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     His Social Security Number was 539-54-7446.⁶ Jimmy Lee King Jr. was born on August 30, 1950 at Fort Lewis, Pierce Co., Washington.^1,6,3,5,2 He married Marla Jean Rogers on September 12, 1969 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.⁷ Jimmy Lee King Jr. and Marla Jean Rogers were divorced on October 8, 1976 at Pierce Co., Washington.⁸ Jimmy Lee King Jr. married Kathleen Ann Morse on October 23, 1976 at King Co., Washington.^4,9 Jimmy Lee King Jr. married Judy Unknown circa 1986.² Jimmy Lee King Jr. died on February 7, 2006 at Pierce Co., Washington, at age 55.^6,3,9 He Jimmy Lee King, Jr. - Born August 30 1950, survived by his wife of 20 years, Judy. Three children, Robert 33, Curtiss 30, and Jennifer 28. Judy's children, Rob 43, and Jennifer 35. He was a carman for BNSF for 30 yrs. His passion for hot rods and race cars will be missed. on February 10, 2006.²

     Infant Clower was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born in 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She died on October 20, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Warren Ronald Clower Warren R. Clower, 87, of Check, Va, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 28, 2021. He was the beloved son of Orville and Inez Clower and brother to Shelby Kirby who preceded him in death. He was a gifted artist and Craftsman. Warren was admired by his daughter, Melinda Midkiff (Stephen); two grandsons, Michael Midkiff, Matthew Midkiff; two sisters, Phyllis Crawford and Wanda Brickey. Interment will be in Iddings Cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 1, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9 He married Sylvia Gay St. Clair on October 15, 1958 at Radford, Virginia.^2,3 Warren Ronald Clower died on February 28, 2021 at Virginia at age 87.¹⁰

     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-0883.⁵ Sylvia Gay St. Clair was buried at Den Hill Road Cemetery, Mount Calvery Baptist Church, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on January 19, 1935 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3,2 She married Warren Ronald Clower, son of Orville Lee Clower and Inez Gaye Willis, on October 15, 1958 at Radford, Virginia.^6,4 As of October 15, 1958,her married name was Clower.⁴ Sylvia Gay St. Clair died on December 5, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 59.^1,2,7 She CLOWER, Sylvia Gay St. Clair, 58, of Christiansburg, died Monday December 5, 1994. Graveside service at Den Hill Cemetery. on December 7, 1994.¹

     James Nolan Brickey was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,4 He On Sunday, September 6, 2020, James Nolan Brickey died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, due to cancer. He was born on Friday, January 21, 1938 in Roanoke, Va. In 1958, Nolan joined the United States Armed Forces. Shortly after joining, he was deployed during the Korean War. While there, he specialized in heavy artillery. After returning home to the states he became a sheet metal worker specializing in roofing. He enjoyed working at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Va. and later retired from there. Nolan always put the family’s need before his own. He and Wanda spent a lot of their time caring for their grandchildren and this left a lasting impact on their lives. The most important thing that Papa would have wanted to share about his journey was how he gave his life to Jesus. He truly was a changed man. He showed the love of Christ with everything he did. The last hat he proudly wore said “I love Jesus” on it. He loved his family so much, but Wanda was truly his pride and joy. James Nolan Brickey, also known as “Papa,” will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. We are thankful for the time we had with him here on Earth, and we look forward to seeing him again. Nolan was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Roop; and his father, Richard Brickey. His surviving family includes his wife of 62 years, Wanda Brickey; his two sons, Duffy Brickey and James Brickey; his grandson, Cody Brickey and his wife, Lindsay, and his granddaughter, Autumn Poage and her husband, Scott. Please join us tat the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery. The US Army will render military funeral honors.¹ He was born on January 21, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Wanda Lee Clower, daughter of Orville Lee Clower and Inez Gaye Willis, on July 8, 1958 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,8,3 James Nolan Brickey died on September 6, 2020 at Virginia at age 82.^1,4

