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     Roscoe Michael "Mike" Surface was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 29, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Linda Ann Johnson on May 9, 1960 at Alexandria, Virginia.⁵ Roscoe Michael "Mike" Surface died on October 4, 1961 at Albemarle Co., Virginia, at age 22; Died in an auto accident.⁴

     Jerry Wayne Surface was born on May 8, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Elaine Carrol Poff, daughter of William Ernest Poff and Esther Bowman Andrews, on November 30, 1963 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁵ Jerry Wayne Surface married Linda Lee Bowman on June 27, 1970 at Yadkinville, Yadkin Co., North Carolina.⁵ Jerry Wayne Surface and Elaine Carrol Poff were divorced on July 20, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Jerry Wayne Surface and Linda Lee Bowman were divorced on July 20, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Jerry Wayne Surface married June Catherine Comer on April 30, 1980 at Pope Air Force Base, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina.⁵ Jerry Wayne Surface and June Catherine Comer were divorced on June 20, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia. Jerry Wayne Surface married June Catherine Comer on December 27, 1987 at Bedford Co., Virginia.³ Jerry Wayne Surface died on August 31, 2018 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 76.⁴ He Jerry Wayne Surface, 76, of Bedford, Va. died on Friday, August 31, 2018, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the loving husband of June Catherine Surface. In addition to his wife, he is survived by nine children, 18 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Jerry was born in Floyd, Va. a son of Frederick and Ida Surface. Jerry proudly served his country with the U.S. Army. He was a jack of all trades and after the Army, he worked in construction for his family's business. Though Jerry had a "tough" exterior, anyone who knew him could tell you he was a loving man. Children and animals especially loved him. He was always true to himself, open-minded towards others, and never met a stranger. In addition to his parents, Jerry was predeceased by a son, Justin Wade Comer; a grandchild, Willow Fae; and his brothers. on September 2, 2018.⁴

     James Patton "Pat" Rogers was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 230-66-0625.⁵ He was born on April 6, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,5,3,4 He died on October 19, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 24.^2,5,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 503-01-8296.³ Ruby Virginia Graham was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Woodward, Woodward Co., Oklahoma.⁷ She was born on October 16, 1912 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ As of May 11, 1937,her married name was Steadham.⁵ She married Robert E. Steadham on May 11, 1937 at Kiowa, Elbert Co., Colorado.⁵ As of March 8, 1967,her married name was Hollon.⁸ Ruby Virginia Graham married Glenn Kenneth Hollon on March 8, 1967 at Fort Carson, El Paso Co., Colorado.⁸ Ruby Virginia Graham died on September 8, 1990 at Truth or Concequences, Sierra Co., New Mexico, at age 77.^3,9 She Ruby V. Hollon, 77, of Truth or Consequences died Saturday (Sept. 8, 1990). Burial will be in Woodward, Okla. Survivors include her stepdaughter, Kay Tannehill. She was a homemaker and had lived in Truth or Consequences since 1975. on September 11, 1990.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 539-38-4794.⁹ Perry Isaac Graham was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, Pierce Co., Washington.⁵ He was born on January 10, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,3 He married Louise Elizabeth Cushman on May 2, 1939 at Kitsap Co., Washington.^4,10 Perry Isaac Graham died on August 30, 1994 at Buckley, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 80.^9,3,7

     Her Social Security Number was 503-01-8271.⁵ Sandra Clarice "Iva" Graham was born on September 18, 1915 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 As of August 13, 1944,her married name was Zirn.⁶ She married Jerome Nathaniel Zirn on August 13, 1944 at Cedarhurst, Nassau Co., New York.⁷ Sandra Clarice "Iva" Graham and Jerome Nathaniel Zirn were divorced on December 3, 1968 at Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire.⁶ Sandra Clarice "Iva" Graham died on March 31, 2002 at Arizona at age 86.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 519-03-5769.⁹ Willard Lee Graham was buried at Greenwood Memorial Terrace , 211 North Government Way, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.^8,10 He was born on March 19, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9,11 He married Hazel Margaret Dupis on March 7, 1938 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.⁵ Willard Lee Graham married Mary Strouse on April 15, 1950 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.¹² Willard Lee Graham married Lillian Eileen Nelson on July 26, 1952 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.¹² Willard Lee Graham and Lillian Eileen Nelson were divorced on July 5, 1957 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.⁷ Willard Lee Graham married Roberta L. Christensen on December 7, 1963 at Clark Co., Washington.⁴ Willard Lee Graham died on January 5, 1980 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 62.^11,6,8 He GRAHAM, Willard Lee - Passed away January 5, 1980 in Spokane, WA. His home Spokane. Father of, Janet and Jimmy Graham, both of California; seven sisters; two brothers; numerous nieces and nephews. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A veteran of WWII and a 30 year resident of Spokane. Burial services Riverside Memorial Park. on January 7, 1980.⁸

