foutz.1,2 Elmer Judson "Jay" Craft Sr. was born on August 30, 1924.3 He died on October 8, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.2,3 He CRAFT, Elmer Judson Sr., (“Jay”), 73, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 1997, at his home. He was a retired employee of the State of Virginia ABC Department, with over 20 years of service. He was predeceased by a son, Billy Michael Craft, and a granddaughter, Jennifer Ellen Craft. Surviving are his wife, Lucille Foutz Craft; a son and daughter-in-law, Elmer J. Jr. and Chee Chee Craft; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Johnny Conner, Janet and David Mabry, Bettie and Pat Underwood, and Nancy Wallen; grandchildren, Robbie Craft, Melissa Tinley, Crystal and Clay Conner, Michael and Charles Mabry, Ricky, Danny and Eddie Underwood, Kim Furrow and Karen Lacks; six great-grandchildren, and sisters, Agnes King, Evelyn Forbes and Annie Mae Meadows. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Friday, October 10, 1997, with the Rev. Fred Fryer and the Rev. Dr. William L. Ross officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family suggests that memorials be made to Housecall Hospice, 2167 Apperson Drive, Salem, Va. 24153, or the Jennifer Ellen Craft Girls Athletic Scholarship Fund, in care of William Byrd High School, Vinton. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. on October 9, 1997.2

Family

Lucille "Gillie" Foutz b. June 6, 1920, d. November 14, 2003
Marriage*He married Lucille "Gillie" Foutz.1,2 
Child
  • Donna Marie Craft1,2,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucille F. Craft obituary in the Nov 16, 2003 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmer Judson Craft, Sr., obituary in the Oct 9, 1997 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lucille "Gillie" Foutz1,2

F, b. June 6, 1920, d. November 14, 2003
     Lucille "Gillie" Foutz married Elmer Judson "Jay" Craft Sr.1,2 Lucille "Gillie" Foutz was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 Her married name was Craft. She was born on June 6, 1920.1,3 She died on November 14, 2003 at Virginia at age 83.1,3 She Lucille F. (Gille) Craft, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, November 14, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer J. Craft, Sr., a son, Billy Michael Craft and a granddaughter, Jennifer Ellen Craft. Surviving is a son and daughter-in-law, Elmer J. Jr. and Chee-Chee Craft; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Johnny Conner, Bettie and Pat Underwood, Janet Mabry, Nancy Wallen; a son-in-law David Mabry; grandchildren, Robbie Craft, Melissa Tinley, Crystal and Clay Conner, Michael and Charles Mabry, Ricky, Danny and Eddie Underwood, Kim Furrow and Karen Lacks; great-grandchildren, Chris and Jerica Underwood, Cody Underwood, Chase and Ashley Furrow and Jessie Lacks. One special great-grandchild, Celeste Clinebell; sisters, Pauline Clifton and Claudine Hill; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Edna Foutz. Special thanks to Jennifer Williams at Adventa Hospice. Service will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 2 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2003. Dr. Bill Ross and Dr. Bill Booth will officiate. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Vinton Chapel from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Jennifer Ellen Craft Scholarship Fund, c / o William Byrd High School. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel. 982-2221 on November 16, 2003.1

Family

Elmer Judson "Jay" Craft Sr. b. August 30, 1924, d. October 8, 1997
Marriage*She married Elmer Judson "Jay" Craft Sr.1,2 
Child
  • Donna Marie Craft1,2,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucille F. Craft obituary in the Nov 16, 2003 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmer Judson Craft, Sr., obituary in the Oct 9, 1997 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Earl Wallace King1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 25, 1924, d. January 14, 1957
FatherWallace Carroll King1,7,4,8,5,9,10,11,6 b. June 23, 1900, d. July 9, 1991
MotherPauline Audrey Akers1,7,4,8,5,9,10,11,6 b. February 20, 1902, d. July 21, 1940
     Earl Wallace King was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,6 He was born on August 25, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5,6 He married Mary Elizabeth Austin, daughter of Virgil Leroy Austin and Ruth Mary Whitenack, on September 16, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,12,7,5 Earl Wallace King died on January 14, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 32.1,2,3,7,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 135, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Mary Elizabeth Austin
Marriage*Earl Wallace King married Mary Elizabeth Austin, daughter of Virgil Leroy Austin and Ruth Mary Whitenack, on September 16, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,12,7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ann King Peters obituary in the Jan 10, 2009 edition.
  5. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Audrey Mae King Brown obituary in the Mar 5, 2015 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iris Gwinn King Radford Angle obituary in the May 14, 2021 edition.
  12. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carolyn King Kidd obituary in the Aug 7, 2019 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Earl King obituary in the Aug 22, 2017 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Virgil Leroy Austin1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 15, 1909, d. January 22, 1979
FatherJessie Vinton R. Austin2,3,4 b. June 3, 1886, d. September 28, 1960
MotherNannie Gay Clower2,3,4 b. August 17, 1885, d. October 23, 1948
     Virgil Leroy Austin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,3,8,5 His Social Security Number was 228-05-4857.9 He was born on November 15, 1909 at Virginia.6,2,7,9,3,8 He married Ruth Mary Whitenack, daughter of Oscar Wiley Whitenack and Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, on October 23, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4,8,5 Virgil Leroy Austin died on January 22, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.6,7,3,8,5 He FLOYD - Virgil Leroy Austin, age 69, deied Monday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Whitenack Austin, Check; one daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Clark, Copper Hill; three brothers, Ercil Austin, Copper Hill; Basil Austin, Pilot; Cecil "Bill" Austin, Christiansburg; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Stonewall Church with the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Internment in Wilson Cemetery. on January 25, 1979.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 46, District 168, Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey10

