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     His Social Security Number was 275-28-3972.⁵ Benson Eugene Urich was born on May 27, 1930 at Lewisburg, Preble Co., Ohio.^2,5,3,4 He married Doris Turner on July 15, 1951 at Lucas Co., Ohio.³ Benson Eugene Urich died on May 24, 1995 at Arkansas at age 64.⁵

     Thomas E. Lawrence Sr. was buried at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sand Springs, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.² He married Edith Mae York, daughter of Julious Taft York and Ocie Edith Moran.^1,2 Thomas E. Lawrence Sr. was born on April 27, 1944.^2,3 He died on February 7, 2002 at Oklahoma at age 57.^3,2

     Willie Joseph Keller was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 He was born on May 29, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Sarah Clint Muncy, daughter of Daniel Rice Muncy and Nellie Florence Whitenack, circa 1928.^1,5 Willie Joseph Keller died on November 24, 1963 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 55.^1,2 He Willie J. Keller, 55, of 1920 North Battery dr., a driver for Greyhound Bus Lines, died Sunday. He is survived by Mrs. Clint M. Keller; a daughter, Mrs. L. A. Stratton Jr. of Richmond; a son, S. E. Keller Sr. of Highland Springs; a sister, Mrs. Sam Hale of W. Va., and a brother, Leo F. Keller of North Augusta, S. C. Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. on November 25, 1963.²

     Her Social Security Number was 228-34-1165.⁶ Margaret Ruth Keller was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^7,8 She was born on June 2, 1931 at Radford, Virginia.^2,3 As of February 12, 1949,her married name was Stratton.⁴ She married Lewis Aubrey Stratton Jr. on February 12, 1949 at Richmond, Virginia.^4,7,9 Margaret Ruth Keller died on August 16, 2007 at Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 76.^3,10,7,6 She Margaret Keller, age 76, of Mechanicsville, passed away August 16, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, L. Aubrey Stratton; two sons, William Aubrey Stratton and wife, Carmen and Robert Lewis Stratton and wife, Martha; brother, Samuel E. Keller and wife, Kim; five wonderful and loving grandchildren, Johnathan, Whitney, Stephanie, Kimberlee and Carly. Mrs. Stratton was a member of Shalom Baptist Church, past President of the Scottish Rite Women's Club and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. on August 20, 2007.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 225-34-7221.⁶ Samuel Edward Keller was buried at New London Cemetery, New London, Stanly Co., North Carolina.⁷ He married Violet "Kim" Dick.⁴ Samuel Edward Keller married Mary Ann Beasley.⁴ Samuel Edward Keller was born on February 3, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.^3,6,4,7 He died on September 15, 2008 at Concord, Cabarrus Co., North Carolina, at age 75.^6,4,7 He Samuel Edward Keller, 75, of 37631 Saw 'Mill Road, New London, died at 8:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, in Carolinas Medical Center Northeast, Concord. Born Feb. 3, 1933, in Henrico County, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Joseph and Clint Muncy Keller abd was a retired employee of Estes Motor Lines He was a member of Congregational Christian Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was first married to Mary Ann Beasley Keller, who preceded him in death, along with a sister, Margaret Stratton. He is survived by his wife, Violet 'Kim" Dick Keller of the home; a son, Samuel Edward Keller Jr. of San. Jose, Calif; a daughter, Cynthia Klocke of China Grove; a stepson, John Kimmer of New London; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. on September 25, 2008.⁴

     Lewis Aubrey Stratton Jr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^6,4 He Stratton, Lewis Aubrey, Jr, age 95, of Mechanicsville, passed away November 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Margaret Keller Stratton; parents, Lewis A. Stratton and Eunice Ledley Stratton. Aubrey is survived by his sons, William A. Stratton (Carmen) and Robert L. Stratton (Martha); five wonderful and loving grandchildren, whom to each he was their "GAGA", Jonathan (Megan), Whitney (Nick), Stephanie (Matt), Kimberlee (Ben), and Carly (Tyler); and ten great grandchildren. He retired as President of Sanders Brothers Company Inc. after 43 years, and was a long-time faithful member of Shalom Baptist Church, where he served as a Trustee. Mr. Stratton graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1944 and then Smithdeal Massey Business College. He was a Navy veteran who faithfully served our country in the Asiatic Pacific during World War II (1944-1946). Aubrey's life was centered around family, faith, and the many organizations in which he was a member and poured his heart into while serving over the many years of his life. He was Past Master of Northside Lodge #292, AF & AM (67 years), Past District Deputy Grand Master for Masonic District 15-B, an active member of the Scottish Rite Bodies (65 years), and the oldest living 33rd Degree member in the Valley of Richmond, Past Potentate Acca Temple Shrine (64 years), Past President Scottish Rite Conference of Virginia, Past Commander Royal Order of the Jesters Court 16, past member Richmond Host Lions Club, and was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 9808, where he chaired Voice of Democracy in Hanover County Public Schools for many years. Aubrey was loved by all who knew him, as he touched and influenced many lives along the way, always helping others with whatever their needs may be. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten by many, but especially as Dad and GAGA. We will continue to carry his legacy with his two favorite sayings up until his final breath: "One day at a time" and "Better than I deserve". Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.⁴ He was born on June 9, 1926 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Margaret Ruth Keller, daughter of Willie Joseph Keller and Sarah Clint Muncy, on February 12, 1949 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,4 Lewis Aubrey Stratton Jr. died on November 19, 2021 at Virginia at age 95.⁴

     Carmen Woodside STRATTON, Carmen Woodside, 72, of Midlothian, passed away January 22, 2022 after a brief, devastating illness. She was preceded in death by her father, John L. Woodside; and is survived by her husband, William A. Stratton; mother, Norma C. Woodside; children, Jonathan A. Stratton (Megan) and Kimberlee Stratton Smith (Ben); siblings, John M. Woodside, Steven P. Woodside, Lynne C. Woodside and Scott D. Woodside; and six grandchildren, each who lovingly called her "Nana," Mackenzie, Samantha, Kinlee, Jonathan, Kayslyn and Kyler. Carmen was born in Bangor, Maine and graduated from Hallowell-Farmingdale High School in 1967 and Gorham State Teacher's College in 1971. She was a devoted pre-school teacher for over 20 years and her eyes always lit up when she interacted with children. Carmen's hobbies included cross-stich, reading, traveling to the beach, crossword puzzles and movies. Her children and grandchildren meant the world to her and she will be sorely missed every day by her family and friends.² She was born on October 11, 1949 at Bangor, Penobscot Co., Maine.^1,2 As of February 12, 1977,her married name was Stratton.¹ She married William Aubrey Stratton, son of Lewis Aubrey Stratton Jr. and Margaret Ruth Keller, on February 12, 1977 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^1,2 Carmen Woodside died on January 22, 2022 at Virginia at age 72.²

     Violet "Kim" Dick was buried at New London Cemetery, New London, Stanly Co., North Carolina.² Her married name was Keller.¹ She married Samuel Edward Keller, son of Willie Joseph Keller and Sarah Clint Muncy.¹ Violet "Kim" Dick was born on February 12, 1932.² She died on October 10, 2020 at age 88.²