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     Vera Ann Davis was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 9, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of September 26, 1992,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Rudolph Flemon Jones, son of Joseph Aldine Jones and Pearl Lessie Jones, on September 26, 1992 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Vera Ann Davis and Rudolph Flemon Jones were divorced on November 5, 1998 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Vera Ann Davis died in 2019.⁴

     Elvin Cleo Jones was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^3,11 His Social Security Number was 223-12-2267.¹² He was born on November 5, 1921 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{3,6,4,7,12,13} He married Margaret Christine Skeens on January 15, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Elvin Cleo Jones and Margaret Christine Skeens were divorced on June 10, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁴ Elvin Cleo Jones married Evelyn Allen on November 4, 1960 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^15,5 Elvin Cleo Jones died on April 29, 1980 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 58.^3,7,11 He Mr. Elvin C. Jones, 58, of 3411 Baxter Rd., Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday evening at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Mr. Jones was a member of Linville Forest Church of Christ and was owner of Salem Furnace and Air Conditioner Co. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Evelyn A. Jones of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Rachel Solomon, Greensboro, Mrs. Pat Hancock, Dallas, Tex., Mrs. Brenda Joyner and Mrs. Bobby Jean Beard, both of Winston Salem; his mother, Mrs. Lala Jones, Roanoke, Va; one sister, Mrs. Joyce Stacy, Roanoke, Va; four brothers, Hillard, Gene, and Wilford Jones, all of Roanoke, Aubrey Jones, Hickory, N. C; and seven grandchildren. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. on May 1, 1980.¹¹

     Hillard Maurice Jones was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 231-14-6649.¹⁰ He Hillard Jones, 88, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Born on February 3, 1924, he was in the Navy in World War II serving aboard the USS LST.371. e was an active member of Belmont Baptist Church serving in many capacities. He was MC of the Fiddle and Banjo Club for 32 years. He retired from Frito-Lay Potato Chips. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lala Peters Jones and Claude F. Jones; and brothers, Elvin, Wilford, Aubrey and Garvice (Gene) Jones. Hillard is survived by his wife of 67 years, Doris Goodpasture Jones; son, Ronnie H. Jones; daughter, Pamela J. East (W.E.); grandchildren, David Trout (Christa), Chastity Smith (Tom), and Darah J. Gray; and great-grandchildren, Karah Smith, Houston Smith, Tristin Jones, Heath Gray and Kolie Gray. Also surviving are sister, Joyce Stacy (Cecil), of Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Thelma Jones, of Roanoke, Frances Jones, of Hickory, N.C., Evelyn Johnson Jones, of Roanoke, Ruth Hodges Horning (Ray), of Roanoke, and Betty J. Woolwine, of Coldwater, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Greg Jamison and Susan Williams, RN and all the helpful staff at the Home Based Primary Care from Salem VA Medical Center. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.⁴ He was born on February 3, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5,11,6,7 He married Doris Lee Goodpasture on March 17, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,12 Hillard Maurice Jones died on September 15, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^3,4,11

     His Social Security Number was 229-18-0223.⁴ Wilford Fitzhugh Jones was born on February 9, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Thelma Irene Jones on February 18, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,10 Wilford Fitzhugh Jones died on October 6, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^11,4 He Wilford F. Jones, 68, of Roanoke, died Thursday, October 6, 1994. Wilford was a former employee of A & P Grocery Stores and was retired from Community Hospital. He was a member of Belmont Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Thelma J. Jones; his son, Larry W. Jones, Roanoke; his daughter and son-in-law, Tammy J. and Richard K. Lewis, Roanoke; his mother, Lala P. Jones, Roanoke; his brothers, Hillard Jones and his wife, Doris, Gene Jone and his wife, Evelyn, all of Roanoke, Aubrey Jones and his wife, Frances, Hickory, N.C; his sister, Joyce Stacey and her husband, Cecil, Roanoke; two grandchildren, Jeffrey S. Jones, Shawn R. Lewis. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 7, 1994.¹¹