     James Douglas Brickey On Sunday October 11, 2020, James Douglas Brickey unexpectedly went to be with our Lord and Savior. He was born on September 27, 1968, in Salem, Va. Doug graduated from Salem High School in 1986. He later deployed to the Middle East to fight in Desert Storm as a United States Marine Corps Combat Engineer. After returning home from Desert Storm, he married Rita Wheeler and became the stepfather of Taylor Arrington. Soon after, he was able to celebrate the birth of his son, Cody Brickey, and his daughter, Autumn Brickey. Doug grew up helping his father with roofing and carpentry work. Doug enjoyed spending time with his family more than anything. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to those around him whether it was taking care of his mother, working on things at his church, or doing something for his kids. He was an amazing father to Cody and Autumn, and a father-in-law to Cody’s wife, Lindsay, and Autumn’s husband, Scott. Doug was preceded in death by his father, Nolan Brickey. He is survived by his mother, Wanda Brickey; his ex-wife and mother of his children, Rita Wheeler; his step-daughter, Taylor Arrington; his daughter, Autumn Poage and her husband, Scott; his son, Cody Brickey and his wife, Lindsay; and his brother, Duffy Brickey. He will forever be loved and missed by those he left behind while we have the peace of knowing we will see him again one day. All are welcome to join the family at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemeter.⁶ He was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁶ He and Rita Ann Wheeler were divorced.⁶ James Douglas Brickey was born on September 27, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Vickie Renee Young on August 1, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ James Douglas Brickey and Vickie Renee Young were divorced on November 16, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ James Douglas Brickey married Laura Ann Zajac on August 22, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ James Douglas Brickey and Laura Ann Zajac were divorced on January 5, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ James Douglas Brickey married Rita Ann Wheeler on February 18, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,6 James Douglas Brickey died on October 11, 2020 at Virginia at age 52.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 230-90-2349.⁶ Shawn Lawrence Crawford was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on May 31, 1965 at Manassas, Virginia.^6,3,4 He died on January 12, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 24.^6,4,5 He Mr. Shawn L. (Larry) Crawford, age 24, of Salem, died January 12, 1990. He is survived by his parents, Carl L. and Phyllis Crawford, Salem; brothers, Willie H. Edmonds, III, Michael Dwyane Byrd, both of Roanoke; Kevin L. Crawford, Salem; sisters, Linda Faye White, Spotsylvania; Angelia Jean Wade, Roanoke; Juanita Sue Potts, Tammy Leigh Cox, both of Reidsville, N.C. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 16, 1990.⁵ He A clerk at a Roanoke convenience store was justified when he shot and killed an armed robber last week, Commonwealth's Attorney Donald Caldwell said Thursday. No charges will be filed against Everett Justice, who pulled a 9mm semiautomatic pistol tucked into the back of his pants last Friday to abort a robbery at the Pic-Quik store on Peters Creek Road Northwest. Shawn L. Crawford, 24, a Salem man with a record of burglary and larceny convictions, was killed as he leveled a small-caliber pistol at Justice. Justice pulled his weapon and fired across the cashier's counter, striking Crawford in the chest from a distance of about 3 feet. An accomplice who had been trying to get behind the cashier's counter fled the store and a suspect was arrested earlier this week. "I am satisfied that the clerk acted in a reasonable manner to protect himself from death or serious bodily injury," Caldwell said in an announcement released Thursday. Store officials have said the Peters Creek Pic-Quik has been the target of at least five armed robberies in recent months. While Caldwell's investigation did not confirm that figure, the prosecutor said he sympathizes with the risks of being a cashier at an all-night business. "It's a dangerous job to hold down these night positions," he said. However, he emphasized that Justice's vindication is not a messege to clerks that they can use deadly force in every situation that involves a possible robbery. "My advice to clerks who carry guns would be that you have to be pretty sure that it is actually a situation where you are likely to be hurt," before using a gun, Caldwell said. Charges could be filed "if it turns out that you jumped the gun," he said. Police asked Caldwell's office last week to review the case and determine if charges should be filed against Justice. Police and Caldwell have declined to identify the clerk, but the man was named in court records filed earlier this week. Authorities had said earlier that Crawford and another man, Garland Edward Clem of Southeast Roanoke, entered the store about 11 p.m. Friday. As they neared the cashier's counter, Crawford pulled a small-caliber gun as Clem, who was wearing a hunting knife on his belt, tried to get behind the cashier's counter, police said earlier. Justice fired at least twice, hitting Crawford in the left chest and then missing Clem, who circled around the store before grabbing the gun that Crawford dropped on the floor. He then fled. "I feel the clerk showed remarkable restraint in not firing further shots when [Clem] retrieved the deceased's weapon before leaving the store," Caldwell said. on January 19, 1990.⁷

     Clarence William McNeil was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,13,14,5 His Social Security Number was 223-24-1649.¹⁵ He was born on October 21, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{12,8,13,14,15,2,3,5,6} He married Maye Fern Clower, daughter of William Letcher Clower and Luanna Annie Iddings, on September 4, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,4,5 Clarence William McNeil died on August 14, 1979 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 68.^{12,13,14,2,3,4,5} He Clarence William McNeil, age 68, died in a Montgomery County hospital Tuesday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maye Clowers McNeil, Pilot; one daughter, Mrs. Donna Flinchum, Pilot; two sons, Wendell C. McNeil, Winston McNeil, both of Check; five brothers, Minor McNeil, Paul McNeil, Johnny McNeil, all of Check; Theodore McNeil, Thaxton; Jim McNeil, Hopewell; three sisters, Mrs. Lelia Walton, Salem; Mrs. Mary Epperly, Christiansburg; Mrs. Rachel Vest, Salem; four grandchildren. on August 15, 1979.⁴

     Thomas H. Benton McNeil CHECK, March 30 - Thomas Benton McNeil, 85, died today in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Florence Aldridge McNeil, six sons, Paul McNeil, Clarence McNeil, Johnnie McNeil and Minor McNeil, all of Check; Theodore McNeil, Roanoke; and James R. McNeil, Hopewell; three daughters, Mrs. H. E. Walton and Mrs. W. W. Vest, both of Salem; and Mrs. E. W. Epperly, Christiansburg; 33 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Simpson's Mission Church. Burial will be in the family cemetery.³ He was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 He was born on May 29, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,7,5 He married Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, daughter of Samuel Henry Aldredge and Vina Jane Walters, on July 12, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,8,3,4,5 Thomas H. Benton McNeil died on March 30, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^1,6,3,5

     Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 She CHECK - Florence Aldridge McNeil, 89, widow of Thomas B. McNeil, died Thursday, in a Roanoke hospital. Survivinig are six sons, Minor McNeil, Clarence McNeil, Paul McNeil, Johnnie McNeil, Check, J. R. McNeil, Hopewell, Theodore McNeil, Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. H. E, Walton, Mrs. Ward. W. Vest, Salem, Mrs. Elvin W. Epperly, Christiansburg; three brothers, Carl Aldridge, Bedford, Herman Aldridge, Thaxton, T. Ferrell Aldridge, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Hylton, Miss Belva Aldridge, Check. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Piedmont Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in the McNeil cemetery. The body will be taken from the Maberry Funeral Home to the residence at 3 p.m. Friday.⁶ She was born on January 28, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 She married Thomas H. Benton McNeil, son of James Ireson McNeil and Lydia Smith, on July 12, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,6,8,2,3 As of July 12, 1894,her married name was McNeil. Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge died on November 9, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^4,5,6,3

     Wendell Clarence McNeil was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 24, 1938 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,5 He married Mary Christine Alderman on September 11, 1964 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,6 Wendell Clarence McNeil died on January 1, 2024 at Virginia at age 85.⁴ He Wendell Clarence McNeil was called home to his heavenly Father on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born in the Terry's Fork area of Floyd County, VA on November 24, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Maye McNeil of Check, and sister Donna McNeil Flinchum of Pilot. Wendell spent the entirety of his life in Floyd County. He graduated from Check High School in 1957. He worked as a furniture upholsterer at Rowe Furniture for 52 years. Wendell was never much for being idle. He preferred being outdoors, whether it was tending to his small herd of cattle, mowing up and down his land, working in the garden, or tinkering with a multitude of projects in his building. Wendell also enjoyed attending car races, as he always enjoyed fast cars, particularly Chevrolets. Above all else, Wendell was a God-fearing man who was dedicated to his church, Piedmont Pentecostal Holiness Church in Shawsville where he attended his entire life along with Piedmont Camp Meeting each summer. He prayed daily for his family, friends and our country. In recent years, he also attended Huffville Church in Pilot. Wendell loved and cared deeply for his family, and was happy as long as he was with them. Wendell is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary Christine McNeil, whom he married on September 11, 1964. Christine was the love of his life who made him biscuits, gravy, and cornbread whenever he wanted them; daughter Tammy McNeil Sapp (Greg), brother Winston McNeil (Roxanne), and granddaughters Lauren Sapp and Kelsey Sapp Miller (Stetson). He is also survived by his close friend Mark Shank, as well as many other loved ones and extended family members. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery in Check, VA. on January 4, 2024.⁴

     Donna Jean McNeil Donna I. Flinchum, 79, of Pilot, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence William and May Fern Clower McNeil; and her husband, Jessie Ross Flinchum, Jr. Donna is survived by her sons, William Ross Flinchum & wife Judy and Jeffery Flinchum; brothers & their wives, Winston & Roxanne McNeil, Wendell & Christine McNeil; sister-in-law, Shirley Flinchum Hodge; brother-in-law & wife, Eugene & Nancy Flinchum; as well as several nieces and nephews. Donna enjoyed quilting, working puzzles, and cats. She loved going out to eat with her family as well as dining at Hardee’s. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.⁹ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ She was born on June 4, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 She married Jessie Ross Flinchum Jr. on November 29, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9 As of November 29, 1958,her married name was Flinchum. Donna Jean McNeil died on March 4, 2020 at Virginia at age 79.⁹

     Jessie Ross Flinchum Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on October 9, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 He married Donna Jean McNeil, daughter of Clarence William McNeil and Maye Fern Clower, on November 29, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,8,5 Jessie Ross Flinchum Jr. died on July 17, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.^6,2,3 He Jessie R. Flinchum Jr., 79, of Pilot, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 17, 2011, with his family by his side. He was born on October 9, 1931. He was preceded in death by his father, Jess Flinchum ; mother, Charity R. Flinchum; five brothers; and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Donna M. Flinchum; son, Billy and wife, Judy, of Christiansburg; son, Jeffery Flinchum, of Pilot; sister, Shirley and husband, Sidney Hodge, of Christiansburg; brother, Eugene and wife, Nancy Flinchum, of Pilot; and several nieces and nephews. He attended the Harbor of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church and was a lifelong resident of Pilot. He was a carpenter by trade and retired from Virginia Tech in July of 1955. Thank you to Dr. Choubey and the nurses and staff in the PCU at NRV Medical Center. A big thank you to Dr. Leslie Badillo and his nurse, Angie, for their care over the past several years. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on July 19, 2011.²