Maxie Pearl Williams1,2,3

F, b. October 20, 1917, d. November 15, 1984
FatherHughy May Williams1,2,4,5 b. May 12, 1892, d. December 28, 1989
MotherHattie Mae Hines1,2,4,5 b. September 21, 1899, d. December 25, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 266-54-4392.6 Maxie Pearl Williams was buried at Lee Memorial Gardens, 1986 Hickory Circle Road, Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.4 Her married name was Orr. She married Rhea Thomas Orr.7,8 Maxie Pearl Williams was born on October 20, 1917 at Lee Co., Virginia.3,6 As of July, 1969,her married name was Blanchard.9 She married Basil Bernard Blanchard in July, 1969 at Dade Co., Florida.9 Maxie Pearl Williams and Basil Bernard Blanchard were divorced on November 6, 1970 at Dade Co., Florida.10 Maxie Pearl Williams died on November 15, 1984 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 67.6,4 She JONESVILLE, Va. — Maxie W. Orr Blanchard, 67, died Thursday evening at Indian Path Hospital. Born in Lee County she had lived in Florida before moving back to Lee County 14 years ago. She was a retired teacher's aide at Jonesville Elementary School. Mrs. Blanchard was a member of the Lady's Auxiliary VFW Post 10298 and the First Christian Church of Pennington Gap, Va. Surviving are one daughter, Martha Sue Orr DeVito, Williston Fla; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Williams Sr., Jonesville, Va; two sisters, Mary Ruth Clarke, Richmond, Va. and Wanda Scott, Pittsburgh, Pa; four brothers, Glenn Williams, Lowell Williams, both of Jonesville, Va; Don Williams, Pennington Gap, Va. and H.M. Williams Jr., Wise, Va. Calling hours are from 7 to 9 pm Saturday at Province Funeral Home in Pennington Gap, Va. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of the funeral home with Mike Roberson, minister, officiating. Burial will be in Lee Memorial Gardens. on November 17, 1984.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 244, District 37, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 385, District 2, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 367, District 53-6, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Rhea Thomas Orr b. April 29, 1920, d. August 23, 1966
Marriage*Maxie Pearl Williams married Rhea Thomas Orr.7,8 
Child
  • Martha Sue Orr7,8,4

Family 2

Basil Bernard Blanchard b. August 29, 1914, d. August 11, 1990
Marriage*Maxie Pearl Williams married Basil Bernard Blanchard in July, 1969 at Dade Co., Florida.9 
Divorce* Maxie Pearl Williams and Basil Bernard Blanchard were divorced on November 6, 1970 at Dade Co., Florida.10 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S1999] Kingsport Times News, From the Maxie W. Orr Blanchard obituary in the Nov 17, 1984 edition.
  5. [S1999] Kingsport Times News, From the Donald Williams, Sr. obituary in the Oct 11, 2017 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8540] Miami News, The, From the Rhea Thomas Orr obituary in the Aug 25, 1966 edition.
  9. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  10. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.