     Thomas Stewart Hicks married Valla Elizabeth "Vallie" Hoke, daughter of James Robert Hoke and Mary Ellen Wright, on July 24, 1930 at Farmersburg, Sullivan Co., Indiana.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 307-05-3062.⁶ Aaron Wesley/Westley Grindle was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^2,4 He was born on January 5, 1906 at Fontanet, Vigo Co., Indiana.^6,2,3,4,5 He married Agnes Byrena Hoke, daughter of James Robert Hoke and Mary Ellen Wright, on March 1, 1932 at Indiana.^1,7,3 Aaron Wesley/Westley Grindle died on August 28, 1998 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 92.^6,7,2,4

     Geneva Clara Johnson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.² Her Social Security Number was 307-48-9790.³ She was born on July 24, 1919 at Staunton, Vigo Co., Indiana.^2,3 As of February 15, 1939,her married name was Hoke.¹ She married Vincent Floyd Hoke, son of James Robert Hoke and Mary Ellen Wright, on February 15, 1939.^1,2 Geneva Clara Johnson died on June 23, 2005 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 85.^2,3 She Geneva C. Hoke, 85, of Terre Haute died Thursday afternoon, June 23, 2005, in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was a homemaker and a Christian. She was born July 24, 1919, in Staunton to Homer Johnson and Ethyl White Johnson. Her husband, Vincent Floyd Hoke, preceded her in death May 19, 1981. Survivors include four children, Jeanette A. "Jan" Gunnett and Beverly K. Long, both of Terre Haute, Jack L. Hoke of Perris, Calif., and Mary E. Cole and her husband Bob of Elkhart; three sisters, Wanda Fagan of Staunton, Oliva Hoke of Pekin, Ill., and Cleestah Hutchinson of Kokomo; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She also was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Walter Johnson, Homer Johnson Jr., and Erwin Johnson; and two sisters, Willa Hand and Bernadine Smith. She was a former member of the YMCA and she loved to crochet afghans and teach others to crochet. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Monday in Roselawn Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jeff Lee officiating, assisted by Harold and Kimberly Smith. Burial follows in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 11 a.m. to services in the funeral home. on June 25, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 378-14-6956.² Kenneth Faye Joslyn was born on February 12, 1920 at Illinois.^3,4,2 He married Florence Sylvia Hoke, daughter of James Robert Hoke and Mary Ellen Wright, on October 29, 1954.¹ Kenneth Faye Joslyn died on August 15, 1990 at Berrien, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 70.^4,2

     John Edward Gregory was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana. His Social Security Number was 317-12-6338.² He was born on May 5, 1924 at Indiana.² He married Jenny Maxine "Jennie" Hoke, daughter of James Robert Hoke and Mary Ellen Wright, on June 9, 1945 at Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ John Edward Gregory died on October 23, 2005 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 81.²

