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     His Social Security Number was 719-07-9255.⁶ Hubert Edward Manning was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on September 19, 1902 at Virginia.^4,6,2,3 He married Beulah A. Wimmer, daughter of Lucy Ellen Wimmer, circa 1920.^1,3 Hubert Edward Manning died on November 19, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^2,3

     Grace Mary Lee "Gracie" Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 226-28-0135.⁵ She was born on May 18, 1908 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4,3 As of circa 1926,her married name was Taliaferro.⁶ She married Silas Daniel "Jack" Taliaferro Jr. circa 1926.^6,4,7 Grace Mary Lee "Gracie" Manning died on April 28, 2005 at Virginia at age 96.^5,4 She Grace Manning Taliaferro, of Salem, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2005. She was born on May 18, 1908 in the Bottom Creek section of Roanoke County. Her family moved by horse and buggy to the Glenvar area when she was 10 years old. She and her beloved husband, Silas D. Taliaferro, ran a gas station in the Salem area for many years. She is predeceased by her husband, S.D. Taliaferro; her father and mother, Rufus Lemon Manning and Victoria Brown Manning; brothers, Homer Manning, Hubert Manning and Rosco Manning; sisters, Ocie Manning Shorter and Audrey Manning "Bea" Beason. She is survived by her nephews, Jack Beason and wife, Diane and Carl Beason and wife, Faye; niece, Wanda Beason Webb and husband, Ron; numerous other nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Lois Taliaferro and Dorothy Taliaferro Sample; one brother-in-law, Cheatwood Taliaferro. She was a member of Salem Church of Christ. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Saturday, April 30, 2005 at Lotz Salem Chapel. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral home, Salem. on April 29, 2005.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-50-6256.⁵ Audrey Oberia "Bea" Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Her married name was Beason.⁶ She married Forest Melvin Beason.^6,7 Audrey Oberia "Bea" Manning was born on March 25, 1915 at Virginia.⁵ She died on August 15, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^5,6 She BEASON, Audrey Manning, 78, of the Glenvar area of Salem, died Sunday, August 15, 1993, in a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forest Melvin Beason. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Diane Beason, Carl and Faye Beason, all of Salem; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Ronald Webb, Salem; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Grace Taliferro, Salem; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park by the Mr. Jim Herron. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, in charge of arrangements. on August 17, 1993.⁶

     Roscoe Manning was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 229-05-8834.⁷ He was born on May 30, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4 He married Mary Edith Craighead, daughter of Walter Charleston Craighead and Mattie Mourning Simpson, on October 12, 1940 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,8,3,5 Roscoe Manning died on March 14, 1990 at Virginia at age 70.^2,7 He Mr. Roscoe Manning, age 70, of Salem, died Wednesday, March 14, 1990. He is survived by his wife, Mary Craighead Manning; one daughter, Mary F. Hogan, Blue Ridge; three sons, Ted L. Manning, Salem; J. W. Manning, Narrows; Joe D. Manning, Wise; two sisters, Bea Beason and Grace Taliferro, both of Salem; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Cedar Lawn Burial Park with the Rev. Phillip Scott officiating. Friends may call from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. on March 15, 1990.²

     Carmel Bessie Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 226-32-3405.⁸ She was born on April 27, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,2,3 As of December 15, 1947,her married name was Crouch.³ She married Walter Leroy Crouch on December 15, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,7,3,9 Carmel Bessie Manning died on May 31, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^8,7,10 She CROUCH, Carmel Manning, 76, of Salem, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 31, 2002. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was employed by Kenrose for 20 years. Also, Halmode and Roanoke County School. Carmel is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Walter Leroy Crouch; sons and daughter-in-law, Larry L. Crouch , Salem, Bradley A. and Joann Crouch, Salem; grandchildren, Lindsey Crouch and Zachariah B. Crouch; sisters, Connie Milliron, Rocky Mount, Agnes King, Roanoke, Carol Nichols, Bent Mountain; a brother, Malcolm M. Manning, Baltimore, Md; sister-in-law, Thelma Manning, Roanoke. Graveside services will be at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family wishes to thank the Richfield Nursing Center staff and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their love and support. on June 2, 2002.⁷

