Person Page - 6802

     Robert William James Robert William (R.W.) James, 77, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2005. He was born in Roanoke, Va. on April 24, 1927 to the late William M. and Alice A. Ratcliff James. He was the widower of Violet Jeanette Puckett James. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He is survived by to sons, Howard William James and wife Linda of Vinton, Va., and Michael Odell James and wife Deborah of Roanoke, Va; two daughters, Mary Ellen Solomon and Patricia Ann James and Leon Booth, all of Roanoke, Va; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, William M. and Frank M. James, both of Roanoke, Va; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.² He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,10 His Social Security Number was 226-26-7263.¹¹ He was born on April 24, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,11,3,5 He married Violet Jeanette Puckett on September 9, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,12 Robert William James died on April 23, 2005 at Virginia at age 77.^2,11

     Her Social Security Number was 224-36-1143.³ Violet Jeanette Puckett was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 She was born on July 22, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 As of September 9, 1948,her married name was James.¹ She married Robert William James, son of William Merritt James Sr. and Alice Emaline Radford, on September 9, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Violet Jeanette Puckett died on July 20, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^3,4 She JAMES, Violet Puckett, 71, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 20, 2003. Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Robert W. "RW" James; sons, Howard William James and Linda, Vinton, Michael Odell James and wife, Deborah, Roanoke; daughters, Mary Ellen Solomon, Patricia Ann James and Leon Booth, all of Roanoke; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Pauline P. Goad, Ruby Mae Pruitt, both of Roanoke; and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 23, 2003.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 228-70-7078.² Howard William James Sr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^8,7 He married Linda Unknown.^6,7 Howard William James Sr. was born on August 9, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,8,5 He died on January 24, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.^2,3,8,9,4,7 He Howard W. (Billy) James, Sr., 56, of Vinton, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam, and a lifetime member of the D.A.V. Post #3. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Robert W. James, Sr. and Violet P. James; and one brother, Robert W. James, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda M. James; his daughter, Cynthia M. James and her fianc, Jeff Via; his son, Howard W. James, Jr; his grandson and also his pride and joy, Shawn Allen Via, all of Vinton; one brother, Michael James and his wife, Deborah; two sisters, Mary Ellen Solomon, Patricia James Booth and her husband, Chuck, all of Roanoke; and several nieces, nephews, and special friends. Interment with military honors by the U.S. Army will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on January 25, 2006.⁷

     Robert William James Jr. was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He died on August 10, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on August 10, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-44-7485.⁷ William Merritt James Jr. was born on July 29, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7 He married Dorian Marie Jones circa 1966.¹ William Merritt James Jr. died on August 28, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^1,3,7 He William Merritt James Jr., 72, died Saturday, August 28, 2010, at his home following long illness. William was born July 29, 1938, in Roanoke and lived here all of his life. He was the son of the late William M. and Alice E. Radford James Sr. William was employed by Walker Foundry retiring in 2003, and was a United States Army veteran. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by two infant sons; an infant daughter; one brother, Howard W. James; and three sisters, Elsie Dillon, Rachel Nestor, and Odessa Wilkerson. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Dorian M; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Holly James, Kevin and Anitra James, all of Boones Mill; and a daughter, Amy James, of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Alannah, Noah, Gavin, Bailey, Elijah, Keely; brother Frank James, of Roanoke; and his special companion, his dog Butter. on August 29, 2010.¹

     Elsie Mae James was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^8,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-32-0290.⁵ She was born on February 16, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,9,10 As of May 5, 1949,her married name was Dillon.³ She married Lewis Frank Dillon Sr. on May 5, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,11,12 Elsie Mae James died on July 2, 1996 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 66.^8,4,5,12 She DILLON, Elsie Mae James, 66, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 2, 1996. She is survived by two sons, Lewis Frank Dillon Jr., of Boones Mill, John Fitzgerald Dillon, of Roanoke; two daughters and son-in-laws, Linda D. and Bill Martin of Roanoke, Donna M. and Cottie McClure of Villamont; granddaughters, Tracey, April, Loree, and Lacy; grandson, Frank; one great-grandson, Zachary. Graveside services will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens on July 3, 1996.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 227-46-5703.² Rachel Cole/Carrie James was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ She was born on September 18, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,9 As of November 29, 1941,her married name was Nester.³ She married Beverly Lee Nester Sr. on November 29, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,3 Rachel Cole/Carrie James died on June 18, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^2,9,10

