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     Roy Turner Holcomb was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7 His Social Security Number was 226-01-3600.⁸ He was born on November 11, 1903 at Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,4,5,7 He married Mabeth June Basham, daughter of Kyle Edward Basham and Evie Gay Lucas, on July 15, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5,6,9 Roy Turner Holcomb died on January 23, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^8,2,5,7 He Roy T. Holcomb, age 88, died Thursday at his Roanoke home. Mr. Holcomb was Founder and C.E.O. of State Office Supply, Inc. of Roanoke. He started the company in 1946 and was active in the business until 1991. He was a member and former youth counselor at Raleigh Court United Methodist Church; a member of the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke; a member of the Knights of Pythias; and a former member of the Optimist Club of Roanoke. Mr. Holcomb is survived by his wife, Mrs. June B. Holcomb; a daughter, Nancy Fisher, Salem; a son, Tommy Holcomb, Roanoke; two grandchildren, Shannon Fisher and Gavin Fisher, Salem. The funeral service will be held at Oakey's South Chapel on Saturday January 25, 1992 at 1:00 p.m. Dr. Gregory Adkins will officiate. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel. The family requests memorials be made to your favorite charity. on January 25, 1992.²

     Nancy Lee Holcomb Nancy Fisher, Mar 22, 1947 - Oct 1, 2024. Nancy Fisher passed away peacefully at her home in Salem, VA on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from breast cancer. She was born in Roanoke at Jefferson Memorial to a multi-generational Virginia family. She graduated from Patrick Henry High School and Virginia Intermont College and moved to Salem from Roanoke in 1976. Nancy was a lover of, and advocate for, nature and animals of all kinds. She always had a dog or cat by her side and adored manatees, elephants, and many more wild creatures. Nancy was a devoted friend to many and loved by everyone who knew her. Most importantly, she deeply loved her family, children, and grandchildren.⁹ She was born on March 22, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,9 As of November 22, 1968,her married name was Fisher.⁴ She married John Price Hyatt "Jack" Fisher on November 22, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,8,4 Nancy Lee Holcomb died on October 1, 2024 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.⁹

     Ira Shelton Lucas was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,8,9 He was born on February 29, 1896 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^6,7,8,9,10 He married Callie Estelle Lucas, daughter of Aquilla I. "Quillie" Lucas and Alice Doulah Iddings, on July 20, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,8 Ira Shelton Lucas died on January 7, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^5,7,8,9,11

     Kenneth Shelton Lucas Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 224-34-3052.¹³ He was born on April 19, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{13,4,5,6,7,14} He married Ella Mae Rader on June 30, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,15,5,8 Kenneth Shelton Lucas Sr. died on October 31, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^3,13,14,9 He LUCAS, Kenneth Shelton, 79, of Roanoke, died Thursday, October 31, 2002. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Ella Mae Rader Lucas. He was a veteran of World War II in Navy Submarines, and was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He retired from the Norfolk and Western Railway after 35 years of service in the Mechanical and Operating Departments. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Williamson Road Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite and Kazim Shrine Temple. Surviving is his son, Kenneth S. Lucas, Jr. and wife, Beth; three grandchildren, Kenneth S. "Kenny" Lucas, III, John "Johnny" P. Lucas, Hannah Elizabeth Lucas, all of Greensboro, N.C; brother, Ira Jackson Lucas, Roanoke; and a sister, Alice Dean Hoy, Virginia Beach. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 2, 2002.³