     Connie Christine Manning was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 12, 1928 at Virginia.^1,6 As of April 10, 1948,her married name was Milliron.² She married Robert Edward "Ed" Milliron on April 10, 1948.^4,2,3,7 Connie Christine Manning died on August 5, 2011 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,6,8 She Connie Manning Milliron, 83, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, August 5, 2011. She was born June 12, 1928, the daughter of the late Omer and Viola Manning. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, R. Edward Milliron; brothers, Alton, Gordon and Malcom Manning; and sister, Carmel Manning Crouch. Left to cherish her memory are sons, Robert L. Milliron (Orlean), of Charlottesville, and Charles E. Milliron (Laurie), of Rocky Mount; and former daughter-in-law, Wendy Milliron. She is also survived by six grandchildren that she adored and loved dearly, Bobby Milliron (Nicole), Nancy Helm (Justin), Christie Bolton, Sarah Milliron, Connie Milliron, and Janie Milliron; six great-grandchildren; and sisters, Carol Nichols, of Bent Mountain and Agnes King, of Hot Springs. Connie was always striving to help others. She pursued her passion of helping others by going back to school to become an LPN, and retired from Roanoke Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Center after more than 25 years of caring and comforting others. Connie was a member of Boones Mill Christian Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She also was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. The family would like to thank Kathy Hunt, Dr. Jack Bumgardner, Faye Turner, and Gareth and Cindy McAllister for their help in caring for Mama during her recent years. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2011 at Mountain View Memorial Park with Mr. Jack Milliron officiating. Donations should be made in the memory of Connie to the Boones Mill Christian Church, 7950 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Virginia 24065, or The Alzheimer's Association , 3959 Electric Road, Suite 357, Roanoke, Virginia 24018. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220 @ Wirtz Rd., 62 Virginia Market Place Dr., Rocky Mount, Va., 540-334-5151. on August 7, 2011.³

     Walter Leroy Crouch was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 21, 1926 at Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,5 He married Carmel Bessie Manning, daughter of Homer Willie Manning and Viola Jane "Ollie" Wimmer, on December 15, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,7,4 Walter Leroy Crouch died on December 4, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^5,3,4 He Walter L. Crouch, 84, of Vinton, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 4, 2010. He was retired from Ingersol-Rand Corporation. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carmel Manning Crouch. He is survived by his wife, Alton Richards Crouch; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Lee and Karen Crouch, and Bradley Allen and Karen Crouch; and grandchildren, Zachariah Benjamin Crouch and Lindsey Marie Crouch. Funeral Services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Roger Graves officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home. on December 6, 2010.⁴

     Robert Edward "Ed" Milliron was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 228-30-9813.³ He was born on April 2, 1926.³ He married Connie Christine Manning, daughter of Homer Willie Manning and Viola Jane "Ollie" Wimmer, on April 10, 1948.^4,5,6,1 Robert Edward "Ed" Milliron died on December 30, 2006 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^3,1,2 He Robert Edward (Ed) Milliron, 80, of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Evie Milliron, four sisters Thelma Milliron, Evelyn Milliron, Frances M. Funkhouser, and Janie Milliron, and three brothers Jessie, Elbert and Clarence Milliron. He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Connie Manning Milliron; two sons Robert L. Milliron and Charles E. Milliron; six grandchildren Nancy M. Helm, Sarah Milliron, Christie M. Bolton, Connie Milliron, Janie Milliron, and Robert Milliron, III; one great-grandchild Madisen Milliron; one surviving sister Clara M. Broughton; special nieces and nephews Jack Milliron, Billy Milliron, Tommy Broughton, Bob Milliron, Janet M. Shockley, Joyce M. Ferguson, and Pat B. Bennett. Mr. Milliron worked with his dad and brothers at the family owned sawmill and later retired from Cooper Wood Products after thirty years of service. He was a lifetime member of the Boones Mill Rescue Squad having been one of the founding members in 1963 and serving as captain for over ten years. Mr. Milliron was a member of the Isaac's Masonic Lodge #29 A.F. & A.M. for over fifty-eight years. The family would especially like to thank Dr. Jack Bumbgardner, Dr. John Lystash, Dr. John Starr, Dr. Rene Fredstrom and the nursing staff of the CCU and PCU at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. Graveside services will be conducted from Mountain View Memorial Park 11 a.m. Tuesday with Masonic Rites. His family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount. on January 1, 2007.¹

     Beulah A. Wimmer was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1 She was born on June 5, 1902 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ As of circa 1920,her married name was Manning.⁴ She married Hubert Edward Manning, son of Rufus Lemon Manning and Victoria Brown, circa 1920.^4,1 Beulah A. Wimmer died on June 29, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-16-6865.⁵ Garnet Ella Manning was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on June 25, 1921 at Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 As of December 22, 1945,her married name was Crawford.² She married Luther Hubert Crawford on December 22, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Garnet Ella Manning and Luther Hubert Crawford were divorced on August 13, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Garnet Ella Manning died on April 26, 2004 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.^5,7,3 She Garnet Manning Crawford, 82, of Goodview, went home to be with her Lord and also her mother, father, and brothers, Monday, April 26, 2004. She is survived by her son, Wayne A. Crawford of Warm Springs; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Gordon Puckett of Goodview; former daughter-in-law, Judith Ryder of Warm Springs; three grandchildren, Melissa Davidson and her husband Matthew, Anjie Feazell and her husband Mark, James Crawford; three great-grandchildren, Brooke Crawford, Courtney Crawford and Chad Davidson. She touched everyone's life that she met with her smile and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Joey Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221. on April 27, 2004.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-12-2002.⁶ Lewis Homer Manning was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 5, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,6,4 He married Thelma Lee Thurston on September 26, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Lewis Homer Manning died on April 17, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.⁴