Judge Glen Morgan Williams1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 17, 1920, d. November 4, 2012
FatherHughy May Williams1,7,2,8,5,9 b. May 12, 1892, d. December 28, 1989
MotherHattie Mae Hines1,7,2,8,5,9 b. September 21, 1899, d. December 25, 1985
     Judge Glen Morgan Williams was buried at Lee Memorial Gardens, 1986 Hickory Circle Road, Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.3 He Judge Glen Morgan Williams, 92, until recently a resident of Jonesville, Virginia, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012, at Appalachian Christian Village, Johnson City, Tennessee. Judge Williams was born February 17, 1920, to Hughie and Hattie May Williams. He was valedictorian of Jonesville High School (1936) and graduated magna cum laude from Milligan College (1940). A 1948 graduate of the University of Virginia Law School, he was a member of the Order of the Coif, the Raven Society and the Virginia Law Review editorial board. He engaged in the private practice of law for the next thirty years, during which time he served as Commonwealth's Attorney for Lee County (1948-52) and the Virginia State Senate (1953-55). In 1976, he was appointed by President Gerald Ford to the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. A member of the "Greatest Generation," Judge Williams entered active duty in the United States Navy in 1942 and served until 1946. He was commanding officer of the minesweeper USS Seer. Military awards and decorations include the Atlantic Theater Ribbon, Mediterranean Theater Ribbon with two stars, Pacific Theater ribbon with one star and Citation from Commander, Minecraft, Pacific Fleet. A lifelong member of the First Christian Church, Pennington Gap, Virginia, he was a trustee and elder and for many years taught the Adult Sunday School Class. He served on the board of trustees for Milligan College and the Appalachian School of Law. He also served on the founding committee and board of the University of Virginia's College at Wise. His civic participation included membership in the Jonesville Lions Club, American Legion, Preston Lodge #47, and several other attendant Masonic bodies. He is survived by his wife, Jane Slemp Williams, of Johnson City, TN; daughters, Susan Williams Laningham and husband, Lee, of Jonesville, VA, Judith Williams Jagdmann and husband, Joe, of Richmond, VA, Rebecca Williams Morel, of McKenney, TX, and Melinda Williams Jones and husband, Richard, of Jonesville, VA; grandchildren, Elizabeth Anne Bellamy and husband, Justin, of Houston, TX, Stuart Laningham, of Richmond, VA, Emily Jagdmann and Daniel Jagdmann, of Richmond, VA, Jacob Morel, of McKenney, TX, and Janie Woliver, Morgan Woliver and Alana Jones, of Jonesville, VA; brothers, Don Williams and wife, Patty, of Pennington Gap, VA, Lowell Williams, of Jonesville, VA; and sister, Wanda Williams Scott and husband, George, of Pittsburgh, PA; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.2 He was born on February 17, 1920 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.10,2,3,4 He married Betty Geraldine Calton on July 18, 1953 at Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.5 Judge Glen Morgan Williams and Betty Geraldine Calton were divorced on January 14, 1961 at Lee Co., Virginia.6 Judge Glen Morgan Williams married Jane Slemp on November 17, 1962 at Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.2,3,5 Judge Glen Morgan Williams died on November 4, 2012 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 92.10,2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 385, District 2, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 102, District 53-2, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Drug store clerk7

Family 1

Betty Geraldine Calton b. August 30, 1930, d. January 16, 1990
Marriage*Judge Glen Morgan Williams married Betty Geraldine Calton on July 18, 1953 at Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Judge Glen Morgan Williams and Betty Geraldine Calton were divorced on January 14, 1961 at Lee Co., Virginia.6 

Family 2

Jane Slemp
Marriage*Judge Glen Morgan Williams married Jane Slemp on November 17, 1962 at Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.2,3,5 
Children
  • Rebecca Williams2
  • Melinda Williams2
  • Janet Susan Williams2,5
  • Judith Ann Williams2,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Glen Morgan Williams obituary.
  3. [S7515] Lee Memorial Gardens, Lee Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1999] Kingsport Times News, From the Maxie W. Orr Blanchard obituary in the Nov 17, 1984 edition.
  9. [S1999] Kingsport Times News, From the Donald Williams, Sr. obituary in the Oct 11, 2017 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Hughy May Williams Jr.1,2,3

M, b. September 5, 1922, d. January 12, 1985
FatherHughy May Williams1,4,5,6 b. May 12, 1892, d. December 28, 1989
MotherHattie Mae Hines1,4,5,6 b. September 21, 1899, d. December 25, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 223-26-4987.7 Hughy May Williams Jr. was buried at Woodward Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.2 He married Ellen Cecil Martin.2,8 Hughy May Williams Jr. was born on September 5, 1922 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.2,7,3 He died on January 12, 1985 at age 62.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 385, District 2, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 102, District 53-2, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia4

Family

Ellen Cecil Martin b. October 30, 1928, d. July 28, 1987
Marriage*Hughy May Williams Jr. married Ellen Cecil Martin.2,8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8516] Woodward Cemetery, Lee Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1999] Kingsport Times News, From the Maxie W. Orr Blanchard obituary in the Nov 17, 1984 edition.
  6. [S1999] Kingsport Times News, From the Donald Williams, Sr. obituary in the Oct 11, 2017 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Wanda Mae Williams1,2,3

