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     Mary M. Poff was born circa 1857 at Preble Co., Ohio.¹

     Samuel P. Williams was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, 2355 Rosemary Road, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 17, 1856 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Nancy Catherine Trump, daughter of John P. Trump and Eliza Catherine Poff, on July 29, 1892 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 Samuel P. Williams died on September 19, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 47.³

     Roy Washington Wirt Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,8 His Social Security Number was 226-01-2469.⁹ He was born on May 1, 1908 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,9 He married Annie Lee Wade on February 18, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,10 Roy Washington Wirt Sr. died on January 9, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,8 He Roy W. Wirt, Sr., age 72, of Rt. 1, Salem, died Friday in a Salem hospital. He was retired from American Viscose. He is survived by his wife, Mrs., Annie Lee Wirt; four sons, William Allen (Bill) Wirt, Salem, Roy W. Wirt, Jr., Mansfield, Texas, Donald Lee Wirt, Dallas, Texas, Bobby Ray Wirt, Houston, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. James B. (Marian) Williams, Salem, Mrs. E. Alfred (Rose) Dooley, Vinton, Mrs. Charles Robert (Carol) Keeney, Jr., Houston, Texas; one brother, R.C. (Clinton) Wirt, Salem; 22 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood. on January 10, 1981.⁸

     Annie Lee Wade was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 228-48-9197.³ She was born on March 27, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of February 18, 1928,her married name was Wirt.¹ She married Roy Washington Wirt Sr., son of Noah Washington Wirt and Rosa E. Trump, on February 18, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Annie Lee Wade died on October 11, 2000 at Virginia at age 88.^2,3 She Annie Lee Wade Wirt, 88, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2000. She was a member of Locust Grove United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy W. Wirt; three sisters, Mary Carr, Thelma King, and Dora Witt. Surviving are four sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Edith Wirt of Salem, Roy and Linda Wirt of Mansfield, Texas, Don and Marla Wirt of Hurst, Texas, Bob and Alice Wirt of League, Texas; three daughters and sons-in-laws, Marian and Jim Williams of Salem, Rose and Al Dooley of Vinton, Carole Kenney of Houston, Texas; brother-in-law and wife, Robert C. and Thelma Wirt of Salem; three sisters, Alice Martin of Salem, Virginia Tindale and Elizabeth Surface, both of Blue Ridge; two brothers, Tom Wade of Vinton and John Wade of Alexandria; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 13, 2000.²

     William Allen "Bill" Wirt On September 10, 2022, William Allen Wirt (Bill) shuffled off his mortal coil and became one with the ages. He was born December 6, 1931 to Annie Wade Wirt and Roy Washington Wirt who preceded him in death. He outlived two brothers, Roy Wirt, Jr (Linda) and Bobby Wirt (Alice, also deceased) and is survived by one other brother, Donald Wirt (Marla) from Hurst, Texas. An older sister, Marion Williams (James, also deceased) from Salem, VA also went before him. He is also survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Edith James Wirt and two sisters, Rose Dooley (Al) of Bedford and Carole Harrington (Rick) of Houston, TX. Bill fathered 3 children, William Allen Wirt, II (aka Butch), (Susan), Anthony Dale Wirt and Michele Renea Wirt (Johnny). Allen and Susan gave him 2 grandsons, Matthew Charlton Wirt and Ryan Daniel Wirt, who are proud to carry his legacy of unconditional love, laughter and joy. Although a long, full, and well lived life cannot really be summarized in this space, the story of Bill Wirt has many highlights that bear telling. Bill was a veteran who served in the Air Force as an Air Policeman. In conversations during his last days at home, he referred to himself as a cop; no doubt flashing back to his service in France and Grand Forks, ND in the 1950's. During one visit home, this peaceful peace officer surprised his 2nd grade son, William, II (Butch) with a visit to his school. They reveled in each other's company in the principal's office while Butch ate his post-lunch banana. Regardless, if it was the time to eat a banana, or discuss a thought, or share a memory, Bill never made you feel rushed. He loved spending time with family, a friend, or anyone who wanted to share; an attitude we could all use today. As a member of the "Silent Generation" born between 1928 and 1945, his work ethic at Rowe Furniture and General Electric was one of "get the job done"! He retired from GE after several decades of maintenance work at the Salem plant where he knew every inch of the place and often reveled in the fact that he "hooked up every computer in the place but never turned one on." He also worked with his father laying ceramic tile and later employed his eldest son to "pull the toilets" during his own part-time tile business before going to 2nd shift work at "the plant". He never stopped moving. His two heart operations helped keep him moving. A bypass procedure in the eighties and a heart valve replacement several years later kept him vigorous and energetic. His mechanical aortic valve could be heard working if you were close enough to him. He was fond of replying to any question about how he was doing by saying, "I'm still clickin". His indestructible constitution served him well a few years ago when he slipped on some ice and fractured his leg and wrist. Instead of finishing him off like it might have done to many his age, he bounced back and was seen several months later using his string trimmer as a crutch to move along his yard to the next batch of unkempt grass and trim it up. Bill had simple tastes, drove Buick cars and Dodge trucks. He loved Edith's pinto beans, cornbread and if his aim had been true, some venison roast. The outdoors was where he wanted to be and his perpetual deep tan was one testament to that love of the sunshine. Hunting and camping kept him outdoors along with cutting grass. For many years, he mowed not only his yard, but neighboring yards and his church grounds as well. With his straw hat and coveralls, he was usually out on the tractor keeping the neighborhood tidy. He WAS the LAWNMOWER MAN. Bill will be missed by a host of friends and family…including many nieces, nephews, and cousins.³ He was born on December 6, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Virginia Imogene Graham on November 23, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² William Allen "Bill" Wirt and Virginia Imogene Graham were divorced on March 28, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ William Allen "Bill" Wirt married Edith Jane James on April 4, 1960 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2,10 William Allen "Bill" Wirt died on September 10, 2022 at Virginia at age 90.³

     Roy Washington Wirt Jr. Roy Washington Wirt Jr., Feb 12, 1934 - Apr 24, 2021. It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Roy Washington Wirt Jr. Roy passed away on Saturday April 24, 2021. He was 87 years old and had resided in Mansfield Texas for 45 years. Roy was born in Salem, Virginia, and was the third child of seven children to Roy and Annie Wirt. Roy grew up and graduated from high school in Salem. After high school he attended Hargrave Military Academy. Roy proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1956-1958. Roy was a natural salesman and leader who never met a stranger. He attracted friends from across the country with his magnetic personality and charm. He enjoyed a successful and robust career with Eastern Airlines and retired after 35 years of service. He then went on to co-own CenterPoint Travel Agency until he fully retired in 1996. Roy’s passions were golf, traveling and spending time with family and his friends. A devoted husband of 45 years, he is survived by his loving wife Linda Wirt, and children Barry Wirt, David Wirt, Kevin Wirt, Debbie Steele, Deanna Acosta, eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Roy will be greatly missed by all, but will live on through the lives of those he entertained with his one-of-a-kind personality and by all who knew him as friend,husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather … and talented golf buddy. Graveside Service, Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery.² He was buried at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.^2,8 He married Carole Elaine Stroupe.⁹ Roy Washington Wirt Jr. was born on February 12, 1934 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Linda Ann Pigman on March 26, 1976 at Dallas Co., Texas.¹⁰ Roy Washington Wirt Jr. died on April 24, 2021 at Texas at age 87.²