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     Robert Martin "Bobby" Deel Sr. Robert "Bobby" Martin Deel, May 16, 1950 - Apr 26, 2026. Robert Martin Deel, Sr., 75, of Vinton, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Beatrice Deel; his wife, Alma Deel; his second wife, Dixie Lee Scott Deel; and his siblings, Michael Deel and Peggy Markham. Bobby dedicated more than 47 years of service to Roanoke Electric Steel before retiring. A true jack of all trades, he had a remarkable ability to fix just about anything. Whether working on cars, installing siding, troubleshooting electrical issues, or tackling projects of any kind, Bobby approached each task with skill and confidence. He was, in every sense, a modern-day Renaissance man. Music was another of Bobby’s great passions. He spent many years playing guitar and keyboard in various bands and had a natural talent for picking up and mastering nearly any instrument he encountered. Those who knew and loved him often described him as “larger than life,” a man who lived boldly and without fear. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Rob Deel (Jenny), Brad Deel (Todd), Debbie Robertson, and Josh Robertson (Amanda); his grandchildren, Trey Deel (Kyra), Jacob Deel, Kobie Robertson, and Kolbrin Robertson; his great-grandchildren, Sophia, Robert, and Clark; his brother, Wayne Deel; and numerous nieces and nephews.⁵
He was born on May 16, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 He married Alma Joyce Hutchens on June 10, 1967 at Bedford Co., Virginia.³ Robert Martin "Bobby" Deel Sr. and Alma Joyce Hutchens were divorced on April 27, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Robert Martin "Bobby" Deel Sr. married Jacquelyn Leona Goad on July 3, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Robert Martin "Bobby" Deel Sr. and Jacquelyn Leona Goad were divorced on November 23, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Robert Martin "Bobby" Deel Sr. married Dixie Lee Scott on February 12, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Robert Martin "Bobby" Deel Sr. and Dixie Lee Scott were divorced on December 23, 2003 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ Robert Martin "Bobby" Deel Sr. married Dixie Lee Scott on October 12, 2006 at Bedford Co., Virginia.³ Robert Martin "Bobby" Deel Sr. died on April 26, 2026 at Virginia at age 75.⁵

     Charles Owen Markham Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-30-6930.⁵ He was born on February 20, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Peggy Joe Deel, daughter of Jacob Arthur "Jake" Deel and Grace Beatrice Johnson, on May 11, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7,2 Charles Owen Markham Jr. died on May 3, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^1,5,4 He Charles Owen Markham Jr., 80, of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Born on February 20, 1931, he was a son of the late, Charles O. Markham Sr. and Ella Mae Markham. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Julian, Wallace and Gordon Markham; and two sisters, Beulah Wells and Mavis Short. Mr. Markham was a United States Air Force Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a supply officer for the Air Force, stocking 22 Air Force Bases in 22 countries. He traveled around the world 13 times, keeping all the bases stocked. He attended both Virginia Western Community College and the University of Virginia. A member of South Roanoke United Methodist Church, he enjoyed preparing the monthly church newsletter for delivery by the post office. He was an avid camper along the East Coast beaches, liked to travel in the New England states and Canada and enjoyed riding on his lawn mower. A member of the local AARP, he was a member of the local NARFE organizations. Mr. Markham worked in the Mental Health Field at the Salem Veterans Administration Medical Center, where he retired with 38 years government services. He also worked at the Roanoke Valley Mental Health Services. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Peggy D. Markham; daughter, Lisa Michelle Lucas and husband, David Lucas; two grandsons, Jarrett David Lucas and William Owen Lucas; three brothers-in-law, Wayne Deel and wife, Kathy, of Orlando, Fla., Bobby Deel and wife, Dixie, and Michael Deel and wife, Michelle, all of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Lewis Gale ICU staff for their wonderful and loving care. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2011, at Sherwood Memorial Park Abbey Chapel. The Rev. L. Stanley Wright will officiate. Military Honors will be offered by the United States Air Force. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Oakey's North Chapel. on May 5, 2011.¹

     Dixie Lee Scott was born on August 17, 1935 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of February 12, 1978,her married name was Deel.¹ She married Robert Martin "Bobby" Deel Sr., son of Jacob Arthur "Jake" Deel and Grace Beatrice Johnson, on February 12, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Dixie Lee Scott and Robert Martin "Bobby" Deel Sr. were divorced on December 23, 2003 at Bedford Co., Virginia.² Dixie Lee Scott married Robert Martin "Bobby" Deel Sr., son of Jacob Arthur "Jake" Deel and Grace Beatrice Johnson, on October 12, 2006 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ Dixie Lee Scott died on April 29, 2015 at Virginia at age 79.⁴ She Dixie Lee Scott Deel, of Vinton, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 29, 2015. For many years Dixie worked as a portrait painter. She was devoted to her family, a lover of dance, and an avid reader. Surviving are her loving, devoted husband of 40 years, Bobby Deel; children, Debbie Robertson, Connie Robertson, Josh Robertson and wife Amanda; grandchildren, Kobie and Kolbrin Robertson, and Caleb Schmidt; and her special "child dog"Tele. Dixie was a lover of all animals and worked as a volunteer at the Roanoke Valley SPCA. on April 30, 2015.⁴

