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     His Social Security Number was 226-12-3404.⁶ Paris Wesley Leedy was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He was born on January 31, 1922 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,7,4,6,5} He married Alice Odessa James, daughter of William Merritt James Sr. and Alice Emaline Radford, on December 13, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Paris Wesley Leedy and Alice Odessa James were divorced on January 24, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Paris Wesley Leedy died on February 4, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.^2,3,5

     Elva Goldie Ann LaPrade was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3,4 She Goldie LaPrade Nicely, age 62, of Roanoke, died Sunday, May 5, 1991. Surviving are her husband, Freddie Nicely; two sisters, Catherine L. Thompson, Rt. 1, Wirtz; Carole L. Walter, Newport News. Funeral services will be at the graveside in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ She was born on December 9, 1928 at Virginia.^5,4 As of December 15, 1974,her married name was Nester.¹ She married Beverly Lee Nester Jr., son of Beverly Lee Nester Sr. and Rachel Cole/Carrie James, on December 15, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Elva Goldie Ann LaPrade and Beverly Lee Nester Jr. were divorced on October 7, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Elva Goldie Ann LaPrade died on May 5, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62; Her gravestone has a death date of May 8, 1991.^5,4

     Eloise Ruth Sowers was born on September 7, 1932 at Carroll Co., Virginia.² As of October 20, 1967,her married name was Nester.¹ She married Beverly Lee Nester Jr., son of Beverly Lee Nester Sr. and Rachel Cole/Carrie James, on October 20, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Eloise Ruth Sowers and Beverly Lee Nester Jr. were divorced on February 26, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.³

     Lewis Frank Dillon Jr. Lewis Frank Dillon, Jr. 66, of Boones Mill, VA, went to be with God on Sunday, October 2, 2016. Frank was born and raised in Roanoke. He graduated from Jefferson High School and shortly thereafter left home to serve his country in the US Army. He was extremely dedicated and active in the military. When he retired from the Army National Guard of Virginia in 2002 he had over 32 years of service. Currently he served as the Junior Vice Commander of the National 29th Division Association; the Treasurer of the post 64, 116th Infantry, 29th division; and was the Command Sergeant Major of the Virginia Defense Force. Frank was the co-owner of Sunnybrook Auto and Tire. His survivors include his beloved wife, Nancy Louise Dillon; a son Lewis Frank Dillon III; stepchildren, Justina Louise Wright (Chad Michael Richardson), Devan Lee Wright, Sr; sisters, Donna McClure (Cottie), Linda Martin (Bill), a brother, John Dillon (Diana Hayes). Also surviving are numerous family members and many friends. Graveside funeral service with full Military Honors will be held at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin.³ He was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^7,3,8 He was born on April 21, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,4,5,6,8 He married Joy Lynn Via on June 20, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Lewis Frank Dillon Jr. and Joy Lynn Via were divorced on November 5, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Lewis Frank Dillon Jr. married Ipek Doganay on July 15, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Lewis Frank Dillon Jr. and Ipek Doganay were divorced on October 14, 1991 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ Lewis Frank Dillon Jr. married Nancy Louise Wright on December 17, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Lewis Frank Dillon Jr. died on October 2, 2016 at Virginia at age 66.^7,3,8

     William Curtis "Bill" Martin Jr. William Curtis Martin Jr., 69, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William C. Martin Sr. and Margaret Gusler. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Martin; daughters, Loree Martin and Tracey Painter (Bucky); grandchildren, Zachary, MacKenzie, Jaxson, and Beau; great grandchildren, Koda, Hannah, and Luna; and special aunt Louise and her daughter Margaret. He will be missed by many.³ He was born on March 5, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He married Linda Sue Dillon, daughter of Lewis Frank Dillon Sr. and Elsie Mae James, on January 26, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 William Curtis "Bill" Martin Jr. died on December 4, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.³