     His Social Security Number was 149-14-6931.¹³ Ira Jackson "Jack" Lucas was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on July 27, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{1,13,4,5,7,14,9,10} He married Elinor Glyn Baker on June 25, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5,15,6,7 Ira Jackson "Jack" Lucas died on August 20, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^1,13,8,7,14 He Ira Jackson (Jack) Lucas, a long time resident of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2004 at his home in Roanoke after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 80 years of age. He left this world peacefully, listening to his favorite music with his family close by. He was born on July 27, 1924 in Princeton, West Virginia, the son of Ira Shelton Lucas and Callie Estelle Lucas. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; his brother, Kenneth Shelton Lucas; and his sister, Alice Dean Lucas. He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Elinor Baker Lucas of Roanoke; a daughter, Mary Paige Lucas Tremaine and her husband, Richard Tremaine, of Anchorage, Alaska; a son, Stephen J. Lucas and his wife, JoDonna Lucas of Denton, Texas; and three grandchildren, Michael, Anna and William Tremaine, of Anchorage, Alaska, to whom he was known as "Papa", who knew everything, could fix anything and always had time for them. He loved to travel to Alaska and Texas to see the "young 'uns". He had numerous in-laws, cousins, etc. throughout Virginia and the United States. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School, where he was in the band. He was a professional musician for a time, playing saxophone with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra and others. He also played at many local functions in and around Roanoke. He was a life long dedicated Virginia Tech fan. He was very proud of his service in the United States Army in World War II, where he served in the Pacific Theater of Operations as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division. He was engaged in combat at Manila, Leyte Gulf, Luzon, Papua and other locations and was one of the first paratroopers to jump into Tokyo near the end of the war. He was a member of the 11th Airborne Division Association, a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans and a member of the American Legion. He was also a member of the Lions Club and a life member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans with membership in the General W.L. Cabell Camp of Dallas, Texas and dual membership in the Fincastle Rifles of Roanoke. He was quite a scholar of the War Between the States and was always reading and researching that subject. He was a past President of the Roanoke Valley Coin Club and was always active in the community. He played semi-professional baseball in Roanoke at one time and was a retired salesman for the Nestle Candy Company. Following his retirement, he was very active in genealogy and became the 'official historian and genealogist" for the Lucas family. He organized the annual Lucas reunions at Terry's Fork, Virginia, and was happy to hand out to all the relatives family group sheets, biographical information and other printed material on Lucas family members, dating from before the American Revolution to the present day. Without his hard work, a great deal of the history of the Lucas family would have been undiscovered and remained unknown to this day. He continued to give to others by donating his body to science so that others may live or be cured of disease as a result of what may be learned from his donation. He was loved very much, not only by his immediate family, but his extended family and others. No matter how he felt physically, when asked he would always answer with a smile and the same response: "Fine". He is in a far better place now, a place where he feels no pain and where he can be with those who have gone before. We miss him. on August 23, 2004.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-1808.⁶ Alice Dean Lucas was born on September 11, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6,7 As of March 9, 1948,her married name was Stanley.⁷ She married Curtis Norman Stanley on March 9, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,7 Alice Dean Lucas and Curtis Norman Stanley were divorced on May 12, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ As of September 27, 1975,her married name was Hoy.⁷ Alice Dean Lucas married Robert Gordon Hoy on September 27, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Alice Dean Lucas died on April 3, 1999 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 72.^6,11

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-8389.⁷ Ella Mae Rader was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 31, 1927 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^7,3,6,8 She married Kenneth Shelton Lucas Sr., son of Ira Shelton Lucas and Callie Estelle Lucas, on June 30, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 As of June 30, 1950,her married name was Lucas.⁵ Ella Mae Rader died on August 15, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^3,9 She LUCAS, Ella Mae Rader, 73, of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2000, in a local hospital. She was born in Botetourt County on January 31, 1927, a daughter of the late Lee Patrick Rader and Mary Harris Rader. She was a member of Melrose Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth S. Lucas; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth S. Lucas, Jr., and Beth of Greensboro, N.C; two grandsons, Kenneth S. Lucas, III, and John Paul Lucas; and two sisters, Mary Frances Ervin and her husband, Johnny of Covington, and Hattie Bell Clifton of Catawba. Burial will follow in Sherwood Burial Park. on August 17, 2000.³