     Mary Edith Craighead was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 228-48-7532.⁵ She was born on March 17, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 As of October 12, 1940,her married name was Manning.⁴ She married Roscoe Manning, son of Rufus Lemon Manning and Victoria Brown, on October 12, 1940 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Mary Edith Craighead died on August 29, 1991 at Virginia at age 73.² She Mary Craighead Manning, age 73, of Blue Ridge, died Thursday, August 29. She was the widow of Rosco Manning. She was a retired garment inspector for Lady Bird Apparel and a member of Penn Forest Wesleyan Church. She is survived by her children, Mary F. Hogan of Blue Ridge; Ted L. Manning of Salem; J.W. Manning of Narrows; Joe D. Manning of Wise; five sisters, Hazel A. Travers of Fla; Susie C. Altic of Roanoke; Yvonne Newman of Md; Beatrice Thomas of Texas; Lucille Amis of Fla; brother, William F. Craighead of Roanoke; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Lawn Burial Park with the Rev. Greg Reynolds officiating. The family will receive friends 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. on August 30, 1991.²

     Johnnie Walter Hogan Jr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 230-40-8525.⁴ He was born on September 3, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1,3 He married Mary Frances Manning, daughter of Roscoe Manning and Mary Edith Craighead, on December 22, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,1,2 Johnnie Walter Hogan Jr. died on September 26, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^4,1,3 He Johnnie Walter Hogan, Jr., 70, of Roanoke, died on Monday, September 26, 2005, in a Salem hospital following a long battle with heart disease. He was born in Roanoke, Va., on September 3, 1935. Johnnie served with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era in the Philippine Islands and Thailand, retiring after 20 years service in 1973. He held life membership in the D.A.V. , I.O.F. and F.M.C.A. Johnnie was predeceased by his mother, Gladys Mae Stanley Hogan Whitlow and his father, Johnnie Walter Hogan, Sr. Surviving are his wife, Mary F. Manning Hogan; one very special aunt, Lillian Hogan Ferguson; sons, Chris A. Hogan and his wife, Linda J. Hogan of Roanoke and Robert L. Hogan and his wife, Desiree L. Hogan of Ridgeville, S.C; four grandchildren; an adopted grandson; brother, James E. Hogan and wife, Connie Hogan of Roanoke; sister, Mary L. Fletcher and husband, Charles Fletcher of Troutville; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved Yorkshire Terrier, Cassie. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Fishburne Military School (in memory of nephew, Matthew D. Manning Esq., Memorial Scholarship Fund), P.O. Box 998, Waynesboro, Va. 22980, attn. Debbie Todd. A graveside funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Carla McCook, Associate Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Salem and Betty L. Manning, Lay Minister of Kathleen United Methodist Church, Narrows, Va. will officiate. Full military honors will be offered by the U.S. Air Force. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237. on September 28, 2005.¹

     Jacob Wayne "J. W." Manning was buried at Manning-Robertson Cemetery, on Wolf Creek, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 3, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Betty Lynn Robertson circa 1970.^1,5 Jacob Wayne "J. W." Manning died on March 4, 2009 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 62.¹ He Jacob W. (JW) Manning, 62, of Narrows, Va., passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 4, 2009, at Highland Ridge Rehab. Center in Dublin with Betty Lynn by his side, following a long battle with diabetes. He was born on October 3, 1946, in Roanoke, Va., a son of the late Rosco and Mary Craighead Manning. JW came to Narrows in 1970 and called it home. He loved old cars and motorcycles and operating his business enterprises, J.W. Manning Excavating Co. and Valley Enterprises, LTD. He was advantageous for adventure and doing the impossible. He will be greatly missed by those who grew to love him. His parents; a brother, Joe D. Manning; a brother-in-law, Johnnie Hogan; and his only son, Matthew D. Manning, Esq., preceded him death. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 39 years, Betty Lynn Robertson Manning; a sister, Mary M. Hogan, of Roanoke; a brother, Ted Manning, of Salem; a special family friend, Janet McNabb; and a sister-in-law, Becky Lewis, of Las Vegas, Nev; nephews, Chris Hogan, of Roanoke, and Robert Hogan, of Ridgeville, S.C; his family at Giles Dialysis Center; and his beloved Yorkie, Chelsea. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 7 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke. The family will receive friends at the funeral home two hours before the services, from 5 to 7 p.m. Private burial will be in the Manning-Robertson Cemetery near the home on Wolf Creek at Narrows. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please consider the Matthew D. Manning, Esq. Scholarship Fund, Fishburne Military School, 225 South Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, Va. 22980. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.kendallfuneralhome.com. on March 6, 2009.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-70-9214.⁶ Joe Dan Manning was born on June 14, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4,5 He married Shelia Ann Sheppard on June 12, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Joe Dan Manning and Shelia Ann Sheppard were divorced on August 4, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Joe Dan Manning married Lois Ann Hawkins on December 31, 1978 at Wise Co., Virginia.⁴ Joe Dan Manning died on February 25, 2001 at Wise Co., Virginia, at age 50.^6,5