     Samuel Aubrey Jones was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,12 His Social Security Number was 229-24-8425.⁷ He was born on January 17, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{3,4,7,8,9,10,11,12,13} He married Margaret Frances Wade on April 4, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 Samuel Aubrey Jones died on December 6, 1996 at Hickory, Catawba Co., North Carolina, at age 68.^{3,4,7,8,11,12} He Samuel Aubrey Jones, of 30th St. Dr., N.E., Hickory, N.C., formerly of Roanoke, Va. died Friday, December 6, 1996 in Brian Center, Viewmont. He was born January 17, 1928 in Roanoke, Va. to Lala P. Jones and the late Claude F. Jones. Mr. Jones was a member of Belmont Baptist Church, Roanoke, Va. and was a retired District Sales Manager with Pet Dairy. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and a Mason. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Gary W. Jones; two brothers, Elvin C. Jones and Wilford, F. Jones who were of Roanoke, Va. In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Margaret Wade Jones, Hickory, N.C; four sons, Kenneth A. Jones, Chesapeake, Va., Samuel E. Jones, Williamsburg, Va., Michael E. Jones, Hickory, N.C., Richard L. Jones, Asheville, N.C; daughter, Sandra J. Floyd, Connelly Springs, N.C; two brothers, Hillard M. Jones and Garvis E. Jones; sister, Joyce J. Stacy all of Roanoke, Va; eight grandsons, Jeffrey S. Jones, Brian A. Jones, David A. Jones all of Chesapeake, Va., Robert A. Jones, Phllips B. Jones, Seth R. Jones, all of Williamsburg, Va., Christopher L. Jones, Asheville, N.C., and Justin A. Floyd, Connelly Springs, N.C; and a granddaughter, Julia N. Jones, Asheville, N.C. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, Va. on December 8, 1996.³

     Garvice Eugene Jones Sr. SFC Garvice Eugene Jones Sr., (Retired), 82, went home on Sunday, August 12, 2012, to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ face to face and be reunited with many friends and loved ones waiting for him. He was a faithful Christian and a member of Bible Baptist Church. A Korean War Veteran, he served four years in the United States Navy. He retired in June, 1986 from the Civil Service as a technician for the Virginia Army National Guard and in 1990, from the Department of Defense with 27 years service. "Gene", as he was known by family and friends, was a accomplished local bluegrass musician and played the mandolin with several bands including the Bluegrass Revival and Country Buddies. He was one of the "Founding Fathers" of the Fiddle & Banjo Club and had served as president and chaplain. In his hay-day, he won numerous trophies and awards. In recent years, he shared his music singing at church and nursing homes. He was predeceased by his parents Claude and Lala Peters Jones, son, Rodney Jones, brothers, Elvin, Wilford and Aubrey Jones. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Evelyn Johnson Jones; daughter, Debbie Berube (Paul), of Smith Mountain Lake; two sons, Garvice Jr. (Dede), of Craig County and Mark Albert Jones, of Roanoke; sister, Joyce Stacy (Cecil); brother, Hillard Jones (Doris); sisters-in-law: Thelma Jones and Frances Jones; grandchildren, Billy and Robert Wack, Angela and Amy Jones, and Christina Jackson; great-grandchildren, Brittany, Kaylee and Stephen Jackson, and Amy and Billy Wack; also, his little dog, Pepper. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park with full Military Honors by the 29th Inf. Association. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at Virginia Veterans Care Center and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their loving and excellent care; the Honor Guard from the 29th Inf. Assoc and our Church Family at Bible Baptist, Lamplight Baptist and Grace Church.⁵ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on June 2, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,10 He married Evelyn Marie Johnson circa 1956.^5,4,6 Garvice Eugene Jones Sr. died on August 12, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^4,5,7

     Doris Lee Goodpasture was born on December 9, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of March 17, 1945,her married name was Jones.² She married Hillard Maurice Jones, son of Claude Fitzhugh Jones and Lala Rosabell Peters, on March 17, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2

