John Robert "Ruben" Harrison Sr.1,2,3

M, b. October 20, 1901, d. October 2, 1964
     John Robert "Ruben" Harrison Sr. was buried at Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery, 3771 Yadkinville Road, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.1,3 He was born on October 20, 1901 at Virginia.1,3 He married Willie Ethel Strickler, daughter of William Thomas Strickler and Georgia Alice Lancaster, circa 1927.1,4,2,3 John Robert "Ruben" Harrison Sr. died on October 2, 1964 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 62.1,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 136, District 45, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina4
1940Policeman5
1940Dwelling 82, District 34-49, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina5

Occupation

1930Policeman4

Family

Willie Ethel Strickler b. November 3, 1902, d. December 28, 1985
Marriage*John Robert "Ruben" Harrison Sr. married Willie Ethel Strickler, daughter of William Thomas Strickler and Georgia Alice Lancaster, circa 1927.1,4,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the John Robert (Ruben) Harrison, Sr. death certificate.
  2. [S3851] Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, online http://www.hayworth-miller.com, From the Bruce Strickler Harrison obituary.
  3. [S3596] Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery, Forsyth Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

John Ruben Harrison Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 3, 1927, d. January 10, 1998
FatherJohn Robert "Ruben" Harrison Sr.1,8,9,6 b. October 20, 1901, d. October 2, 1964
MotherWillie Ethel Strickler1,8,9,6 b. November 3, 1902, d. December 28, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 241-36-1908.10 John Ruben Harrison Jr. was buried at Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery, 3771 Yadkinville Road, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.5 He married Ann Howell.3 John Ruben Harrison Jr. was born on August 3, 1927 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.10,11,4,6,7 He married Jean Anne Saige on August 3, 1947 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.2 John Ruben Harrison Jr. died on January 10, 1998 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 70.11,10 He HARRISON , John Ruben, Jr., 70, of Winston-Salem, the husband of Ann Howell Harrison. on January 12, 1998.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 136, District 45, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina1
1940Dwelling 82, District 34-49, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina8

Family 1

Ann Howell
Marriage*John Ruben Harrison Jr. married Ann Howell.3 

Family 2

Jean Anne Saige
Marriage*John Ruben Harrison Jr. married Jean Anne Saige on August 3, 1947 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  3. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the John Ruben Harrison, Jr. obituary in the Jan 12, 1998 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3596] Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery, Forsyth Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3851] Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, online http://www.hayworth-miller.com, From the Bruce Strickler Harrison obituary.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.

Bruce Strickler Harrison1,2,3

M, b. January 3, 1929, d. January 12, 2009
FatherJohn Robert "Ruben" Harrison Sr.1,4,2,3 b. October 20, 1901, d. October 2, 1964
MotherWillie Ethel Strickler1,4,2,3 b. November 3, 1902, d. December 28, 1985
     Bruce Strickler Harrison Mr. Bruce Strickler Harrison, 80, of Winston-Salem died Monday, January 12, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born January 3, 1929 in Winston-Salem, the son of the late, John Ruben and Ethel Strickler Harrison. Mr. Harrison was a lifelong member of Trinity Moravian Church. He had served as President of the Fellowship Class where every Sunday morning he told a joke. In 1964 he and his family moved to Kansas City, MO where he was a resident for 25 years before returning to Winston-Salem. He was a First Line Supervisor at Western Electric before his retirement. He was a member of ACBL and was an avid bridge player. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, John R. Harrison, Jr. . Survivors include his wife, Jacquelyn J. Harrison of the home; one son, David L. Harrison and wife, Carla of Atlanta, GA; one daughter, Jill H. Cox and husband, David of Gladstone, MO; one grandson, Richard Bruce Cox and one granddaughter, Caroline H. Cox both of Gladstone, MO; one sister, Janice H. Clodfelter of Winston-Salem and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted Friday at 11:00 AM at Trinity Moravian Church with Rev. John Jackman officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Moravian Graveyard. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Trinity Moravian Church, 220 East Sprague Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127 or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.2 He was buried at Salem Moravian Graveyard, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.2 He was born on January 3, 1929 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.2 He married Emma Jacquelyn Joyner on July 20, 1958 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.3,5 Bruce Strickler Harrison died on January 12, 2009 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 80.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 136, District 45, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina1
1940Dwelling 82, District 34-49, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina4