F, b. April 22, 1930, d. February 9, 2013
FatherHughy May Williams1,4,5,2,6 b. May 12, 1892, d. December 28, 1989
MotherHattie Mae Hines1,4,5,2,6 b. September 21, 1899, d. December 25, 1985
     Wanda Mae Williams was born on April 22, 1930 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.2,3,7 As of June 5, 1952,her married name was Scott.2 She married Frederick/Fredrick George Scott on June 5, 1952 at Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.4,2,8 Wanda Mae Williams died on February 9, 2013 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 82.8,7 She SCOTT, WANDA W.- On Saturday, February 9, 2013, age 82, of Fox Chapel and Longwood at Oakmont. Beloved wife of George Scott; loving mother of Sara (Brian Beggs) Scott of MA and David Scott of CA; sister of Don and Lowell Williams of Jonesville, VA; also survived by grandchildren, Lilly and Ella Beggs. Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings. A Memorial Service will be held in Pennington Gap, VA in the spring. on February 11, 2013.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 102, District 53-2, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia1

Family

Frederick/Fredrick George Scott
Marriage*Wanda Mae Williams married Frederick/Fredrick George Scott on June 5, 1952 at Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.4,2,8 
Children
  • David Scott8
  • Sara Scott8

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Glen Morgan Williams obituary.
  5. [S1999] Kingsport Times News, From the Maxie W. Orr Blanchard obituary in the Nov 17, 1984 edition.
  6. [S1999] Kingsport Times News, From the Donald Williams, Sr. obituary in the Oct 11, 2017 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3472] Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, From the Wanda W. Scott obituary in the Feb 11, 2013 edition.

Donald Merle "Don" Williams Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 26, 1935, d. October 9, 2017
FatherHughy May Williams1,2,4,6,5 b. May 12, 1892, d. December 28, 1989
MotherHattie Mae Hines1,2,4,6,5 b. September 21, 1899, d. December 25, 1985
     Donald Merle "Don" Williams Sr. was born on June 26, 1935 at Lee Co., Virginia.3 He married Patricia Ann "Patty" Wade on June 12, 1964 at Saint Charles, Lee Co., Virginia.4 Donald Merle "Don" Williams Sr. died on October 9, 2017 at Lee Co., Virginia, at age 82.5 He PENNINGTON GAP, VA - Coach Donald Williams Sr. was a graduate of Jonesville High School, Milligan College, and obtained his Masters Degree in Education from Union College. He was the Volunteer State Tennis Champion at Milligan. He and Coach Duard Walker were the only two people to letter in four sports while at Milligan. Don was inducted into the Milligan College Hall of Fame. After college, he began teaching and coaching at Dryden High School, and later served in the United States Army where he served at Ft. Hollibird in Baltimore, Maryland in counter intelligence. He received the honor of being named Solider of the Month, which was the highest award given on base. Upon leaving the military he became a teacher and coach again with the Lee County Public Schools. At one time he coached football, basketball (boys and girls), baseball, volleyball, track, tennis, cross-country, and golf at Dryden, St. Charles, Pennington, Coeburn and Lee High School. During his football Coaching Career he won 17 district championships and 6 regional championships in 23 years. Coach Williams continued serving his community after his retirement from teaching and coaching. He was a founding member of the Lee County Soccer Association, Lights in the Park and Lee Players. He served as Chairman of both the Lee County Board of Supervisors and Lee County School Board. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Hughey and Hattie May Hines Williams; two brothers, Judge Glen Williams and Hughey Williams Jr; three sisters, Maxie Orr, Mary Ruth Clark and Wanda Scott. Don is survived by his loving wife, Patty Williams of the home; two sons, Don Williams Jr and wife Shannon of Pennington Gap, VA and Kevin Williams and wife Blairanne of Bowling Green, Ky; five grandchildren, Adessa Ramsey, Drew Williams, Aaron Williams, Alexandria Williams, and Brantlee Williams; and two great-grandchildren, Emma Maness and Maci Ramsey. He was also survived by his brother, Lowell Williams of Jonesville, VA. on October 11, 2017.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 102, District 53-2, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia1

Family

Patricia Ann "Patty" Wade
Marriage*Donald Merle "Don" Williams Sr. married Patricia Ann "Patty" Wade on June 12, 1964 at Saint Charles, Lee Co., Virginia.4 
Children
  • Donald Merle Williams Jr.5
  • Kevin Williams5

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Glen Morgan Williams obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S1999] Kingsport Times News, From the Donald Williams, Sr. obituary in the Oct 11, 2017 edition.
  6. [S1999] Kingsport Times News, From the Maxie W. Orr Blanchard obituary in the Nov 17, 1984 edition.