Occupation

1930Wire factory laborer10

Family

Ruth Mary Whitenack b. January 25, 1911, d. April 24, 1993
Marriage*Virgil Leroy Austin married Ruth Mary Whitenack, daughter of Oscar Wiley Whitenack and Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, on October 23, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4,8,5 
Child
  • Mary Elizabeth Austin1,3,8,5,11

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Virgil Leroy Austin obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ruth Mary Whitenack1,2,3,4

F, b. January 25, 1911, d. April 24, 1993
FatherOscar Wiley Whitenack5,2,3,4 b. September 7, 1872, d. October 2, 1964
MotherMathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence5,2,3,4 b. July 12, 1873, d. November 27, 1939
     Her Social Security Number was 231-30-7980.6 Ruth Mary Whitenack was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,9 She was born on January 25, 1911 at Virginia.7,5,8,6,2,4 She married Virgil Leroy Austin, son of Jessie Vinton R. Austin and Nannie Gay Clower, on October 23, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,10 As of October 23, 1931,her married name was Austin. Ruth Mary Whitenack died on April 24, 1993 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.7,8,6,9,4 She AUSTIN, Ruth Whitenack, 82, of Floyd, died Saturday morning, April 24, 1993, in Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Reginald Clark of Copper Hill; one daughter-in-law, Patsy Austin of Waldorf, Md; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be Monday 2 p.m. at the Stonewall Brethren-Methodist Church with Rev. Elbert L. Naff officiating with interment in the Wilson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Floyd Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 257, Floyd, Va. 24091. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home. on April 25, 1993.9

Family

Virgil Leroy Austin b. November 15, 1909, d. January 22, 1979
Marriage*She married Virgil Leroy Austin, son of Jessie Vinton R. Austin and Nannie Gay Clower, on October 23, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Whitenack Austin obituary in the Apr 25, 1993 edition.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Virgil Leroy Austin obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

David Earl King1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 16, 1950, d. August 19, 2017
FatherEarl Wallace King1,6,7,3,5,8 b. August 25, 1924, d. January 14, 1957
MotherMary Elizabeth Austin1,6,7,3,5
     David Earl King was born on December 16, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Annette Susan Williams on June 29, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6,7,5 David Earl King died on August 19, 2017 at Virginia at age 66.3 He David Earl King, 66, of Copper Hill, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 19, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Wallace King. He was employed by Thomas Brothers, owner of David King Excavating, Clarks Hilltop Nursery & HT Bowling. David will be deeply missed by his wife of 43 years, Annette W. King; mother and stepfather, Mary and Reginald Clark; son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Kay King; daughter, Stacie King Poole; grandchildren, Callie Eanes, JD King and Emma King; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Vanessa Clark; sister, Carolyn Kidd. Thank you to everyone at the Blue Ridge Cancer Care and 8th and 10th Floor of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. on August 22, 2017.3

Family

Annette Susan Williams
Marriage*He married Annette Susan Williams on June 29, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6,7,5 
Children
  • Stacie Michelle King1,7,3
  • Chad David King2,7,3

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Reference # 00-59.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Earl King obituary in the Aug 22, 2017 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carolyn King Kidd obituary in the Aug 7, 2019 edition.

Franklin D. "D" Turman1,2,3

M, b. March 8, 1937, d. November 25, 2004
     His Social Security Number was 225-46-8857.4 Franklin D. "D" Turman was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 8, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 He married Iva Eloise Conner, daughter of James Edward "Ed" Conner Sr. and Ruby Irene Mills, on June 21, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,5 Franklin D. "D" Turman died on November 25, 2004 at Virginia at age 67.2,4 He Franklin D. (D) Turman, 67, of Boones Mill, went to rest on Thursday, November 25, 2004. He was an excellent sawyer for many years at Doyle Lumber and later with Foley Logging. Surviving is his wife of 43 years, Iva Conner Turman; his children, Becky Graham, Ricky Turman and wife, Vicky, Deana Setchel, Sandra Bowles and husband, Mark, DeWayne Turman and wife, Lori; 11 beloved grandchildren, the youngest being named affectionately as "Grasshopper" by his PaPa; his brothers, Robert Turman, Frank Wilson, Sherman Wilson and Walter Wilson; sisters, Sylvia Saul, Tresa Wilson; and several other extended family; a special son, Ricky Thomas; in-laws, Ruby Conner "Maw", Jimmy and Linda, Bruce and Kathe, Kenneth and Robin; many special nieces and nephews. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel 11 a.m. Monday, November 29, 2004. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. The family sends a special thanks to his niece, Linda Donahue, Dr. Patel and the 8th floor P.I.C.U. at Roanoke Memorial. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on November 27, 2004.2

Family

Iva Eloise Conner b. September 23, 1939, d. October 21, 2020
Marriage*He married Iva Eloise Conner, daughter of James Edward "Ed" Conner Sr. and Ruby Irene Mills, on June 21, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,5 
Children
  • Becky Turman2,5
  • Ricky Turman2,5
  • Richard Lee Turman3
  • Deana Annette Turman2,3,5
  • Sandra Dee Turman2,3,5
  • Joseph Dewayne Turman2,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Correr, Sr. obituary in the Nov 20, 2003 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Franklin D. Turman obituary in the Nov 27, 2004 edition.
  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.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Eloise Conner Turman obituary in the Oct 23, 2020 edition.