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     Silas Giles Perdue married Eneth Gertrue Webb, daughter of Charles Walter Webb and Louella Alice Whitenack.^1,2,5 His Social Security Number was 225-10-8965.⁶ Silas Giles Perdue was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He was born on April 4, 1912 at Virginia.^6,3,5 He died on April 27, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.⁵

     Andre Giles Perdue married Tommie Ann Martin.^1,3 Andre Giles Perdue was born on January 17, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ He died on September 23, 2015 at Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina, at age 70.³ He Andre Giles Perdue, 70, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Hospice of Charleston in Charleston, S.C. in the company and with the support of his wife and two daughters. He was born January 17, 1945 in Roanoke to the late Silas Giles Perdue and Eneth Webb Perdue of Roanoke.Andre proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years as an airplane mechanic and obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following his service, he returned to Roanoke in 1972 to work with his father who started Perdue and Son Exterminators. He proudly owned and operated Perdue Exterminators for 40 years following his father's death in 1974.He was president of the Roanoke Valley Pest Control Association from 1985 to 1991. He served as an Area Director for the Virginia Pest Management Association for several years. He was awarded the Industry Stewardship Award by the VPMA in 2013. He was also a member of the Cave Spring Lion's Club for many years.Andre is survived by his wife, Tommie Ann Martin Perdue; and two daughters, Kim Perdue Shelton (Will) and Meredith Perdue Rose (Nick); and grandchildren, Samuel and Madeline Shelton, and Harper Rose. He also leaves behind his brothers, Ronnie Perdue (Denise), Kerry Perdue (Carol); and sister, Valory Edair Ferguson (Rick). He was also survived by his nephew, Mike Perdue; nieces, Michelle Repass, Alisa Shanihan and Beth Cave; also several great-nieces; and great-nephews.A visitation with the family will be held Sunday, September 27, 2015 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 28, 2015 at Oakey's South Chapel at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VPMA Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 7161, Fredericksburg, VA 22404 or the Backpack Ministry at Cave Spring United Methodist Church at 4505 Hazel Drive, Roanoke, VA 24018. on September 27, 2015.³

     John Traylor was born circa 1701/2 at Henrico Co., Virginia.² He married Mary Eppes circa 1726.² John Traylor John Traylor, Frances' father, deeded 100 acres of land on the first branch of Wintopock (Creek) to Amos Lipford. Frances and Amos lived in Dinwiddie County, Virginia for several years and then moved to Cumberland County, Virginia in 1758-1759. in 1754.² He John 'Traler' of Chesterfield County, Virginia deeded to Amos Lipford of 'Amealey' (Amelia County) for 12 pounds sterling, 100 acres of land. in 1761.² He left a will on December 25, 1774 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia; John's will was dated Dec 25, 1774 and probated in Chesterfield Co., VA.¹ He died circa February 3, 1775 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.²

     Robert Garrett Layman was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 18, 1925 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,6,5 He married Dorothy Mae Austin Webb, daughter of Charles Walter Webb and Louella Alice Whitenack, on July 5, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Robert Garrett Layman died on February 17, 2007 at Washington Co., Virginia, at age 81.^6,4,5

     Robert Charles Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 223-38-7426.⁵ He was born on June 29, 1892 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft registration card Robert listed his birth date as Jun 19, 1892.^2,5,6,3 He married Lucy Byar Whitenack, daughter of Rev. Delaware Meritt Whitenack and Enora Addie Mobie "Lenora" Iddings, on December 26, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 Robert Charles Vest died on May 31, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 229-05-2756.⁹ Daniel Boone Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He Served and was wounded during WWII.¹ He was born on April 13, 1917 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,9 He married Hazel Dawn Ratcliff on November 8, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,1,4,5 Daniel Boone Vest died on February 22, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.^1,5

     Saddie Mary "Sadie" Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She married Victor Floyd Wild.^1,3 Her married name was Wild. Saddie Mary "Sadie" Vest was born on September 5, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She died on December 29, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.⁶ She Saddie “Sadie” Vest Wild, 93 of Roanoke, passed away December 29, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor F. Wild. Sadie is survived by a nephew, Danny Vest. A graveside service will be held 3:00 PM Friday, January 10, 2020 in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Lanny Tayloe officiating. on January 5, 2020.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6716.³ Hazel Dawn Ratcliff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 She was born on August 10, 1926 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 She married Daniel Boone Vest, son of Robert Charles Vest and Lucy Byar Whitenack, on November 8, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,2,6 As of November 8, 1947,her married name was Vest.² Hazel Dawn Ratcliff died on October 21, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^1,3,7,6 She VEST, Dawn Ratcliff, age 71, of Roanoke went to be with her Lord Tuesday, October 21,1997. She was the widow of Daniel B. Vest. Mrs. Vest was a long time, faithful member of East End Baptist Church, where she served as church treasurer and worked at the Baptist Community Center. Surviving are a son and his wife, Daniel R. Vest and Val Vest, of New Castle; a sister, Jewel Clark, Roanoke; a brother, Frank Ratcliff, Chesapeake; numerous nieces, nephews and in-law family members and a number of friends. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 23,1997 from Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Dave Eppling will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home after 11 a.m. Wednesday and the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on October 22, 1997.¹

     Mary Eppes was born circa 1705/6 at Virginia. She married John Traylor, son of William Traylor and Judith Archer, circa 1726.² As of circa 1725/26,her married name was Traylor.² Mary Eppes died after 1774 at Virginia.