     Alice Odessa James was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.^2,8 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-4309.⁹ Her married name was Wildasin.² She married Kenneth William Wildasin.^2,10 Alice Odessa James was born on December 30, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9,4 As of December 13, 1941,her married name was Leedy.³ She married Paris Wesley Leedy on December 13, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Alice Odessa James and Paris Wesley Leedy were divorced on January 24, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ Alice Odessa James died on April 27, 1996 at Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania, at age 73.^2,10,9 She Alice O. Wildasin, 74, of 560 Conewago Drive, East Berlin died Saturday, April 27 at Hanover Hall Nursing Home, Hanover. Born, December 30, 1922 in Roanoke, Va., she was a daughter of the late William M. and Alice E. (Radford) James Sr. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Wildasin. Also surviving are two daughters, Judy James of Gettysburg and Virginia Sheffer of Roanoke, Va., three grandchildren, three brothers, Robert James, Frank James, and William M. James all of Roanoke, Va., two sisters, Rachel Nester and Elsie Dillion, both of Roanoke, Va. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hanover. on April 29, 1996.²

     Kenneth William Wildasin was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He married Alice Odessa James, daughter of William Merritt James Sr. and Alice Emaline Radford.^1,3 Kenneth William Wildasin was born on September 1, 1924 at Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.³ He died on June 8, 2007 at Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania, at age 82.³ He Kenneth W. Wildasin, 82, died Friday, June 8, 2007, at Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Alice O. (James) Wildasin, who died April 27, 1996. Born September 1, 1924, in Hanover, he was a son of the late Stella (Lippy) Way. He was raised by his grandparents, William F. and Mary J. (Berwager) Lippy. Mr. Wildasin was a World War II Army veteran and received the Purple Heart. He was a life member of East Berlin V.F.W. 8896. Surviving are one daughter, Judy G. James of East Berlin; one granddaughter, Jennifer R. Cutshall of East Berlin; one brother, Paul Wildasin of Panton, Vt; and one brother-in-law, William James, Jr. of Roanoke, Va. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hanover. Military rites will be provided by the East Berlin V.F.W. Serving as pallbearers will be Dwight Bosserman, Tim Bosserman, Donald Heath, Richard Jones, Carl Schnetzka, and Donald Ambrosius. on June 10, 2007.³

     Beverly Lee Nester Sr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on July 6, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He married Rachel Cole/Carrie James, daughter of William Merritt James Sr. and Alice Emaline Radford, on November 29, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Beverly Lee Nester Sr. died on December 10, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.²

     Lewis Frank Dillon Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,3 He was born on December 24, 1921 at Redwood, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4,5 He married Elsie Mae James, daughter of William Merritt James Sr. and Alice Emaline Radford, on May 5, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Lewis Frank Dillon Sr. DILLON, Lewis Frank Sr., 71, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, January 7, 1993 at his residence. He was a retired machinist from Norfolk Southern Railway, having worked at East End Shops. He was also a World War II veteran. Surviving are his wife, Elsie James Dillon; two sons, Lewis Frank Dillon Jr., Boones Mill, John Fitzgerald Dillon, of the home; two daughters, Linda D. Martin, Roanoke, Donna M. McClure, Villamont; one brother, Sherman W. (Sonny) Dillon, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Michael B. (Dot) Tanner, Roanoke, Mrs. Joseph A. (Ruby) Smith, Roanoke, Mrs. Lewis B. (Geri) Owen, Salem; also five grandchildren. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 8, 1991.² He died on January 7, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^6,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 228-38-2361.⁹ Frank Merritt James was born on October 13, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,9 He married Darlene Nancy Clark on August 28, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Frank Merritt James and Darlene Nancy Clark were divorced on December 1, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Frank Merritt James died on January 2, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^5,9,6 He Frank Merritt James, 77, of Roanoke died on January 2, 2012. Mr. James is preceded in death by his parents, William and Alice James; and two brothers, William James and Robert James. He is survived by his daughters, Diana Lynn James and Judy Gail James; granddaughters, Heather Diane Wertz and Jennifer James; great-grandchildren, Maya Renee Saunders and Brice Alexander Wertz; and sister-in-law, Dorain James. on January 4, 2012.⁶

     Infant Wildasin was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died on September 24, 1946 at Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was born on September 24, 1946 at Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2

     Beverly Lee Nester Jr. was buried at Culpeper National Cemetery, 305 U.S. Avenue, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia.^9,6 His Social Security Number was 229-56-7492.⁵ He NESTER, Beverly Lee Jr., (Bev), 59, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, December 25, 2002. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Beverly L. Nester, Sr. and Rachel James Nester. He attended Windsor Hills Baptist Church and was a retired employee of the V.A. Hospital. He is survived by two brothers, Stephen Oliver and Bill Pierson of Hampstead, N.C; three sisters, Shirley Craft of Roanoke, Belinda Mays of Ashburn, Va. and Mary Shule of Pineville, N.C; several nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.⁴ He was born on February 26, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{9,2,5,6,7,8,3} He married Eloise Ruth Sowers on October 20, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Beverly Lee Nester Jr. and Eloise Ruth Sowers were divorced on February 26, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Beverly Lee Nester Jr. married Elva Goldie Ann LaPrade on December 15, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Beverly Lee Nester Jr. and Elva Goldie Ann LaPrade were divorced on October 7, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Beverly Lee Nester Jr. died on December 25, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^9,4,5,6,7,10