     Elinor Glyn Baker was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on October 16, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 She married Ira Jackson "Jack" Lucas, son of Ira Shelton Lucas and Callie Estelle Lucas, on June 25, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7,1,2,3,4 As of June 25, 1948,her married name was Lucas.⁷ Elinor Glyn Baker died on December 9, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.^2,4 She Elinor Glyn Baker Lucas, 95, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. She was born in Floyd County, Virginia and moved to Roanoke at a young age. Elinor graduated from Jefferson High School and remained a lifelong resident of the Roanoke Valley. She was a member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Elinor lived a long life and took pleasure in an abundance of interests, activities, and passions. She loved all kinds of music and was an excellent singer. Her expertise at cooking was enjoyed by many friends and family over the years. She also liked watching and learning about birds, especially her favorite, cardinals. The main focus of everything in Elinor's life, however, was her family. The love she shared with her parents, husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was her greatest source of happiness and pride. Elinor was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Ira Jackson Lucas. Left to treasure many fond memories of Elinor are her daughter, Mary Paige Lucas (Richard Tremaine) of Roanoke; son, Stephen Lucas (Jo Donna) of Denton, Texas; grandchildren, Michael Tremaine (Katie), Anna Johnson (Ben), and William Tremaine; and two great-grandchildren, Ellie and David Tremaine. The family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to the wonderful staff at Pheasant Ridge Memory Center. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 13, 2020.²

     Curtis Norman Stanley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 223-30-7018.⁸ He was born on June 20, 1926 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5,7,8,9,10 He married Alice Dean Lucas, daughter of Ira Shelton Lucas and Callie Estelle Lucas, on March 9, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Curtis Norman Stanley and Alice Dean Lucas were divorced on May 12, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Curtis Norman Stanley died on January 6, 2007 at Naples, Collier Co., Florida, at age 80.^6,7,8,10 He Curtis Norman Stanley, 80, of Roanoke, Va. passed away on January 6, 2007 in Naples, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Betty Roberts Stanley; son Curtis Norman Stanley II of Bristow, Va; and daughter Mrs. Robin Stanley Hamilton of Pittsburgh, Penn; son Joshua Atkinson of Kauai, Hawaii; and daughter Lisa Atkinson Cox of Tulsa, Okla. Also surviving are ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sister Lucille Barnes of Norfolk, Va; and brother, Mr. Robert Stanley of Leesburg, Va. Curtis graduated from Jefferson High School in 1944, served in the United States Navy, and was a veteran of World War II before beginning a career with the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem, retiring in 1986, after a combined service to the United States Government of over 42 years. Curtis was also involved in many community service organizations. Curtis was a loving and caring husband and father. A graveside service will be performed at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on January 8, 2007.⁶

     Margaret Edna Shelton was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 Her Social Security Number was 226-32-3728.⁷ She Mrs. Margaret Shelton Lucas, the widow of Waskey Dan Lucas, died Sunday morning, July 28, 1985, in the Montgomery County Hospital. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, McDaniel Chapter No. 47 O.E.S. and the Colonel William Christian Chapter of the D.A.R. In 1970 she retired from New Altamont Hospital in Christiansburg after 35 years in the nursing profession. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Charles A. and Charlotte M. Lucas, Calif; one daughter and son-in-law, Sue L. Croy and H. Dean Croy of Christiansburg; one brother, Hugh D. Shelton and one sister, Clara S. Adkins, both of Florida; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be in Sunset Cemetery.⁵ She was born on August 8, 1905 at Henry, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,2,7,6,3 She married Waskey Daniel Lucas, son of Aquilla I. "Quillie" Lucas and Alice Doulah Iddings, on October 2, 1926 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,5,6 As of October 2, 1926,her married name was Lucas.² Margaret Edna Shelton died on July 28, 1985 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.^4,2,5,6

     Charles Aquilla Lucas Sr. Charles A. Lucas, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2014 in Hemet, California. Charles was born on Friday, May 25, 1928 in Roanoke, Virginia to W. D. and Margaret Lucas. Charles proudly served our country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. He served as a Deputy Sheriff for Orange County for more than 15 years. Charles loved the outdoors and after retiring, he moved to Mountain Center where he and Charlotte could experience the beauty of the mountains and the wildlife daily. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte; 3 daughters; and a sister. Charles touched many lives and will be truly missed by all those who were honored to know him and who loved him.⁹ He was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.⁵ He was born on May 25, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,9,4,5 He married Margaret Ann Bettis on June 24, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Charles Aquilla Lucas Sr. and Margaret Ann Bettis were divorced in 1953 at Dade Co., Florida.^4,12 Charles Aquilla Lucas Sr. married Charlotte Marie Preissler on December 18, 1982 at Orange Co., California.^13,14 Charles Aquilla Lucas Sr. died on December 1, 2014 at Hemet, Riverside Co., California, at age 86.^9,5