Family

Emma Jacquelyn Joyner b. September 27, 1930, d. August 31, 2014
Marriage*Bruce Strickler Harrison married Emma Jacquelyn Joyner on July 20, 1958 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.3,5 
Children
  • David L. Harrison2,5
  • Jill Harrison2,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3851] Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, online http://www.hayworth-miller.com, From the Bruce Strickler Harrison obituary.
  3. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Jacquelyn Joyner Harrison obituary in the Sep 3, 2014.

Emma Jacquelyn Joyner1,2

F, b. September 27, 1930, d. August 31, 2014
     Emma Jacquelyn Joyner was buried at Salem Moravian Graveyard, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.2 She was born on September 27, 1930 at Port Wentworth, Chatham Co., Georgia.2 As of July 20, 1958,her married name was Harrison.1 She married Bruce Strickler Harrison, son of John Robert "Ruben" Harrison Sr. and Willie Ethel Strickler, on July 20, 1958 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.1,2 Emma Jacquelyn Joyner died on August 31, 2014 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 83.2 She Mrs. Jacquelyn Joyner Harrison, 83, Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born Sept. 27, 1930, in Port Wentworth, Ga., to the late Percy and Irene Cummins Joyner. Mrs. Harrison was a member of Trinity Moravian Church where she sang in the choir and played in the bell choir. She was a member of the International Champion Hallmark's Quartet and spent many years singing with the Sweet Adelines. She was an avid bridge player and teacher. Over the past few years she actively participated in activities at her home in Homestead Hills. Preceding her in death was her husband, Bruce S. Harrison. Surviving are a son, David Harrison (Carla) of Atlanta and a daughter, Jill Cox (David) of Gladstone, Mo; two grandchildren, Caroline and Richard Cox; brother, Slade Joyner (Kitty) of Charlotte; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Trinity Moravian Church with Rev. John Jackman officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Moravian Graveyard. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Moravian Church, 220 E. Sprague St. Winston-Salem, NC 27127. on September 3, 2014.2

Family

Bruce Strickler Harrison b. January 3, 1929, d. January 12, 2009
Marriage*She married Bruce Strickler Harrison, son of John Robert "Ruben" Harrison Sr. and Willie Ethel Strickler, on July 20, 1958 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.1,2 
Children
  • David L. Harrison3,2
  • Jill Harrison3,2

Citations

  1. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  2. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Jacquelyn Joyner Harrison obituary in the Sep 3, 2014.
  3. [S3851] Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, online http://www.hayworth-miller.com, From the Bruce Strickler Harrison obituary.

Thomas Bernie Clodfelter1,2

M, b. April 3, 1932, d. July 25, 2006
     Thomas Bernie Clodfelter was buried at Salem Moravian Graveyard, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.2 He was born on April 3, 1932 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.2,3 He married Ora Janice Harrison, daughter of John Robert "Ruben" Harrison Sr. and Willie Ethel Strickler, on April 5, 1952 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.1 Thomas Bernie Clodfelter died on July 25, 2006 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 74.2,3,4 He Mr. Thomas B. Clodfelter, 74, of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Clodfelter was born in Forsyth County to the late Mr. Turner B. Clodfelter and Mrs. Martha Lanier Clodfelter Craver. He graduated from Gray High School in 1950 and then attended East Carolina University, as well as Wake Forest University. Mr. Clodfelter served in the Armed Forces during the Korean Conflict. He retired from AT&T. He was an active member of Trinity Moravian Church, serving as treasurer on the Board of Trustees for 40 years. In his younger years, he enjoyed being the manager of the Trinity softball team. Mr. Clodfelter volunteered his time with Meals on Wheels for 16 years. Mr. Clodfelter is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janice Clodfelter; a son, John V. Clodfelter, and wife Kathy of Cedar Point; a daughter, Marty Fort, and husband Hubert of Raleigh; five grandchildren, Tony Caddell, Christina Clodfelter and James Clodfelter of Cedar Point and Harrison Fort and Jessica Fort of Raleigh; two brothers, Bobby Clodfelter and wife Shirley of Burlington and Jim Clodfelter of Mocksville; stepsister Kay Swaim of Princeton, N.J; and several loving nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at Trinity Moravian Church, with the Rev. John Jackman officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 28, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Moravian Church, 220 East Sprague St., Winston-Salem, NC 27127. on July 27, 2006.4