     Victor Floyd Wild married Saddie Mary "Sadie" Vest, daughter of Robert Charles Vest and Lucy Byar Whitenack.^1,3 Victor Floyd Wild was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 429-09-9548.⁵ He was born on May 12, 1920 at Saline Co., Arkansas.^1,4,5 He died on November 2, 2013 at Virginia at age 93.^2,5 He Victor Floyd Wild, 93, of Roanoke, died in a local hospital on Saturday, November 2, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Sadie Wild; his grandson, Gerald Wild; and best friends, Danny and Monica Dooley, of Roanoke, and Lanny and Ann Tayloe, of Cleveland, Tenn. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Lanny F. Tayloe officiating. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to local charities. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory. on November 5, 2013.²

     William Madison Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on December 19, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Mary Susan Boone on March 17, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 William Madison Vest died on April 5, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.^3,4

     Mary Susan Boone was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on January 1, 1850 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married William Madison Vest, son of Peter Robert Vest and Charlotte Shockey, on March 17, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,2 As of March 17, 1881,her married name was Vest. Mary Susan Boone died on March 26, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,2,5

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-5511.⁹ Leria Brooks Whitenack was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on July 23, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,5,10,3,4 She married John Thomas "Jack" Geary on March 26, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,6,3 As of March 26, 1937,her married name was Geary.³ Leria Brooks Whitenack died on March 16, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^1,9,10,11 She GEARY, Leria Brooks, 80, departed this life to go home to be with her Lord March 16, 2002. She was a lifetime resident of Roanoke and was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lavanna Whitenack and granddaughter, Kim Altic. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, John (Jack) Geary; children, Bobby G. and wife, Peggy Ann Geary, Richard W. Geary, Peggy G. Lloyd and husband, Ralph; foster daughter, Delores Gilliam; brother, Douglas B. Whitenack and wife, Janice; sister-in-law, Nane Geary; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; and several other cousins, relatives, friends and neighbors; and her baby, Jody. on March 20, 2002.¹

     Douglas Banks Whitenack Douglas B. Whiteneck, 89, of Roanoke, Va., passed from this life into the arms of his Lord early on Monday morning, May 26, 2019. He rejoices to be with his mom, dad and dog, Candie. Doug served in the United States Navy and the Army and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He is survived by his wife, Jaime; daughter, Lori and husband, David; niece, Peggy Lloyd; stepson, Randy Hylton, brothers-in-law, Tom and Steve Powell; two granddaughters, India and Shannan; and three great-grandchildren.¹⁰ He married Jaime Unknown.¹⁰ Douglas Banks Whitenack was born on March 20, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Lucille Eloise Rusmisell on April 16, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2 Douglas Banks Whitenack and Lucille Eloise Rusmisell were divorced on February 27, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Douglas Banks Whitenack married Janice Rae Powell on March 22, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Douglas Banks Whitenack died on May 26, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.¹⁰

     John Thomas "Jack" Geary was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 226-01-1446.⁵ He was born on March 14, 1919 at Norfolk, Virginia.^5,4,2,3 He married Leria Brooks Whitenack, daughter of Henry Thompson Whitenack and Lavanna "Vannie" Collins, on March 26, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7,8,2 John Thomas "Jack" Geary died on February 12, 2003 at Virginia at age 83.^1,5,4 He GEARY, John Thomas, (Jack), 83, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, February 12, 2003. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Leria Brooks Geary; parents, John Robert and Evie Geary; brother, Daniel Geary; and two granddaughters, Kim O. Altic and Alice L. Geary. He was a World War II Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army and retired carrier for the Roanoke Post Office. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Peggy Geary, Richard Geary and friend, Ursula; daughter, Peggy Lloyd and Ralph; stepdaughter, Dolores Gilliam; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; his loving little pet Dachshund, Jody; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law; brother-in-law; and friends. Special thanks to caregivers, Valorie and Rick Ferguson, Linda Mize, Good Samaritan Hospice, and all the doctors and nurses at the V.A. Medical Center. Burial at Evergreen Burial Park. on February 15, 2003.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-48-4559.¹¹ Bobby Glenn Geary was born on April 27, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,2,3,5 He married Margaret Ann 'Peggy" Rockwell on May 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Bobby Glenn Geary died on December 11, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^1,11,4 He Bobby G. Geary, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; 66, of Roanoke, made his peaceful transition, after a brief battle with leukemia, to join his grandfather, parents and other loved ones on Saturday, December 11, 2004, surrounded by his loving wife, Peggy, children, Angela, Lisa, and Mark, and cherished granddaughter, Jenny. He was a dedicated Roanoke City Firefighter and EMT for 38 years, a Boy Scout Leader for 15 years, loved to play golf with his buddies and go to Pinehurst, N.C. each year. Bobby was a naturalist in tune with animals and nature. His joy for the last 6 years was his granddaughter, Jenny. In addition to his wife, children and granddaughter, he is survived by his brother, Richard; sister, Peggy; very dear friends, Carol and Skeezie Runyon; and numerous close friends with the Roanoke City Fire Department, Hollins University and his golf buddies. He will be sadly missed. on December 13, 2004.¹