     Lois Irene Hoke was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.² She was born on November 1, 1930 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2,6 As of September 26, 1950,her married name was Blackwell.¹ She married Walton Eugene Blackwell on September 26, 1950 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,4,2,7 Lois Irene Hoke died on September 24, 2009 at West Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana, at age 78.^6,2,7 She Lois Irene Blackwell, 78, of West Lafayette, Ind., died at 1:32 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus in West Lafayette. She was formerly of Terre Haute. She was born Nov. 1, 1930, in Terre Haute, Ind., to the late James R. and Mary Wright Hoke. On Sept. 26, 1950 she married Walton Eugene Blackwell in Terre Haute and he survives. Lois had worked at Tulips, Bemis Bags, and had owned Blackwell Hobbies while in Terre Haute. She enjoyed knitting, quilting, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving along with the spouse are a daughter, Vicki Schmidt (husband Thomas) of West Lafayette; a son, Gene Blackwell of Bloomington, Ind; two sisters, May Norman (husband Jack) of Tuscola, Ill. and Jennie Gregory of Terre Haute. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Jesse (wife Melissa), Tiffani, and Chris; and a great-grandchild, Landen Schmidt. Lois was preceded in death by a daughter, Beth Ann Blackwell; three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute. on September 25, 2009.²

     Walton Eugene Blackwell was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.³ He was born on February 24, 1928 at Bradley Co., Arkansas.^4,3 He married Lois Irene Hoke, daughter of James Robert Hoke and Mary Ellen Wright, on September 26, 1950 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,5,2,3 Walton Eugene Blackwell Walton Eugene Blackwell, 84, formerly of Terre Haute, died at 3:58 a.m. Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at IU Arnett Health in Lafayette. He was born February 24, 1928, in Bradley County, Ark. to the late Walter A. and Effie Baker Blackwell. His marriage was to Lois I. Hoke on September 26, 1950, she passed away on September 24, 2009. Surviving is a daughter, Vicki (husband: Thomas) Schmidt, of West Lafayette; a son, Gene R. Blackwell, of Unionville; three grandchildren, Jesse (wife: Melissa), Tiffani and Chris and a great grandson Landen Schmidt. He was preceded in death by a daughter Beth Ann, two sisters Clara Wright and Hilie Morgan. After high school he joined the Army Air Force. After discharge in October 1951, he was employed by American Can Co., in Terre Haute. Then in 1958 he was employed by Indiana Gas and Chemical Corp for 21 years. He then traveled with the National Artist and Crafts touring the SW, Midwest, and NE US. After retirement he spent his summers in Indiana and winters in Texas. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 N. Clinton St, Terre Haute, IN 47805. A military service will follow. In Lieu of flowers friends and family may contribute in his name to the Children's Music Foundation. on August 7, 2012.³ He died on August 7, 2012 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana, at age 84.^4,3

     Lucy Mae Flemister was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Camden, Ouachita Co., Arkansas.³ She was born on May 27, 1918 at Arkansas.^4,3,5 As of February 10, 1940,her married name was Wright.¹ She married Clarence Oliver Wright, son of John Henry Wright and Alma Perry, on February 10, 1940 at Drew Co., Arkansas.^1,3,2 Lucy Mae Flemister died on June 14, 2010 at Arkansas at age 92.⁵

     Frances Christine Veasey was buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, 7401 Highway 5, Alexander, Saline Co., Arkansas.^3,2 She Christine Wright, 86, of Little Rock passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. She was born in Monticello, Arkansas on April 22, 1923 to the late Jim and Minnie Veasey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Aubrey Wright; sister, Eloise McFarland; and brother, Travis Veasey. She was a wonderful wife and mother who loved spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Wright was a longtime member of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church. She is survived by son Tom Wright and wife Valerie of Ponte Verda, Florida; daughter Sue Ann McCulloch and husband Ken of Little Rock; grandchildren Tom Wright, Jr. (Nia) of Blytheville, Arkansas, Chris Wright (Liza) of Little Rock, Matthew McCulloch and Anna McCulloch of Little Rock; and two great-grandchildren, Trey Wright and Summit Wright. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m, on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501)224-8300. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Pinecrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 1653, Topeka, Kansas 66601-1653.² She was born on April 22, 1923 at Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas.^4,2 As of April 11, 1945,her married name was Wright.¹ She married Aubrey Henry Wright, son of John Henry Wright and Alma Perry, on April 11, 1945 at Drew Co., Arkansas.^1,2 Frances Christine Veasey died on March 24, 2010 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, at age 86.^4,2

     George William Conner was born on October 17, 1873 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.^1,2 He died on February 21, 1876 at age 2.²