Jerry Edwin Robertson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 3, 1943, d. February 3, 2014
FatherJames Edwin "Jim" Robertson1,3,4,5 b. March 26, 1913, d. April 12, 2009
MotherCammie Amelia Craft1,2,3,4,5 b. February 16, 1916, d. July 9, 2002
     Jerry Edwin Robertson was born on December 3, 1943 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Madeline Belle "Billie" Mullins on November 20, 1965 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4,5 Jerry Edwin Robertson died on February 3, 2014 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.4,6 He Jerry Edwin Robertson, 70, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital. Jerry was born on December 3, 1943, in Montgomery, W.Va., the son of the late Cammie Craft Robertson and James Robertson; the step-son of the late Jason Gore and Janie Robertson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Billie Mullins Robertson; son, Jeffrey Robertson and his wife, Sharon; and their daughter and great joy of Jerry's life, Jenna. Also surviving are Jerry's brother, Jimmy and his wife, Joann; and a host of nieces and nephews. Jerry had retired after serving 32 years as student systems analyst for Virginia Tech and proudly remained a lifetime Hokie. He enjoyed bowling and, in his later years, loving spending time watching trains and planes with his granddaughter, Jenna. In keeping with Jerry's wishes, no memorial service is planned. His family will welcome visitors at the family home. on February 5, 2014.4

Family

Madeline Belle "Billie" Mullins
Marriage*He married Madeline Belle "Billie" Mullins on November 20, 1965 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4,5 
Child
  • Jeffrey Robertson4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James E. Robertson obituary in the Apr 14, 2009 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cammie Craft Gore obituary in the Jul 11, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jerry Edwin Robertson obituary in the Feb 5, 2014
    edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Edwin "Jimmy" Craft1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 23, 1930, d. December 9, 2008
FatherRobert Frazier Craft1,2,3,8,6 b. September 10, 1899, d. September 3, 1967
MotherBertha Ann Reid1,2,3,6 b. December 22, 1896, d. October 21, 1942
     James Edwin "Jimmy" Craft was born on November 23, 1930 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.9,3,5,6 He married Betty Jean Larman on August 15, 1950 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,4,6 James Edwin "Jimmy" Craft died on December 9, 2008 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 78.9,7,3 He JAMES "JIM" CRAFT, 78, native of Clifton Forge, died Wednesday, December 9, 2008. He was the son of the late Robert F. and Bertha Reid Craft. A brother, Robert R. Craft; and sister; Elizabeth C. Wright also preceded him in death. Mr. Craft retired from the Army and Army National Guard as MSG E-8, after 28 years of service. He also retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in 1988 a Supervisor of Code 133, Quality Assurance. He was active in many organizations, including the Exchange Club of Warwick where he twice served as President. He served as President of the Original Club and for three years, served as President of the F.M.A. (Federal Managers Assoc.) where he was still active until 2005. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Betty Larman Craft; daughter, Rebecca C. Hockaday and son-in-law, Douglas R. Hockaday, Sr; three grandsons, Douglas R. Hockaday, Jr., Matthew T. Hockaday and Alexander G. Hockaday; a step-granddaughter, Kristy Daniel; two step-great-granddaughters, Skye and Scarlett Daniel of Carrollton, Georgia; two sisters, Jayne Putnam of Clifton Forge, Donna Craft of Ladson, South Carolina; and a sister-in-law, Cheryl M. Holmes, of Richmond. The family will receive friends 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 13, followed by a memorial service at noon, at Peninsula Funeral Home. The Rev. George Insley will officiate and burial will be private. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on December 11, 2008.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 48, District 105-6, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia1

Family

Betty Jean Larman b. May 23, 1932, d. September 4, 2012
Marriage*James Edwin "Jimmy" Craft married Betty Jean Larman on August 15, 1950 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,4,6 
Child
  • Rebecca Jeanne Craft3,4,6

