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     His Social Security Number was 227-56-6300.⁷ Benjamin Coy Daugherty Benjamin Coy (Benny) Daugherty, 67, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 11, 2010. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army. Professionally, he worked for Lucas Construction for 14 years as well as Wal-Mart for five years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hilda Daugherty; sister, Frances D. Gaylor; and brother, David Daugherty Jr. His surviving family includes his father, David Daugherty Sr; wife of 19 years, E. Deborah Daugherty, of Salem; son, William C. Daugherty and wife, Natasha; daughter, Amy Daugherty; stepdaughter, Candace Long and husband, John; stepsons, Richard Kile and wife, Jenean, and David Webster; 13 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Wayne Daugherty and wife, Brenda, Peggy Wertz and husband, Ferman, and Glenn Daugherty; many nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion, Duke.² He was born on April 4, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,7,5 He married Patricia Jean "Pat" Maxey, daughter of Albert Levi Maxey and Mary Frances Rock, on June 23, 1973 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,6 Benjamin Coy Daugherty and Patricia Jean "Pat" Maxey were divorced on August 19, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Benjamin Coy Daugherty died on December 11, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^2,3,7,4

     His Social Security Number was 226-62-4906.⁷ John Roger Gee III was born on January 2, 1946 at Richmond, Virginia.^3,7,5,8 He married Sharon Ruth Bailey on May 17, 1969 at Dillon, Dillon Co., South Carolina.⁸ John Roger Gee III and Sharon Ruth Bailey were divorced on September 28, 1984 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁸ John Roger Gee III died on September 26, 2008 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 62.^7,3,4

     Adam Rodgers Wilkerson was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1,4 His Social Security Number was 719-05-7047.⁵ He was born on November 29, 1894 at Campbell Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Nov 24, 1894.^2,6,1,3,7,5 He married Susan Julianna "Susie" Muncy, daughter of James Van Buren Muncy and Sarah Frances "Sallie" Reynolds, on February 3, 1920 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6 Adam Rodgers Wilkerson died on May 28, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^2,1,4,7 He Adam Rodgers Wilkerson, age 86, of 5036 Springfield Ave., N.W., died Thursday in a local hospital. He was a member of Edgewood Christian Church, and a retired conducted for the N & W Railway. He was preceded in death by one son, Herman O. Wilkerson. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susie J. Wilkerson; one son, George W. Wilkerson, Hollins; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Fair View Cemetery. on May 30, 1981.⁴

     Herman Oscar Wilkerson was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 231-16-7264.⁸ He was born on January 22, 1922 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1923 and the SSDI has Aug 22, 1922.^1,3,8,5 He married Ruth May Weddle on December 16, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Herman Oscar Wilkerson died on June 25, 1967 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 45.^1,9 He A two-car crash on a rain-slick highway yesterday about 22 miles north of Chattanooga, Tenn., has taken the life Roanoke man and his wife. Killed in the Tennessee wreck were Herman O. Wilkerson, 47, and his wife, Ruth Mae Wilkerson, 44. They lived at 4302 Tyree Road, NW. Mrs. Wilkerson died shortly after the 3:30 p.m. accident. Her husband died last night in Chattanooga hospital. A passenger in the Wilkerson car, Barry Hale, 12, of Kingston, Tenn., was injured, although apparently not seriously. A spokesman for the Tennessee Highway Patrol said it was not known who was driving the Wilkerson car. Ambulance attendants said the three were en route to the Hale home after a visit to Lookout Mountain, Tenn. on June 26, 1967.⁹

     Ruth May Weddle was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on February 23, 1922 at Raleigh Co., North Carolina.^2,1 As of December 16, 1943,her married name was Wilkerson.¹ She married Herman Oscar Wilkerson, son of Adam Rodgers Wilkerson and Susan Julianna "Susie" Muncy, on December 16, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Ruth May Weddle died on June 25, 1967 at Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 45.^2,3 She A two-car crash on a rain-slick highway yesterday about 22 miles north of Chattanooga, Tenn., has taken the life Roanoke man and his wife. Killed in the Tennessee wreck were Herman O. Wilkerson, 47, and his wife, Ruth Mae Wilkerson, 44. They lived at 4302 Tyree Road, NW. Mrs. Wilkerson died shortly after the 3:30 p.m. accident. Her husband died last night in Chattanooga hospital. A passenger in the Wilkerson car, Barry Hale, 12, of Kingston, Tenn., was injured, although apparently not seriously. A spokesman for the Tennessee Highway Patrol said it was not known who was driving the Wilkerson car. Ambulance attendants said the three were en route to the Hale home after a visit to Lookout Mountain, Tenn. on June 26, 1967.³

     George Wilbur Wilkerson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He was born on February 19, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6,8 He married Jearldeen Athleta Smith on March 18, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 George Wilbur Wilkerson died on August 12, 2016 at Virginia at age 95.^3,5 He George Wilbur Wilkerson, 95, of Roanoke passed peacefully into his Saviour's arms Friday, August 12, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents, Adam and Susie Wilkerson, and his brother and sister-in-law, Herman and Ruth Wilkerson. Surviving are his loving wife of 66 years, Jearldeen, Smith Wilkerson; daughter, Debra Wilkerson; several nieces and nephews; and his best friends, Oma Spencer and Zane Turner. George proudly served his country as a Navy Seabee in World War II. He was a retired sheet metal mechanic and continued to practice this trade throughout his long life by designing and making many useful items for family and friends. George loved being outside. Running rabbits with his beagles and gardening were his favorite pastimes. George was a faithful and longtime member of Enon Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on August 14, 2016.³

     Jearldeen Athleta Smith was born on March 15, 1925 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of March 18, 1950,her married name was Wilkerson.² She married George Wilbur Wilkerson, son of Adam Rodgers Wilkerson and Susan Julianna "Susie" Muncy, on March 18, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Rieves William Seay Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on September 5, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Joyce Elaine Wilkerson, daughter of Herman Oscar Wilkerson and Ruth May Weddle, on December 23, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Rieves William Seay Jr. died on April 8, 2018 at Virginia at age 74.³ He Rieves W. (Billy) Seay Jr. 74, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 8, 2018. He was preceded by his parents, Rieves W. Sr. and Mildred McCormick Seay. Mr. Seay retired after 40 years of service with the Norfolk Southern Corporation. He served for eight years in the 29th Division of the Army National Guard and attended Villa Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are his devoted and loving wife of 53 years, Joyce Wilkerson Seay; son, Chip Seay and wife Ginger; and a much beloved grandson, Jeremy Barlow. The family offers a very special thank you to Gerald and Cindy Killian and Jeraldeen Wilkerson for their many acts of kindness and compassion. A graveside service will be conducted in Evergreen Burial Park. on April 10, 2018.³