     Evelyn Marie Johnson Evelyn Johnson Jones, 82, of Roanoke, Virginia, gained her Heavenly wings and began singing with the angels on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. She was born in Bedford County, Virginia, on September 20, 1937 to Albert T. and Myrtle Phillips Johnson. The family moved to Roanoke in the early 1940s for job opportunities. Evelyn was a 1955 graduate of Jefferson High School. Soon after graduation, she met the “Love of her Life,” Garvice Eugene Jones, and they were soon married. Motherhood was her calling and soon the family was growing. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Deborah Jones Berube; sons, Garvice E. Jones Jr. (Deidre) and Mark Albert Jones; grandchildren, William W. Wack III (Tina), Robert Wack, Christina Jackson (Michael), Angela Acres (Scott), and Amy Deacon (Brian); and eight great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband; and her beloved son, Rodney Claude Jones. Though Evelyn was a stay at home mom, she did work for the Roanoke City Police Department as a School Crossing Guard for several years in the early 1970s. Besides motherhood, she was deeply devoted to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and has been a member of Bible Baptist Church in Garden City for many years. Music was a staple in our household, especially Bluegrass Gospel and many hours were spent playing music at church and various nursing homes. Evelyn was the best mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend anyone could ever have. The family wishes to thank the staff of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Unit and Good Samaritan Hospice for their excellent care and compassion. Burial will follow the service at Sherwood Memorial Park.² She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on September 20, 1937 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of circa 1956,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Garvice Eugene Jones Sr., son of Claude Fitzhugh Jones and Lala Rosabell Peters, circa 1956.^1,3,2 Evelyn Marie Johnson died on June 24, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^3,2

     Evelyn Allen was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,2 She Mrs. Evelyn Allen Crews Jones, 83, of 901 Bethesda Road, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001, at The Oaks of Forsyth. She was born on July 20, 1918, in Harnett County, a daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret Allen. She was a member of Linwille Forest Church of Christ for 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elvin Jones, in 1980. Surviving are four daughters, Pat Hancock, of San Antonio, Texas, Rachel Solomon, of Kernersville, Brenda Pool, of Mocksville, and Bobby Jean Beard of Winston-Salem; two sisters, Margaret Holland and Flannie Thompson, both of Sanford; eight grandchildren, Rena Hancock Taylor, of Dallas Texas, Mark Hancock, of Mito, Japan, Holy Solomon Barrett, of Greensboro, Carla Ann Hancock Holbrook, of San Antonio, Texas, Damon Lee Solomon, of Cary, Jason Beard and Jimmy Beard of Winston-Salem and Nicole Pool Isley of Clemmons; and 18 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Her Social Security Number was 242-05-2983.⁴ She was born on July 20, 1918 at Upper Little River, Harnett Co., North Carolina.^1,2,4,5,6 As of November 4, 1960,her married name was Jones.³ She married Elvin Cleo Jones, son of Claude Fitzhugh Jones and Lala Rosabell Peters, on November 4, 1960 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,3 Evelyn Allen died on September 9, 2001 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^1,2,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 231-18-5333.⁵ Margaret Christine Skeens was buried at Resthaven Memory Gardens, 3700 Center Road, Avon, Lorain Co., Ohio.⁶ She was born on March 1, 1925 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,6,4,5 As of January 15, 1944,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Elvin Cleo Jones, son of Claude Fitzhugh Jones and Lala Rosabell Peters, on January 15, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Margaret Christine Skeens and Elvin Cleo Jones were divorced on June 10, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Margaret Christine Skeens died on December 28, 1977 at Lorain, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 52.^6,7

     William Earl East William “Bill” Earl East, 77, of Vinton, VA, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Pam; his son, Jeff East and his wife, Kim, of Sioux Falls, SD; his daughter, Karen English and her husband, Tim, of Bedford, VA; his stepson, David Trout and his wife, Chasity, of Summerville, SC; as well as four grandchildren, Jake East, Kelsee English, Cullin Mitchell and his wife, Brynn, and London Mitchell; and one great-grandson, Easton Rothgeb. William was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Betty East; and his granddaughter, Laura Elizabeth English. He graduated from Giles County High School and then spent four years in the United States Air Force. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 36 years. William also was a member of the Williamson Road Masonic Lodge #163 for 50 years, a member of the Kazim Shrine Clown Unit, and the VFW Post #4522. He was also a member of the NC Avion Camping Club and the HHRVC “Ramblin’ Rebels” Camping Club.² He was born on May 10, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 He married Pamela Gale Jones, daughter of Hillard Maurice Jones and Doris Lee Goodpasture, on November 16, 1991 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,1 William Earl East died on October 11, 2024 at Virginia at age 77.²