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S593] Daily Press, From the Elizabeth Craft Wright obituary in the Mar 6, 2008 edition.
  3. [S593] Daily Press, From the James Craft obituary in the Dec 11, 2008 edition.
  4. [S593] Daily Press, From the Betty L. Craft obituary in the Sep 8, 2012 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S4706] News-Leader, From the Robert Frazier Craft obituary in the Sep 5, 1967 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Edward Taylor Wright Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 18, 1925, d. November 19, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 223-22-9675.6 Edward Taylor Wright Sr. was buried at Windsor Gardens Cemetery, Mathews, Mathews Co., Virginia.5 He GLOUCESTER - Edward T. Wright Sr., devoted husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully at home on Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Russell and Piney Hostetter Wright and was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret B. Gali. He was a native of Clifton Forge, Va., and retired in 1985 after 37 years from the C & O Railroad as a machinist supervisor. He belonged to the American Railroad Supervisors Association. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and had also served in the National Guard and obtained the rank of master sergeant. He leaves to cherish his memory his best friend and wife of 56 years, Elizabeth C. Wright; his son, E.T. Wright Jr. and his wife, Liz; his daughters, Ann W. Howell and her husband, Murry, and Ellen W. Wilson and her husband, Mike; 10 grandchildren, Taylor, Ian, Zach and Emily Wright, Josh and Jake Howell, Carrie, Courtney, Catelyn and Cassie Wilson; two step grandchildren, Murray B. Howell Jr. and Harry K. Howell; three step-great-grandchildren, Julliette, Oliver and Lizzie; three brothers, Ollie S. Wright of Clifton Forge, Va., Alfred C. Wright of Florida and James W. Wright of Newport News; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his faithful companion of 10 years, Ranger. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, in Windsor Gardens Cemetery in Dutton, Va., by the Rev. Walt Person. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. before the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 1417, Gloucester, VA 23061 or the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, P.O. Box 385, Gloucester, VA 23061. Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, is in charge of arrangements.2 He was born on July 18, 1925 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.6,2,4,5 He married Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Craft, daughter of Robert Frazier Craft and Bertha Ann Reid, on December 24, 1945 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,3 Edward Taylor Wright Sr. died on November 19, 2001 at Gloucester, Gloucester Co., Virginia, at age 76.6,2,7

Family

Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Craft b. November 7, 1927, d. March 3, 2008
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Craft, daughter of Robert Frazier Craft and Bertha Ann Reid, on December 24, 1945 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Ann Taylor Wright1,2,3
  • Edward Taylor Wright Jr.1,2,3
  • Ellen Kathleen Wright1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S593] Daily Press, From the Elizabeth Craft Wright obituary in the Mar 6, 2008 edition.
  2. [S4472] Andrews Funeral Home, online http://www.andrewsfuneralservices.com, From the Edward T. Wright, Sr. obituary.
  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. [S4473] Windsor Gardens Cemetery, Mathews Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Betty Jean Larman1,2,3

F, b. May 23, 1932, d. September 4, 2012
     Betty Jean Larman was born on May 23, 1932 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4,5,2,3 As of August 15, 1950,her married name was Craft.2 She married James Edwin "Jimmy" Craft, son of Robert Frazier Craft and Bertha Ann Reid, on August 15, 1950 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,4,2 Betty Jean Larman died on September 4, 2012 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 80.5,4,6 She NEWPORT NEWS - Betty L. Craft, age 80, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, at her daughter's home with her grandchildren and family present. A native of Clifton Forge, she was a Newport News resident for 56 years. Mrs. Craft retired as a branch manager of Home Federal Savings & Loan, after 25 years of service. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority to which she pledged in 1954. She was a charter member of Preceptor Alpha Pi; Laureate Delta; and Alpha Kappa Master where she held all major offices. She also served as an officer at the Virginia State Beta Sigma Phi Convention. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edwin Craft and her parents. Survivors include her daughter, Rebecca Hockaday and husband, Douglas of Hampton; her sister, Cheryl Holmes and husband, Gary of Mechanicsville; her sister-in-law, Jayne Putnam and her husband, Bob of Clifton Forge; three grandchildren; Douglas Jr. and wife, Nikki, Matthew, and Alex; step-granddaughter, Kristy Daniel; two great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. on September 8, 2012.4

Family

James Edwin "Jimmy" Craft b. November 23, 1930, d. December 9, 2008
Marriage*She married James Edwin "Jimmy" Craft, son of Robert Frazier Craft and Bertha Ann Reid, on August 15, 1950 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,4,2 
Child
  • Rebecca Jeanne Craft1,4,2

Citations

  1. [S593] Daily Press, From the James Craft obituary in the Dec 11, 2008 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S593] Daily Press, From the Betty L. Craft obituary in the Sep 8, 2012 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.