     Forest Melvin Beason was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 243-09-8695.³ He married Audrey Oberia "Bea" Manning, daughter of Rufus Lemon Manning and Victoria Brown.^1,2 Forest Melvin Beason was born on October 11, 1914.³ He died on September 6, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,4 He Forest Melvin Beason, age 77, died Sunday, September 6, 1992, in a local hospital. He was a well known farmer in the Glenvar area of Roanoke County. Surviving are his wife, Audrey Manning Beason, one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Ronald Webb, two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Diane Beason, Carl and Faye Beason, two sisters, Lura Martin, Aileen Layne, two brothers, Thomas F. Beason, William J. Beason, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fort Lewis Rescue Squad and Fire Department. on September 7, 1992.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-0533.⁵ Silas Daniel "Jack" Taliaferro Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 26, 1903 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Grace Mary Lee "Gracie" Manning, daughter of Rufus Lemon Manning and Victoria Brown, circa 1926.^1,2,4 Silas Daniel "Jack" Taliaferro Jr. died on December 26, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^5,4

     Ronald Eugene Webb Ronald Eugene Webb, Wednesday, March 13th, 1946 - Wednesday, October 25th, 2023.⁴ He was born on March 13, 1946 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Wanda Faye Beason, daughter of Forest Melvin Beason and Audrey Oberia "Bea" Manning, on November 13, 1973 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,6 Ronald Eugene Webb died on October 25, 2023 at Virginia at age 77.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 274-16-1248.⁴ Lewis Okley Wade "Wade" Shorter was buried at Otterbein Cemetery, Westerville, Franklin Co., Ohio.³ He was born on June 8, 1890 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Ocie Ida Manning, daughter of Rufus Lemon Manning and Victoria Brown, circa 1912.^5,6 Lewis Okley Wade "Wade" Shorter died on January 26, 1982 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 91.^7,3

     His Social Security Number was 270-14-6715.³ Garland Richard Shorter was buried at Otterbein Cemetery, Westerville, Franklin Co., Ohio.^7,6,5 He was born on December 22, 1912 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,6,4,5 He married Emma Josephine Long on December 24, 1934.⁶ Garland Richard Shorter died on January 30, 2005 at Marion, Marion Co., Ohio, at age 92.^3,7,6,4,5 He PROSPECT -- Garland Shorter, age 92, of rural Prospect, died Sunday evening, Jan. 30, 2005, at Heartland of Marion. He was born Dec. 22, 1912, in Copper Hill, Va., to the late Lewis Wade and Ocie Ida Wade (Manning) Shorter. He was a graduate of the Westerville High School, was in the 3 C's, served on the U.S.S. Lexington before Pearl Harbor as a radio operator. He retired in 1977 from Ohio Edison as an electrical engineer after 38 years of service. Garland was also an amateur radio operator, member of the Prospect Knights of Pythias, the Marion Radio Club and the Ohio Edison Retirees Club. He enjoyed doing yard work, gardening and loved being around dogs. On Dec. 24, 1934, he married Emma Josephine Long and she died Jan. 11, 1995. Surviving are three daughters, Roberta Fitzpatrick of Marion, Barbara (Sonny) Carns of Sun City West, Ariz. and Lorie (Dan) Anderson of Richwood; a son-in-law, Dale Whiteman of Sun City West, Ariz; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Kathryn Jo Whiteman, and two infants sons, Robert John Henry Shorter and Garland Richard Shorter and two brothers, Carl and Garnet Shorter and a great-grandson. Private family graveside services will be held Friday at the Otterbein Cemetery in Westerville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marion Area Humane Society at 2264 Richland Road, Marion, OH 43302. The Stofcheck Funeral Home in Richwood is in charge of arrangements.
on February 2, 2005.⁶