     Otey Yancey Warren was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 229-24-8323.⁷ He married Geraldine Campbell "Gerry" Saville, daughter of Franklin Herbert "Frank" Saville and Maud Beacon Campbell.¹ Otey Yancey Warren was born on August 29, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4,5 He died on November 13, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^7,2,4,6 He WARREN, Otey Y., 70, of Roanoke, died Saturday, November 13, 1999, in a local hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stuart I. and Tillie A. Warren, and two brothers, Stuart I. Warren, and William R. Warren. Surviving are his wife, Gerry S. Warren; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Danny C. Warren, Charlotte, N.C., and Dean H. Warren and wife, Robin, Charlotte, N.C; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Donna W. Taylor and husband, Greg, Rocky Mount, Pam W. Smith, Roanoke, and Teresa W. Smith and husband, Chip, Roanoke; grandchildren, Michael Warren, Amy Perkins, Derek Taylor, Joanna and Tess Warren, Adam and Cy Smith, Zachary and Cole Smith; four great-grandchildren; a special sister-in-law, Joanne Warren, Johnstown, Pa; and several nieces and nephews. Otey retired from the Roanoke Times and World News in 1993 after 40 years, and was a well known musician. He was an active member of The Elks BPOE #197. Mr. Warren was a member of the Williamson Road Lodge #163 A. F. & A. M., a member of the Roanoke Scottish Rite Bodies, a member of the Kazim Shrine Temple (and Kazim Shrine Band), The Noblemen, and a member of The American Federation of Musicians #165. Otey was a member of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Tom Stocks officiating. Interment with Masonic Honors will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. Memorials may be made to the Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital, (950 West Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605). Friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. on November 15, 1999.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-74-1957.² Michael Kenneth Smith was born on April 20, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Pamela Sue "Pam" Warren, daughter of Otey Yancey Warren and Geraldine Campbell "Gerry" Saville, on July 13, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Michael Kenneth Smith died on June 8, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 228-38-1628.⁵ Gene Herbert Saville was buried at Marcellous Postlethwait Cemetery, Wileyville, Wetzel Co., West Virginia.² He married Mary Josephine "Jo" Greathouse.² Gene Herbert Saville was born on March 21, 1932 at Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,2 He died on December 26, 2007 at Wileyville, Wetzel Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^5,2 He SAVILLE, Gene Herbert, 75, of Wileyville, W.Va., died at home, with his wife and family by his side. He was born March 21, 1932, in Eagle Rock, Va. He was a highly decorated veteran of the Korean War; a retired welder for the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 491 and the Boilermakers union; an active member of the Long Valley Baptist Church, Wileyville, serving for several years as a Deacon and Adult Sunday School Teacher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Maude (Campbell) Saville of Eagle Rock, Va; a sister, Geraldine (Saville) Warren of Roanoke, Va; and a grandson, Michael Patrick Wade of Wileyville. He is survived by his wife, Mary Josephine (Greathouse) Saville; four sons, Ronnie Saville and family of Clifton Forge, Va., Okey Wade and family of Wileyville, Ronnie Wade and family of New Martinsville, W.Va., and Michael Saville who still resides at home in Wileyville; two daughters, Debbie (Wade) Fulks and family of Middlebourne, W.Va., and Elizabeth (Saville) Hostuttler and family of Wileyville; one foster daughter, Louise Wyckoff, who still resides at home; two daughter-in-laws, Carolyn (McKay) Wade of Va., and Diann Wade of New Martinsville; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two foster granddaughters. He and his wife opened their home to 50 foster children. He loved and bonded to each child that came into his home, but there were some who had a special place in his heart and seemed like his own children. He always loved you Stevie, Abby, Matthew, Alex, Andy, Paul, LP, Justin, Bubby, Amanda and Jessica. Along with being a foster parent, he was a mentor to teenage boys through the military academy in Kingwood, W.Va. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Though separated by circumstances out of his control, he loved and thought daily of Gene, Catherine and Francis Saville. Friends will be received 2-9 p.m., on Thursday, December 27, 2007, at Palmer Funeral Home, Inc., where services will be held at 1 p.m., on Friday. Interment in the Marcellous Postlethwait Cemetery near Wileyville, WV. on December 27, 2007.²