Ellen Cecil Martin1,2,3

F, b. October 30, 1928, d. July 28, 1987
     Ellen Cecil Martin was buried at Woodward Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.1,2 Her married name was Williams.1 She married Hughy May Williams Jr., son of Hughy May Williams and Hattie Mae Hines.1,2 Ellen Cecil Martin was born on October 30, 1928 at Norton, Wise Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She died on July 28, 1987 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 58.1,2

Family

Hughy May Williams Jr. b. September 5, 1922, d. January 12, 1985
Marriage*She married Hughy May Williams Jr., son of Hughy May Williams and Hattie Mae Hines.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8516] Woodward Cemetery, Lee Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Gary Michael Williams1,2

M, b. January 10, 1949, d. June 4, 1992
FatherHughy May Williams Jr.1 b. September 5, 1922, d. January 12, 1985
MotherEllen Cecil Martin1 b. October 30, 1928, d. July 28, 1987
     Gary Michael Williams was buried at Woodward Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.3 He was born on January 10, 1949 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.3,1,4,2 He married Teresa Francine Mullins on January 15, 1983 at Wise Co., Virginia.1 Gary Michael Williams and Teresa Francine Mullins were divorced on May 23, 1990 at Wise Co., Virginia.2 Gary Michael Williams died on June 4, 1992 at age 43.3

Family

Teresa Francine Mullins
Marriage*He married Teresa Francine Mullins on January 15, 1983 at Wise Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Gary Michael Williams and Teresa Francine Mullins were divorced on May 23, 1990 at Wise Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S8516] Woodward Cemetery, Lee Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Rhea Thomas Orr1,2,3

M, b. April 29, 1920, d. August 23, 1966
     Rhea Thomas Orr was buried at Lee Memorial Gardens, 1986 Hickory Circle Road, Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 224-12-6863.5 He married Maxie Pearl Williams, daughter of Hughy May Williams and Hattie Mae Hines.6,3 Rhea Thomas Orr was born on April 29, 1920 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.1,7,5 He died on August 23, 1966 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 46.2,3 He ORR - MR. RHEA THOMAS, 46, of 14001 Lake Candlewood Ct. Miami Lakes, passed away Aug. 23rd in Occla, Fla. He came here 20 years ago from Jonesville, Va. and was an electrician with the Nat Harrison Co., member of the International Brotherhood of Electricl Workers local 349 and Masonic Lodge. Survived by wife Maxie, daughter Miss Martha Sue Orr, Miami, sister Mrs. Ruth Litton and father George W. Orr both of Jonesville, Va. Service 8 P.M. Thurs. Van Orsdel Hialeah Miami Springs Chapel. Burial in Jonesville, Va. on August 25, 1966.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 367, District 53-6, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Farm laborer6

Family

Maxie Pearl Williams b. October 20, 1917, d. November 15, 1984
Marriage*Rhea Thomas Orr married Maxie Pearl Williams, daughter of Hughy May Williams and Hattie Mae Hines.6,3 
Child
  • Martha Sue Orr6,3

Citations

  1. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  3. [S8540] Miami News, The, From the Rhea Thomas Orr obituary in the Aug 25, 1966 edition.
  4. [S7515] Lee Memorial Gardens, Lee Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Basil Bernard Blanchard1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 29, 1914, d. August 11, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 275-05-8087.6 Basil Bernard Blanchard was buried at Wood National Cemetery, 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin.4 He was born on August 29, 1914 at Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas.6,3,4,5 He married Maxie Pearl Williams, daughter of Hughy May Williams and Hattie Mae Hines, in July, 1969 at Dade Co., Florida.1 Basil Bernard Blanchard and Maxie Pearl Williams were divorced on November 6, 1970 at Dade Co., Florida.2 Basil Bernard Blanchard died on August 11, 1990 at age 75.6,4

Family

Maxie Pearl Williams b. October 20, 1917, d. November 15, 1984
Marriage*He married Maxie Pearl Williams, daughter of Hughy May Williams and Hattie Mae Hines, in July, 1969 at Dade Co., Florida.1 
Divorce* Basil Bernard Blanchard and Maxie Pearl Williams were divorced on November 6, 1970 at Dade Co., Florida.2 

Citations

  1. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  2. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  3. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.