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     Wilbur Ezekiel Thomas Wilbur Ezekiel Thomas, 94, of Charlottesville passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, at a local hospital. Born on June 26, 1913, in Alberene, he was the son of the late Robert Andrew and Henrietta Dowell Thomas. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ashley Thomas Lunden; and by two brothers, Stanley Thomas and Luther "Bud" Thomas. He was a life long member of University Baptist Church. Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife of 31 years, Julia Marie Thomas of Charlottesville; a daughter, Carolyn Troisi of Richmond; three sons, Wayne Thomas and his wife, Virginia, of North Garden, Bruce Thomas and his wife, Linda, of McGaheysville and Warren Hoover of Houston, Texas; and by six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral service at Riverview Cemetery will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, November 23, 2007, with the Dr. Tom Leland officiating.³ His Social Security Number was 227-07-1166.⁴ He was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1701 Chesapeake Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on June 26, 1913 at Alberene, Albemarle Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Julia Marie Wheeler, daughter of William Ira "Willie" Wheeler and Julia Etta Goin, on January 3, 1976 at Charlottesville, Virginia.¹ Wilbur Ezekiel Thomas died on November 21, 2007 at Virginia at age 94.^2,3,4

     Clarence Marshall Hoover was buried at Monticello Memorial Park, 670 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Albemarle Co., Virginia. He was born on April 30, 1920 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Julia Marie Wheeler, daughter of William Ira "Willie" Wheeler and Julia Etta Goin, on April 2, 1942 at Charlottesville, Virginia.¹ Clarence Marshall Hoover died on August 26, 1969 at age 49.²

     Reuben Ellis Harris Jr. I was born Reuben Ellis “Junior” Harris on January 24, 1943 in Charlottesvile to Reuben and Lutie Harris. I have a sister, Maudie Chisholm, a brother, Buddy Harris, daughter, Sharolyn Henderson, a stepson, Robert Moutz, and nieces and nephews. My son, Reuben Clayton, died in 2009. I met my wife, Linda, at Fort Huachuca, AZ. We eloped in 1979 to Las Vegas at 3:15 a.m. at an all-night wedding chapel. It was a gamble, but I came out a winner. I was called “Junior” when I attended Venable School, and Lane High, where I graduated in 1961. After I attended UVA, I entered the Air Force and flew C-130 transport planes, including in Viet Nam. A favorite story to anyone who would listen to me was how my plane was destroyed by Vietnamese mortar fire. Working later in an underground missile site gave me the time to work on my Master’s degree. I had government jobs for a few years and retired from them. I served as an Air Force Reservist in order to reach 30 years of Military service retiring as a Colonel, an honor I treasure. For ten years, I loved serving as a Reserve Deputy in the Albemarle County Sheriff’s Office. I learned about Rock Steady Boxing classes for Parkinson’s at the “YMCA” in Staunton, and the group became “My Other Family”. At my request, no funeral will be held. A burial with only my family in attendance will be held on Friday, January 25, one day after what would have been my 76th birthday. I left my family and friends on January 19, 2019. I have had a wonderful life and thank all of you who made it so.² He and Carolyn Christine Hoover were divorced.^4,2 Reuben Ellis Harris Jr. was born on January 24, 1943 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Carolyn Christine Hoover, daughter of Clarence Marshall Hoover and Julia Marie Wheeler, on August 21, 1965 at Charlottesville, Virginia.¹ Reuben Ellis Harris Jr. died on January 19, 2019 at Virginia at age 75.²

     Billings Kirk Ruddock Jr. Billings Kirk Ruddock, 59, husband of Cheryl Weber Ruddock, of Secretary's Sand Road, Schuyler, died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at his residence. He was born March 23, 1950, in Pasadena, California, the son of the late Billings Kirk Sr. and Ellen Fairlamb Ruddock. Survivors include his wife; his daughter, Virginia B. Ruddock of Charlottesville and her mother, Sue W. Ruddock of North Garden; his sister and brother-in-law, Virginia R. and Paul M. Coleman of Scottsville; his brother and sister-in-law, Alexander W. and Suzann C. Ruddock of Kilmarnock; one niece and three nephews, Paul Coleman, Jr. Travis Ruddock, Rebecca Ring and Kirk Ruddock and many special friends. Bill was a professional commercial driver and member of the Ford Tractor Club and the American Angus Association. He was an avid hunter who enjoyed many trips to Wyoming and Canada. He collected and restored antique tractors and was an inventor in the firearms industry.⁵ He was born on March 23, 1950 at Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California.^1,2,3,5 He married Bonnie Sue Wheeler, daughter of George Bledsoe Wheeler Sr. and Lucinda Elma Baird, on March 6, 1982 at Scottsville, Albemarle Co., Virginia.¹ Billings Kirk Ruddock Jr. and Bonnie Sue Wheeler were divorced on March 10, 1992 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.² Billings Kirk Ruddock Jr. died on June 27, 2009 at Albemarle Co., Virginia, at age 59.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-7543.⁴ Florence Lee Beckner was buried at Lakeview Memorial Park, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁵ She was born on February 17, 1920 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 As of November 4, 1939,her married name was Saul.¹ She married William Thomas Saul, son of Thomas Boyd Saul and Elorza Darthula Jane Furrow, on November 4, 1939 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Florence Lee Beckner died on October 14, 2001 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 81.^4,2