     Margaret Sue Lucas Sue Croy, Sep 7, 1932 - Jul 11, 2022. Sue Lucas Croy, age 89 of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Waskey and Margaret Shelton Lucas, her daughter Becky, husband Dean, brother Charlie Lucas and son-in-law Joey Martin. Left to cherish her many memories are her daughter Kathy Croy Martin and her grandson Lucas Dean Martin; Brothers-in-law; W.D.(Tiny) Croy, Don Croy, nieces Eileen Lucas Chantrill, Elly Lucas LeMaster, Linda Lucas Spear, Carolyn Croy, Sandra Gearheart Cruise, Sharon Gearheart Graham, Donita Croy Price, Cindy Croy Shrader; and nephew Chris Croy. A graveside service will be held at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, VA, with Pastor Mike Derflinger presiding. Kathy and Lucas would like to acknowledge and express their heartfelt gratitude to Sue’s lifelong angels on earth Peggy Chafin, Marietta Hanks and Lois Jean and Marvin Jones. The family would also like to send a special thank you to the staff at Highland Ridge Rehab and Intrepid Hospice for their kindness, patience and compassionate care of Sue.⁸ She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on September 7, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,8 She married Herbert Dean Croy on December 25, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4,8 As of December 25, 1950,her married name was Croy. Margaret Sue Lucas died on July 11, 2022 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.⁸

     Herbert Dean Croy was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 229-32-1309.⁸ He was born on May 10, 1930 at McCoy, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{8,2,3,4,5,6,7} He married Margaret Sue Lucas, daughter of Waskey Daniel Lucas and Margaret Edna Shelton, on December 25, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,6,10 Herbert Dean Croy died on January 29, 1990 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 59.^8,2,3,5

     Rebecca Lynn Croy was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on July 25, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 She died on June 14, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 17.^2,3,5,7 She A 17-year-old Christiansburg girl died early Sunday of injuries she received in the crash of two automobiles on Interstate 81, a mile north of Salem. State police said Rebecca Lynn Croy, 17, of 200 Ash Drive, Christiansburg, was fatally injured in the crash at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday. She was a passenger in a car driven by Frank Wilson Jr., also of Christiansburg. Wilson's car collided with the car of Paul Motley, 1518 Mountain Heights Drive, Salem, at the intersection of Virginia 419 and Interstate 81, according to state police. Injuries to Wilson and Motley were slight and neither was hospitalized. Miss Croy had graduated from Christiansburg High School last week. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Dean Croy; a sister, Kathy Croy. All are of Christiansburg. on June 15, 1970.⁷

     Joey Lee Martin Joey Lee Martin, Jul 20, 1963 - Mar 25, 2021. Joey Martin, 57, of Great Falls, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his precious family on March 25, 2021. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, to the late Harold D. Martin and Bobbie K. Martin. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Kathy and his lifes greatest accomplishment, his son Luke; his twin brother Jerry and wife Deborah of La Vernia, Texas; his sister Jackie Lehman and husband Joe of Huntsville, Texas. Joey was dedicated to the hospitality industry, starting his career at Intercontinental Hotel Group and spending the last 15 years with Choice Hotels. He treasured his work family and felt privileged to be part of the Choice Hotel culture. He was best known for his infectious laughter, great storytelling, and big hugs.⁵ He was born on July 20, 1963 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.⁵ He married Kathryn Lynn Croy, daughter of Herbert Dean Croy and Margaret Sue Lucas, on July 22, 1989 at Chriatainsted, St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands.^1,2,3,4 Joey Lee Martin died on March 25, 2021 at Virginia at age 57.⁵