Family

Ora Janice Harrison
Marriage*He married Ora Janice Harrison, daughter of John Robert "Ruben" Harrison Sr. and Willie Ethel Strickler, on April 5, 1952 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.1 
Children
  • John V. Clodfelter4
  • Marty Clodfelter4

Citations

  1. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  2. [S6423] Salem Moravian God's Acre, Forsyth Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Thomas B. Clodfelter obituary in the Jul 27, 2006.

Wade Hampton Goodwyn Jr.1,2,3

M, b. August 6, 1908, d. January 17, 1955
     Wade Hampton Goodwyn Jr. was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 228-03-4984.4 He married Iris Geneva Strickler, daughter of William Thomas Strickler and Georgia Alice Lancaster.1,3 Wade Hampton Goodwyn Jr. was born on August 6, 1908 at Stony Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.2,4,3 He died on January 17, 1955 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 46.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 284, District 27-2, Sapony, Dinwiddie Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1940Electrician1

Family

Iris Geneva Strickler b. August 8, 1906, d. June 2, 1990
Marriage*Wade Hampton Goodwyn Jr. married Iris Geneva Strickler, daughter of William Thomas Strickler and Georgia Alice Lancaster.1,3 
Child
  • Wade Hampton Goodwyn III1,5

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3299] Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Dona Marie Robare1,2,3

F, b. May 26, 1929, d. August 17, 2014
FatherDavid Hamilton Robare1,2,4,5,3,6 b. December 31, 1891, d. March 23, 1978
MotherAlma Marie Zimmerman1,2,4,5,3,6 b. March 4, 1898, d. February 13, 1976
     Dona Marie Robare was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Sutton, Clay Co., Nebraska.3 She A Rosary for Dona Marie Leininger will be 10:00a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Sutton, Nebraska. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00a.m., following the Rosary. Father Holoubek will officiate the services. Burial will be held at Sutton Catholic Cemetery. Dona passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at the age of 85. Dona Marie Leininger was born May 26, 1929 in Strang, Nebraska to David and Alma (Zimmerman) Robare. She married Gene Leininger in Sutton, Nebraska on September 9, 1947, and the couple was blessed with 8 children. Dona was a kind and caring lady who enjoyed spending time with her family. With her giving nature, she volunteered every chance she could. She loved to garden, work puzzles, cheer for her favorite teams, and attend family activities. This wife, mother, grandmother and friend will be missed by all who knew her. Those family members that survive include her husband Gene; her children Janet Harden of Lincoln Nebraska, Jeanette Anderson and husband Wendell of Pryor, Oklahoma, Theresa O’Neill and husband Mick of Omaha, Nebraska, Jerome Leininger and wife Cherrie of Alpine Meadows, California, Joseph Leininger and wife Gwen of Tahoe City, California, Mary Leininger and Kathy Culshaw of Roswell, New Mexico, John Leininger and wife Kim of Shenandoah, Iowa and James Leininger and wife Becky of Aurora, Nebraska; 19 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; her sisters Doris Weber of Pennsylvania and Lois Owings of South Carolina. Dona was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Kenneth, Dean and Gordon Robare, and her grandson Daniel Leininger. In lieu of flowers and other condolences please consider making a memorial contribution in Dona’s name to the Claremore Veterans Center, 3001 W. Blue Starr Drive, Claremore, Oklahoma 74017, or Alzheimer’s Research Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601.3 She was born on May 26, 1929 at Strang, Fillmore Co., Nebraska.3 As of September 9, 1947,her married name was Leininger.3 She married Gene Francis Leininger on September 9, 1947 at Sutton, Clay Co., Nebraska.2,4,5,7,6 Dona Marie Robare died on August 17, 2014 at age 85.8,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 31, District 30-6, Chelsea, Fillmore Co., Nebraska1

