Lawrence Davis Huffman1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 14, 1925, d. January 13, 2016
     Lawrence Davis Huffman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on July 14, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6,4,5 He married Effie Allen King, daughter of Alonza Robert King and Virginia Maude "Jennie" Hall, on December 14, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,7 Lawrence Davis Huffman died on January 13, 2016 at Virginia at age 90.2,4 He Lawrence Davis Huffman, 90, of Roanoke, peacefully went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Effie Huffman; parents, David and Letha Huffman; and sister, Mildred Holcome. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 7½ years, JoAnn Huffman; children, Betty Mull and husband Bud, Barbara Tucker and husband Jim, Laura Cross and husband Ben, Steve Radford and wife Kathy; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. He was a native of Roanoke and a veteran of the Navy, serving in World War II. He was employed by Norfolk and Western Railroad and was a United States Postal Carrier. He was a faithful, active member of First Church of the Nazarene, involved in various areas of church service. He was active in the VFW Post 4522 and the U.S. Postal Union. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. on January 16, 2016.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 200, District 120-63, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Effie Allen King b. May 15, 1915, d. August 21, 1995
Marriage*Lawrence Davis Huffman married Effie Allen King, daughter of Alonza Robert King and Virginia Maude "Jennie" Hall, on December 14, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,7 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Effie King Huffman obituary in the Aug 23, 1995 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence Davis Huffman obituary in the Jan 16, 2016 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  5. [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.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Joseph L. King1

M, b. June 17, 1876
FatherFranklin Peter O. King1,2 b. circa 1853, d. December 16, 1925
MotherMary Magdaline "Maggie" Conner1,2 b. circa 1854, d. December 12, 1929
     Joseph L. King was born on June 17, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 164, District 54, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.

Edward Wayne "Eddie" Smith1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 4, 1961, d. May 8, 2016
     Edward Wayne "Eddie" Smith Edward Wayne Smith, 55, of Roanoke peacefully went to his heavenly home Sunday, May 8, 2016. He was born April 4, 1961 a son of Margaret Kinsley and the late Washington Smith. Eddie worked at Mas Tec Incorporated and served in the United States Navy. He loved to help people, wood work, and build things. He loved attending Coopers Cove Church. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by step-father, Harvey Kinsley; brother, Mark Smith; father-in-law, Landon Hall and sister-in-law, Debra Hall. Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Frances Hall Smith; brothers, Timmy Smith, David Smith and David Robertson; sisters, Sally Martin, Sherrie Hughes and Mary James; mother-in-law, Carol Hall; brother-in-law, Michael Hall; many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.5 He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,6 He was born on April 4, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6 He married Mary Frances Hall, daughter of Landon Langford Hall and Carol Frances Holland, on May 25, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5,6 Edward Wayne "Eddie" Smith died on May 8, 2016 at Virginia at age 55.5,6

Family

Mary Frances Hall
Marriage*He married Mary Frances Hall, daughter of Landon Langford Hall and Carol Frances Holland, on May 25, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5,6 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Landon Langford Hall obituary in the Feb 23, 2010 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carol Holland Hall obituary in the Jul 1, 2019 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Edward Wayne Smith obituary.
  6. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&

Florine Virginia Hall1,2,3,4

F, b. July 22, 1918, d. May 10, 2003
FatherHarold Bertrium Hall1,2,3,5,6,4 b. April 3, 1901, d. March 20, 1971
MotherFlora A. Hall1,2,3,5,6,4 b. August 12, 1897, d. December 27, 1986
     Her Social Security Number was 234-10-7100.3 Her married name was Henderson.3 Florine Virginia Hall married Unknown Henderson.3 Florine Virginia Hall was born on July 22, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 She died on May 10, 2003 at age 84.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 13, District 55, Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 391, District 29, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 144, District 41-29, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 131, District 65-109, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California6

Occupation

1940Stenographer5
1950Accountant6

Family

Unknown Henderson
Marriage*Florine Virginia Hall married Unknown Henderson.3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

William Ralph Hall1,2,3,4

M, b. February 26, 1920, d. March 1, 1981
FatherHarold Bertrium Hall1,3,5 b. April 3, 1901, d. March 20, 1971
MotherFlora A. Hall1,3,5 b. August 12, 1897, d. December 27, 1986
     William Ralph Hall was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1500 East San Antonio Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.6,7 His Social Security Number was 552-38-5752.8 He was born on February 26, 1920 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia; Military records have a birth date of Feb 25, 1920.2,8,3,7,4 He married Reba Eleanor Matthews on May 18, 1945 at California.9 William Ralph Hall died on March 1, 1981 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 61.2,8,7,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 391, District 29, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 144, District 41-29, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 89, District 19-1410, South Gate, Los Angeles Co., California10

Occupation

1940Electric shop machinist5
1950Automotive machinery distribution worker10

Family

Reba Eleanor Matthews b. December 2, 1921, d. April 15, 2001
Marriage*William Ralph Hall married Reba Eleanor Matthews on May 18, 1945 at California.9 
Children
  • Carol Ann Hall10
  • William Ralph Hall Jr.10
  • Patricia Kathleen Hall10

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5745] Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S10760] Unknown compiler, California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Harold Ray Hall1,2,3,4

M, b. March 9, 1928, d. October 5, 2023
FatherHarold Bertrium Hall1,5,2 b. April 3, 1901, d. March 20, 1971
MotherFlora A. Hall1,5,2 b. August 12, 1897, d. December 27, 1986
     Harold Ray Hall was born on March 9, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,6 He married Nancy Rose Morgese on December 28, 1957 at Los Angeles Co., California.3 Harold Ray Hall died on October 5, 2023 at San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California, at age 95.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 391, District 29, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 144, District 41-29, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 131, District 65-109, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California2

Occupation

1950Refrigerator repairman2

Family

Nancy Rose Morgese b. January 7, 1929, d. January 16, 2020
Marriage*Harold Ray Hall married Nancy Rose Morgese on December 28, 1957 at Los Angeles Co., California.3 
Children
  • Lawrence R. Hall8
  • Lynn Marie Hall8
  • Lori A. Hall8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S13898] Worthington/Simon, online www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/67030291/person/152347883100/facts.
  8. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Ivan Cecil Wall1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 30, 1877, d. September 27, 1942
     Ivan Cecil Wall was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.5,6 He was born on November 30, 1877 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,5,6 He married Zora Mae/May Slusser, daughter of James Daniel Slusser and Louisa Indiana Elmore, on September 6, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,4,8 Ivan Cecil Wall died on September 27, 1942 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 64.5,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 184, District 109, Blacksburg, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 320, District 5, Blacksburg, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 442, District 61-7, Blacksburg, Virginia9

Occupation

1920Baker1
1930Sewage plant operator7
1940City sanitary engineer9

Family

Zora Mae/May Slusser b. March 29, 1894, d. February 25, 1969
Marriage*Ivan Cecil Wall married Zora Mae/May Slusser, daughter of James Daniel Slusser and Louisa Indiana Elmore, on September 6, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel H. Wall obituary in the May 20, 2000 edition.
  5. [S2908] Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=broce&GSfn=warren&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=40195107&CRid=52613&df=all&
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.