Family

Gene Francis Leininger b. May 14, 1923, d. December 31, 2014
Marriage*Dona Marie Robare married Gene Francis Leininger on September 9, 1947 at Sutton, Clay Co., Nebraska.2,4,5,7,6 
Children
  • Janet Leininger3,7
  • Jeanette Leininger3,7
  • Theresa Leininger3,7
  • Jerome Leininger3,7
  • Joseph Leininger3,7
  • Mary Leininger3,7
  • John Leininger3,7
  • James Leininger3,7

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4242] Wellington Daily News, From the Gordon Lee Robare obituary in the Jan 23, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5821] MMS - Payne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, online http://www.mmsfuneralhomes.com, From the Dona Marie Leininger obituary.
  4. [S5820] Nebraska Signal, The, From the David Hamilton Robare obituary in the Mar 30, 1978 edition.
  5. [S5820] Nebraska Signal, The, From the Alma Marie Zimmerman Robare obituary in the Feb 30, 1976 edition.
  6. [S2560] Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708654
  7. [S5821] MMS - Payne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, online http://www.mmsfuneralhomes.com, From the Gene Francis Leininger obituary.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Marie Blanche Schultz1,2

F, b. March 7, 1922, d. August 11, 2003
     Her Social Security Number was 506-22-4419.3 Marie Blanche Schultz was buried at Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska.1,2 She was born on March 7, 1922 at Glenville, Nebraska.1,2,3 As of January 29, 1944,her married name was Robare.1 She married Kenneth Joseph Robare, son of David Hamilton Robare and Alma Marie Zimmerman, on January 29, 1944.1 Marie Blanche Schultz died on August 11, 2003 at Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska, at age 81.1,2,3 She Marie B. Robare, 81, of Geneva, the widow of Kenneth J. Robare Sr., died Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, at Geneva. She was born the daughter of Arthur and Anna (Wehnes) Schultz on March 7, 1922, at Glenville. Survivors include her daughters, Diane (Marce) Palos of Deerfield Beach, Fla., Deborha (Jerry) Henderson of Kansas City, Mo., and Vicki (Randy) Hesson of York; son, Kenneth Robare of Geneva; sister, Lena Schmit of Wamego, Kan; grandchildren, Teri Shively, Robert Lewis, Nora Schoenthaler, Carrie Markley, William Chaloupecky, Timothy Shaner and Amy Peterson; great-grandchildren, Brandon Michaud, Johnathan Shively, Deven Schoenthaler, Emarie Schoenthaler, Mackenzie Markley, Skylar Shaner, Samuel Shaner, Ethan Peterson and Elliott Peterson. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., Thursday, at Farmer and Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Graveside services will be held at the Geneva Public Cemetery with the Rev. Lynn Strandt officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Geneva Senior Center or the Congregational Church of Christ. on August 14, 2003.2

Family

Kenneth Joseph Robare b. August 12, 1918, d. May 5, 1979
Marriage*She married Kenneth Joseph Robare, son of David Hamilton Robare and Alma Marie Zimmerman, on January 29, 1944.1 
Children
  • Deborha S. Robare1,2,4
  • Diane Marie Robare1,2
  • Kenneth Joseph Robare Jr.1,2,4
  • Vicki Jo Robare1,2

Citations

  1. [S476] Geneva Cemetery, Fillmore Co., Nebraska, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~nefillmo/Genevar.htm
  2. [S2683] York News-Times, From the Marie B. Robare obituary in the Aug 14, 2003 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2560] Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708654